Movie news: in theaters this week – April 17, 2026

Tori Ann

April 15, 2026

Plenty of new movies are coming out this weekend, so hopefully there’s something that catches your interest. This week’s new releases include a comedy about a pair of friends who believe all their problems will be solved if they become waiters, a documentary about legendary creator of Saturday Night Live Lorne Michaels, an action film about a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries following a local bank robbery, and much more!

American Solitaire

An American soldier struggling to make sense of civilian life is confronted with the complexities of gun violence in his hometown.

Directed by Aaron Davidman

Starring: Joshua Close, Gilbert Owuor, Joanne Kelly, Jamir Vega, Cooper Huckabee

Release date: April 17

Bhooth Bangla

A man inherits a palace in rural Mangalpur and plans his sister’s wedding there, but strange supernatural events and panicked locals force him to investigate the property’s mysterious past.

Directed by Priyadarshan

Starring:Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal,Tabu, Manoj Joshi, Manu Menon

Release date: April 17

Busboys (R)

A pair of idiot friends believe that if they become waiters, all of their problems will be solved. They aren’t entirely wrong, but they aren’t entirely right.

Directed by Jonah Feingold

Starring: David Spade, Theo Von, Jimmy Gonzales, Leah McKendrick, Arturo Del Puerto

Release date: April 17

Eagles of the Republic

Egypt’s most adored actor, George Fahmy, falls into disgrace with the authorities overnight. On the verge of losing everything, George is forced to accept an offer he can’t refuse.

Directed by Tarik Saleh

Starring: Fares Fares, Lyna Khoudri, Amr Waked, Zineb Triki, Cherien Dabis

Release date: April 17

Lee Cronin’s the Mummy (R)

The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.

Directed by Lee Cronin

Starring: Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, Shylo Molina

Release date: April 17

Lorne (R)


Lorne Michaels, creator of Saturday Night Live (1975), offers unprecedented access to the man who built and sustained the institution for five decades.

Directed by Morgan Neville

Starring: Lorne Michaels, Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Colin Jost, Steve Martin

Release date: April 17

Mother Mary (R)

Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer, Sam Anselm, on the eve of her comeback performance.

Directed by David Lowery

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, Sian Clifford, Jessica Brown Findlay

Release date: April 17

Normal (R)

Centers on a temporary small-town sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery.

Directed by Ben Wheatley

Starring: Bob Odenkirk, Ryan Allen, Billy MacLellan, Lena Headey, Henry Winkler

Release date: April 17

What new movies are you interested in seeing in theaters this week?

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