7 Must-Watch Films and Shows to Stream or Catch in Theatres This Weekend (April 18, 2025)

It’s a big weekend for film and TV fans! Whether you’re heading to the theater or staying in, there’s a fresh slate of exciting new releases waiting for you. From chilling horror and gripping thrillers to powerful dramas and real-life stories, here are seven standout picks you won’t want to miss — in no particular order.

1. Sinners – In Theatres

Michael B. Jordan takes on a dual role in this eerie supernatural horror about twin brothers trying to outrun a traumatic past. But back in their hometown, they’re faced with a sinister presence even more disturbing. Featuring Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell, Miles Caton, and Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners promises a chilling cinematic experience.

2. Logout – Streaming on ZEE5

Babil Khan stars as a social media influencer whose life spirals when his phone goes missing—and a mysterious fan takes over his identity. With Rasika Dugal in a supporting role, Logout is a tense tech-thriller that explores the dark side of internet fame.

3. Kesari Chapter 2 – In Theatres

Akshay Kumar, R Madhavan, and Ananya Panday headline this historical courtroom drama inspired by the life of C Sankaran Nair. Based on The Case That Shook The Empire, the film revisits the brutal aftermath of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and one man’s fight for truth during colonial rule.

4. iHostage – Streaming on Netflix

Based on a true incident, this Dutch thriller brings to life the terrifying 2022 hostage crisis inside an Apple Store in Amsterdam. As negotiations unfold between police and the armed suspect, iHostage delivers a tense, emotionally charged drama rooted in real events.

5. Khauf – Streaming on Amazon Prime Video

Set in a Delhi girls’ hostel, this spine-chilling horror series follows Madhu, a young woman encountering a malevolent force hiding in her room. With standout performances by Monika Panwar, Rajat Kapoor, and Shilpa Shukla, Khauf blends psychological horror with slow-burning dread.

6. Daveed – Streaming on ZEE5

In this Malayalam sports drama, Antony Varghese plays a former boxer turned security guard, whose quiet life is shaken when he must protect Turkish athlete Sainul Akhmadov (Mo Ismail). Daveed is a powerful tale of second chances, strength, and redemption.

7. Oklahoma City Bombing: American Terror – Streaming on Netflix

This hard-hitting documentary revisits the 1995 bombing of a federal building in Oklahoma City, delving into one of America’s most devastating domestic terror attacks. Through firsthand accounts and archival footage, it explores the people, the politics, and the aftermath of the tragedy.