What We Learned From GameStop’s Weird, Truncated Earnings Call

It's not often that an earnings call -- usually intended for shareholders and full of boring jargon and numbers -- draws a crowd, but after the three months GameStop's had, its 2020 full year earnings call was an exception. Unfortunately, it was far from the spectacle that listeners might have been hoping, even if it and other related events did provide ongoing context on the gaming retailer's direction. If you tried to tune in, you might have struggled to even hear what was going on due to the fact that the event was at capacity -- very much a rarity for an earnings call in the gaming space. And if you did manage to squeeze in, you may have noticed another oddity. Normally, calls of this nature are about an hour long, with the first half being an overview of the company's financials and any announcements executives want to make that are of interest to shareholders. The second half is taken up by a Q&A where shareholders can ask questions of the executives and receive answers of a kind, even if they tend to be vague or indirect ones. But this earnings call, which again was a call to give shareholders an overview of the company's situation across the entirety of 2020, was a whopping 20 minutes long, and included no Q&A or meaningful announcements of any kind. It's understandable both why people might have expected more from GameStop, but also why it was so tight-lipped. The company was already having a god-awful year between its already declining revenues and lack of meaningful investor support before COVID-19 decimated the business. Next-gen didn't do nearly enough to help matters either. Then, in January, an absolutely wild short squeeze sent stock into the stratosphere. All the while, behind the scenes, a group of activist investors have slowly been taking over the board, bringing in new visionaries like Chewy CEO Ryan Cohen as old names, like CFO Jim Bell, departed. So what did we learn from this weird, truncated earnings call?

Things Are Getting Better for GameStop... But Very Slowly

First, it's worth considering the actual financial results GameStop was reporting. The results it shared were for the fiscal year of 2020, meaning from February 2020 to January 2021, as well as the Q4 results: so from November 2020 to January 2021. It's worth noting that even if the stock surge ended up having some kind of actual, meaningful, material impact on how GameStop conducts its business, we probably wouldn't have been hearing about it during this call anyway, as it came in at the tail end of the numbers the company was reporting on and the impacts -- if there were any -- would hardly have been realized yet. GameStop's fourth quarter was supposed to be a big turnaround for the company -- for two years now, it's been building up the notion that much of its decline has been due to the end of a console generation. But Q4 wasn't quite the gangbusters sales bonanza GameStop might have hoped for. For example, its net sales were $2.12 billion, compared to $2.19 billion at the same time last year. GameStop says it sold less than it did last year due to the fact that it closed a bunch of stores, and thus had fewer locations to move inventory (and also fewer expenses as a result). That may be true, but it's also worth noting that last year's Q4 sales were also pretty disappointing, and were also partially blamed on a smaller store base. Basically, GameStop has been saying the same thing for a few years now on this front and nothing seems to have changed. [poilib element="quoteBox" parameters="excerpt=All%20this%20is%20to%20say%3A%20nothing%20GameStop%20is%20doing%20now%20is%20making%20it%20more%20money."] Its full-year net sales were in a similar boat, at $5 billion compared to $6.47 billion for the entirety of 2019. Again, GameStop does have some excuse here: fewer stores and the end of the console cycle are a tune we've heard for some time now, but 2020 was also the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, and temporary store closures due to that rocked the company for months. Still, again, that $6.47 billion was down 22% from the year before that, so this is hardly the lift GameStop may have been hoping for. All that said, one other figure worth pointing out is that GameStop's cost-cutting measures do seem to be having an impact. In 2018, GameStop posted a net loss of $673 million. In 2019, that was improved to a net loss of $471 million. And in 2020, that net loss was improved again to $215 million. All this is to say: nothing GameStop is doing now is making it more money, and while its cost-cutting measures have worked out for it so far in slowing the bleed of cash, it probably can't conceivably cut too much more without a significant strategy change. That's where the board comes in.

