With spring just around the corner, moviegoers have plenty of reasons to head back to the big screen this weekend. From star-powered thrillers to family-friendly adventures, theaters are rolling out a diverse slate of new releases aiming to capture every audience.
Whether you're in the mood for heart-pounding action, a good laugh, or an emotional drama, this weekend’s lineup offers a little something for everyone. Here’s a look at the films opening in theaters starting Friday. ~Alexandra Heilbron
Hoppers - An animal lover named Mabel jumps at the opportunity to try new technology that allows her to communicate with animals in an exciting new way. Scientists have discovered how to "hop" human consciousness into lifelike robotic animals, allowing people to communicate with animals as animals! Also available in 3D and IMAX. Click here for showtimes.
The Bride! - A lonely Frankenstein (Christian Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious (Annette Bening) to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride (Jessie Buckley) is born. Also available in IMAX. Click here for showtimes.
Youngblood - Driven by his father's brutal code, Detroit hockey phenom Dean Youngblood (Ashton James) joins the Hamilton Mustangs. Benched for arrogance and baited by a rival goon, he grows under captain Sutton and faces a playoff choice between revenge and maturity. Click here for showtimes.
Protector - Nikki (Milla Jovovich), a veteran war hero, thought she'd left her violent past behind for a peaceful life with her daughter, Chloe - until Chloe is kidnapped by a human trafficking ring that forces Nikki into the city's criminal underworld on a relentless pursuit. Click here for showtimes.