April has been a good month in streaming.Last week, on HBO Max and on Netflix highlighted our list of new movies to watch.Those are two quality films that should find themselves at the top of their respective streaming service charts.
There are not as many original high-profile releases on services this week.I bet it has something to do with the end of the month, so expect more to come in May.From what I did find, I'm picking a few that premiered last week as well as some arriving at the end of the month.
The top movie on this list hails from Yorgos Lanthimos, whose film earned a Best Picture nomination at the 2025 Oscars.Right behind that is a film by another auteur, Robert Eggers, that will strike fear into your hearts.Check out the rest of the movies you can watch in the U.S.
below.5 A Haunting in Venice The return of Hercule Poirot I dare anyone to find someone who loves Agatha Christie more than Kenneth Branagh.After Branagh won an Oscar for , the filmmaker's first move was to reprise his role as Hercule Poirot in .
If that isn't admiration for a character, then I don't know what is.The third time was the charm for Branagh, as 2025's became his most effective Christie adaptation.Set in 1947, Poirot attends a séance at a Venetian palazzo.
Unsurprisingly, the ritual goes haywire and someone dies.I appreciate that incorporates supernatural horror into its murder mystery, a welcome change to a popular franchise.Hulu adds on April 30.
A Haunting in Venice PG-13 Mystery Thriller Crime Release Date September 15, 2023 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH RENT BUY Powered by Expand Collapse 4 Regretting You Another Colleen Hoover adaptation You know you've made it as a writer when the marketing title of is .That's what I like to call "juice," and Colleen Hoover has gallons of it.After became a smash hit, Hollywood wanted more of Hoover and her addictive novels for movies.
Enter , a romantic drama starring Allison Williams, Dave Franco, Mckenna Grace, and Mason Thames.I won't give too much of the plot away, but the story revolves around a tragic accident and how Morgan (Williams) and her daughter, Clara (Grace), cope with the aftermath.Some of you may roll your eyes at this plot, and I won't push back.
However, I find that embracing its ridiculous nature makes for a more enjoyable outcome. is now streaming on Prime Video.Regretting You PG-13 Romance Drama Release Date October 22, 2025 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Powered by Expand Collapse 3 Swapped A new take on the body swap If you win an Oscar, your next movie gets mentioned on the list.Those are the rules.
Is anyone having a better start to 2026 than Michael B.Jordan? The talented 39-year-old is coming off his Best Actor win for at the 2026 Oscars.Jordan is currently in post-production on his next directorial effort, 2027's remake.
Plus, Jordan will star alongside Austin Butler in If anyone deserves attention for his next movie, it's Jordan.However, is an animated movie, so it only features Jordan's voice.Ollie (Jordan) is a tiny sea otter.
Ivy (Juno Temple) is a colorful bird.The duo have a moment as they swap bodies and embark on an adventure.is a perfect family-friendly movie to watch with your kids this weekend.
Plus, it comes from the same filmmaker who directed , so the animation should be top-notch.premieres on Netflix in the U.S.and around the world on May 1.
Swapped PG Animation Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy Release Date May 1, 2026 Runtime 102 minutes Director Nathan Greno Powered by Expand Collapse 2 Nosferatu Come to me, Nosferatu You might not recognize the name Nosferatu, but I bet you've heard of Dracula.An easy way to remember—the former was inspired by the latter.In 2024, Robert Eggers wrote and directed his version of .
In this gothic horror, real estate agent Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) leaves his wife, Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp), in Germany to visit Transylvania to sell a manor to the reclusive Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård).It turns out that Count Orlok is the vampire known as Nosferatu, and he won't rest until Ellen is by his side.The production of is spectacular, which doesn't come as a surprise in an Eggers movie.
Eggers is a meticulous genius who understands how to effectively make a period piece.Plus, it will scare the hell out of you. is now streaming on Peacock.Nosferatu R Horror Fantasy Release Date December 25, 2024 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Powered by Expand Collapse 1 Bugonia Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos back together again When Emma Stone and Lanthimos collaborate, it's a must-watch event.
was no different.As the English-language remake of a South Koren film, stars Jesse Plemons as Teddy Gatz, a conspiracy theorist who believes a powerful CEO, Michelle Fuller (Stone), is an alien.Determined to prove his theory, Teddy and his cousin (Aidan Delbis) kidnap Michelle, shave her head, and demand a meeting with her alien race.
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You can unsubscribe anytime.Plemons is in total command of this unhinged character who was dealt a bad hand in life.In turn, Stone continues to operate on another level whenever paired with Lanthimos.
I really dug the thrilling nature of , and the ending left me speechless.is now streaming on Netflix.Bugonia R Science Fiction Crime Release Date November 7, 2025 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Powered by Expand Collapse More movies coming your way The great thing about streaming is that there are so many options for movies on many services.
If I'm in the mood for a thriller, I head to Netflix to stream a movie like .If I want to check out a movie on Prime Video, then I'll watch and .
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