New movies in theaters - Abigail, Irena's Vow and more

Published By Alexandra Heilbron on Apr 18, 2024

Movie still from AbigailAbigail is the big Hollywood release this weekend, about a 12-year-old ballerina who is kidnapped, then terrorizes her kidnappers. If that doesn't appeal to you, there are many more releases to choose from, including Irena's Vow, about a nurse who risked her life to save Jews during WWII, and the animated film Spy x Family Code: White. Check out all the new films below and watch the trailers to decide what you want to see at the movies. ~Alexandra Heilbron

Abigail - After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, they keep her captive in an isolated mansion. All they have to do to is watch her to collect a $50 million ransom, but they soon discover, to their mounting horror, that she's no normal little girl. Click here for showtimes.

Irena's Vow - When the Nazis invade Poland in 1939, nurse Irena Gut (Sophie Nélisse) is forced to work in support of the German war effort, assigned to run the home of a Nazi commandant (Dougray Scott). Instead of following the path of least resistance, Irene risks everything to save a dozen Jewish refugees from persecution and murder, sheltering them under her boss's nose. Click here for showtimes.

Spy x Family Code: White - He's a spy. She's an assassin. Together, they keep their double lives secret. While under the guise of taking his family on a weekend getaway, their daughter Anya mistakenly gets involved and triggers events that threaten world peace. Available in dubbed and subtitled versions; also in IMAX. Click here for showtimes for the English dubbed version. Click here for showtimes for the subtitled version.

Wings Over Water - As the glaciers retreated at the end of the last ice age, they left connected rivers, lakes and wetlands across North America. Today, these water highways remain an oasis for sustaining wildlife. Wings Over Water tells the story of the epic journeys of three amazing bird families -- the Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler and the Mallard Duck -- with extraordinary footage of their fascinating behaviors. Earth Day screenings on Monday April 22 only; also in 3D. Click here for showtimes.

Deep Sky: The IMAX Experience - Deep Sky takes audiences on a journey to the beginning of time and space, to never-before-seen cosmic landscapes, and to recently discovered exoplanets, planets around other stars. Playing one week only in select cities. Click here for showtimes.

The Beast - The year is 2044: artificial intelligence controls all facets of a stoic society as humans routinely "erase" their feelings. Hoping to eliminate pain caused by their past-life romances, Gabrielle (Léa Seydoux) continually falls in love with different incarnations of Louis (George MacKay). Playing in Toronto and Vancouver. Click here for showtimes.

Sasquatch Sunset - In the misty forests of North America, a family of Sasquatches — possibly the last of their enigmatic kind — embark on an absurdist, epic, hilarious, and ultimately poignant journey over the course of one year. These shaggy and noble giants fight for survival as they find themselves on a collision course with the ever-changing world around them. Playing in select cities. Click here for showtimes.


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