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As we slowly work our way to the summer Blockbuster season, more and more movies are starting to land in theaters and on streaming services a fairly stead clip. The momentum looks to only get stronger from here as there are a ton of new movies coming out in April 2021. From titles like the bloody and brutal R-rated Mortal Kombat debuting in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously, to the superhero comedy Thunder Force landing on Netflix, some of the year’s most anticipated movies are not far off.

But while the big releases like the aforementioned titles and others like Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse and Concrete Cowboy are getting a lot of attention, there are quite a few other, small movies that may have slipped between the cracks. And since we don’t want any film getting lost in the shuffle, we’ve put together this list of all the upcoming releases to help spread the word…

Concrete Cowboy (April 2 – Netflix)

Coming in April:

Peacock Originals
Praise This (Original Movie)* – Apr 7
Mrs. Davis (Season 1) – Apr 20

Peacock Original New Episodes Weekly
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip (Season 3) * – Thursdays, Season Finale Apr 20
Bel-Air (Season 2)*- Thursdays, Season Finale Apr 27

Bravo Series Premieres
Below Deck Sailing Yacht (Season 4)* – Apr 11

Bravo Series New Episodes Weekly
The Real Housewives of New Jersey (Season 13)* – Wednesdays
Summer House (Season 7)* – Tuesdays
SWV XSCAPE: The Queens of RB (Season 1)* – Mondays, Season Finale Apr 10
Top Chef (Season 20)* – Fridays
Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen (Season 20)* – Fridays
Vanderpump Rules (Season 10)* – Thursdays
Watch What Happens Live (Season 20)* – Weekdays

NBC Series Premieres
The Wall (Season 5)* – Wednesdays, Apr 12
The Weakest Link (Season 3)* – Tuesdays, Apr 18
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (Special)* – Apr 27

NBC Series New Episodes Weekly
American Auto (Season 2)* – Wednesdays, Season Finale Apr 26
The Blacklist (Season 10)* – Mondays
Chicago Fire (Season 11)* – Thursdays
Chicago Med (Season 8)* – Thursdays
Chicago PD (Season 10)* – Thursdays
Dateline (Season 31)* – Saturdays
Grand Crew (Season 2)* – Saturdays
Law Order (Season 22)* – Fridays
Law Order: Organized Crime (Season 3)* – Fridays
Law Order: SVU (Season 24)* – Fridays
Lopez vs. Lopez (Season 1)* – Saturdays
Magnum P.I. (Season 5)* – Mondays
Night Court (Season 1)* – Wednesdays
Quantum Leap (Season 1)* – Season Finale Apr 4
That’s My Jam (Season 2)* – Wednesdays
Saturday Night Live (Season 48)* – Apr 1, 8, 15
The Voice (Season 23)* – Tuesdays

Telemundo Series Premieres
Top Chef VIP (Season 2)* – Wednesdays, Apr 26

Telemundo Series New Episodes Weekly
El Señor de los Cielos (Season 8)* – Tuesday-Saturday
Juego de Mentiras (Season 1)* – Tuesday-Saturday
La Casa de los Famosos (Season 3)* – Monday-Saturday

Series
Love Island: Spain (Season 2)* – Apr 3
Cold Justice (Season 6) – Apr 4
A Football Life (Sports, Series) – Apr 11
NFL 360 (Sports, Series) – Apr 11
NFL Explained (Sports, Series) – Apr 11
NFL Top 10 (Sports, Series) – Apr 11
Sound FX (Sports, Series) – Apr 11
Leguizamo Does America (Season 1)* – Mondays, Apr 17
New Girl (Seasons 1-7)* – Apr 17
Nikki Bella Says I Do (Season 1) * – Apr 17

