It’s officially spring, and studios are already testing the water with some major, tentpole releases. This is evident in the sequel to the box-office hit, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” arriving in the first week of April. But there’s plenty more than just video game adaptations (though there are at least two this month alone)
Elsewhere, there’s the first of three collaborations between Zendaya and Robert Pattinson this year with the buzzy “The Drama.” Anne Hathaway reminds us (again) of her star power with “Mother Mary” before nostalgia strikes in May with “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” There are more action flicks with Bob Odenkirk, Italy-bound romance, the slick genre-workings of the prolific Steven Soderbergh, classic horror interpretations (in more ways than one), and more.
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From family-friendly box-office draws to new films to stream at home, here’s what to check out in April.
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie”
Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy, and more return for the video game sequel, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.” Based on the popular decades-spanning franchise from Nintendo, specifically the 2007 game “Super Mario Galaxy,” the film follows Mario and Luigi as they befriend Yoshi and embark on an adventure to outer space with Princess Peach and Toad. Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic both return to direct.
Release Date: In theaters April 3 via Universal Studios.
“The Drama”
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya star as a couple soon to be married in the latest from director Kristoffer Borgli (“Dream Scenario. The film follows them as their relationship begins to falter following a major, shocking revelation about the worst thing Zendaya’s Emma has ever done. Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, Hailey Gates, and Zoë Winters round out the cast.
Release Date: In theaters April 3 via A24.
“The Stranger”
Directed by François Ozon, “The Stranger” is based on the classic book by Albert Camus. Benjamin Voisin reunites with Ozon following their work on “Summer of ’85,” in which he stars as a man who, in 1930s Algeria, grapples with the death of his mother and a chance encounter. Rebecca Marder, Pierre Lottin, Swann Arlaud, and Denis Lavant also star.
Release Date: In theaters April 3 via Music Box Films.
“Faces of Death”
Based on the 1978 film of the same name, “Faces of Death” gets meta. The film follows Barbie Ferreira as a content moderator who discovers videos that seemingly re-enact death scenes from the original film. Directed by Daniel Goldhaber (“How to Blow Up a Pipeline”) and co-written with Isa Mazzei, Ferreira’s character must determine the validity of the videos: Dacre Montgomery, Josie Totah, Aaron Holliday, Jermaine Fowler, and Charli XCX star.
Release Date: In theaters April 10 via IFC.
“You, Me & Tuscany”
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page star in the latest romantic comedy, “You, Me & Tuscany” from director Kat Coiro (“Marry Me”) and written by Ryan Engle. The film follows a young woman who impulsively decides to become a squatter in an abandoned Tuscan villa. It’s there that she meets the homeowner’s cousin. The cast includes Marco Calvani, Lorenzo de Moor, Aziza Scott, Nia Vardalos, and Isabella Ferrari.
Release Date: In theaters April 10 via Universal Pictures.
