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Michael

April 19, 2026

MICHAEL is a 2026 music drama biography film directed by Antoine Fuqua, from a screenplay by John Logan.

The story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.

The cast includes Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo.

MICHAEL is set to debut in theaters April 24th, courtesy of Lionsgate. Watch the official trailers below.

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Apex

April 19, 2026

APEX is a 2026 action thriller film directed by Baltasar Kormákur, and written by Jeremy Robbins.

Testing her limits in the remote and unforgiving Australian wilderness, Sasha (Charlize Theron) suddenly finds herself not only up against the elements, but also facing off against a ruthless and lethal predator (Taron Egerton).

The cast includes Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, and Eric Bana.

APEX is set to debut April 24th, only on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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Mother Mary

April 19, 2026

MOTHER MARY is a 2026 music drama film from visionary director David Lowery, who also wrote the screenplay for the film. A few of Lowery’s previous films include Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Pete’s Dragon, A Ghost Story, The Old Man & the Gun, and The Green Knight. Lowery himself described it as a “weird, weird film” that is partly inspired by Francis Ford Coppola’s Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The film features new music from artist Charli xcx.

An epic exploration of the psychosexual affair between a pop singer (Anne Hathaway) and her estranged famous fashion designer (Michaela Coel).

The cast includes Anne Hathaway, Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, Atheena Frizzell, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Isaura Barbé-Brown, Alba Baptista, Sian Clifford, and FKA Twigs

MOTHER MARY is expected to debut in theaters April 24th, courtesy of A24. Watch the official trailers below.

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Stranger Things: Tales from '85

April 19, 2026

STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85 is a 2026 animated sci-fi supernatural horror drama series from creators The Duffer Brothers. Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer. The brothers are the original creators of the hit Stranger Things series.

Winter. Hawkins. 1985. Welcome back to a town crawling with secrets, where beloved heroes are facing fresh mysteries... and an all-new breed of strange.

The cast of voice actors includes Odessa A’zion, Lou Diamond Phillips, Janeane Garofalo, Robert Englund, Jeremy Jordan, and Alysia Reiner.

STRANGER THINGS: TALES FROM ‘85 is set to debut April 23rd on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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Over Your Dead Body

April 19, 2026

OVER YOUR DEAD BODY is a 2026 action comedy thriller film directed by Jorma Taccone, and written by Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney. It is an English-language remake of the 2021 film The Trip. The film is set to premiere at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival on March 14th, 2026.

A dysfunctional married couple (Jason Segel and Samara Weaving) retreats to a secluded cabin to repair their relationship, but each secretly plots to murder the other.

The cast includes Samara Weaving, Jason Segel, Timothy Olyphant, Juliette Lewis, and Paul Guilfoyle.

OVER YOUR DEAD BODY is set to debut in theaters April 24th, courtesy of IFC Films. Watch the official trailer below.

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Omaha

April 19, 2026

OMAHA is a 2026 coming-of-age drama film directed by Cole Webley, from a screenplay by Robert Machoian. The film made its world premiere on January 23rd, 2025, at the Sundance Film Festival as an entry in the U.S. Dramatic Competition category.

A young girl and her brother are awoken by their father (John Magaro) and loaded into the car on an early morning in 2008. As they road trip across the American West, she discovers the truth about their seemingly spontaneous journey.

The cast includes John Magaro (Past Lives), Molly Belle Wright, Wyatt Solis, Talia Balsam, and Christina Cooper.

OMAHA is set to debut in theaters in select theaters April 24th, courtesy of Greenwich Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

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Running Point: Season 2

April 19, 2026

RUNNING POINT is a Netflix original sports comedy drama series from creators Ike Barinholtz, Mindy Kaling, and Elaine Ko. The series first premiered February 27th, 2025.

With the championship in sight, Isla (Kate Hudson) must summon all her heart and hustle to outmaneuver chaos in both the locker room and the boardroom.

The cast includes Kate Hudson, Justin Theroux, Brenda Song, Scott MacArthur, Drew Tarver, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Uche Agada, Chet Hanks, and Max Greenfield.

