9 International Movies Hitting Chinese Cinemas This April



By Billy Jiang

April is shaping up to be a wild cinematic ride, mixing long-awaited new releases, animated escapades, heartfelt dramas, and even a high-octane classic roaring back onto the big screen.
A Minecraft Movie

April 4


A Minecraft Movie kicks off the month with a pickaxe and a punch, turning the pixelated sandbox into a full-blown cinematic adventure for all ages.



It's been a long wait for fans of the world's most beloved block-building game, and now it's finally hitting the big screen with all the explosive charm you hoped for.


With over 300 million copies sold worldwide, Minecraft is more than a game—it's a cultural phenomenon that inspired this action-packed comedy filled with familiar mobs and thrilling twists.



An all-star cast including hilarious heavy-hitters like Jack Black and Jason Momoa promises to bring the laughs and elevate this game-turned-movie into a must-watch family blockbuster.

Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning

April 4


The latest addition to the legendary Gundam franchise delivers everything fans have come to expect—explosive mecha battles, slick animation, and space-age intensity.


The film drops you into a reimagined universe, where a single turn in the timeline has rewritten everything fans thought they knew about the war between Earth and the colonies.



Set in an alternate reality, this explosive entry explores a 'what if' storyline where the victors of past battles have reshaped the world order—and the consequences are just beginning to unfold.


The animation is sleek, the mobile suits are stunning, and the rebooted lore adds a whole new dimension for longtime Gundam fans and newcomers alike.

Fast & Furious 7

April 11


The fan-favorite installment of the high-octane franchise screeches back into cinemas as a re-release, reminding us all of the family, the action, and the emotional farewell to Paul Walker.



With gravity-defying stunts and heart-pounding speed, this is the perfect chance to relive—or discover—the film that defined a generation of blockbuster car chases.

The Amateur

April 11


The Amateur is a tense, espionage-fueled thriller starring Rami Malek as a cryptographer dragged into a world of deadly secrets and shifting loyalties.


With sleek pacing, tech-heavy tension, and a strong lead performance, this spy flick delivers the kind of pulse-pounding drama perfect for fans of smart action.

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April 11


Directed by the legend that is Robert Zemeckis, this is a cinematic experiment told entirely from one fixed camera position inside a single home over decades of human life.


Starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, this poetic time-lapse drama is a quiet masterpiece, rewarding patient viewers with profound emotion and an unconventional narrative structure.

Relatos Salvajes

April 11


Also known as Wild Tales, the 2014 Argentine black comedy returns to Chinese cinemas with its riotous, rage-fueled collection of short stories.



Explosive, outrageous, and darkly hilarious, this Oscar-nominated film is a rollercoaster of cathartic chaos that will leave you howling with shock and laughter.

The Solitary Gourmet

April 18


The lonesome food-loving businessman is back, and if you've been quietly following his savory wanderings since the early seasons, you know this means serious cravings ahead.


This time, Goro Inogashira takes his famously quiet footsteps beyond Japan, traveling all the way to Paris after receiving a heartfelt message from an old friend's daughter.


There, he uncovers the touching final wish of the elderly man—to once again taste a cherished soup from his childhood before he dies.



Part travelogue, part gentle meditation on memory and flavor, this Parisian chapter is sure to feed both your wanderlust and your appetite.

Phoenix: Reminiscence of Flower

April 18


A beautifully animated adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's legendary manga, blending science fiction with spiritual philosophy in classic Tezuka fashion.


With its dreamlike style and thought-provoking themes, this Japanese anime film is both an artistic triumph and a moving meditation on rebirth, love, and time.

All the Long Nights

April 18


A Japanese romantic drama about two people navigating insomnia, loneliness, and connection in the quiet hours before dawn.


This slow, sensitive tale offers a tender and introspective look into modern relationships, perfect for viewers who prefer emotion over spectacle.


However, before you venture out to book your tickets, we must remind you that non-English films will be shown in their original language, with only Chinese subtitles available.

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