Movies in Theaters in April 2024

After a stellar March outing in theaters, featuring the release of Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, April is looking to continue the trend with several major films. After a slow start to 2024, March picked up the slack. Hopefully, these upcoming films, including Dev Patel’s directorial debut, a Nicolas Cage flick, and Alex Garland’s latest thriller, will see audiences return to theaters.

In addition to these highly anticipated movies, next month’s list includes a beautiful romance film based on a #1 New York Times Best Seller alongside films starring prominent actors such as Henry Cavill and Sean Astin. So, without further ado, here is every movie coming to theaters in April 2024.

Someone Like You

Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 2

Someone Like You, directed by Tyler Russell, is an upcoming romance film based on Karen Kingsbury’s #1 NewYork Times Best Seller. Starring Jake Allyn and Sarah Fisher in the leading roles, this achingly beautiful love story follows Dawson Gage, a young architect who loses his best friend, London Quinn, but soon discovers that she has a twin sister named Andi, who was separated at birth. As Dawson sets out to find his friend’s long-lost sister, they form a romance of their own, giving them both hope amid a life-altering tragedy. Someone Like You is in theaters on Apr. 2.

The First Omen

Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 5

The First Omen is a much-anticipated prequel to 1976’s The Omen. The last film in the franchise, directed by John Moore, was released in 2006; therefore, expectations are rather high. The new movie follows Margaret, an American woman sent to work at a church in Rome as part of a service. However, she uncovers a dark conspiracy that questions her ideals and takes her closer to the truth about the birth of evil incarnate. The First Omen is in theaters on Apr. 5.

Monkey Man

Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 5

Monkey Man, a forthcoming action film from actor and director Dev Patel, has received favorable reviews following its debut at the South by Southwest Film Festival on Mar. 11, 2024, with many critics comparing it to action masterpieces such as The Raid and John Wick.

Certainly, Dev Patel appears to deliver a one-man show in this revenge thriller, which follows a young man who sets out on a brutal quest for vengeance against the corrupt officials who murdered his mother and continue to torment the poor and vulnerable. This might be the start of another major action franchise akin to John Wick, but that depends on how the audience reacts when it is released. Monkey Man hits theaters on Apr. 5.

Arcadian

Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 12

Movies about the end of the world typically appeal to audiences, with the stories being both highly emotional and exhilarating, as demonstrated in The Road, War of the Worlds, and A Quiet Place. Arcadian is a fresh entry in the genre, starring Nicolas Cage as the father of twin teenage sons, Joseph and Thomas, who are fighting for survival in a remote farmhouse. The family must face the terrors that emerge once the sun goes down, but more importantly, they must stick together to increase their chances of survival. Arcadian is in theaters on Apr. 12.

Civil War

Watch it in Theaters on Apr. 12

If not for its adrenaline-fueled trailer or the incredible cast consisting of Nick Offerman and Kirsten Dunst, you’d be excited to see Civil War based purely on its overwhelmingly positive reviews following its debut at SXSW. Alex Garland, well-known for his works 28 Days Later, Annihilation, and Ex Machina, seems to have fashioned another dystopian action thriller that numerous critics labeled a masterpiece.

Set in the near future, a group of journalists travels across the United States as a Civil War erupts for the first time since the 1800s. As they race against the clock to reach Washington, rebel factions led by the separatist Western Forces are prepared to incur wrath on the White House. Civil War, arguably one of the most anticipated releases of next month, will be released in theaters on Apr. 12.

Sting

Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 12

Raising pets is a great way to combat loneliness, but what if you choose the wrong one? Sting, the upcoming horror thriller written and directed by Kiah Roache-Turner, illustrates the notion in the form of a spider. Charlotte (Alyla Browne), a 12-year-old girl, secretly nurtures a spider, knowing her family will never approve if she tells them the truth. However, as time passes, she realizes that was a huge mistake, as the once adorable tiny arachnid quickly evolves into a gigantic, flesh-eating creature. Will Charlotte be able to save her family before it’s too late? Sting will be released in theaters on Apr. 12.

The Absence of Eden

Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 12

Zoe Saldana has recently scored several hits with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, From Scratch, Special Ops: Lioness, and Avatar: The Way of Water, but she’s already back to star in another film, The Absence of Eden. The movie had its world premiere at the Taormina Film Festival earlier last year on Jun. 23, 2023.

It narrates the journeys of an ICE agent grappling with moral dilemmas while working in border security and a woman fighting to flee a brutal cartel. When their paths collide, they band together to save an innocent girl’s life while also discovering new sides of themselves. The Absence of Eden is in theaters on Apr. 12.

Abigail

Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 19

Abigail is a highly anticipated horror film based on the 1936 classic Dracula’s Daughter. The film, which stars Giancarlo Esposito, Kathryn Newton, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir, and the late Angus Cloud, follows a group of criminals who abduct Abigail, the ballerina daughter of a prominent underworld figure, unaware that she’s not an average child. However, they are blinded by the fact that the girl would make them rich and fail to realize that she holds a dark secret. Will any of them survive the isolated mansion where they have imprisoned Abigail? Abigail is in theaters on Apr. 19.

