April 2026 Movie Guide: From ‘Bhooth Bangla’ to ‘Michael’, Here’s What to Watch

April 2026 stacks up as one of the better months for cinema, with Bollywood and Hollywood movies covering horror, animation, biography, and comedy.

The releases are spread across all four weeks, with something strong in each slot. Genres range from family animation to supernatural horror to prestige biography.

These are the best movies to watch in April 2026.

Bhooth Bangla: Release Date: April 17, 2026

Starring Akshay Kumar, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, and Rajpal Yadav, this Hindi horror-comedy is set in a haunted mansion and blends mythology with laughs.

The film marks Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's first collaboration in over 14 years, making it one of the most anticipated Bollywood movies of April.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Release Date: April 1, 2026

Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, and Jack Black return for this animated sequel set in space, based on the Nintendo Wii game.

The original crossed $1.3 billion worldwide, and this follow-up is built to match that scale.

It is the safest, most crowd-pleasing Hollywood movie of April and opens the month strong. Families and gaming fans will not be disappointed.

The Mummy: Release Date: April 17, 2026

Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin reimagines the franchise from scratch, with no connection to the 2017 Tom Cruise film.

Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, and Verónica Falcón lead a cast built for genuine horror, not spectacle.

Cronin trades blockbuster excess for atmosphere and dread, which is exactly what this franchise needed. One of the best movies to watch in April 2026 for horror fans.

Michael: Release Date: April 24, 2026

Jaafar Jackson plays his uncle in this Antoine Fuqua-directed Michael Jackson biopic from Lionsgate.

With Miles Teller, Colman Domingo, and Nia Long rounding out the cast, the film covers both Michael Jackson's global legacy and personal struggles.

Covering the "Jackson 5" era through to the "This Is It" rehearsals, the film is being hailed as the "Cinematic Event of the Year."

April 2026 is one of the stronger months for cinema this year, offering genuine range across Bollywood movies and Hollywood movies.

(With inputs from yMedia)