This month, experience the magic of the movies, from movies that capture the incredible origin story of the most recognizable basketball shoe ever, to family-favorites featuring the iconic video game plumbler, to thrillers that will haunt you after you leave the theatre. Make sure to catch these must-see movies that are scheduled to be released at your favorite AMC.
Air
From award-winning director Ben Affleck, AIR reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then rookie Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball division which revolutionized the world of sports and contemporary culture with the Air Jordan brand.
AIR opens April 5th
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
From Nintendo and Illumination comes a new animated film based on the world of Super Mario Bros., THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE stars Chris Pratt as Mario, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Charlie Day as Luigi, Jack Black as Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key as Toad, Seth Rogen as Donkey Kong, Fred Armisen as Cranky Kong, Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek and Sebastian Maniscalco as Spike.
THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE opens April 5th
How to Blow Up a Pipeline
In HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE, a crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline in this taut and timely thriller that is part high-stakes heist, part radical exploration of the climate crisis.
HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE opens April 7th
Mafia Mamma
In the comedy MAFIA MAMMA, an insecure American woman (Toni Collette) who inherits her grandfather’s mafia empire in Italy. Guided by the firm’s trusted consigliere (Monica Bellucci), she hilariously defies everyone’s expectations, including her own, as the new head of the family business.
MAFIA MAMMA opens April 14th
Renfield
Evil doesn’t span eternity without a little help. In this modern monster tale of Dracula’s loyal servant, Nicholas Hoult stars as Renfield, the tortured aide to history’s most narcissistic boss, Dracula (Oscar® winner Nicolas Cage). Renfield is forced to procure his master’s prey and do his every bidding, no matter how debased. But now, after centuries of servitude, Renfield is ready to see if there’s a life outside the shadow of The Prince of Darkness.
RENFIELD opens April 14th
Sweetwater
Hall of Famer Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton makes history as the first African American to sign an NBA contract, forever changing how the game of basketball is played. SWEETWATER is written and directed by Martin Guigui and features Everett Osborne as Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton with a cast that includes, Richard Dreyfuss, Cary Elwes, Eric Roberts, Jeremy Piven and Ashani Roberts.
SWEETWATER opens April 14th
The Pope’s Exorcist
Inspired by the actual files of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican, THE POPE’S EXORCIST follows Amorth (Academy Award®-winner Russell Crowe) as he investigates a young boy’s terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries- old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden.
THE POPE’S EXORCIST opens April 14th
Beau is Afraid
A paranoid man embarks on an epic odyssey to get home to his mother in this bold and ingeniously depraved film. BEAU IS AFRAID is written and directed by Ari Aster and features Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix.
BEAU IS AFRAID opens April 21st
Evil Dead Rise
The newest chapter in the famed franchise. EVIL DEAD RISE is a twisted tale of two estranged sisters whose reunion is cut short by the rise of flesh-possessing demons, thrusting them into a primal battle for survival as they face the most nightmarish version of family imaginable.
EVIL DEAD RISE opens April 21st
