Movies Coming Out In April 2017: 7 Theatrical Releases To Watch On Spring Break

Spring is finally here and that means it’s time for Hollywood to begin putting out some of its better films. While the winter months can be slow at theaters — usually reserved for horror films — this April sees a mix of comedy, drama and action.

Chris Evans’ “Gifted” will be one of the first big films of the month with a limited release on April 7, while “Fast and Furious” fans will get the series’ eighth installment with “The Fate of the Furious” on April 14. If you find yourself able to take a spring break, check out these seven movies you should see next month.

“Smurfs: The Lost Village” – April 3

Considered to be a reboot of the Smurfs film franchise, the upcoming film is not related to the previous two Smurf films and is completely animated. Starring Demi Lovato as Smurfette, the female smurf tries to find her purpose in life and encounters a creature similar to her, revealing a lost village.

“Gifted” – April 7 (Limited Release), April 21 (General Release)

As the de facto guardian of his 7-year-old niece Mary (Mckenna Grace), Frank Adler (Chris Evans) wants his genius niece to live a normal life following the suicide of her gifted mother. Trying to keep his niece who has already master calculus in regular public school, Frank must battle his mother for custody.

“Going In Style” – April 7

A remake of the 1979 film, this heist comedy stars Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin as three desperate men who attempt to rob a bank which they blame for all of their troubles. The movie also states Matt Dillon, Ann-Margret and Christopher Lloyd.

“The Fate Of The Furious” – April 14

The eighth film in the “Fast and Furious” franchise, and the first not to star Paul Walker since “Toyko Drift,” the movie follows the crew retiring from their past lives. But when a mystery woman seduces Dominic (Vin Diesel) to get back in the game, the crew will face a tough set of tests.

“The Lost City Of Z” – April 14

Based on the book of the same name, the movie tells the true story of British explorer Percy Fawcett (Charlie Hunnam) as he journeys into the Amazon and discovers evidence of a previously unknown city.

“Unforgettable” – April 21

Still not over the end of her marriage, Tessa Connover (Katherine Heigl) sets out to make life hell for ex-husband’s new fiancee, Julia Banks (Rosario Dawson). Tessa’s jealousy soon goes from normal to pathological when she begins messing with Julia’s everyday life and threatening to put an end to her relationship.

“The Circle” – April 28

With an excellent cast made up of Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Karen Gillan and the late Bill Paxton in his final film role, “The Circle” follows Watson as a young tech worker who quickly rises up the company ranks. As she rises the ranks, she soon discovers her decisions and actions will determine the fate of humanity.