April Fools’ Day might bring the pranks, but the real treats this month are hitting the big screen. Whether you’re craving horror, action, drama, or a wild video game adaptation, April’s lineup is serving up something for every kind of movie lover. So grab your popcorn and get ready—here’s what’s lighting up theaters this month.
Horror Fans, Rejoice (or Scream?)
- Hell of a Summer – Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard steps behind the camera (alongside co-director Billy Bryk) for this horror-comedy set at summer camp. Because let’s be honest—why does anyone ever think a camp counselor job won’t end in serial killer mayhem?
- The Shrouds – Master of body horror David Cronenberg is back with a mind-bending techno-thriller that asks: How deep does grief go? The answer might be darker than you’re prepared for.
- Until Dawn – The hit 2015 video game gets a terrifying new adaptation. If you know, you know—and if you don’t, prepare for a choice-driven nightmare in the dark.
- Sinners – Need more vampires in your life? Enter Black Panther director Ryan Coogler’s eerie period horror film, reuniting him with Michael B. Jordan (both versions of him—yes, you read that right).
- Warfare – Filmed in real-time, this military thriller from Civil War and Ex Machina director Alex Garland teams up with former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza for a pulse-pounding, edge-of-your-seat experience.
Romance, Comedy, and High-Stakes Drama
- Drop – The worst first date ever? That’s a tough competition, but The White Lotus star Meghann Fahy and 1923‘s Brandon Sklenar make a solid case in this wild new romance-gone-wrong flick.
- The Wedding Banquet – Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, and Han Gi-chan star in this hilarious and heartfelt rom-com about four queer friends trying to pull off a fake marriage scheme to fool their homophobic in-laws.
- Freaky Tales – Pedro Pascal, Normani, Ben Mendelsohn, and Tom Hanks in one movie? Sign us up. This quirky, action-packed film explores the lives of underdogs in unexpected ways.
Action and Sci-Fi Blockbusters
- G20 – Viola Davis as the President of the United States, single-handedly defending her country (and rocking a killer red evening dress)? Yes, please.
- The Amateur – Rami Malek ditches the quiet, tech-genius persona for a ruthless transformation into a trained assassin.
- Minecraft: The Movie – Jack Black, Jason Momoa, and Danielle Brooks join forces in this highly anticipated adaptation. But can they survive in a world made of blocks? We’re about to find out.
April is shaping up to be a month full of cinematic thrills, chills, and unexpected delights. Whether you’re in for the horror, the laughs, or the action-packed rides, one thing’s for sure—you won’t be bored at the movies this month. See you at the theater!