April is here – not to fool you – but to treat you with new movies. This week’s new releases include a drama that sees a happily engaged couple put to the test when their wedding week goes awry, a romantic comedy about an actress who falls for the anxious law school dropout that babysits her children, a film about Palestinian villages that revolt against British rule in 1936, a new animated film based on the popular Super Mario video games, and much more!
Biker
An adrenaline-fueled motocross racing drama that follows competitors as they navigate dangerous competitions and face intense challenges on their bikes.
Directed by Abhilash Reddy Kankara
Starring: Sharwanand, Atul Kulkarni, Malvika Nair, Dayanand Reddy, Brahmaji
Release date: April 2
The Drama
A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
Directed by Kristoffer Borgli
Starring: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, Hailey Gates
Release date: April 3
Fantasy Life (R)
An actress (Amanda Peet) falls for the anxious law school dropout (Matthew Shear) babysitting her kids in this smart, New York-set romantic comedy.
Directed by Matthew Shear
Starring: Amanda Peet, Matthew Shear, Bob Balaban, Alessandro Nivola, Judd Hirsch
Release date: April 3
A Great Awakening (PG-13)
One of the most defining moments in American history is the story of an unlikely friendship between the Reverend George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin.
Directed by Joshua Enck
Starring: John Paul Sneed, Jonathan Blair, Zachary Amos, Carl MJ Anderson, Garrett Anderson
Release date: April 3
Kontinental ’25
In the capital of Transylvania, Cluj-Napoca, Orsolya serves as a bailiff. She has to evict a homeless guy from a cellar one day, which has disastrous results and sets off a moral problem that Orsolya must try to resolve.
Directed by Radu Jude
Starring: Eszter Tompa, Gabriel Spahiu, Adonis Tanta, Oana Mardare, Serban Pavlu
Release date: April 3
Palestine ’36
In 1936, as Palestinian villages revolt against British colonial rule, Yusuf navigates between Jerusalem and his rural home, amidst escalating unrest and a pivotal moment for the British Empire.
Directed by Annemarie Jacir
Starring: Robert Aramayo, Jeremy Irons, Liam Cunningham, Billy Howle, Hiam Abbass
Release date: April 3
The Secret Between Us
A man admired for his integrity watches his perfect life unravel when an unexpected visitor shows up at his front door and forces him to confront the painful consequences of his past betrayal.
Directed by Tamera Hill
Starring: Karen Abercrombie, Lisa Arrindell, Reggie Currelley, Denzell Dandridge, Vickie Eng
Release date: April 3
The Singing Priest
Fr. Pedro Bruno, Padre Guilherme, and Rob Galea fire up a rock opera blast of soaring, Bocelli level vocals and thudding beats in Jubilee year Rome. Their sound wins over millions as Galea’s X Factor drive pushes joy out into the world.
Directed by John Tsambazis
Starring:Drew Barrymore, Elvis Presley, William Holden, Suzanne Pleshette, Andrea Bocelli
Release date: April 3
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (PG)
Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.
Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc
Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Brie Larson, Donald Glover
Release date: April 1
The Third Parent
Amidst the 4th of July celebration, a disturbing figure named Tommy Taffy emerges, disguising himself as a human to infiltrate a suburban neighborhood and impose authoritarian rule over an unsuspecting family.
Directed by David Michaels
Starring: Rob Lowe, Crispin Glover, Roselyn Sanchez, Bethany Milner, Rafael de Belligny
Release date: April 3
Yes
A jazz musician and his dancer wife Jasmine offer their artistic talents to help their nation after the October 7 attacks, with the musician tasked with composing a new national anthem.
Directed by Nadav Lapid
Starring: Ariel Bronz, Efrat Dor, Naama Preis, Aleksey Serebryakov, Sharon Alexander
Release date: April 3
