Welcome to your go-to guide for the hottest movies and TV shows hitting screens this month! As spring blooms, so does the excitement in the world of entertainment, with a lineup of highly anticipated releases set to dazzle audiences. From big-screen blockbusters to binge-worthy series, take a break from your latest read to watch these incredible stories come to life.

TV

Discover the latest in television entertainment as we unveil the must-watch TV shows premiering this April. This month’s lineup offers something for every viewer, promising captivating stories and even some adaptations from favorite games and real life dramas.

Ripley

From the writers who brought you Schindler’s List comes a new limited series based on Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 crime novel The Talented Mr. Ripley. In the 1960’s, Tom Ripley (Andrew Scott) is a petty con artist who is drawn into a world of deceit when a wealthy man hires him to travel to Italy for a job – setting the noir stage for murder, fraud, and more. Costarring the magnificent Dakota Fanning and Johnny Flynn, this tense eight-episode series is yours to binge now on Netflix!

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Fallout

Based on the acclaimed video game series, Fallout follows a community forced to leave their luxury fallout shelters and return to the post-apocalyptic world. They encounter a complex, bizarre, and violent universe, brought to life by executive producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, creators of Westworld. Starring Ella Purnell, Aaron Moten, Walton Goggins, and more, all episodes arrive on Prime Video April 11.

Under the Bridge

Under the Bridge is adapted from Rebecca Godfrey’s book, recounting the 1997 disappearance of Reena Virk, portrayed by Vritika Gupta, after attending a party. The series, starring Riley Keough and Lily Gladstone, explores the perspectives of Godfrey and a police officer, shedding light on the accused young girls and uncovering unexpected truths about the case’s unlikely killer.

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Sugar

Sugar brings together two things we love: private detective drama and Colin Farrell. Offering a modern twist on the genre, Farrell is John Sugar, an investigator tracking the disappearance of Olivia Siegel, granddaughter of Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. The series, created by Mark Protosevich, features an ensemble cast including Kirby, Amy Ryan, and James Cromwell, and is executive produced by Audrey Chon and Simon Kinberg. Coming to AppleTV+.

Movies

Explore April’s cinematic delights with a lineup of highly-anticipated movies bound to captivate audiences. From thrilling dramas to action-packed blockbusters, this month promises unforgettable storytelling and cinematic experiences.

Challengers

Set to release in September of last year, this tennis flick was pushed back due to the writer’s strike, but now fans of tennis and Zendaya alike can enjoy this romantic sports film about a Grand Slam tennis champion entering a challenger event against his wife’s former lover. Directed by Luca Guadagnino and written by Justin Kuritzkes, the film also stars Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist.

Parachute

Brittany Snow makes her directorial debut in this tender and important film about love and friendship and the different ways we struggle as human beings. Starring Courtney Eaton (Riley) and Thomas Mann (Ethan), Parachute invites viewers to take a walk in someone else’s shoes, in this case those of 20-something Riley who is recently out of rehab when she meets Ethan and the two begin to blossom a friendship despite their personal battles.

 

Musica

Enter the vibrant world of Música envisioned by Rudy Mancuso, and catch the stellar performances of Camila Mendes, Francesca Reale, and J.B. Smoove, premiering on Prime Video this April. Immerse yourself in this tale of a young creator with synesthesia as he grapples with the uncertainties of his future while navigating the complexities of love, family, and his Brazilian heritage against the backdrop of Newark, New Jersey.

The Greatest Hits

The Greatest Hits is written and produced by Ned Benson, in theaters April 5th and exclusively on Hulu April 12th. Follow Harriet’s journey through time as she revisits special moments with her ex-boyfriend, exploring the captivating connection between music and memory, and grappling with the dilemma of altering the past.