Doing the Executive Shuffle

We've known for a while now that GameStop has been undergoing a board shake-up, beginning with a string of executive departures and appointments taking place over 2019 and 2020, and more recently with the additions of Alan Attal, Ryan Cohen and Jim Grube. CFO Jim Bell resigned last month, And then, on the same day as it posted its full-year earnings, another GameStop veteran took his leave: Frank Hamlin. Hamlin has served as GameStop's CCO since 2019, and has been the primary architect behind the company's attempt at concept stores with a focus on being community gaming spaces, which it trialed in Tulsa, Oklahoma unfortunately right before a deadly global pandemic. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/07/how-gamestop-plans-to-save-itself"] Interestingly, Hamlin's contract (publicily visible via SEC filing) states that his termination happened for one of five reasons: his salary was reduced, his authority was reduced, GameStop breached his contract somehow, he was relocated, or GameStop was sold. It isn't clear which of these reasons Hamlin departed for, but it is clear that he's getting a significant pay-out as a result -- at least $2 million, just for leaving the company. Jim Bell previously received around $2.8 million, which may give us some indication. And there are more board changes afoot. The previously-vacant COO position (emptied after Rob Lloyd departed in 2019) has now been filled by Amazon veteran Jenna Owens, and two other executive hires have been announced too: Neda Pacifico as senior VP of e-commerce, and Ken Suzuki as VP of supply chain systems. Any one of these changes on its own would likely be a fairly uneventful executive move, but the large payouts to departing old guard combined with a significant board reshuffle and brand new hires just lends even more credibility to the idea that winds of change are blowing, even if GameStop still (still!) hasn't said precisely what those changes will be.

E-Commerce, Eventually

Even without clear statements from GameStop as to what's happening, there are clues. More and more signs are pointing to a big e-commerce shift coming. Pacifico's appointment, as well as various vision statements from people like Cohen and other new executive board members have indicated that's what's on the mind. But there were a few more clues dotted about its full-year earnings that solidify this theory. For one, online sales are just about the only division of GameStop that can be said to be doing well. To go back to its financials again, e-commerce sales were up 175% year-over-year for November through January, and up 191% for the whole year, representing 30% of the company's total net sales. 30% may not seem like an overwhelming percentage, especially given how likely that number is to have been driven up by the pandemic, but it's a pretty significant amount for a company that has historically been known as mainly a brick-and-mortar business. It's also worth pointing out that GameStop is still talking about closing more stores. As of last count, it's closed over 1,000 stores worldwide in the last two years, or 12% of its total global stores, including its entire Nordic business, and GameStop says it's pushing to move those lost sales online. Though no one on the earnings call gave any specifics about future closures to come, it was indicated that GameStop was considering future closings in its European business. [poilib element="quoteBox" parameters="excerpt=GameStop%20wants%20to%20see%20itself%20as%20a%20broader%20technology%20company%20that%20is%20specifically%20relevant%20to%20gamers."] But the closest thing to a hint about GameStop's further direction came from a jargon-filled quote from CEO George Sherman during the call: "Overall, we're pleased with the work we've accomplished to achieve our objectives and stabilize and strengthen our business operations. That work will continue, particularly as we explore options for our European businesses, which may include further store closings, exiting unprofiting businesses, or investing in e-commerce capabilities. As we go forward, we are focused on transforming into a customer-obsessed technology company that delights gamers. We are working to create a differentiated customer experience that positions us to access new customers, further engage with existing ones, and reactivate former ones." That's a lot of PR speech, sure, but what he's basically saying is that he's happy with how cost-cutting has gone so far (which, again, required closing over 1,000 stores and laying off all those employees) and intends to do more of it in the future, while also investing in online sales infrastructure and tech. GameStop, he says, wants to see itself as a broader technology company that is specifically relevant to gamers -- something he further emphasizes a bit later by mentioning that GameStop also wants to start selling more gaming-adjacent products, like monitors, TVs, and mobile gaming items. He also went on to reiterate the importance of investing in technology, as well as GameStop's need to improve its distribution network -- aka how it gets games people buy to them -- and reduce its reliance on console cycles. Many people clearly had hope for more concrete, exciting news out of GameStop's conference call, and many were clearly disappointed given that GameStop stock dipped in after-hours trading (it's still at $181.75 a share at the time this piece is written, though, so not all that significant a dip). Ultimately, GameStop's message is the same as it's been for a year or so: dramatic changes are clearly happening behind the scenes, and a critical pivot to something e-commerce related is in the works. Both will be necessary to save the company long-term. But for now, GameStop's sticking with its ongoing endurance test, buoyed by a surge of renewed faith from new executives, activist shareholders, and a whole lot of people perhaps more interested in its trading stock than the stock on its shelves. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine. A previous version of this article misstated GameStop's fiscal year dates. They have been amended above.

