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April 2025's movie lineup is like a Netflix algorithm gone rogue—sequels, reboots, horror twists on public-domain cartoons (again), and at least three films where someone yells, “We're not gonna make it!” Spoiler: They won't. But buried in the chaos are gems worth your time. Let's break it down.
The Full April 2025 Release Schedule
April 4 (Friday)
- The Friend (Expands) – Naomi Watts inherits a Great Dane and a grief journey. Critics call it “Marley & Me meets Eternal Sunshine” 5.
- A Minecraft Movie – Jason Momoa and Jack Black in a live-action adaptation of the blocky game. Will it be The LEGO Movie or Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves? Place your bets 48.
- Eric LaRue – Michael Shannon's directorial debut about parents grappling with their son's violence. Judy Greer's performance is already Oscar-buzzed 11.
- Freaky Tales – Pedro Pascal leads an '80s Oakland love letter. Think Pulp Fiction meets Stranger Things 45.
- Hell of a Summer – Finn Wolfhard co-directs a slasher-comedy at a summer camp. Friday the 13th with Zoomer humor? Sign us up 4.
April 9 (Wednesday)
- Warfare (IMAX Only) – A real-time Navy SEAL mission directed by an actual SEAL. Dunkirk meets Call of Duty 511.
April 10 (Thursday)
- G20 (Prime Video) – Viola Davis as a president fighting terrorists. Air Force One but with more Twitter meltdowns 5.
April 11 (Friday)
- The Amateur – Rami Malek blackmails the CIA to avenge his wife. John Wick if he worked in IT 511.
- Drop – A widowed mom gets stalked during a date. Taken meets The Invisible Man 4.
- Pets (Disney+) – Animated sneaker adventure. Toy Story for hypebeasts? 5.
April 18 (Friday)
- Sinners (+ IMAX) – Michael B. Jordan plays twin brothers fighting vampires. Ryan Coogler's horror period piece—Blade meets The Godfather 45.
- Pride & Prejudice (Re-Release) – Keira Knightley's Lizzie Bennet returns for the 20th anniversary. “Mr. Darcy in 4K” is all we needed 6.
April 23 (Wednesday)
- Bullet Train Explosion (Netflix) – A Japanese thriller where a train bomb detonates if it slows down. Speed on rails 5.
April 25 (Friday)
- The Accountant 2 – Ben Affleck's autistic assassin returns. Now with more Jon Bernthal chaos 45.
- The Legend of Ochi – A girl befriends a mythical creature. Pan's Labyrinth meets The NeverEnding Story 611.
- Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith (Re-Release) – Because nothing says “spring” like Anakin burning on Mustafar 6.
Deep Dive: The Trends Dominating April
- Horror's Identity Crisis – From Screamboat (a killer Mickey Mouse) to The Ritual (Al Pacino vs. demons), studios are scraping the bottom of the IP barrel 411.
- The '80s Nostalgia Wave – Freaky Tales and Warfare prove Hollywood still thinks the best stories happened before millennials were born 45.
- Sequels No One Demanded – The Accountant 2? Cheech and Chong's Last Movie? If you've ever said, “They don't make 'em like they used to,” congrats—they're literally not 512.
Closer: What's Worth Your Ticket?
Must-See: Freaky Tales, Eric LaRue, Warfare
Guilty Pleasure: Screamboat (yes, really)
Skip Unless Nostalgic: Revenge of the Sith (we know you've seen it 47 times).
Verdict: April's lineup is a mixed bag—but dig past the sequels, and you'll find heart, grit, and at least one vampire fight. Now, who's buying popcorn? 🍿