Sports and Live Events
Augusta National Women’s Amateur* – Mar 29-Apr 1
PGA Tour: Valero Texas Open* – Mar 30-Apr 2
World Synchronized Skating Championships* – Mar 31-Apr 1
NXT Stand and Deliver* – Apr 1
Premier League Matchweek 29* – Apr 1-5
WrestleMania* – Apr 1 2
IndyCar: Texas Motor Speedway* – Apr 2
Liga MX: Chivas vs. Necaxa* – Apr 8
Supercross: Round 12 – Glendale* – Apr 8
USATF Miramar Invitational* – Apr 8
Paris-Roubaix* – Apr 8-9
Premier League Matchweek 30* – Apr 8-9
PGA Tour: RBC Heritage* – Apr 13-16
IMSA: Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach* – Apr 15
Premier League Matchweek 31* – Apr 15-17
Supercross: Round 13 – Hampton* – Apr 15
IndyCar: Grand Prix Long Beach* – Apr 16
USFL: Michigan Panthers vs. Houston Gamblers* – Apr 16
USMNT Friendlies: USA vs. Mexico* – Apr 19
LPGA: The Chevron Championship* – Apr 20-23
Premier League Matchweek 32* – Apr 21-23
USFL: Houston Gamblers vs. New Orleans Breakers* – Apr 22
Liga MX: Chivas vs. Cruz Azul* – Apr 22
Supercross: Round 14 – East Rutherford, NJ* – Apr 22
MLB Sunday Leadoff: Colorado Rockies at Philadelphia Phillies* – Apr 23
USFL: New Jersey Generals vs. Pittsburgh Maulers* – Apr 23
Premier League Matchweek 33* – Apr 25-27
Supercross: Round 15 – Nashville, TN* – Apr 29
Liga MX: Chivas vs. Mazatlan* – Apr 29
USFL: New Orleans Breakers vs. Birmingham Stallions* – Apr 29
Premier League Matchweek 34* – Apr 29-May 1
IndyCar: Indy Grand Prix * – Apr 30
MLB Sunday Leadoff: Chicago Cubs at Miami Marlins* – Apr 30
USFL: Pittsburgh Maulers vs. Philadelphia Stars* – Apr 30

Digging through HBO Max‘s catalog for a movie to watch? 

Despite the Warner Bros. Discovery TV and movie cull of 2022, there’s still an impressive collection of titles to catch. It helps that HBO, Warner Bros. and DC Comics all live under the HBO Max roof. Plus, check out what’s coming to the streamer this month.

What’s new on HBO Max for April

April 1

• Coraline (2009): Stop-motion animated film directed by Henry Selick. Eleven-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a fantasy version of her life.
• The Host (2006): South Korean monster film directed by Bong Joon-ho. It’s both a creature-feature thrill ride and a poignant human drama.
• Lucy (2014): Thriller starring Scarlett Johansson. Lucy (Johansson) is accidentally caught in a dark deal and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.
• Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006): Comedy starring Will Ferrell. A Nascar driver’s (Ferrell) turbo-charged lifestyle hits an unexpected speed bump.

April 7

• Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed (2023): Documentary about Jason Isbell. It pulls back the curtain on the singer-songwriter’s deeply personal way of creating music.

April 29

• Moonage Daydream (2022): Documentary about David Bowie. It illuminates the life and genius of the prolific artist.

Read more: Best TV Shows to Watch on HBO Max

Best HBO Max originals and Blockbusters

At time of writing, these films all score around 65 or higher on Metacritic.

Drama

Warner Bros.

Want to see Austin Butler rock out in a pink suit? How about one of the 89 other costumes the actor dons in the dazzling, jam-packed film that runs 2 hours and 40 minutes? Directed by Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge, The Great Gatsby), Elvis is a grand, exhilarating biopic that’s all about the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. If you didn’t catch it in theaters, now’s your chance to find a spot in the crowd.

HBO Max

Steven Soderbergh directs this engaging tech thriller set during the COVID-19 pandemic. Angela, a Seattle tech worker played by a neon blue-haired Zoë Kravitz, has agoraphobia, a fear that prevents her from making it past the front door of her apartment. But when she uncovers an unsettling recording while doing her job, she’s pushed to make the leap. Kimi is a stylish thriller complete with eye-catching cinematography, a solid score and a protagonist you’ll be rooting for.

Warner Bros.

