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April 2026 movie guide: Must-watch releases in cinemas

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – April 2026 brings a diverse slate of cinematic experiences to the big screen, from animated adventures and gripping dramas to reimagined horror and a highly anticipated musical biopic. Audiences can look forward to a month packed with compelling stories, star-studded casts, and must-see moments in theaters.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (Universal Pictures)

Date: April 4, 2026
Cast: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key, Benny Safdie, Kevin Michael Richardson and Brie Larson
Directed by: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is an animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros., and follows “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” which was released in 2023 and earned more than $1.3 billion worldwide. Both the 2023 film and “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” are produced by Chris Meledandri of Illumination and Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo.

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The Drama (Pioneer Films)

Date: April 4
Cast: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson
Directed by: Kristoffer Borgli

A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Date: April 15
Cast: Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, with Veronica Falcón
Directed by: Lee Cronin
Produced by: James Wan, Jason Blum and John Keville

Hot off the record-setting resurrection of “EVIL DEAD RISE,” writer/director Lee Cronin turns to one of the most iconic horror stories of all time with an audacious and twisted retelling: “LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY.” 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.

Michael (Universal Pictures)

Date: April 22
Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells 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.

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