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There’s nothing quite like a great movie to give you some much-needed escapism from the stresses of work, family, and everything else you’re balancing. And if you’ve already run through the feel-good movies on Netflix or gobbled up our favorite book-to-film adaptations, you’re probably looking for something new. Luckily, there’s a slew of great movies coming out in the next few months to freshen up your watch list.
Spring is a surprisingly fun time for movies. It’s that odd space between the overwhelming few months of awards season and the summer blockbuster debuts; while many consider this a sleepy season for cinema, it’s also when some fun hidden gems come to the forefront. In the next few months, we’re pumped to see a flurry of films that run the gamut genre-wise. A Euphoria star (Sydney Sweeney) takes on a frightening role as a nun who enters a spooky convent. Another Euphoria star (Zendaya) takes on tennis. The cast of a classic franchise comes back to save the world from a frosty end (Ghostbusters). A group of journalists travel the United States during the rise of the Second American Civil War. And a cult comedy from the early ’90s is remade with contemporary kids — who are left unsupervised for a whole summer (Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead). Enticed yet? Keep reading for more about the best new movies coming out this spring.
Best New Movies Coming Out Soon: Spring 2024
Immaculate (March 22)
Horror fans rejoice: Sydney Sweeney is playing a troubled protagonist in a suspense movie you didn’t know you needed. Cecilia (Sweeney), a very devout American nun, journeys to Italy to take on a new role in a perfect convent. The trouble? She discovers that her new home is hiding a terrible secret…
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (March 22)
Who you gonna call? In this latest iteration of the famous franchise, the Spengler family heads to the iconic New York City firehouse and finds that the Ghostbusters are more devoted to their craft than ever. But when a mysterious artifact unleashes a malicious force, different generations of Ghostbusters must team up to save the world from a new ice age.
Monkey Man (April 5)
Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire) stars as Kid, an anonymous employee in an underground nightclub. In this gripping action thriller, Kid decides to take down a corrupt ring of leaders who are responsible for his mom’s death. And in the meantime, he’s also sticking up for all the poor and powerless people who’ve been victims of the group. Talk about killing two birds with one stone.
Civil War (April 12)
Kirsten Dunst, Cailee Spaeny, and Nick Offerman star in this dystopian flick that follows a team of journalists racing across the U.S. during the rise of the Second American Civil War. This is an A24 film, so if you’re a fan of this popular production studio, this is a must-watch.
Arcadian (April 12)
Sometimes, it’s nice to kick back with a monster movie. In this hair-raising flick, Paul (Nicolas Cage) stars as the father of twin boys — their little family lives on a version of Earth that has been utterly decimated. Post-apocalypse, the trio is stalked at night by mysterious, ferocious creatures that eat souls. When Paul almost dies, it’s up to his sons to defend the family against these evil entities.
Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (April 12)
You don’t have déjà vu — this upcoming dark comedy is an updated version of the 1991 film of the same name. In this 21st-century rendition, a teen named Tanya has to cancel her summer plans when her mom traipses off on a last-minute vacation. To make matters worse, the elderly babysitter who shows up unexpectedly croaks. What’s a kid to do?
The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare (April 19)
Here’s a WWII movie that we can’t wait to catch in theaters. Based on Churchill’s Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of the Special Forces Desperadoes of WWII by Damien Lewis, this film follows a top-secret combat unit fighting against Nazis during World War II. And, as you can tell by the title, these mavericks aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and use some unconventional methods to win the war.
Sasquatch Sunset (April 19)
Have you ever wondered what cryptids get up to in their natural habitat? This dreamy movie depicts a family of Sasquatch who live a uniquely carefree lifestyle. These happy recluses are faced with trouble, however, when the quickly changing world around them threatens to disturb their peace.
Challengers (April 26)
What happens when two mediocre tennis players fall in love with the same prodigy superstar? A romantically and sexually tense drama that lasts for years, apparently. Zendaya plays Tashi, a coach who’s transformed her husband’s initially humdrum career into something legendary. To shake him out of a recent losing streak, she pits him in a challenger match against his former best friend and her former boyfriend.
The Fall Guy (May 3)
We can all stand to squeeze in some extra laughs. This action comedy adaptation of a 1980s TV series promises to deliver. Veteran stuntman Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) emerges from retirement to track down a missing movie star. But the further he heads down the rabbit hole, the more Colt finds himself ensnared in a malicious plot.