WW1 Verdun Follow-Up Isonzo Announced

M2H and Blackmill Games have announced Isonzo, the follow-up to the World War I first-person shooter Verdun. It is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PS4, and Xbox One. Take a look at the announcement trailer in the video below. Isonzo will take place on the Italian front of the first Great War and will feature "Alpine warfare." The developers describe the FPS's setting as such: "The fighting takes place among the scenic peaks, rugged valleys and idyllic towns of northern Italy. The brand new Offensive game mode puts players right in the middle of key historical offensives on the Italian Front, from high-altitude combat in the Alps through to the ferocious battles for the Isonzo river." Take a look at the first screenshots in the gallery below. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/24/isonzo-follow-up-to-ww1-verdun-announcement-trailer"] Isonzo, like Verdun and Tannenberg before it in the WW1 series, aims to be as accurate in its details as possible. Weapons, uniforms, and specific settings have been accurately recreated, say the developers, who describe all three games as being "built on a base of thorough research." While Verdun focused on trench warfare, Isonzo will take things well above the trenches into the Alpine mountains. "The Italian Front was the perfect opportunity for us to elevate the WW1 Game Series, both figuratively and literally," said M2H co-founder Matt Hergaarden. "Alpine warfare in Isonzo brings lots of fresh game mechanics to the series, along with the all new Italian army, facing off against Austria-Hungary." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=isonzo-screenshots-march-2021&captions=true"] For more on Isonzo, stay tuned to IGN as development on the game progresses. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Ryan McCaffrey is IGN’s Executive Editor of Previews. Follow him on Twitter at @DMC_Ryan, catch him on Unlocked, and drop-ship him Taylor Ham sandwiches from New Jersey whenever possible.

WW1 Verdun Follow-Up Isonzo Announced

M2H and Blackmill Games have announced Isonzo, the follow-up to the World War I first-person shooter Verdun. It is in development for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PS4, and Xbox One. Take a look at the announcement trailer in the video below. Isonzo will take place on the Italian front of the first Great War and will feature "Alpine warfare." The developers describe the FPS's setting as such: "The fighting takes place among the scenic peaks, rugged valleys and idyllic towns of northern Italy. The brand new Offensive game mode puts players right in the middle of key historical offensives on the Italian Front, from high-altitude combat in the Alps through to the ferocious battles for the Isonzo river." Take a look at the first screenshots in the gallery below. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/24/isonzo-follow-up-to-ww1-verdun-announcement-trailer"] Isonzo, like Verdun and Tannenberg before it in the WW1 series, aims to be as accurate in its details as possible. Weapons, uniforms, and specific settings have been accurately recreated, say the developers, who describe all three games as being "built on a base of thorough research." While Verdun focused on trench warfare, Isonzo will take things well above the trenches into the Alpine mountains. "The Italian Front was the perfect opportunity for us to elevate the WW1 Game Series, both figuratively and literally," said M2H co-founder Matt Hergaarden. "Alpine warfare in Isonzo brings lots of fresh game mechanics to the series, along with the all new Italian army, facing off against Austria-Hungary." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=isonzo-screenshots-march-2021&captions=true"] For more on Isonzo, stay tuned to IGN as development on the game progresses. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Ryan McCaffrey is IGN’s Executive Editor of Previews. Follow him on Twitter at @DMC_Ryan, catch him on Unlocked, and drop-ship him Taylor Ham sandwiches from New Jersey whenever possible.

