"Tamerlane: Rise of the Last Conqueror"
In cinemas from 2 April
Director: Michael Schwartz
The history many of us remember from school history lessons finally arrives on the big screen, reimagined on an ambitious scale and with a clear attempt to speak the language of global cinema. Tamerlane: Rise of the Last Conqueror is an adventure drama charting the rise of Amir Timur against the backdrop of chaos following the collapse of the Mongol Empire.
The project is international and brings together the US, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, with Christian Mortensen in the leading role and Yulduz Rajabova among the cast. The filmmakers place a strong emphasis on historical accuracy, working with local historians, while also aiming for striking visual scope. A burning sword appears as a metaphor for destiny, chess games echo the struggle for power, and scenes such as a ring of fire encircling Samarkand underscore the film’s epic ambition.
The real intrigue is whether the film can take a figure we’ve known since childhood and show him first as a real, complicated and at times contradictory person, and only then as a legend.
"The drama!"
In cinemas worldwide from 3 April
Director: Kristoffer Borgli
A24 is assembling a cast combo of the most talked-about actors of the moment, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, both set to appear this year in The Odyssey and the upcoming Dune sequel. Here, they play a couple whose relationship appears picture-perfect, until a single detail surfaces just days before their wedding and changes everything.
Wedding preparations, the first dance, dinners with friends, all the hallmarks of a classic romcom setup. But as the story unfolds, it becomes increasingly clear that this is a tale about how quickly the façade can crumble when the truth comes to light.
One to watch if you’re in the mood for a little shared drama on the big screen.
"The Devil Wears Prada 2"
In cinemas from 30 April
Director: David Frankel
No need to rewatch The Devil Wears Prada for the hundredth time or speculate about how the story ended. Twenty years on, Miranda Priestly is back. This time, she is fighting not for influence, but for survival. Glossy publishing is beginning to crack, print media is fading, and the biggest threat comes from an unexpected direction. Her former assistant Emily now holds the very advertising budgets that once sustained the industry.
The original quartet returns, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci. With the same creative team behind the camera, this is not a reboot but a continuation of a story that once defined fashion cinema. Yet while some await the premiere with excitement, others remain sceptical, accusing the studio of trading on nostalgia. Add to that the ongoing frustration over leaked set photos, which many feel diminish the magic of a first viewing.
Andy’s storyline remains under wraps for now. But the real hook lies elsewhere. This is no longer a story about "a girl in the fashion world," but about a system in decline, and the people forced to relearn how to survive within it.
"Euphoria", Season 3
Online from 12 April
Director: Sam Levinson
The iconic series about Gen Z, their chaos, and all the glitter is back, but this time, the story focuses on the aftermath for these very teenagers. Nearly four years after the Season 2 finale, the events of Euphoria jump five years forward, showing the characters at the point where “everything is just beginning” turns into “how do we live with this now?”
Rue is still battling her addiction, but she has moved to Mexico. The others have left the high school drama behind: Cassie and Nate are living together, Jules is studying at art school, and the rest of the former classmates are adjusting to adult life.
Most of the main cast returns, including Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney, though
not without losses — Barbie Ferreira has left the project. Industry insiders say this season will feel more “grown-up” and restrained in style, with less of the clip-like aesthetics and a greater focus on consequences, choices, and the price of it all.
"Michael"
In cinemas from 22 April
Director: Antoine Fuqua
One of the most ambitious biopics in recent years. The lead role is played by Jaafar Jackson, the singer’s nephew. The film traces every stage of his journey, from The Jackson 5 to stadium tours, music videos, and his rise to pop-king status. Expect around 30 tracks and a maximum of visual spectacle — after all, director Antoine Fuqua got his start in music videos.
The film is already generating debate. Some anticipate an honest portrait of a complex individual, while others worry the project might smooth out the rough edges, especially with the Jackson family involved. Production itself had its own drama: the finale had to be rewritten at short notice, and the runtime was cut from nearly four hours. In the end, the central question remains: can genius be separated from its contradictions, and
what will actually remain on screen?
"Margo's Got Money Troubles"
Online from 8 April
Directors: Dirbla Walsh, Kate Herron, Alice Seabright
The title doesn’t lie, and Margo really is in trouble. At 20, she’s left with a child after a university romance with a professor, penniless and facing eviction. So the classic “Plan B” turns into OnlyFans.
The series balances somewhere between irony and social drama. And yes, a particular highlight is Margo’s father, a former wrestler, who unexpectedly becomes her chief strategist in navigating the tricky world of this kind of work. Elle Fanning stars as Margo, alongside Michelle Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman
"The Testaments"
Online from 8 April
Directors: Mike Barker, Shana Stein, Quyen Tran
The universe of The Handmaid’s Tale isn’t over. In a surprise return 17 years later, the story unfolds around three women: one a key figure in Gilead, and two young women who start asking far too many inconvenient questions. Among them is Hannah, June’s daughter, now grown up within the regime.
Ann Dowd reprises her role as Aunt Lydia, with the original creative team back behind the camera. The series promises to maintain its signature tone, but shifts the focus: less horror chronicle, more exploration of internal rebellion and coming of age within a totalitarian system. Watch if you want to understand the evolving world of Gilead and catch a new performance from Chase Infinity, star of the Oscar-winning One Battle After Another .