Based on information provided by the Box Office Mojo and some internet research, here are just some of the movies you can expect to see in the movie theatres in April:
Shazam!
Opens: April 5
One year after Steppenwolf’s invasion in Justice League, troubled 14-year-old orphan Billy Baston (Asher Angel) is set to move in with the Vazquez family and their other five foster kids. One day, Billy gets on a subway car and finds himself transported to a different realm where an ancient wizard gives him the power to transform into a godlike adult superhero (played by Zachary Levi) by uttering the word “Shazam!” Billy and his new foster brother Freddy Freeman must discover Billy’s new powers and how to use them to prevent the villain Dr. Thaddeus Sivana (Mark Strong), who has powers of his own, from committing nefarious acts. The film also stars Jack Dylan Grazer and Djimon Hounsou.
Storm Boy
Opens: April 5
Based on the book, the film follows a young boy (Finn Little) growing up on largely uninhabited coastline of Southern Australia. He rescues three orphan pelicans and forms a close bond with the three. The cast includes Geoffrey Rush and Jai Courtney.
The Best of Enemies
Opens: April 5
The true story of the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater (Taraji P. Henson), an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis (Sam Rockwell), a local Ku Klux Klan leader. During the racially charged summer of 1971, Atwater and Ellis come together to co-chair a community summit on the desegregation of schools in Durham, N.C. The ensuing debate and battle soon lead to surprising revelations that change both of their lives forever. The cast includes Anne Heche, Wes Bentley, Bruce McGill and Nick Searcy.
Fast Color
Open: April 12
A woman (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) is forced to go on the run when her superhuman abilities are discovered. Years after having abandoned her family, the only place she has left to hide is home. The film also stars Lorraine Toussaint, Saniyya Sidney and David Strathairn.
Hellboy
Opens: April 12
Hellboy (now played by David Harbour) and his closest allies battle an undead sorceress who has the intention of destroying the world. The film also stars Milla Jovovich, Ian McShane, Sasha Lane, Daniel Dae Kim and Thomas Haden Church.
Little
Opens: April 12
A woman (Regina Hall) is transformed into her younger self (Marsai Martin) at a point in her life when the pressures of adulthood become too much to bear. The cast includes Issa Rae and Justin Hartley.
Missing Link
Opens: April 12
This animated film focuses on myths and monsters investigator Sir Lionel Frost (voiced by Hugh Jackman), who sets off on an adventure to the Pacific Northwest to prove the existence of a legendary creature—Mr. Link (voice by Zach Galifianakis). Frost, who’s also looking to gain acceptance by his small-minded explorer peers, is accompanied on his journey by Adelina Fortnight (voice by Zoe Saldana), a free-spirited, independent adventurer who just so happens to possess the only known map to their secret destination of trying to find Link. Other voices will be provided by Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry and Timothy Olyphant.
Teen Spirit
Opens: April 12
Violet (Elle Fanning), a shy teenager living in a small European town, dreams of pop stardom as an escape from her dismal surroundings and shattered family life. With the help of an unlikely mentor, Violet enters an international singing competition that will test her integrity, talent, and ambition. The cast includes Rebecca Hall.
Breakthrough
Opens: April 17
John Smith (Marcel Ruiz) fell through ice on Lake St. Louis while playing with friends. He was put in a coma after being rescued by first responder Tommy Shine (Mike Colter). The film follows his parents Joyce (Chrissy Metz) and Brian (Josh Lucas), whose faith in God keeps their hope alive that John will pull through. The cast includes Topher Grace, Sam Trammel and Dennis Haysbert.
Little Woods
Opens: April 19
A modern Western that tells the story of two sisters, Ollie (Tessa Thompson) and Deb (Lily James), who are driven to work outside the law to better their lives. For years, Ollie has illicitly helped the struggling residents of her North Dakota oil boomtown access Canadian health care and medication. When the authorities catch on, she plans to abandon her crusade, only to be dragged in even deeper after a desperate plea for help from her sister. The film also stars Luke Kirby, James Badge Dale and Lance Reddick.
Avengers: Endgame
Opens: April 26
After half of all life in the universe was killed due to the actions of Thanos (Josh Brolin), the remaining Avengers – Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner), James Rhodes (Don Cheadle), Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and their allies must reassemble to revert those actions in one final stand. The large ensemble cast includes Brie Larson, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Benedict Wong, Bradley Cooper, Tessa Thompson, Jon Favreau, Gwyneth Paltrow as well as expected appearances by Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Holland, Chadwick Boseman, Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Olsen, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Tom Hiddleston, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Zoe Saldana, Chris Pratt, Evangeline Lilly and Letitia Wright.
Movies coming out in May will be posted at the end of April.
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