William Shatner Celebrates His 90th Birthday by Being Turned Into an AI

For his birthday, William Shatner is beaming himself up into the digital world. The Star Trek legend, who just turned 90 years old on Monday, announced on Twitter that he is collaborating with Los Angeles-based tech company StoryFile to create an interactive AI-powered video of himself. "This is for all my children and all my children's children and all my children's loved ones and all the loved ones of the loved ones," Shatner said in a statement. "That's my gift to you down through time." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/10/11/star-trek-william-shatner-thinks-there-are-still-stories-to-tell-about-his-captain-kirk-ign-news"] The system works by filming a person speaking and then processing that footage through StoryLife's artificial intelligence. Heather Maio-Smith, co-founder and CEO of StoryFile, explained that the project is "not an avatar, not a deepfake," but is instead a conversational video of the real Shatner answering questions about his life and acting career. StoryFile is planning to make the Shatner video available to the public in May. Shatner is the premiere personality for StoryFile Life, which will launch in June. The technology is compatible with all connected devices as well as VR/AR, 3D and alternative platforms. “At StoryFile, we believe every person’s story matters,” said StoryFile Co-Founder Stephen Smith. “Who better to show the world how StoryFile Life works than William Shatner, a man the world knows for stretching our imaginations about the future and life in this universe and beyond. A man who has always generously shared the highs and lows with us, and who has mastered the art of storytelling.” Shatner also took to Twitter to thank fans across the world for the outpouring of support on his birthday. "Don't you people have better things to do?" he said. "Thank you to everyone for your well wishes and love!" Last year, Shatner confirmed that he has no plans to reprise his role as James T. Kirk, saying that the captain's story is "pretty well played out at this point." Even if he won't be coming back to the Star Trek property, it seems that Shatner's figured out a way to live long and prosper far into the future. [poilib element="accentDivider"] J. Kim Murphy is a freelance entertainment writer. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

William Shatner Celebrates His 90th Birthday by Being Turned Into an AI

For his birthday, William Shatner is beaming himself up into the digital world. The Star Trek legend, who just turned 90 years old on Monday, announced on Twitter that he is collaborating with Los Angeles-based tech company StoryFile to create an interactive AI-powered video of himself. "This is for all my children and all my children's children and all my children's loved ones and all the loved ones of the loved ones," Shatner said in a statement. "That's my gift to you down through time." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/10/11/star-trek-william-shatner-thinks-there-are-still-stories-to-tell-about-his-captain-kirk-ign-news"] The system works by filming a person speaking and then processing that footage through StoryLife's artificial intelligence. Heather Maio-Smith, co-founder and CEO of StoryFile, explained that the project is "not an avatar, not a deepfake," but is instead a conversational video of the real Shatner answering questions about his life and acting career. StoryFile is planning to make the Shatner video available to the public in May. Shatner is the premiere personality for StoryFile Life, which will launch in June. The technology is compatible with all connected devices as well as VR/AR, 3D and alternative platforms. “At StoryFile, we believe every person’s story matters,” said StoryFile Co-Founder Stephen Smith. “Who better to show the world how StoryFile Life works than William Shatner, a man the world knows for stretching our imaginations about the future and life in this universe and beyond. A man who has always generously shared the highs and lows with us, and who has mastered the art of storytelling.” Shatner also took to Twitter to thank fans across the world for the outpouring of support on his birthday. "Don't you people have better things to do?" he said. "Thank you to everyone for your well wishes and love!" Last year, Shatner confirmed that he has no plans to reprise his role as James T. Kirk, saying that the captain's story is "pretty well played out at this point." Even if he won't be coming back to the Star Trek property, it seems that Shatner's figured out a way to live long and prosper far into the future. [poilib element="accentDivider"] J. Kim Murphy is a freelance entertainment writer. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Shazam! Fury of the Gods: Helen Mirren Cast as Villain Hespera

Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren has joined the cast of Shazam! Fury of the Gods as the villain Hespera. The Hollywood Reporter says Mirren will join Rachel Zegler in the Shazam sequel as sisters who "both my or may not be of ill intent." Zachary Levi will reprise his role as the adult version of Billy Batson who gains superpowers after inciting an ancient incantation. Mirren is no stranger to comic book movies or playing villains in big studio franchises having starred in RED as Victoria Winslow and appearing in the Fast and Furious franchise as Magdalene "Queenie" Shaw. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=who-is-the-strongest-hero-in-the-dceu&captions=true"] Not much is known about Hespera as there's no DC Comics character counterpart. In the synopsis, Mirren's character is called the daughter of Atlas, who is a character in the DC universe created by Jack Kirby. Atlas re-appeared in Grant Morrison's All-Star Superman and is closer to his roots in mythology given that Greek Gods are very much a thing in the DC world. With that in mind, Mirren's character could be based on The Hesperides, who are nymph daughters of Atlas, depending on the telling of the myths. Shazam! Fury of the Gods was announced at last year's DC FanDome and will follow the adventures of Billy Batson, Freddy Freeman, and the Marvel Family. The post-credits for the first Shazam saw the villain Doctor Sivana meet an alien named Mister Mind, but it's unclear how this storyline will interact with Mirren's casting as Hespera. Funny enough the Shazam sequel won't intersect with 2021's Black Adam starring Dwayne Johnson. And there's still a bunch of DC movies coming out before Shazam 2, including The Suicide Squad, The Flash, and Aquaman 2. Also, check out IGN's review of Zack Snyder's Justice League here. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Shazam! Fury of the Gods: Helen Mirren Cast as Villain Hespera

