The Watch List: The Must-See Flicks Hitting The Big Screen This Month
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By Grace De Luna | 10th April 2026April at the movies feels a bit like an emotional whiplash, in the best way possible. One minute you’re watching beautiful people spiral before their wedding, the next you’re stuck in a looping subway nightmare or dodging a WWII bomb mid-heist.
This month’s lineup swings hard between chaotic romance, prestige biopics, and slow-burn horror. Take your pick and add these titles to your watch list.
The Drama
Genre: Dark Romantic Drama-Comedy Release Date: 2 April Director: Kristoffer Borgli Cast: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim
It’s the movie of the moment. Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson) find their relationship tested in the days leading up to their wedding when a big revelation rises to the surface. As the couple confronts each other, their dynamic begins to break in unexpected ways. The Drama follows the couple’s emotional chaos, moving between moments of intimacy and conflict. Each discovery adds another layer of uncertainty to their future together, pushing the relationship to its breaking point.
Undertone
Genre: Supernatural Horror Release Date: 9 April Director: Ian Tuason Cast: Nina Kiri, Adam DiMarco
Evy (Nina Kiri) runs a paranormal podcast with her friend, Justin (Adam DiMarco). With the news of her mother falling ill, she needs to return home to care for her. Running the podcast from her family home, she receives a series of recordings from a couple experiencing strange occurrences in their home. As she listens, the details of their story begin to mirror her own life in deeply disturbing ways. The recordings grow increasingly worrying, drawing her deeper into paranoia and fear. Isolated in her childhood home, Evy begins to question what is real. The line between storyteller and subject slowly disappears.
The Deb
Genre: Musical Release Date: 9 April Director: Rebel Wilson Cast: Natalie Abbott, Charlotte MacInnes, Stevie Jean, Tara Morice, Steph Tisdell, Costa D’Angelo, Hal Cumpston, Julian McMahon, Shane Jacobson, Rebel Wilson
The Deb is based on the stage musical of the same name, both directed by Rebel Wilson. It follows small rural town high school outcast, Taylah (Natalie Abbott), who pins all her hopes on the upcoming debutante ball as a chance to reinvent herself. Her plans are disrupted when her cousin, Maeve (Charlotte MacInnes), arrives from the city and challenges the traditions surrounding the event. As preparations for the ball unfold, the two clash over identity, expectations, and belonging. Their contrasting perspectives force both of them to reconsider what being a deb truly means.
You, Me & Tuscany
Genre: Romantic Comedy Release Date: 9 April Director: Kat Coiro Cast: Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page, Marco Calvani, Aziza Scott, Lorenzo de Moor, Isabella Ferrari
Anna (Halle Bailey) is a free-spirited young cook who travels to Tuscany and secretly moves into a villa she has no claim to. When she’s caught, she lies and claims to be the owner’s fiancée to avoid being thrown out. The situation becomes more complicated when she meets Michael (Regé-Jean Page), the owner’s cousin, and begins to develop genuine feelings for him. As her lie grows harder to maintain, the relationships around her become increasingly tangled. She must navigate the consequences of her deception while confronting her own desires.
Fuze
Genre: Crime Thriller Release Date: 16 April Director: David Mackenzie Cast: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Sam Worthington
When an unexpected World War II bomb is discovered in central London, the city is thrown into chaos and forced into evacuation. As authorities scramble to contain the threat, a criminal group seizes the opportunity to execute a carefully planned heist. Using the evacuation as cover, they move through the city undetected. Meanwhile, bomb disposal teams race against time to prevent disaster. The tension builds as both operations unfold simultaneously. Their paths begin to intersect in unexpected and dangerous ways.
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy
Genre: Supernatural Horror Release Date: 16 April Director: Lee Cronin Cast: Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, Verónica Falcón
After a young girl disappears in the desert, her family is left devastated and without answers. Years later, she suddenly returns under mysterious circumstances. What should be a happy reunion quickly turns into something different as her behaviour begins to change. It becomes clear that it’s not from the present has come back with her. As the transformation worsens, the family is forced to confront a growing supernatural threat. Their search for answers turns into a desperate fight for survival.
Michael
Genre: Biographical Drama Release Date: 22 April Director: Antoine Fuqua Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller, Colman Domingo
This biopic traces the life of Michael Jackson (played by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson) from his early days in the Jackson 5 to his rise as a global superstar. It follows his journey through fame, creativity, and personal struggle. As his career grows, so does the pressure surrounding his public image. The film explores key moments that shaped both his artistry and his identity. Behind the performances lie a complex and often scrutinised life. Michael captures the highs and lows of one of music’s most influential figures.
Exit 8
Genre: Psychological Horror Release Date: 23 April Director: Genki Kawamura Cast: Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi, Naru Asanuma, Kotone Hanase, Nana Komatsu
Based on the video game of the same name, Exit 8 follows a man finding himself trapped in an endless subway corridor, unable to find a way out. The space repeats itself, with only subtle changes hinting that something is wrong. To escape, he must carefully observe his surroundings and react to any anomalies he encounters. Each mistake resets his progress, forcing him to start over. As time passes, the experience becomes increasingly disorienting. His journey through the corridor begins to reflect a deeper internal struggle.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
Genre: Comedy Drama Release Date: 30 April Director: David Frankel Cast: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux
It’s the sequel that needs no introduction. Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) faces a rapidly changing fashion industry as traditional print media begins to decline. With Runway Magazine under pressure, she must adapt to a new digital landscape. This leads her to reconnect with former colleagues, including Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway) and Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt). However, the power dynamics between them have shifted significantly. Emily now holds influence that could determine Runway’s future.
Hokum
Genre: Supernatural Horror Release Date: 30 April Director: Damian McCarthy Cast: Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, Will O’Connell, Michael Patric, Brendan Conroy, Austin Amelio
Ohm Bauman (Adam Scott) is a novelist who travels to a remote Irish inn to scatter his parents’ ashes, seeking closure. While staying there, he learns about local legends tied to the building. A locked room and stories of a witch suggest a darker history beneath the surface. As he investigates further, strange events begin to unfold. A disappearance connected to the inn deepens the mystery. He is drawn into a situation where folklore and reality begin to merge.
Seven Snipers
Genre: Action Thriller Release Date: 30 April Director: Sandra Sciberras Cast: Tim Roth, Radha Mitchell, Ryan Kwanten, Ioan Gruffudd, Lee Tiger Halley, Annabel Wolfe, Bianca Wallis, Pacharo Mzembe, Charles Cottier, Damien Ryan
A retired sniper living in isolation with her daughter is forced back into action when a dangerous figure from her past tracks her down. Threatened by a powerful warlord, she reunites her former team of elite snipers. Together, they prepare to defend their remote home against an incoming attack. As the conflict escalates, the team is pushed to their limits. Each confrontation brings new losses and challenges. The battle becomes a fight not just for survival, but for family.
Whether you’re in the mood for something tense or completely unhinged, April’s movie lineup is best experienced on the big screen. Go solo, bring a date, or make it a group chat outing. See you at the movies!
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