RUNNING POINT: SEASON 2 is set to debut April 23rd, only on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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This Is a Gardening Show

April 19, 2026

THIS IS A GARDENING SHOW is a 2026 docuseries featuring comedic actor Zach Galifianakis as he approaches gardening with curiosity and self-effacing humor, blending comedy with appreciation for the planet while providing accessible tools and tips.

THIS IS A GARDENING SHOW is set to debut April 22nd, only on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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Hamlet

April 19, 2026

HAMLET is a 2025 British drama film directed by Aneil Karia, and written by Michael Lesslie. The film, which is a reimagining of Shakespeare’s play set in a contemporary London, had its premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival on August 30th, 2025.

Haunted by his father's ghost, Prince Hamlet (Riz Ahmed) descends from elite London society into the city's underground, moving between Hindu temples and homeless camps. In seeking to avenge his father's murder, he begins to question his own role in his family's corruption.

The cast includes Riz Ahmed, Morfydd Clark, Joe Alwyn, Sheeba Chaddha, Avijit Dutt, Art Malik, and Timothy Spall.

HAMLET is set to debut in select theaters on April 10th, courtesy of Vertical Entertainment. Watch the official trailer below.

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Margo's Got Money Troubles

April 19, 2026

MARGO’S GOT MONEY TROUBLES is a 2026 comedy drama series created by multi-Emmy Award winner David E. Kelley. The series, produced for Apple TV by A24, is based on the bestselling novel from author Rufi Thorpe.

Recent college dropout and aspiring writer, Margo (Elle Fanning), the daughter of an ex-Hooter’s waitress (Michelle Pfeiffer) and ex-pro wrestler (Nick Offerman), is forced to make her way with a new baby, a mounting pile of bills and a dwindling amount of ways to pay them.

The cast includes Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicole Kidman, and Nick Offerman.

MARGO’S GOT MONEY TROUBLES is set to debut April 15th courtesy of A24, only on Apple TV+. Watch the official trailers below.

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Busboys

April 19, 2026

BUSBOYS is a 2026 comedy film directed by Jonah Feingold, from a screenplay by David Spade and Theo Von. On his popular podcast Von stated that he and Spade self-financed the film.

A pair of idiot friends (David Spade and Theo Von) believe that if they become waiters, all of their problems will be solved. They aren't entirely wrong, but they aren't entirely right.

The cast includes David Spade, Theo Von, Jimmy Gonzales, Leah McKendrick, Arturo Del Puerto, and Michelle Ortiz.

BUSBOYS is set to debut in theaters April 17th. Watch the official trailer below.

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Normal

April 12, 2026

NORMAL is a 2025 crime thriller film directed by Ben Wheatley (Free Fire), from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad (John Wick, Nobody), based on a story from Kolstad and Bob Odenkirk. The film was selected for the Midnight Madness program at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, premiering September 7th, 2025.

For Sheriff Ulysses (Bob Odenkirk), his provisional posting to the quaint Midwestern American town of Normal was meant to be a welcome respite from both his marital woes and recent moral injuries in the line of duty. But when a botched bank robbery interrupts the municipality’s tranquil pace, a sordid secret is inadvertently exposed and Ulysses learns that the town is anything but its namesake.

The cast includes Bob Odenkirk, Lena Heady, Henry Winkler, Reena Jolly, and Brendan Fletcher.

NORMAL is set to debut in theaters April 17th, courtesy of Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing. Watch the official trailers below.

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Lee Cronin's the Mummy

April 12, 2026

LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY is a 2026 horror thriller film written and directed by Lee Cronin, and produced by James Wan, Jason Blum and John Keville. The executive producers are Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Macdara Kelleher, and Cronin. The film is described as a twisted re-telling of the popular franchise.

The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace—eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.

The cast includes Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, with Veronica Falcón.

LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY is set to debut in theaters April 17th, courtesy of Warner Bros. Watch the official trailers below.

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Balls Up

April 12, 2026

BALLS UP is a 2026 comedy film directed by comedic genius Peter Farrelly (Dumb and Dumber, Me, Myself, & Irene), from a screenplay by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.

Marketing executives Brad (Mark Wahlberg) and Elijah (Paul Walter Hauser) go “balls out” and pitch a bold full‑coverage condom sponsorship with the World Cup. After their drunken celebration in Brazil sparks a global scandal, they must outrun furious fans, criminals, and power-hungry officials to salvage their careers and make it home alive.