Academy Award-winning actress Helen Mirren has joined the cast of Shazam! Fury of the Gods as the villain Hespera. The Hollywood Reporter says Mirren will join Rachel Zegler in the Shazam sequel as sisters who "both my or may not be of ill intent." Zachary Levi will reprise his role as the adult version of Billy Batson who gains superpowers after inciting an ancient incantation. Mirren is no stranger to comic book movies or playing villains in big studio franchises having starred in RED as Victoria Winslow and appearing in the Fast and Furious franchise as Magdalene "Queenie" Shaw. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=who-is-the-strongest-hero-in-the-dceu&captions=true"] Not much is known about Hespera as there's no DC Comics character counterpart. In the synopsis, Mirren's character is called the daughter of Atlas, who is a character in the DC universe created by Jack Kirby. Atlas re-appeared in Grant Morrison's All-Star Superman and is closer to his roots in mythology given that Greek Gods are very much a thing in the DC world. With that in mind, Mirren's character could be based on The Hesperides, who are nymph daughters of Atlas, depending on the telling of the myths. Shazam! Fury of the Gods was announced at last year's DC FanDome and will follow the adventures of Billy Batson, Freddy Freeman, and the Marvel Family. The post-credits for the first Shazam saw the villain Doctor Sivana meet an alien named Mister Mind, but it's unclear how this storyline will interact with Mirren's casting as Hespera. Funny enough the Shazam sequel won't intersect with 2021's Black Adam starring Dwayne Johnson. And there's still a bunch of DC movies coming out before Shazam 2, including The Suicide Squad, The Flash, and Aquaman 2. Also, check out IGN's review of Zack Snyder's Justice League here. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

John Wick 4 and 5 Moving Forward Without Series Writer Derek Kolstad

Although John Wick will be returning for two more sequels, it seems that the series will continue without some of its original team. Screenwriter Derek Kolstad will not be involved in John Wick: Chapter 4 or Chapter 5. Kolstad is the major architect of the John Wick universe, having solo writing credit on the first two movies and shared credit with Shay Hatten, Chris Collins, and Marc Abrams on John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum. The screenwriter revealed the news in an interview with Collider, saying it wasn't his choice to leave the series. "No, it wasn't my decision. When you think of the contractually of these things, the third one I shared the credit with any number of people, they didn't have to come back to me, and so they didn't." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/05/19/john-wick-3-best-fight-scenes"] Still, Kolstad did not wish anyone working on the movies ill will, saying he's still rooting for series director Chad Stahelski. "I'm still close with Chad [Stahelski], still close with [John Wick co-director] David [Leitch]. I don't know what's going to happen, but I'm excited to see... Seeing what the industry is and how things go, I just believe that you bless everything and hope it all the best, and to the players involved who are doing other things elsewhere. And yeah, it's personal, so I'm never going to talk shit about John Wick. I want this thing to survive and thrive." Although Kolstad is no longer penning the Keanu Reeves-starring series, he still has plenty of things in the works. The writer is currently developing an adaptation of the action-horror manga Hellsing for Amazon Studios, which he describes as a dream project. Additionally, Kolstad is the sole screenwriter on the upcoming Bob Odenkirk action movie Nobody, which releases this Friday. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=john-wick-chapter-three-photos&captions=true"] The next two John Wick sequels are set to be filmed back-to-back this year, with John Wick: Chapter 4 eyeing a May 27, 2022 release date.  Additionally, a spinoff TV series titled The Continental is still on the way. In our review of Nobody, IGN gave the film an 8, calling it "gruesome and violent, but also wickedly funny and surprisingly poignant." [poilib element="accentDivider"] J. Kim Murphy is a freelance entertainment writer.

