10 Best Films to Watch in April 2026

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - This year continues to deliver an absolutely spectacular array of cinematic events, and April is raising the bar even higher. The massive lineup of upcoming releases ensures there is a film for every type of fan.

From massive animated adventures to tense thrillers, there are plenty of great titles to watch. If you are looking for films to watch in April, this guide covers the blockbuster titles you cannot miss.

Based on latest expert selections and critics' picks from The Times, these ten titles represent the most anticipated releases for the month.

1. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Nintendo and Illumination are reuniting to broaden the Mushroom Kingdom's lore through a cosmic adventure that introduces Yoshi and Rosalina. According to Variety, this project is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, with a focus on expanding the Mario world rather than a conventional sequel.

The plot follows the plumbers as they join Princess Peach and Toad on a galactic mission to take on Bowser and his son, Benny Safdie.

Release Date: In UK and US cinemas from April 1.

2. The Drama

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson headline this high-tension romantic thriller from A24 and director Kristoffer Borgli. Based on reports from The Hollywood Reporter, the story centers on a seemingly happy couple whose domestic stability is shattered just days before their wedding when an uncomfortable secret from the past suddenly re-emerges.

While promotional material has guarded the specific "twist" of the plot, the film is expected to leverage the massive star power of its leads to deliver a psychological exploration of trust.

Release Date: In UK and US cinemas from April 3.

3. You, Me & Tuscany

Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page lead this sun-drenched romantic comedy directed by Kat Coiro. An article from Forbes highlights that the film follows Anna, a young woman who impulsively travels to Italy and accidentally becomes entangled in a lie where she is mistaken for an Italian man's fiancée.

As she stays in an abandoned villa, she discovers an unexpected spark with the homeowner's cousin, Michael. The film aims to revitalize the classic destination rom-com genre with charm and stunning Tuscan vineyards.

Release Date: In UK and US cinemas from April 10.

4. Lee Cronin’s The Mummy

Abandoning the action-adventure tone of previous iterations, director Lee Cronin delivers a pure supernatural horror reboot. A report from CBR notes that the plot involves a journalist’s daughter who disappears into the desert for eight years, only to return to her family as a living nightmare.

This Blumhouse and Atomic Monster production leans into intense dread and surprises, marking a significant tonal departure for the popular franchise.

Release Date: In US and UK cinemas from April 17.

5. Glenrothan

Brian Cox makes his directorial debut and stars alongside Alan Cumming in this Highland-set drama. Information from Movie Insider confirms the story follows Donal as he returns to his childhood home after 35 years to reconcile with his estranged brother, Sandy.

Central to the plot is the family’s whisky distillery, which serves as the catalyst for the brothers to finally confront their troubled past and shared heritage.

Release Date: In the US and UK cinemas from April 17.

6. Michael

Jaafar Jackson stars as his uncle, Michael Jackson, in this definitive biopic produced by Graham King. As noted by Empire, the film traces the King of Pop’s journey from the Jackson Five years to solo global superstardom, highlighting the creative ambition that fuelled his pursuit.

It promises a front-row seat to iconic performances while addressing his complex relationship with his domineering father, Joe Jackson.

Release Date: In the US and UK cinemas from April 24.

7. Fuze

This heist thriller, directed by David Mackenzie, centers on a high-stakes robbery facilitated by a city-wide crisis in London. Data from DCM indicates that Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James lead a criminal team using a mass evacuation triggered by a discovered WWII bomb as a tactical cover for a bank heist.

The film promises high-octane tension, reuniting Taylor-Johnson with his Outlaw King director for a gritty, clock-ticking narrative.

Release Date: In UK cinemas from April 3; in US cinemas from April 24.

8. Rose of Nevada

Directed by Mark Jenkin, this atmospheric coastal ghost story stars Callum Turner and George MacKay. An analysis from The Film Stage describes the film's unique 16mm aesthetic, following two men who join a mysterious fishing vessel that returned after a 30-year absence.

They soon realize they have traveled three decades back to 1993, forcing them to adapt to a community that is economically booming but trapped in the past. Mistaken for the original crew, the duo must navigate this bygone era.

Release Date: In US cinemas from June 19; UK release from April 24.

9. California Schemin’

Marking James McAvoy’s directorial debut, this film adapts the wild true story of the Scottish rap duo Silibil N’ Brains. A review from The Guardian explains how Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd faked American identities to land a London record deal after facing prejudice against Scottish artists, and ended up touring with Eminem.

It is a sharp, energetic musical biopic about the audacity of their grand hustle and the heavy strain it put on their friendship.

Release Date: US cinema release tbc; UK release from April 10.

10. The Wizard of the Kremlin

Olivier Assayas’s political drama stars Jude Law in a transformative performance as Vladimir Putin during the birth of modern Russia. According to BBC Culture, the film focuses on the relationship between Putin and his most strategic advisor, Vadim Baranov.

It serves as a measured study of how 21st-century populism was engineered through the manipulation of television and digital confusion to maintain political control.

Release Date: US cinema release tbc; UK release from April 17.