If you're looking for new movies to watch this week, you have no choice All of the streaming services are offering new releases, including some of the hottest films just released in theaters
This week begins with the streaming debut of "Wishes" on Disney Plus The animated film was produced to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the House of Mouse and is a classic Disney musical with lovable characters and toe-tapping songs If you want something a little more dramatic, Netflix's "Scoop" follows the adventures of a journalist trying to acquire the infamous interview that shook the foundations of the British royal family Plus, the Academy Award-winning "Zone of Interest" hits Max
In addition to new movies, be sure to check out our roundup of new TV shows to watch this week and our guide to the best new Netflix shows Let's dive into the top new movies streaming this week (April 1-April 8)
One of the best horror films of the past five years, "Talk to Me" arrives this week on Paramount Plus (with Showtime) In this film, a group of friends participate in a ritual in which they use embalmed hands to summon spirits At first, the group experiences the sickening thrill of having otherworldly spirits temporarily possess their bodies, but when one of the group goes too far and welcomes something more sinister into the world, the line between the living and the dead begins to blur and the situation spirals into a nightmare
Streaming on Paramount Plus with Showtime
Just two weeks after its theatrical release, "The Witchcraft Negro Society of America" is now available to enjoy at home Starring Justice Smith and David Alan Greer, this fantasy film focuses on a secret society of magical blacks who dedicate their lives to making life easier for white people Initially, Allen (Smith) is excited about his newfound magical powers, but as the flaws in the system become apparent, he begins to become disillusioned with the society's mission While "The Magical Negro Society of America" was a disappointment at the box office, hopefully its arrival on the streaming circuit will bring it to a wider audience
Buy on Amazon
Last year, Disney celebrated its 100th anniversary, and the company celebrated this milestone with the musical film Wishes, which blends traditional animation with modern technology to create a unique visual style Featuring the voices of Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, and Alan Tudyk, "Wishes" takes place in the Kingdom of Rosas This paradise island is ruled by King Magnifico (Pine), who grants wishes However, a young girl named Asha (DeVos) discovers that the king is not as benevolent as he appears and entrusts her wish to the forces of the universe The film is not a Disney film because it wouldn't be a Disney film without a talking animal that transforms into a stuffed animal
Available on Disney Plus on April 3
YouTuber and online musician Rudy Mancuso's semi-autobiographical musical comedy about growing up and finding yourself, set against the backdrop of Newark, New Jersey He makes his feature film directorial debut with Música Camila Mendes (Riverdale) plays love interest Isabelle In this Prime Video original, Rudy is an aspiring creator suffering from synesthesia, a phenomenon that causes intense sensory overload, and must come to terms with his future while overcoming the pressures of love, family, and Brazilian tradition If you're looking for a feel-good movie this week, "Música" is sure to give you the joyful energy that will bring a smile to your face
Available on Prime Video beginning April 4
In this documentary, young adolescent girls from across Missouri are brought together for an interesting social experiment The girls are charged with the mission of creating their own government and Supreme Court These young leaders come from different backgrounds and have different views on what it takes to create a truly democratic society, but to prove that the girls are truly running the world, they must put those differences aside and come together to build a better, fairer system for all We need to come together to build a system that is fairer and better for all This Apple TV Plus document will inspire the next generation of young leaders and serve as proof that we need unity, not division
Streaming April 5 on Apple TV Plus
Just when you thought the haunted specters were gone, along comes Blumhouse's "Night Swim," a film centered on a backyard pool that harbors sinister forces The horror is led by Ray Waller (Wyatt Russell), a baseball player forced into early retirement due to injury After moving his family to a new house, Ray's injuries begin to improve as the house pool helps him rehabilitate However, the longer he spends in the water, the more Ray's mood changes When his concerned wife (Kelly Condon) begins to explore the house's dark history, she discovers a shocking secret Critics did not rate "Night Swim" highly, but if you enjoy horror with a novel concept, it may be worth your time
Available April 5 on Peacock
In 2019, BBC journalist Emily Maitlis interviewed Prince Andrew, son of the late Queen Elizabeth II, about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein To call it a "car crash interview" would be an understatement The interview fast-forwarded through Prince Andrew's retirement from active royalty, accusations of sexual assault against a minor, and eventual multimillion-pound out-of-court settlement This Netflix drama chronicles the circumstances surrounding the interview and how he negotiated with his famous guardian, Buckingham Palace Gillian Anderson plays Maitlis and Rufus Sewell plays Prince Andrew Billie Piper, Keeley Hawes, and Conor Swindells also star
Available on Netflix April 5
Winner of the 2024 Academy Award for Best International Feature Film and Best Sound, "Zone of Interest" is a searing examination of man's capacity for cruelty and how evil behavior can become normalized under the right conditions Written and directed by Jonathan Glaser, this historical drama focuses on the lives of Auschwitz commander Rudolf Hess (Christian Friedel) and his wife Hedwig (Sandra Hüller), who raised their young family in the shadow of the concentration camp Their young children live idyllic lives, unaware of the unspeakable violence being perpetrated against innocent people behind the walls Tough but full of life, "Zone of Interest" is unsettling and powerful throughout
Available on Max on April 5
An unflinching look at teenage angst and social pressures, "How to Have Sex," directed by Molly Manning Walker, is an uncomfortably relatable look at growing up and first experiences The drama follows three British teenagers on a sun-soaked vacation filled with drinking, clubbing, and bad decisions The raw script and Manning Walker's smart direction are appealing, but the biggest selling point is the star power of Mia McKenna-Bruce, who plays the group's youngest tier
Streaming April 5 on MUBI
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