Zendaya in Challengers.
Welcoming nostalgic favorites and buzzy films, April’s lineup of movies and shows presents exciting watch opportunities for both at-home and in-theater viewing. Read on for the can’t-miss titles arriving this month.
The full collection of films about The Boy Who Lived arrives on HBO Max just in time for a spring rewatch. From The Sorcerer’s Stone to parts one and two of the Deathly Hallows, see Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermoine Granger and more of your favorite Hogwarts characters take on Voldemort.
Where to watch: HBO Max April 1
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The HBO Original series makes its Netflix debut, bringing Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte’s adventures in love, friendship and career to a whole new audience. Watch or rewatch for one of TV’s greatest love letters to New York City.
Where to watch: Netflix April 1
Making its Disney Plus debut, this Walt Disney Pictures animated film follows Asha and Star as they work to save her kingdom. It stars Chris Pine, Ariana DeBose, Evan Peters and Alan Tudyk.
Where to watch: Disney Plus April 3
Already garnering rave reviews since its SXSW premiere, Dev Patel stars in his directorial feature debut that is co-produced by Jordan Peele. The hair-raising action thriller follows a revenge-seeking man who becomes a champion of the people.
Where to watch: In theaters April 5
Following a theatrical run, the World War II set, Academy Award-winning film makes its streaming premiere this month.
Where to watch: HBO Max April 5
Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny and Nick Offerman star in A24’s forthcoming dystopian action odyssey about a group of journalists who travel across the nation as the second U.S. civil war escalates and overtakes the country.
Where to watch: In theaters April 12
Twenty years after it first hit theaters, DreamWorks’ beloved animated film about an ogre who falls in love returns to cinemas for a special run of anniversary screenings.
Where to watch: In theaters April 12
There’s no better time for a new rom-com than as we welcome spring, making it a ripe opportunity to watch Anyone But You. The Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell flick first premiered in December and is now headed for streaming.
Where to watch: Netflix April 23
After a number of delays, Luca Guadagnino’s film about a trio of romantically and athletically competitive tennis players arrives in theaters to close out April. With music by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, it stars Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor.
Where to watch: In theaters April 26
As winter melts away, April brings a warm and enticing lineup of movies and television.
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