The third week of April brings big laughs, Broadway revivals, and bold streaming debuts to screens across the GTA. Whether you’re grabbing popcorn or the remote, here’s what to keep your eyes on this week.
In Theatres This Week
🎬 New Releases – April 18, 2025:
- “Sinners” – Michael B. Jordan stars in this Southern Gothic vampire thriller set in the Jim Crow-era South. Directed by Ryan Coogler.
- “The Wedding Banquet” – A modern reimagining of Ang Lee’s romantic comedy classic, featuring a green-card marriage gone hilariously sideways.
- “Blue Velvet” (Re-release) – David Lynch’s cult classic returns to the big screen, exploring the eerie darkness beneath suburbia’s surface.
🎟️ Still in Theatres:
- “A Minecraft Movie” – Based on the beloved video game, this action-packed adventure follows misfit teens transported into a blocky new dimension where they must fight to save both worlds.
Streaming This Week
📺 New Streaming Releases:
- “Ransom Canyon” (April 17, 2025, Netflix) – A sweeping Western drama set in Texas Hill Country, following the intersecting lives of three ranch families as they navigate loyalty, love, and legacy.
- “Jane” Season 3 (April 18, 2025, Apple TV+) – The popular family adventure series inspired by Jane Goodall returns with more animal-saving missions and eco-education.
- “#1 Happy Family USA” (April 17, 2025, Prime Video) – An animated satire created by Ramy Youssef exploring the complexities of a Muslim-American family in a post-9/11 world.
Stage Spotlight: What’s On in Toronto Theatres
Toronto’s theatre scene is buzzing with acclaimed productions:
- “Disney’s The Lion King” at Princess of Wales Theatre – The Broadway classic roars through Toronto with dazzling costumes and iconic music, playing through August 30, 2025.
- “Life After” at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre – A touching Canadian musical about grief, identity, and healing, running April 16 to May 10.
- “Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical” at CAA Theatre – A hilarious, kid-friendly musical based on the bestselling book series, showing now through May 4.
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