Here's a sneak peek at what's opening this weekend, including the comedy remake "Arthur" with Russell Brand, the stoner comedy "Your Highness" with Danny McBride and James Franco, the action thriller "Hanna" with Cate Blanchett and the uplifting sports flick "Soul Surfer."
Who: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright; directed by Duncan JonesWhat: This action thriller centers on a soldier (Gyllenhaal) who wakes up in the body of an unknown man, on an unknown commuter train to Chicago about to be blown up by a terrorist bomb. He finds out he is part of a government experiment called "Source Code," and it's his mission to find the bomb AND bomber... in 8 minutes.
Who: Russell Brand, James Marsden, Kaley Cuoco, Hank Azaria; directed by Tim HillWhat: E.B. (Brand), the Easter Bunny's teenage son, does not want to take over the family business and escapes to Hollywood. In L.A., he's taken in by Fred (Marsden) after the out-of-work slacker hits E.B. with his car — and it is NOT a match made in heaven.
Who: Rose Byrne, Patrick Wilson, Ty Simpkins, Barbara Hershey; directed by James WanWhat: From makers of "Paranormal Activity" and "Saw" comes another horror story about a small boy who is being haunted by a malevolent spirit.
Who: Rainn Wilson, Liv Tyler, Ellen Page, Kevin Bacon; directed by James GunnWhat: After his estranged wife (Tyler) falls under the influence of a cad (Bacon), an everyday guy (Wilson) transforms himself into a masked vigilante named Crimson Bolt, along with his sidekick Boltie (Page).
'Sucker Punch' (March 25)
Who: Emily Browning, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens; directed by Zack SynderWhat: From the wildly creative director of "300" and "Watchmen" comes a story about a young girl (Browning) forced into an asylum by her wicked stepfather. Retreating to an alternative reality as a coping strategy, she envisions a plan which will help her escape from the facility.
'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules' (March 25)
Who: Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Rachael Harris, Robert Capron; directed by David BowersWhat: Back in middle school after summer vacation, Greg Heffley and his older brother Rodrick must deal with their parents' misguided attempts to have them bond.
Who: Russell Brand, Helen Mirren, Jennifer Garner, Greta Gerwig; directed by Jason WinerWhat: A drunken playboy stands to lose a wealthy inheritance if he doesn't marry a powerful woman (Garner) and follows his heart when he falls for a woman (Gerwig) his family doesn't like.
Who: Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett; directed by Joe Wright.What: A 16-year-old (Ronan) is raised by her father (Bana) to be the perfect assassin. When she is dispatched on a mission across Europe, she is tracked by a ruthless intelligence agent (Blanchett) and her operatives.
Who: AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, Carrie Underwood; directed by Sean McNamaraWhat: Based on the true story of pro surfer Bethany Hamilton, the film chronicles a teenage Hamilton and her struggles to surf again after losing an arm in a shark attack.
'Your Highness' (April 8)
Who: Danny McBride, James Franco, Natalie Portman, Zooey Deschanel; directed by David Gordon GreenWhat: When Prince Fabious's (Franco) bride (Deschanel) is kidnapped, he goes on a quest to rescue her — accompanied by his lazy useless brother Thadeous (McBride).
