There’s nothing we love greater than books, however films and TV reveals come shut. That’s why we’re all counting down the times to those upcoming April releases: diversifications of a few of our favourite books, manga, and fairy tales. Will you be placing all of those in your to-watch listing for April 2025?
The Handmaid’s Story (Hulu, April 8)
As the USA edges nearer and nearer to the truth of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel, the collection adaptation enters its sixth and closing season. In fact, Elisabeth Moss returns as June, and he or she’s able to incite a revolution. Additionally starring: Yvonne Strahovski, Bradley Whitford, Max Minghella, Ann Dowd, O.T. Fagbenle, Samira Wiley, Madeline Brewer, Amanda Brugel, Sam Jaeger, Ever Carradine, and Josh Charles. The Handmaid’s Story returns on April 8 with the primary three episodes of the season. New episodes will comply with weekly on Tuesdays, with the season closing scheduled for Might 27.
The Newbie (Theatrical Launch, April 11)
This spy thriller relies on the 1981 novel of the identical title by Robert Littell. Rami Malek stars as Charles Heller, a CIA cryptographer who loses his spouse in a terrorist assault. When the CIA refuses to retaliate, Charles realizes he has to take issues into his personal arms. Rachel Brosnahan and Laurence Fishburne additionally star. The venture was directed by James Hawes and written by Ken Nolan and Gary Spinelli. You possibly can catch the film (which is the second time this novel has been tailored!) in theaters this month.
Ransom Canyon (Netflix, April 17)
Netflix is bringing us a brand new romance collection to be obsessive about this April. This one is a western romance primarily based on the collection by Jodi Thomas. In Ransom Canyon, three ranching household dynasties battle for management over the land, and romance and household drama might be present in equal measure. Josh Duhamel stars as Staten Kirkland, a rancher and the final descendent of Ransom Canyon’s founding father. Minka Kelly performs his finest good friend Quinn O’Grady. As these households duke it out, a mysterious stranger rolls into city.
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The Ugly Stepsister (Theatrical Launch, April 18)
The Ugly Stepsister (Theatrical Launch, April 18)The Ugly Stepsister is a Norwegian horror comedy movie directed and co-written by Emilie Blichfeld. It’s primarily based on the basic fairytale “Cinderella.” The story follows Elvira (Lyra Myren) who’s keen to do something to turn into extra stunning, particularly when she’s in competitors together with her stunning stepsister Agnes (performed by Thea Sofie Loch Næss). The Ugly Stepsister initially premiered on the 2025 Sundance Movie Pageant, however it’s hitting theaters in all places on April 18.
You (Netflix, April 24)
Right here’s one other widespread collection that’s developing on its closing season. You, primarily based on the novels by Caroline Kepnes, stars Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg, a serial killer who develops obsessive relationships with girls. This season, Joe returns to New York and is able to lastly discover his fortunately ever after… however ghosts of his previous threaten to damage every part. All ten episodes of the ultimate season can be out there to stream on Netflix on April 24.
On Swift Horses (Theatrical Launch, April 24)
On Swift Horses is a film primarily based on Shannon Pufahl’s 2019 novel of the identical title. Muriel (Daisy Edgar Jones) is worked up to start out her life together with her husband Lee (Will Poulter) in San Diego. However then Lee’s youthful brother Julius (Jacob Elordi) enters their lives and introduces Muriel to a world of potentialities past something she may have imagined. This movie had its world premiere on the Toronto Worldwide Movie Pageant in 2024. Now it’s lastly coming to theaters in all places on April 24.
Witch Watch (Crunchyroll, April 6)
Witch Watch (Crunchyroll, April 6)Witch Watch can be streaming on Crunchyroll in early April! This anime is an adaptation of the Shonen Soar manga by Kenta Shinohara. Morihito Otogi is a highschool pupil who comes from a household of ogres. Nonetheless, his life is pretty regular till his childhood good friend Nico, a witch-in-training, chooses him as her acquainted. Now Morihito is tasked with defending Nico from “a foretold calamity.”
We’re nonetheless hoping for extra diversifications of works by authors of colour within the upcoming months. For now, let’s preserve studying books that inform tales from all totally different backgrounds. Hopefully Hollywood will begin to acknowledge the big selection of voices on the market on this planet of books.
