New movies in theaters - Michael, Mother Mary and more

Published By Tribute on Apr 23, 2026

Box office - April 23A new slate of films is landing in theaters this week, bringing a wide range of stories for moviegoers to dive into. Whether you’re in the mood for a intense biopic, a tense and unsettling mystery, or a grounded, emotionally charged true story, this week’s releases cover a lot of ground across genre and tone. ~ Megan Parsons

Michael - The story of how Michael Jackson gave up his childhood as the lead singer for the band The Jackson 5. As Michael grows to be an adult, he tries to break away from his father, but even then he's afraid of him. Michael manages to record two solo albums that make him the biggest recording artist in the world, but meets with opposition from his father, who wants him to remain part of The Jackson 5. Available in IMAX. Click here to read our review. Click here for showtimes.

Over Your Dead Body - Dysfunctional couple Dan (Jason Segel) and Lisa (Samara Weaving) retreat to a remote cabin, hoping to salvage their collapsing marriage. Each harbors a deadly secret: both are quietly planning to kill the other. Click here for showtimes.

Mother Mary - In the midst of an existential crisis, global pop icon Mother Mary (Anne Hathaway) returns to her exiled former collaborator, fashion designer Sam (Michaela Coel), the woman who once crafted her public image. After a decade-long separation, the two are forced to confront their bitter feud while preparing for Mary's most ambitious show yet. Click here for showtimes.

Fuze - When an unexploded WW2 bomb is discovered in London, bomb disposal officer Liam Carter (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and police superintendent Maya Grant (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) rush to coordinate an evacuation. A group of thieves led by Jack Donovan (Theo James) and his accomplice Ethan Ward (Sam Worthington) take advantage of the chaos to carry out an ambitious heist. Click here for showtimes.

I Swear - A docudrama following John Davidson (Robert Aramayo) as he tries to manage uncontrollable vocal and physical tics. His condition often leads to misunderstandings in public, and a specific incident is filmed and shared online, quickly turning him into the focus of viral attention. Click here for showtimes.

Desert Warrior - An honorable and mysterious rogue known as Hanzala makes himself an enemy of the Emperor Kisra after he helps a fugitive king and princess in the desert. Click here for showtimes.


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