1. Music by Rudy Mancuso (Prime; April 4)
This feature marks Rudy Mancuso’s first full-length directing effort. Mancuso, an American artist with a broad online following, delivers a romantic comedy infused with musical moments that weave fantasy with heartfelt emotion.
On screen, Mancuso stars as the lead, a musician whose life is upended when he encounters a vibrant, optimistic woman played by Camila Mendes. Her zest prompts him to reevaluate his priorities and pursue a more authentic path.
2. The Tree of Golden Butterflies, An Pham Thien (Movie; April 5)
Originally titled Under the Yellow Cocoon Shell, this ambitious debut won the Best First Feature Award at Cannes. Vietnamese filmmaker An Pham Thien crafts a sensory, immersive experience that lingers after the credits roll.
The central character is tasked with escorting the bodies of his nephew and aunt, who died in an accident, back to his rural hometown, a journey that doubles as a quiet meditation on memory and belonging.
3. The Big Scoop by Philip Martin (Netflix; April 5)
A blended thriller and drama grounded in real events, the narrative follows the newsroom team behind a BBC Newsnight interview conducted in 2019 regarding Prince Andrew and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The focus centers on the journalists who produced the broadcast and the on-screen dynamics that unfold during the investigation.
Gillian Anderson appears as the interview host, guiding viewers through the tense process that shapes the reporting and its consequences.
4. Beyond Utopia, Madeleine Gavin (Movie; April 5)
Among Sundance audiences, this documentary gained traction and earned a BAFTA nomination. It chronicles the harrowing journeys of families fleeing North Korea in search of freedom, blending archival footage with intimate interviews and candid hidden-camera moments to deepen the emotional resonance.
5. Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar, Brendon Small (HBO Max; April 6)
Presented as a feature-length continuation of the cult favorite Metalo-calypse, this animated adventure targets adults. It follows the metal band Dethklok as its members confront an looming apocalypse and a fresh wave of danger for Nathan Explosion and the crew.
The film expands the band’s dynamics while maintaining the signature humor, action, and over-the-top energy fans expect.
6. Walled Wall, Patricia Font (Netflix; April 12)
A tender romantic comedy centered on Valentina, a pianist portrayed by the popular singer Aitana. As she prepares for an audition, she clashes with a neighbor who works from home and struggles to focus on music.
Directed by Patricia Font, known for The Master Who Promised the Sea, the film reimagines a familiar French original with a fresh, contemporary sensibility.
7. Michel Gondry: Do It Yourself, François Nemeta (Movie; April 12)
This documentary surveys the career of Michel Gondry, a pivotal figure in music videos and cinema. It features conversations with Björk, Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Spike Jonze, Jack White, and The Chemical Brothers, revisiting Gondry’s influence and the inventive methods behind his celebrated films from Forget Me! to The Science of Sleep.
8. Rebel Moon (Part 2): The Warrior Who Left His Mark, Zack Snyder (Netflix; April 19)
Coming just months after the launch of Rebel Moon Part 1, Part 2 expands the space saga with Snyder’s bold, uncompromising vision. Audiences tend to react strongly—either embracing it fully or staying away. Sofia Boutella returns as Kora, delivering a commanding performance in a sprawling, action-packed epic.
9. Cinema Laika, Veljko Vidak (Movie; April 26)
This documentary charts the creation of a small-town cinema inside an old Finnish foundry. Writers Mika Lätti and director Aki Kaurismäki, known for Falling Leaves, lead the project, with Jim Jarmusch among the participants, as the film explores cinema’s enduring appeal and its power to bind a community.
The piece captures the passion behind reviving a local venue and the people who bring it to life.
10. Metronome, by Alexandru Belc (Movistar+; April 22)
Selected for Cannes’ Un Certain Regard, this Romanian drama follows a coming-of-age in 1970s Bucharest. It traces the experiences of a 17-year-old girl as her boyfriend moves away, set against a shifting social landscape that shapes her path to adulthood.