Best Films to Watch: 13–19 April

The film landscape for the week of April 13 to April 19, 2026, is highlighted by a mix of high-profile satirical comedies and indie black comedies, alongside several major theatrical hits making their transition to streaming platforms.

Among the most anticipated releases for this specific window is Digger, a dark satirical comedy starring Tom Cruise.

A24’s Black Comedy Exploration

A central feature of the April slate is The Drama, an indie black comedy from A24 starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. The film follows a couple, Emma and Charlie, who are one week away from their wedding day.

The narrative tension centers on a drunken game played with best friends, played by Alana Haim and Mamoudou Athie, where the participants must confess what’s the worst thing you’ve ever done. The subsequent days of wedding preparations, including writing speeches and posing for photographs, become excruciatingly awkward following Emma’s confession.

Writer-director Kristoffer Borgli has intentionally kept the specific nature of Emma’s misdeed a secret to ensure the audience experiences the same surprise as the characters.

New Streaming Debuts

Several major titles have moved to streaming services this month. Apple TV has released Outcome, a new film directed by Jonah Hill and starring Keanu Reeves.

On Starz, The Housemaid became available on April 1, 2026. Directed by Paul Feig, the film is based on the 2022 novel by Freida McFadden. The plot features Sydney Sweeney as a young woman employed by a wealthy couple, played by Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar, who discovers a dark secret within their lives.

The production of The Housemaid was a significant commercial success, earning nearly $400 million on a budget of $35 million.

Theatrical Successes and Sequels

In theaters, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released internationally on April 1, 2026. The sequel retains its original voice cast, including Chris Pratt as Mario, Charlie Day as Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, and Jack Black as Bowser.

The film introduces Brie Larson as Rosalina, a princess from outer space. Larson has previously described herself as a diehard fan of the game series on her official YouTube channel.

Other notable streaming arrivals in April 2026 include Marty Supreme starring Timothee Chalamet and No Other Choice directed by Park Chan-wook.