What's playing in theaters this weekend: 05/03/2024

May 3—New releases

Dragonkeeper: The fate of ancient China rests on the shoulders of one young girl, who must find the last remaining dragon egg and fulfill her destiny. Rated PG for violence, thematic elements and scary images. (C14)

The Fall Guy: A down-and-out stuntman must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend's blockbuster film. Rated PG-13 for action and violence, drug content and some strong language. (C14, ST)

Jeanne du Barry: Jeanne Bécu was born as the illegitimate daughter of an impoverished seamstress in 1743 and went on to rise through the Court of Louis XV to become his last official mistress. (C14)

Tarot: When a group of friends recklessly violates the sacred rule of Tarot readings, they unknowingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within the cursed cards. One by one, they come face to face with fate and end up in a race against death. Rated PG-13 for horror violence, terror, bloody images, some strong language and drug content. (C14)

Thabo and the Rhino Case: Thabo (11) wants to become a private detective. If only his home, a small African village, was not the most peaceful Savannah paradise. Things take a sudden turn when a rhino is murdered in the safari park for its horn. Rated PG for thematic material, mild violence, language, a suggestive reference and brief smoking. (C14)

Showing locally

Abigail: After a group of criminals kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, they retreat to an isolated mansion, unaware that they're locked inside with no normal little girl. Rated R for strong bloody violence and gore throughout, pervasive language and brief drug use. (C14)

The Beast: Set partly in a near future in which artificial intelligence is in control of everyone's lives and human emotions are perceived as a threat. (ER)

Boy Kills World: A fever dream action film that follows Boy, a deaf person with a vibrant imagination. When his family is murdered, he is trained by a mysterious shaman to repress his childish imagination and become an instrument of death. Rated R for strong bloody violence and gore throughout, language, some drug use and sexual references. (C14)

Challengers: Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, is married to a champion on a losing streak. Her strategy for her husband's redemption takes a surprising turn when he must face off against his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend. Rated R for language throughout, some sexual content and graphic nudity. (C14)

Civil War: A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach D.C. before rebel factions descend upon the White House. Rated R for strong violent content, bloody/disturbing images and language throughout. (C14)

Dial M for Murder: A former tennis star arranges the murder of his adulterous wife. Rated PG. (BIJ)

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age. Rated PG-13 for supernatural action/violence, language and suggestive references. (C14)

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire: Two ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island's mysteries. Rated PG-13 for creature violence and action. (C14, GAR)

Kung Fu Panda 4: After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm. Rated PG for martial arts action/mild violence, scary images and some mild rude humor. (C14)

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: The British military recruits a small group of highly skilled soldiers to strike against German forces behind enemy lines during World War II. Rated R for strong violence throughout and some language. (C14)

Unsung Hero: Based on a remarkable true story, a mum's faith stands against all odds and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs. Rated PG for thematic elements. (C14)

Wicked Little Letters: When people in Littlehampton — including conservative local Edith — begin to receive letters full of hilarious profanities, rowdy Irish migrant Rose is charged with the crime. Suspecting that something is amiss, the town's women investigate. Rated R for language throughout and sexual material. (BAY)

Information is based on data available at press time from AMC Classic Cherry Blossom 14 (C14), Elk Rapids Cinema (ER), Bay Community Theatre in Suttons Bay (BAY), the Garden Theater in Frankfort (GAR), State Theatre in Traverse City (ST), Bijou By the Bay in Traverse City (BIJ) and the Cherry Bowl Drive-in Theatre in Honor (CB). AMC Classic Cherry Blossom 14 offers private theater rentals for up to 20 people. Reservations are accepted online.