The cast includes Mark Wahlberg, Paul Walter Hauser, Daniela Melchior, Benjamin Bratt, Molly Shannon, and Eric André.

BALLS UP is set to debut April 15th, only on Prime Video. Watch the official trailer below.

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Beef: Season 2

April 12, 2026

BEEF is a comedy drama television series created and executive produced by Lee Sung Jin, best known for the HBO comedy drama series Silicon Valley, and the FX comedy series Dave. The series is delivered by the incredible and accomplished A24 Studios, with the first season making its debut back in 2023. The first season involved a road rage incident between two strangers starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, but the newest season goes in a different direction with a similar feel.

Every couple meets their match. BEEF returns with a new cast and a new “beef,” as a Gen-Z couple witnesses an alarming fight between their Millennial boss and his wife.

The cast includes Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Cailee Spaeny, Charles Melton, Youn Yuh-jung, and Song Kang-ho.

BEEF: SEASON 2 is set to debut April 16th, only on Netflix. Watch the official trailers below.

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Roommates

April 12, 2026

ROOMMATES is a 2026 comedy film directed by Chandler Levack, written by Jimmy Fowlie and Ceara O'Sullivan, and produced by Adam Sandler, Allen Covert and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones.

A hopeful, naive college freshman, Devon (Sadie Sandler), asks the cool and confident Celeste (Chloe East) to be her roommate, seeing a blossoming friendship spiral thereafter into a war of passive aggression.

The cast includes Sadie Sandler, Chloe East, Sarah Sherman, Natasha Lyonne, Nick Kroll, Storm Reid, and Adam Sandler.

ROOMMATES is set to debut April 17th, only on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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Outcome

April 5, 2026

OUTCOME is a 2026 dark comedy drama film directed by Jonah Hill, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Ezra Woods. The film is produced by Matt Dines, Alison Goodwin and Hill under their Strong Baby banner, with Adam Merims serving as executive producer.

Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves) is a beloved Hollywood star who must dive into the depths of his hidden demons after he is extorted with a mysterious video that’s sure to shatter his image and end his career. With the support of his lifelong besties, Kyle (Cameron Diaz) and Xander (Matt Bomer), along with his crisis lawyer, Ira (Jonah Hill), Reef embarks on a soul-searching journey to make amends with anyone he could have possibly wronged in hopes of identifying the blackmailer.

The cast includes Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer Jonah Hill, Martin Scorsese, Susan Lucci, Laverne Cox, David Spade, Atsuko Okatsuka, Roy Wood Jr., Kaia Gerber, and Ivy Wolk.

OUTCOME is set to debut April 10th, only on Apple TV+. Watch the official trailer below.

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Big Mistakes

April 5, 2026

BIG MISTAKES is a 2026 crime comedy drama series created by Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott.

Blackmailed into working for gangsters, two deeply incapable siblings (Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega) become the most disorganized duo in organized crime.

The cast includes Dan Levy, Taylor Ortega, Laurie Metcalf, Abby Quinn, Jack Innanen, and Boran Kuzum.

BIG MISTAKES is set to debut April 9th, only on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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Thrash

April 5, 2026

THRASH is a 2026 survival action thriller film written and directed by Tommy Wirkola (Dead Snow, Violent Night), and produced by Adam McKay (Don’t Look Up).

When a Category 5 hurricane decimates a coastal town, the storm surge brings devastation, chaos and something far more frightening: hungry sharks.

The cast includes Phoebe Dynevor, Djimon Hounso, and Whitney Peak.

THRASH is set to debut April 10th, only on Netflix. Watch the official trailer below.

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Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair

April 5, 2026

MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE: LIFE’S STILL UNFAIR IS A 2026 television sitcom miniseries created by Linwood Boomer for the streaming service Hulu. It is a revival of Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006), produced by Satin City Productions, Regency Television, and 20th Television.

After shielding himself from his family for over a decade, Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) is dragged back into their orbit when Hal (Bryan Cranston) and Lois (Jane Kaczmarek) demand his presence at their 40th anniversary party.

MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE: LIFE’S STILL UNFAIR will consist of four 30-minute episodes, which are scheduled to release on April 10th, 2026, only on Hulu. Watch the official trailer below.

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