Spy x Family Code: White

Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 19

For the past two years, Spy x Family has been one of the most popular and entertaining anime shows for people of all ages. With each season outperforming its predecessor, the franchise has decided to release a film titled Spy x Family Code: White.

While under the guise of a perfect family, The Forgers go on a weekend trip, where Loid resolves to help Anya win a culinary competition. However, Anya inadvertently becomes involved with the military, setting off a chain of events that prompts both Loid and Yor to take matters into their own hands, jeopardizing the world’s peace. Spy x Family Code: White will be released in the United States on Apr. 19.

Sasquatch Sunset

Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 19

We seldom see no-dialogue films, but Sasquatch Sunset, directed and co-written by David Zellner, will tell the story of Bigfoot in an unconventional manner, which may be even rarer. Sasquatch Sunset, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough, takes place in the foggy forests of North America, where a family of Sasquatches embarks on a beautiful journey over the span of one year. These innocent giants attempt to adapt to the ever-changing world while preserving the last of their kind. This one will undoubtedly be bizarre. Sasquatch Sunset is in theaters on Apr. 19.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 19

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is Guy Ritchie’s war thriller based on Damien Lewis’s 2014 book Churchill’s Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of the Special Forces Desperadoes of WWII. The film stars Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, Eiza Gonzalez, and many other prominent actors in the roles of military recruits. The official synopsis of the film reads as follows:

Billed as a true story about a secret British World War II organization; the Special Operations Executive. Founded by Winston Churchill, their irregular warfare against the Nazis helped to change the course of the war, and gave birth to modern black operations.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is heading to theaters on Apr. 19.

Hard Miles

Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 19

Hard Miles, co-written and directed by R. J. Daniel Hanna, is a promising sports drama film inspired by Greg Townsend, an avid Colorado-based cyclist who dealt with troubled teens and utilized the sport as a form of therapy. The film, which stars Matthew Modine, Sean Astin, Leslie David Baker, Cynthia McWilliams, and Jackson Kelly, made its world premiere at Bentonville Film Festival on Jun. 13, 2023, and received rave reviews from both critics and audiences.

The plot revolves around Greg, a beleaguered coach who gathers a group of distressed teenage inmates and leads them on a cathartic journey of a 1000-mile bicycle ride over the Grand Canyon in the hopes of giving them a fresh start. Hard Miles is heading to theaters on Apr. 19.

Breathe

Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 26

Milla Jovovich’s action films often involve zombies (Resident Evil) or otherworldly monsters (Monster Hunter), but Breathe will introduce fans to an entirely new apocalyptic notion. Breathe, also starring Sam Worthington, Jennifer Hudson, and Common, is set in a world where oxygen levels on Earth are rapidly depleting, rendering it uninhabitable.

Darius, who is protective of his family, which consists of Maya and Zora, leaves in search of something that will sustain them long enough. However, a mysterious couple, Tess and Lucas, later arrive at their doorstep, claiming to know Darius, who hasn’t returned in days. Will the mother-daughter duo trust these strangers and let them in, or will they do whatever it takes to keep them out? Breathe is in theaters on Apr. 26.

Unsung Hero

Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 26

Unsung Hero is an upcoming biopic about the pop group For King and Country, well-known for their soundtracks “9-1-1,” “Priceless,” and “Woodlawn.” The forthcoming drama film offers a comprehensive look at the Smallbone family, who migrate from Australia to the United States in search of a new beginning. As David and Helen embark on a journey to rebuild their lives in the West, they give birth to two children who would go on to become successful music artists, earning five Grammys in the process. Unsung Hero will open in cinemas on Apr. 26.

Challengers

Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 26

Challengers is Zendaya’s latest venture into the romance genre, in which she plays Tashi, a former tennis prodigy forced to retire due to a career-ending injury. However, she is married to Art, a Grand Slam champion on a losing streak, and her life takes an unexpected turn when Art faces off against Tashi’s former best friend and boyfriend, Patrick. The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by Justin Kuritzkes, stars Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist. Challengers is set for release in the United States on Apr. 26.

Boy Kills World

Watch It in Theaters on Apr. 26

Boy Kills World may be the most entertaining film to be released in April, not only because it stars one of Hollywood’s biggest names, Bill Skarsgard, but also because the narrative is jam-packed with action and comedy. Set in a dystopian world, a young boy’s family is murdered by Van Der Koys, leaving him deaf but vibrant with imagination.

As he embarks on a path of vengeance, he trains hard under a mysterious master to become an instrument of death and ensure that his plan to make Van Der Koys pay for their actions is carried out. Boy Kills World, which is expected to be comparable to action blockbusters like Kingsman and Nobody will be released on Apr. 26.

Additionally, here’s the list of all the other theatrical releases in April 2024:

• Wicked Little Letters (Apr. 5)
• Coup de Chance (Apr. 5)
• It’s Only Life After All (Apr. 10)
• The Long Game (Apr. 12)
• Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (Apr. 12)
• The Hopeful (Apr. 17)
• The Night of the Harvest (Apr. 19)
• Nowhere Special (Apr. 26)