Spy x Family: Code White and Challengers Among New Movie Releases for April 25, 2024

The week of April 25, 2024 brings an exciting lineup of new movie releases to theaters, headlined by the highly anticipated anime film Spy x Family: Code White and the Zendaya-led drama Challengers.

Spy x Family: Code White, based on the popular manga and anime series, follows the Forger family - a spy father, assassin mother, and their telepathic adopted daughter - as they set out on a new mission. The standalone story sees the family traveling to the frosty town of Frigis to find special ingredients for a cake that Anya needs to make for school. However, things take a turn when Anya accidentally eats a microfilm sought after by a military colonel, leading Loid and Yor to rescue her.

The film, which premiered in Japan in December 2023, has been a critical and commercial success. It boasts a 96% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and has grossed $51.4 million worldwide so far, including $4.8 million in its U.S. opening weekend. Spy x Family: Code White is currently only available in theaters, with a likely digital or streaming release between June and August 2024.

Meanwhile, Challengers, directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist, tells the story of Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach who is married to a champion on a losing streak. Tashi's plan to redeem her husband takes an unexpected turn when he must face off against his former best friend and Tashi's ex-boyfriend. Early reviews have praised the film, with critic Joey Magidson calling it "one of the sexiest movies ever made."

Other notable releases include Civil War, which remained in the top spot for a second weekend with $11.1 million, and the horror film Abigail, which opened with $10.2 million. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is nearing $200 million domestically, while Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has crossed the $100 million mark. Dune Part Two is also approaching $700 million worldwide.

Why this matters: The strong performance of Spy x

Key Takeaways

• Spy x Family: Code White, a critically acclaimed anime film, releases in theaters.
• Challengers, a Zendaya-led drama, also premieres in theaters this week.
• Civil War remains at #1 box office, while Abigail opens with $10.2M.
• Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire nears $200M domestically, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire crosses $100M.
• Dune Part Two approaches $700M worldwide box office.