After a shooting occurs at her high school, 16-year-old Vada Cavell must navigate friendships, school and her relationship with her family. The Fallout skillfully approaches serious subject matter with realistic dialogue and compassion for its characters. With strong performances from stars Jenna Ortega, as Vada, and Maddie Ziegler, as her new friend Mia Reed, the feature will keep you glued to the screen for the entirety of its 90-minute runtime.

Scott Free

The Last Duel notably didn’t win a lot of eyeballs when it debuted in theaters in October. But it’s on HBO Max now, where audiences can watch from the comfort of their couch as Adam Driver and Matt Damon battle it out. Directed by Ridley Scott, The Last Duel is a historical drama set in the Middle Ages with an A-list cast that also includes Jodie Comer and Ben Affleck. If any of these details pique your interest, and you’re prepared to sit through its two and half hour runtime, pull out some popcorn and put on this flick. 

Janus Films

What can we say about acclaimed Japanese drama Drive My Car? Well, it snagged an Oscar for best international feature film at the 2022 Academy Awards. It’s also a three-hour movie that people are sitting and watching all the way through, which, to me, speaks volumes. But seriously, Drive My Car is a powerful film that explores loss and letting go. If you missed it before the Oscars, stream it now.

Chiabella James/Warner Bros. Pictures

King Richard is a feel-good biopic about the father of tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. The film winds back the clock to before the sisters became household names, giving us a glimpse of their upbringing in Compton and time spent practicing on run-down courts with their father, Richard Williams (Will Smith). Convinced his daughters are going to be successful, Richard works tirelessly to get their star potential noticed by professional coaches. A complicated man with a tremendous personality, Richard is fascinating to get to know, and his unwavering belief in Venus and Serena is inspiring. 

Imaginal Disc

A rare (nowadays) 90-minute film, American Mexican drama Son of Monarchs will stay with you long after the end credits roll. This deep character study follows two brothers who are changed in markedly different ways by the trauma they suffered in childhood. This story, folding in magical realism, follows how they move forward in life — the butterfly metaphors are strong, with biologist Mendel returning to his hometown surrounded by majestic monarch butterfly forests.

HBO/Screenshot by CNET

Based on a magazine article by journalist Robert Kolker, this tale about a public school embezzlement scandal and the student journalists who broke the news is captivating from start to finish. Allison Janney and Hugh Jackman are great in their roles as the school officials who took part in the scheme. The drama also won the 2020 Emmy award for Outstanding Television Movie. 

Comedy

Searchlight

Set on a remote island off the coast of Ireland, Banshees is a darkly funny and heartbreaking drama that’s consistently stunning to look at. It’s about what happens after Colm (Brendan Gleeson) abruptly decides to cut off lifelong friend Pádraic. Farrell and Gleeson also starred together in director Martin McDonagh’s debut feature, In Bruges.

HBO Max’s Father of the Bride introduces a Cuban American family that includes patriarch Billy, a traditional guy who struggles to digest surprising news from his eldest daughter: She’s met a guy, and she wants to marry and move away with him. The third film adaptation of a 1949 novel of the same name by Edward Streeter, the movie is an enjoyable iteration that includes stars like Andy Garcia and singer Gloria Estefan.

Searchlight Pictures

Settle in for another eccentric, fantastic-looking feature from director Wes Anderson. The auteur behind Moonrise Kingdom and The Grand Budapest Hotel this time sets his sights on an alluring story — or rather, three. The French Dispatch, dubbed a “love letter to journalists,” takes viewers through a triad of separate tales, straight from the pages of a fictional magazine. If you missed this highly original installment when it hit theaters, now’s the time to get in on its captivating story.

Warner Bros.

A playful comedy set in the ’80s, 8-bit Christmas follows the story of a young Jake Doyle, a dedicated 10-year-old who desperately seeks a Nintendo. The film is delightfully narrated by Neil Patrick Harris, an older Jake reminiscing on his past quest to secure the gaming console. Yes, there’s a Christmas backdrop to the story, but Jake’s unyielding commitment to his mission, and what he learns along the way, make this cheery feature a must-watch even after the holiday season. 

