I typically like to get this monthly movie post out before the first weekend of the month, but sometimes that just is not possible. A busy March schedule that included GAMA Expo (the game industry trade show), Unpub Festival (a convention for game prototypes), TokenCon (a meet-up style convention in Oklahoma City) and a private event at The Gamer’s Ranch in Missouri. Surprisingly, we were STILL able to make it to the theater during the month. Project Hail Mary was fantastic. April has a little bit more flexible schedule, but it’s kind of crazy, too. With a variety of genres to choose from, you can bet that we’ll make time for a few of these upcoming movies! Check out what is slated for the April big screen:
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Release Date: April 1, 2026
Genre: Family, Animated, Adventure
Cast: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, Donald Glover, Issa Rae, Luis Guzmán, Kevin Michael Richardson, Brie Larson
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is an animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros., and follows The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which was released in 2023 and earned more than $1.3 billion worldwide. Both the 2023 film and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are produced by Chris Meledandri of Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo.
The Drama
Release Date: April 3, 2026
Genre: RomCom, Drama, Dark Comedy
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Zendaya
A happily engaged couple is put to the test when a revelation sends their wedding week off the rails.
A Great Awakening
Release Date: April 3, 2026
Genre: Historical Drama
Cast: John Paul Sneed, Jonathan Blair, Josh Bates, Stephen Foster Harris, Zac Johnson, Matt Meyer
In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, A GREAT AWAKENING tells the true story of an unlikely friendship that resulted in one of the most defining moments in American history. With the colonies on the brink of collapse, the Reverend George Whitefield sparks the first Great Awakening, uniting an entire generation with his thundering proclamation of liberty in Christ. In a miraculous turn of events, one of Whitefield’s closest friends and greatest promoters becomes none other than Benjamin Franklin. With the nation’s freedom hanging in the balance, Franklin discovers true liberty cannot only be written into law – it must be awakened in the hearts of the people.
You, Me & Tuscany
Release Date: April 10, 2026
Genre: RomCom
Cast: Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page, Lorenzo de Moor, Isabella Ferrari, Aziza Scott, Marco Calvani, and Nia Vardalos
Halle Bailey stars as Anna, a young woman who has abandoned her dreams of becoming a chef and is now drifting through her twenties with a series of bad choices. When Anna loses her house-sitting job (and housing) in one fell swoop, a chance encounter with Matteo—a handsome Italian who happens to have a villa sitting empty in Tuscany—will inspire her to jet off for Italy, against the advice of her always-honest bestie, Claire. But Anna’s plan to crash at Matteo’s villa, without permission, just for one night, falls apart when Matteo’s mother, Gabriella shows up at the house unexpectedly. In a panic, Anna allows Gabriella to believe that she is Matteo’s fiancée. That little lie becomes a big problem, though, when Matteo’s cousin, Michael shows up, and Anna discovers that the heat between them may ignite a fire that will transform her life.
The Christophers
Release Date: April 10, 2026
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Cast: Michaela Coel, Ian McKellen, Jessica Gunning, James Corden
A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered, self-imposed seclusion. His two estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning) enlist Lori (Michaela Coel), a young painter and sometime-forger, to pose as a prospective assistant and gain access to a fabled series of unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in his home studio, in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance for themselves.
Beast
Release Date: April 10, 2026
Genre: Action, Drama, Sports
Cast: Daniel MacPherson, Luke Hemsworth, Bren Foster, Amy Shark, Mojean Aria, Kelly Gale, and Russell Crowe
After years away from the cage, a once-feared MMA champion is pulled back in for the fight of his life when his younger brother is put in danger. Reuniting with the trainer who once made him a legend, he commits to one final showdown against the reigning title-holder — a brutal fighter determined to dismantle
the ex-champ’s legacy in front of the world. Pushed to his breaking point, the contender’s stakes are simple: win, or lose everything he’s built.
Normal
Release Date: April 17, 2026
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Cast: Bob Odenkirk, Lena Heady and Henry Winkler
Bob Odenkirk as an unassuming substitute sheriff with a troubled past who, after moving to a small, sleepy town, responds to a bank robbery and unknowingly uncovers something far more explosive. For Sheriff Ulysses (Odenkirk), his provisional posting to the quaint Midwestern American town of Normal was meant to be a welcome respite from both his marital woes and recent moral injuries in the line of duty. But when a botched bank robbery interrupts the municipality’s tranquil pace, a dark secret is inadvertently exposed, and Ulysses soon discovers that the town is anything but its namesake.
Mother Mary
Release Date: April 17, 2026
Genre: Drama, Musical
Cast: Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, Atheena Frizzell, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Alba Baptista, Isaura Barbé-Brown, Sian Clifford, FKA Twigs
Long-buried wounds rise to the surface when iconic pop star Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer Sam Anselm (Michaela Coel) on the eve of her comeback performance.
Lorne
Release Date: April 17, 2026
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Lorne Michaels
From Morgan Neville, Academy Award-winning filmmaker of 20 Feet from Stardom and Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, comes Lorne, an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes glimpse at the man who built the inimitable empire of comedy, shaping television and culture for generations. The documentary features exclusive footage, archival treasures, and candid interviews with the show’s most iconic cast members and writers including Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, John Mulaney, Andy Samberg, Conan O’Brien, Chris Rock and many more.
Michael
Release Date: April 24, 2026
Genre: Drama, Biography
Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, with Miles Teller and Colman Domingo
MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.
Fuze
Release Date: April 24, 2026
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Saffron Hocking, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Elham Ehsas, and Sam Worthington
Set in contemporary London, Fuze unfolds after an unexploded World War II bomb is unearthed at a busy construction site, forcing a massive citywide evacuation. Amid the escalating tension and chaos, a daring criminal operation is set in motion—one that uses the evacuation as cover for a meticulously planned heist. As authorities race against time to contain the crisis, alliances blur and moral boundaries are crossed, the film deftly propels audiences through a series of calculated twists delivering a wildly entertaining ride.
Despite a busy schedule, we still find time to soak in a good feature at the theater. While options are available to watch at home, we just don’t prioritize them once they leave the big screen. And let’s be honest, nothing can match a good tub of fresh, buttery popcorn.
What is your favorite movie-theater snack?
