There are a lot of good movies coming out this April. However, Disney+ might be able to convince you to stay home this month with a ton of new releases on the platform. Here are some titles to look out for:
Wish
Starring: Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, Alan Tudyk, Angelique Cabral, Victor Garber, Natasha Rothwell, Jennifer Kumiyama, Harvey Guillen, Evan Peters, Ramy Youssef, Jon Rudnitsky
Now Available
Celebrating Disney’s 100 years of joy and magic, the new animated musical fantasy film, Wish, narrates the story of Asha (DeBose), a 17-year-old girl from the Kingdom of Rosas. In a desperate moment, she makes a passionate plea to the stars, prompting a trouble-making star to come down from the sky. United in purpose, Asha and her newfound companion team up to confront the malevolent ruler of the kingdom, Magnifico (Pine), embarking on a journey that challenges the darkness looming over their realm.
Blood Free
Starring: Ju Jihoon, Han Hyojoo
Premiering April 10
Haunted by the memory of a terrorist attack that took the lives of several of Korea’s wealthiest elite and paralyzed the President of the country, former elite soldier Woo Chaewoon (Ju Jihoon) is determined to uncover the truth and uphold justice. When he learns that the leading biotechnology firm is revolutionizing the market with its lab-grown meats, BF, and its CEO Yoon Jayoo (Han Hyojoo) have experienced record growth and profits as a direct result of the attack, Chaewoon sets his sights on her. But could someone so dedicated to improving the world really be responsible for such a heinous attack?
Thank you, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story
Premiering April 26
Following the journey of Bon Jovi, this documentary delves into personal videos, photos, and music, offering an intimate look into his life and the band’s evolution from humble beginnings in New Jersey clubs to achieving worldwide fame. It is directed and
executive produced by multiple Emmy® Award winner Gotham Chopra.
Poor Things
Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, Jerrod Carmichael
Premiering April 10
An Oscar-winning film adapted from the renowned novel by Alasdair Gray, this dark comedy chronicles the fantastical transformation of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman who unalived herself and has been brought back to life by an ingenious and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Dafoe). Set in Victorian Glasgow, she finds herself eager to embrace knowledge, so she gladly joins Duncan Wedderburn (Ruffalo), a charismatic and indulgent lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across continents to explore, learn, and evolve. With her bold and quirky performance as the lead character breaking free and discovering her womanhood, Stone was hailed Best Actress at the recently concluded 96th Academy Awards.
Chief Detective 1958
Starring: Lee JeHoon, Lee DongHwi, Choi WooSung, Yoon HyunSoo
Premiering April 19
Taking place in the 1950s to 196os, a decade prior to the events of the original “Chief Detective” series, this retro Korean drama centers around Detective Park Young-han (Lee JeHoon). Renowned for his expertise in apprehending petty thieves, he forms an unconventional team with three distinctive colleagues. Together, they challenge the injustices of corrupt authority figures, championing a renewed sense of justice accessible to all. This crime investigation series captures the essence of analog investigation, banking only on innate intuition, keen observation, and unwavering determination, and without the help of modern profiling and CCTV reliance.
House Of The Owl
Starring: Min Tanaka, Mackenyu
Premiering April 24
Ogami Ryutaro or “The Owl” (Tanaka) is known as a mastermind who controls Japan from the shadows. Meanwhile, his son, Ogami Ryu (Mackenyu), emerges as a contrasting force, embodying the persona of a dark hero. While The Owl solves various scandals and sensational cases by covering them up and manipulating events, his son takes a different approach. With a distinct sense of justice, Ryu operates behind the scenes, striving to right his father’s actions and uphold a worldview that deviates from his father’s methods.
Adventure beckons
A juicy feud between Truman Capote and the New York elite, a deadly game of truth and lies, a challenging task to satisfy extravagant demands, a tall order to tame the world’s best, assassin and a death-defying job to save lives – these are only some of
the most interesting adventures waiting for you on Disney+.
Feud Season 2: Capote vs. The Swans
April 17
The Veil
April 30
Vanderpump Villa
Now Available
The Fable
Now Available
9-1-1 Season 7
April 17
Fitting finales
You’ve been captivated by these shows, hanging onto every twist and turn of their stories. You’ve cheered for the characters you’ve grown to love. Now, prepare to witness the satisfying finales of these beloved series.
Shōgun
Finale Episode Available on April 23
Wonderful World
Finale Episode Available on April 13
The Impossible Heir
Finale Episode Available Now