HBO Max

Meryl Streep playing an eccentric author in a Steven Soderbergh comedy. What more do you need to know? If you do want to know more: Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Alice Hughes (Streep) is struggling to finish her next book, chased by her literary agent (Gemma Chan). She boards a cruise ship with old friends, who inspired her best-known work. Tensions are strong. It looks great — Soderbergh uses crisp, natural light — and most of the dialogue is improvised. See how Dianne Wiest, Candice Bergen, Lucas Hedges and the rest of the impeccable cast have fun with that.

Horror

20th Century Studios

In Barbarian, a young woman (Georgina Campbell) travels to Detroit for a job interview and discovers her Airbnb has been double-booked. She doesn’t immediately trust the other person in the house (and, fair — the actor, Bill Skarsgård, appears as terrifying murder clown Pennywise in the It movies). But you definitely won’t predict what happens next. Barbarian can be found on lists of best horror movies of 2022.

Eric Zachanowich/Searchlight Pictures

A dinner at an exclusive restaurant turns from something to savor to something to survive in this shocking horror satire. Viewers learn about the privileged guests dining at Hawthorne as Ralph Fiennes’ experienced chef unveils his fateful menu. Find your seat for this delectable experience, which also stars Anya Taylor-Joy.

Documentary

HBO

This captivating documentary is filled with images that will stick with you. It centers on two brothers in New Delhi who run a bird hospital dedicated to black kites — birds of prey that are a staple of the sky. It was a contender for best documentary feature at the 2023 Oscars.

HBO Max

Tune into this HBO doc for the gravity-defying skateboard stunts, a time capsule of the ’80s skateboarding scene, and a version of Hawk you’ve probably never seen. We get to know the renowned athlete as a lanky, stubborn but determined kid who adopted his own skateboarding style. Hawk’s persistence is something to marvel at, along with all the stunning skateboard moves this film packs in. Hang on for a memorable ride.

CNN/Focus Features

This film about beloved author, chef and globe-traveling TV host Anthony Bourdain comes from documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville, who also directed 2018’s Won’t You Be My Neighbor? and the Oscar-winning film Twenty Feet from Stardom. In interviews with people who knew Bourdain, like his friends, former partners and longtime colleagues, the doc tracks his career path, relationships and personal struggles. Bourdain fans and those less acquainted with the star will likely appreciate this two-hour look at his life.

Thriller

Universal Pictures

Dreaming of a great movie night? Last Night in Soho, the latest movie from Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Shaun of the Dead) is here to provide. The film begins in the present day, where a style-loving Ellie (Thomasin McKenzie) sets out for the London College of Fashion. Eventually, sleep transports her to the ’60s, where she encounters an aspiring singer named Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy). Get ready for mystery, horror and dazzling neon lights.

HBO Max

A movie from Steven Soderbergh, the great director behind Erin Brockovich, Ocean’s Eleven and, more recently, Logan Lucky? Twists, thrills and desperate characters populate this crime thriller set in 1950s Detroit. When a seemingly simple job gets out of hand, a group of criminals must work together to uncover what’s really going on. Take in the incredible cast: Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, David Harbour, Jon Hamm and Amy Seimetz. While the plot can be a little convoluted and some won’t be able to get past the fish-eye lens cinematography, Soderbergh’s sense of humor and immersive direction make this crime caper an entertaining night in.

Superhero

Jonathan Olley/DC

Robert Pattinson steps out as Batman in this superhero flick directed by Matt Reeves. The movie takes place in a perpetually gray and rain-soaked Gotham City, where Bruce Wayne starts to seek out a murderer with an affinity for riddles. Along the way, he meets Catwoman, played by a swaggering Zoë Kravitz. Great scene-setting and storytelling make this a satisfying dark mystery. 

Warner Bros.

