What to Watch This Week: ‘Warfare’, ‘Drop’, and More Hit Theaters After Minecraft Frenzy

Following the explosive debut of The Minecraft Movie, this weekend’s theatrical lineup offers a gripping war drama, a chilling thriller, and a dose of indie road-trip comedy—making April 11 a dynamic weekend for moviegoers.

April 12, 2025: As The Minecraft Movie continues to dominate headlines with its record-breaking box office debut, a fresh wave of films is arriving in theaters to entice audiences back for more.

Leading the wide releases:

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🎖️ “Warfare” (A24)

• A gritty Iraq War drama co-directed by Alex Garland (Ex Machina) and former Navy SEAL Ray Mendoza. Based on real-life accounts, it stars Kit Connor, Charles Melton, Noah Centineo, Will Poulter, Joseph Quinn, and Cosmo Jarvis
• 📱 “Drop” (Blumhouse)

• Directed by Happy Death Day’s Christopher Landon, this psychological thriller stars Meghann Fahy as a single mother navigating love and terror when anonymous threats target her son.

🔍 “The Amateur” (20th Century Studios)

• Rami Malek returns to the big screen as a CIA cryptographer turned rogue agent on a deadly mission to avenge his wife’s murder

✝️ “The King of Kings” (Angel Studios)

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  A faith-based retelling of Christ’s final days, expected to resonate with family audiences seeking spiritual cinema.

In limited release:

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• 🎓 “The Teacher” (Watermelon Pictures)
  A poignant Palestinian drama exploring political tension, resistance, and a high-stakes prisoner exchange.
• 🚙 “Sacramento” (Vertical Entertainment)
  An offbeat indie road comedy starring Kristen Stewart, Michael Cera, and Michael Angarano—charting a spontaneous trip filled with nostalgia and unresolved tension.

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🎬 Weekend Release Summary – April 11:

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