Movie fans have plenty to look forward to this April. A mix of big-budget action films, star-driven comedies, and horror sequels are scheduled to hit theaters and streaming platforms throughout the month. With several major releases just weeks away, here is the accurate lineup of Hollywood movies arriving in April 2026.
Zendaya and Robert Pattinson Lead ‘The Drama’ on April 3
The Drama remains scheduled for release on April 3, 2026. The A24 romantic comedy brings together Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in their first major pairing as a couple facing challenges just days before their wedding. Director Kristoffer Borgli, who earned Golden Globe recognition for Dream Scenario, wrote and directed the project.
The supporting cast includes Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, and Hailey Gates. Producers Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen, known for Hereditary and Midsommar, are behind the film. The movie will have a wide theatrical release across USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and India through A24’s distribution partners.
Jonah Hill’s ‘Outcome’ Streams on Apple TV+ Starting April 10
Outcome will exclusively stream on Apple TV+ beginning April 10, 2026. The dark comedy marks Jonah Hill’s third directorial project following Mid90s (2018) and the documentary Stutz (2022). Hill co-wrote the script with Ezra Woods and also stars in the film alongside Keanu Reeves and Cameron Diaz.
The story follows Reef Hawk (Reeves) , a Hollywood star who becomes the target of extortion after someone obtains a mysterious video that threatens his career. Kyle (Diaz) and Xander (Matt Bomer) , his lifelong friends, join him along with crisis lawyer Ira (Hill) to track down the blackmailer.
The cast includes Martin Scorsese, Susan Lucci, Laverne Cox, David Spade, Atsuko Okatsuka, Roy Wood Jr. , Kaia Gerber, and Ivy Wolk. This marks Cameron Diaz’s return to acting in a significant role after stepping away from the industry. Apple TV+ subscribers in USA, UK, Canada, Australia, India, and globally can stream the movie on its release date.
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Arrives April 1
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie opens on April 1, 2026. Chris Pratt returns as the voice of Mario, with Jack Black again playing Bowser. Donald Glover joins the franchise as Yoshi, and Benny Safdie voices Bowser Jr. The animated film will have a wide theatrical release.
More April Releases Across Theaters
The Stranger, a queer-themed adaptation of Albert Camus’ novella, releases on April 10, 2026. French filmmaker François Ozon directs this black-and-white drama set in 1930s Algiers.
Hamlet, featuring Riz Ahmed as the Shakespearean prince, opens on April 10, 2026. Joe Alwyn plays Laertes and Morfydd Clark appears as Ophelia in this modern adaptation.
The Christophers, a crime caper from director Steven Soderbergh, arrives on April 17, 2026. Sir Ian McKellen stars as an elderly artist, with Jessica Gunning, James Corden, and Michaela Coel in supporting roles.
Mother Mary, a psychological thriller starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, opens on April 17, 2026. The film features original music by Charli XCX, Jack Antonoff, and FKA Twigs.
Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic with Jaafar Jackson in the lead role, debuts on April 24, 2026. Nia Long and Colman Domingo play the singer’s parents in this Antoine Fuqua-directed film.
‘Ready or Not 2’ Already Released in March
The sequel to the 2019 horror hit, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, actually opened in theaters on March 20, 2026, not April. The film premiered at the SXSW Film Festival in March before its nationwide release . Samara Weaving returns as Grace, joined by Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Elijah Wood. Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett (Radio Silence) return along with writers Guy Busick and R. Christopher Murphy .
Box office data shows the film earned $3.8 million in its opening weekend and had collected over $10.9 million by March 24, 2026 . The movie currently plays in approximately 3,010 theaters across the country .
“Weaving remains a ferociously magnetic lead, even if she gets less screaming to do this time,” wrote The Hollywood Reporter in their SXSW review.
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‘In The Grey’ Moves to May Release
In The Grey, the Guy Ritchie action thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, and Eiza González, is no longer scheduled for April. The film’s official trailer released in March confirmed a May 15, 2026 theatrical release date . The project was originally pulled from an earlier release schedule before Black Bear Pictures took over US distribution .
The story follows a team of elite operatives sent to recover a billion-dollar fortune stolen by a ruthless despot. Kristofer Hivju, Fisher Stevens, and Rosamund Pike round out the cast.
Streaming Options on Hulu in April
Hulu subscribers will have access to several movies throughout April. April 1 brings a collection including The Beekeeper, Big Daddy, The Croods, The Day After Tomorrow, 50 First Dates, The Devil Wears Prada, Napoleon Dynamite, the Night At The Museum films, Shrek movies, and 21 Jump Street.
April 7 adds Bad Boys Ride or Die. April 14 brings The Hunger Games series, including The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. April 16 includes Last Christmas, and April 17 features Shelby Oaks. April 26 adds Daddio, and April 30 brings A Haunting In Venice and Harold and the Purple Crayon.
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