Over-the-top violence abounds in this DC film about supervillains who agree to help the US government in exchange for some time off their prison sentences. Their mission is to destroy something alluded to as Project Starfish, harbored in the fictional island country of Corto Maltese. With a notable cast that includes Margot Robbie, Idris Elba and John Cena, 2021’s The Suicide Squad is a wickedly entertaining, darkly funny bloodbath that differs from what you usually see in superhero movies. (Peacemaker, a spinoff TV series, is also available on HBO Max.)

Musical drama

Niko Tavernise/20th Century Studios

Steven Spielberg’s reimagining of the classic musical has triumphantly leapt and twirled its way onto HBO Max. The film scored seven Academy Award nominations and Ariana DeBose won best supporting actress for her role as Anita. Young Tony (Ansel Elgort) and Maria (Rachel Zegler) cross paths at a high school dance and begin a forbidden love affair, escalating tensions between two rival gangs. Eye-catching musical numbers and stunning production design transport viewers to 1950s New York. The film darkens in its second half, but with Spielberg at the helm, you’ll willingly absorb it all.

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Sony dropped the second trailer for its upcoming Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse on Wednesday night, and it features a more detailed look at the “elite crew with all the best Spider-people.”

The nearly three-minute trailer begins with Miles Morales/Spider-Man’s encounter with the multiverse traversing The Spot. It also sees Gwen Stacy introducing Miles to a whole host of new Spider-people at a building that gives off a Citadel of Ricks vibe.

We also get a prolonged look at Oscar Isaac’s Miguel O’Hara/Spider-Man 2099, who challenges Miles’ sense of morality and ethics. And with the seemingly infinite number of Spider-people, the filmmakers couldn’t resist dropping in the Spider-Man pointing meme.

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The sequel’s returning voice cast includes Shameik Moore as Morales, Hailee Steinfeld as Stacy/Spider-Gwen, Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker, Luna Lauren Vélez as Rio Morales and Brian Tyree Henry as Jefferson Davis. Additionally, Across the Spider-Verse will see Issa Rae as Jessica Drew/Spider-Woman, Isaac as Miguel O’Hara/Spider-Man 2099 and Daniel Kaluuya as Hobart “Hobie” Brown/Spider-Punk. Rachel Dratch, Jorma Taccone, Shea Whigham and Jason Schwartzman are also among the film’s starry sequel voice ensemble.

The movie is directed by Joaquim Dos Santos, Justin K. Thompson and Powers, with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller writing alongside Dave Callaham. Lord, Miller, Avi Arad, Amy Pascal and Christina Steinberg are producing. Peter Ramsey, Bob Persichetti, Aditya Sood, Rodney Rothman, Rebecca Karch and Brian Bendis are executive producers.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, the first of a two-part sequel to the 2018 Oscar-winning Into the Spider-Verse, is set to release in theaters June 2.

(Photo by MGM/courtesy Everett Collection.)

Welcome to the best new movies of 2023, where you can discover the latest films championed by the critics community! Every movie on the list is Certified Fresh, meaning they held on to a Tomatometer score of at least 75% after a minimum number of critics review — 40 for limited or streaming releases, 80 for wide theatrical releases, with five of those reviews coming from Top Critics.

The year started off strong with successive surprise genre hits in January, like M3GAN (from Blumhouse), Plane (starring Gerard Butler), Missing, and Infinity Pool (see the best horror movies of 2023). Notably, no wide release in February went Certified Fresh, plus we saw misfires from the normally reliable Steven Soderbergh (Magic Mike’s Last Dance) and Marvel Studios (Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania).

Check back every week for the latest best new movies of 2023! —Alex Vo

Recently added: Scream VI, also on our guide to the best horror movies of 2023.

IMDb rating: 7.2/10

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Starring: David Byrne, Chris Giarmo, Jacqueline Acevedo

Director: H. Jon Benjamin, Kristen Schaal, Dan Mintz

Rating: PG-13

Run Time: 1 hour, 42 minutes

The Wicked movie already sounds magical.

Universal’s film adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical ⁠— which is based on the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire ⁠— was first announced all the way back in 2016. Since then, we’ve slowly gotten more details about the production.

In November 2021, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were cast as the leads, Elphaba and Glinda, respectively.

