April 2026 promises a lot of exciting new movies – from serious dramas and the latest sequels to scary horror films and funny comedies. Working with the data experts at Diesel Labs, ScreenRant has uncovered which upcoming releases are generating the most online excitement. We’ve assigned each film a “hype score” based on how much people are talking about them on social media and other online platforms.
We rank the most talked-about movies using ‘Attention Signals’ – a score based on how much engagement they get on social media and video platforms like Facebook and YouTube. This includes things like likes, shares, comments, and views. This data helps us understand which movies are creating the most excitement with potential viewers, even before reviews or ticket sales numbers are available.
April 2026 promises a strong start to the summer movie season, with highly anticipated releases like a new Super Mario film and a biopic about a legendary singer. Data from Diesel Labs shows growing excitement for these upcoming movies as March ends, suggesting a promising lineup for theatergoers.
Top 10 Most Anticipted New Movies – April 2026
| Title | Premiere Date | Platform | Genre | Attention Scale | Attention Signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Super Mario Galaxy Movie | 4/1/2026 | Universal Pictures | Kids & Family | 100.00% | 983,349,447 |
| Michael | 4/24/2026 | Lionsgate | Drama | 28.43% | 279,600,759 |
| Lee Cronin’s The Mummy | 4/17/2026 | Warner Bros. Pictures | Horror | 7.08% | 69,661,898 |
| You, Me & Tuscany | 4/10/2026 | Universal Pictures | Drama | 7.05% | 69,278,479 |
| The Drama | 4/3/2026 | A24 | Dramedy | 6.17% | 60,706,411 |
| Mother Mary | 4/17/2026 | A24 | Psychological Thriller | 3.25% | 31,926,896 |
| Faces of Death | 4/10/2026 | IFC Films | Horror | 2.21% | 21,746,171 |
| Over Your Dead Body | 4/24/2026 | IFC Films | Comedy Thriller | 1.41% | 13,866,357 |
| Normal | 4/17/2026 | Magnolia Pictures | Crime Drama | 1.36% | 13,387,697 |
| Pizza Movie | 4/3/2026 | Hulu | Comedy | 1.17% | 11,529,268 |
Everyone is eagerly awaiting The Super Mario Galaxy Movie in April 2026. Diesel Labs tracked over 983 million online mentions and signs of interest for the animated film, suggesting it’s likely to be as successful as The Super Mario Bros. Movie was in 2023. The second most anticipated film that month is Michael, a new biopic about Michael Jackson from Lionsgate, starring Jaafar Jackson – the singer’s nephew.
Hot on its heels is Warner Bros.’ new horror film, The Mummy, directed by Lee Cronin, who also directed Evil Dead Rise. Also generating excitement before its release next month is the romantic comedy You, Me & Tuscany, starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page. A24’s The Drama, a dark and buzzy romantic thriller with Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, is also gaining attention, especially since the two actors will soon star in Dune: Part Three.
April 2026 will see several highly anticipated new movies, including the psychological thriller musical Mother Mary with Anne Hathaway, a horror remake of Faces of Death starring Barbie Ferreira, and the comedy thriller Over Your Dead Body featuring Jason Segel and Samara Weaving. Rounding out the top 10 are Bob Odenkirk’s action film Normal and the Hulu comedy Pizza Movie with Gaten Matarazzo.
April 2026 is shaping up to be a big month for horror and established franchises, setting the stage for a strong summer at the box office and on streaming platforms. While The Super Mario Bros. Movie is predicted to remain popular in April, May will bring highly anticipated releases like The Devil Wears Prada 2, Mortal Kombat II, and The Mandalorian and Grogu.
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