These 28 New Movies Are Sure To Be Essential Viewing This Spring

With the Oscars over and daylight saving in full swing, that means spring is almost here. And with it, there are endless new movies about to hit theaters and streamers. So whether you're looking for a way to pass time on a rainy March afternoon or a film for an April get-together, here are 28 movies you won't want to miss this spring:

1.Ricky Stanicky

Screenshot from "Ricky Stanicky"

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2.Irish Wish

Movie poster for "Irish Wish" showing three smiling actors, with text announcing its Netflix release on March 15

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3.The Prank

Movie poster for "THE PRANK" featuring actors Ramona Young and Rita Moreno with intense expressions, with two young actors looking worried below

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4.Immaculate

Close-up of Sydney Sweeney wearing a nun's habit with a bloodstain on the collar, movie poster for "Immaculate."

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5.Shirley

Regina King portrayed in a poster for "Shirley," with the tagline "Fearless. Fierce. First." Release date on Netflix is 22 March

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6.Lousy Carter

Movie poster for "Lousy Carter" featuring David Krumholtz reclining with text of cast and praise above

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7.Música

Movie poster for "Música" featuring Camila Mendes and Rudy Mancuso, with musical motifs and release date April 4

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8.How to Date Billy Walsh

Three actors in character posing for 'How to Date Billy Walsh' movie poster, one holding flowers. Release date mentioned

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9.Monkey Man

Movie poster for "Monkey Man" with a silhouette of the lead character standing, release date April 5

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10.Scoop

Screenshot from "Scoop"

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11.Civil War

Movie poster for "Civil War," depicting a statue with snakes, written/directed by Alex Garland, IMAX release soon

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12.The Greatest Hits

Poster for the film "The Greatest Hits" featuring actors Lily James, Minnie Driver, Kelvin Yu with movie tagline, release date April 12 on Hulu

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13.Abigail

Child actress depicted above the title "ABIGAIL," with a dramatic tulle collar, promoting a movie release for April 19

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14.The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Movie poster for "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" featuring main cast posed with action gear, details of director, producer, and release date

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15.Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver

Screenshot from "Rebel Moon — Part Two: The Scargiver"

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16.Boy Kills World

Screenshot from "Boy Kills World"

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17.Challengers

Movie poster for "Challengers" starring Zendaya, with close-up on sunglasses reflecting a tennis scene

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18.The Idea of You

Movie poster for "The Idea of You" starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, releasing May 2

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19.The Fall Guy

Movie poster for "The Fall Guy" showing Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in an action scene with an explosion. In theaters May 3

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20.I Saw the TV Glow

Movie poster featuring a silhouette of a person sitting, facing a glowing screen, with the title "I Saw The TV Glow"

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21.Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story

Bill Gates in a tiger costume with a red scarf on a set, being interviewed by a man in a suit

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22.Mother of the Bride

Screenshot from "Mother of the Bride"

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23.Back to Black

Poster for "Back to Black" film with Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse, side profile, tattoos visible. In theaters May 17

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24.Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

"Poster for 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' showing a character on horseback with an eagle, in a lush, post-apocalyptic landscape."

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25.IF

Movie poster for "IF" showcasing actors' names with a view of a window partially covered by foliage and a large furry creature's feet visible

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26.Thelma the Unicorn

Screenshot from "Thelma the Unicorn"

The film's trailer is not yet available.

27.The Strangers: Chapter 1

Screenshot from "The Strangers: Chapter 1"

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28.And finally, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Movie poster for "Furiosa" featuring Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, with a dystopian backdrop. Coming to theaters in 2024

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