In April 2022, director Jon M. Chu teased more details about the project, including that it would now be released in two parts.

Not wanting to cut down on too many musical numbers and important characters, Chu explained that the creative team decided to give themselves “a bigger canvas” by splitting the adaptation into two separate movies.

“With more space, we can tell the story of WICKED as it was meant to be told,” he continued.

As more details about the film are announced, read ahead for everything we know.

Who is in the Wicked movie cast?

Erivo and Grande were the first actors attached to the project.

Following their casting announcements, Kristin Chenoweth, who originated the role of Glinda in Broadway’s Wicked, Grande and Erivo her seal of approval.

“I’m not sure if I’ve ever been this proud. From the very first day I met you … you were destined for this role. Congratulations @arianagrande!” Chenoweth wrote on Instagram. “The best Glinda you will be with @cynthiaerivo by your side 💗💚 I love you!! 🧚‍♀️👑🪄 @wickedmovie @wicked_musical #wicked.”

Idina Menzel, who originated the role of Elphaba on Broadway, also showed love for Erivo and Grande, writing, “Congrats to two amazing women. May it change your lives for the better forever and ever as it has for us. So much love.”

In September 2022, Chu confirmed that Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey is joining the cast as Fiyero, the main love interest in the musical. “He’s perfect, they’re perfect,” the director wrote. “They’d be perfect together. Born to be forever….. I am too excited to pretend this hasn’t been happening. We have a Fiyero!!!! #JonathanBailey #Wicked”

In October 2022, Variety reported that Jeff Goldblum was in final talks to play the Wizard, and in December 2022, they reported that Oscar-winner Michelle Yeoh was in talks to play Madame Morrible.

The cast also includes SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical star Ethan Slater as Boq, Marissa Bode as Nessarose, Bowen Yang as Pfannee, Bronwyn James as ShenShen, Keala Settle as Miss Coddle, Aaron Teoh as Avaric and Colin Michael Carmichael as Professor Nikidik, per Variety.

Who is directing the Wicked movie?

Tony-award winner Stephen Daldry was originally supposed to direct, but he officially exited the production in October 2020.

Jon M. Chu — the mastermind behind Crazy Rich Asians and the film adaptation of Broadway’s In the Heights — was later tapped to helm the film in February 2021.

Additionally, a handful of people from the original Broadway musical will be returning for the film. Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman, who co-wrote the music and lyrics to the Broadway show, are adapting the screenplay, while Marc Platt will return as a producer.

How will the Wicked movie be different from the musical?

On the 2022 SAG Awards red carpet, Erivo revealed that the movie adaptation of Wicked will be slightly different from the original.

“I think it’s going to be unlike anything you’ve ever seen before,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “I think we’re going to enjoy the magic of it. We’re going to try and put our own spin on what we know already and show you a story about two women [who] are sisters.”

Will there be new music in the Wicked movie?

Schwartz previously shared that the movie will also include new music.

“I can tell you that at least as of now there will be probably four new songs in the movie,” he said back in 2016, according to Playbill. He also noted that three of those songs are newly written, while the other was cut from the Broadway production.

In July 2022, Schwartz shared a photo of himself, music director Stephen Oremus, and actors Troy Iwata, Marissa Rosen, and Wendi Bergamini from a recent demo recording session for the movie on his online fan newsletter The Schwartz Scene.

When did the Wicked movie start filming?

During Erivo’s conversation with ET, she revealed that she and Grande would go into rehearsals for the film in July 2022. In October 2022, Grande insinuated that filming would be kicking off soon as she debuted her blonde hair for the role. In December 2022, Chu confirmed that filming had begun.

When is the Wicked movie release date?

The film was originally slated to be released on Dec. 22, 2021, but due to COVID-19-related production delays, the release was pushed back. In Chu’s statement from April 2022, he teased that the Wicked films would be released “on successive Christmas holidays beginning December 2024.”

However, in March 2023, Grande revealed that the film’s release was moved up a month as she shared a black and green image that read: “Wicked. November 27, 2024.”