John Wick 4 and 5 Moving Forward Without Series Writer Derek Kolstad

Although John Wick will be returning for two more sequels, it seems that the series will continue without some of its original team. Screenwriter Derek Kolstad will not be involved in John Wick: Chapter 4 or Chapter 5. Kolstad is the major architect of the John Wick universe, having solo writing credit on the first two movies and shared credit with Shay Hatten, Chris Collins, and Marc Abrams on John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum. The screenwriter revealed the news in an interview with Collider, saying it wasn't his choice to leave the series. "No, it wasn't my decision. When you think of the contractually of these things, the third one I shared the credit with any number of people, they didn't have to come back to me, and so they didn't." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/05/19/john-wick-3-best-fight-scenes"] Still, Kolstad did not wish anyone working on the movies ill will, saying he's still rooting for series director Chad Stahelski. "I'm still close with Chad [Stahelski], still close with [John Wick co-director] David [Leitch]. I don't know what's going to happen, but I'm excited to see... Seeing what the industry is and how things go, I just believe that you bless everything and hope it all the best, and to the players involved who are doing other things elsewhere. And yeah, it's personal, so I'm never going to talk shit about John Wick. I want this thing to survive and thrive." Although Kolstad is no longer penning the Keanu Reeves-starring series, he still has plenty of things in the works. The writer is currently developing an adaptation of the action-horror manga Hellsing for Amazon Studios, which he describes as a dream project. Additionally, Kolstad is the sole screenwriter on the upcoming Bob Odenkirk action movie Nobody, which releases this Friday. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=john-wick-chapter-three-photos&captions=true"] The next two John Wick sequels are set to be filmed back-to-back this year, with John Wick: Chapter 4 eyeing a May 27, 2022 release date.  Additionally, a spinoff TV series titled The Continental is still on the way. In our review of Nobody, IGN gave the film an 8, calling it "gruesome and violent, but also wickedly funny and surprisingly poignant." [poilib element="accentDivider"] J. Kim Murphy is a freelance entertainment writer.

Everything Coming to Amazon Prime Video in April 2021

To get kick things off this month, Amazon Prime Video is releasing Tom Clancy's Without Remorse starring Michael B. Jordan (Creed) on April 30. Per Amazon, this film centers on "the explosive origin story of action hero John Clark – one of the most popular characters in author Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan universe. When a squad of Russian soldiers kills his family in retaliation for his role in a top-secret op, Sr. Chief John Kelly (Jordan) pursues the assassins at all costs." The streamer is also dropping a new horror anthology series, titled Them, which will debut on April 9. Season 1 of Them, which is set in the 1950s, "centers on a Black family who moves from North Carolina to an all-white Los Angeles neighborhood during the period known as The Great Migration. The family’s idyllic home becomes ground zero where malevolent forces, next door and otherworldly, threaten to taunt, ravage and destroy them," according to a synopsis from Amazon. You can watch the thrilling trailer for Them in the video below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/03/09/amazons-them-official-teaser-trailer-2021"] Also be sure to check out the slideshow gallery below for a spotlight of some of the most notable April Amazon Prime Video releases, followed by the full list: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=amazon-prime-video-spotlight-april-2021&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"]

April 1

  • A Hologram For The King (2016)
  • Anna Karenina (2012)
  • Art of Falling in Love (2019) (UP Faith & Family)
  • A Simple Plan (1998)
  • Because I Said So (2007)
  • Bob Roberts (1992)
  • Brüno (2009)
  • Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1974)
  • Chato's Land (1972)
  • Cheech & Chong's Still Smokin' (1983)
  • Cohen And Tate (1989)
  • Devil In A Blue Dress (1995)
  • Did You Hear About The Morgans? (2009)
  • Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
  • Evan Almighty (2007)
  • Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
  • Four Weddings And A Funeral (1994)
  • Frankie & Alice (2014)
  • Girl With A Pearl Earring (2003)
  • Gunfighters Of Abilene (1959)
  • Hancock (2008)
  • Head Of State (2003)
  • How To Train Your Dragon (2010)
  • Inception (2010)
  • Johnny English (2003)
  • Lady In A Cage (1964)
  • Larry Crowne (2011)
  • League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)
  • Lords Of Dogtown (2005)
  • Love in Harmony Valley (2020) (UP Faith & Family)
  • Madea's Big Happy Family (2011)
  • Madea Goes To Jail (2009)
  • Mad Max (1980)
  • Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World (2003)
  • Men Of Honor (2000)
  • Milk (2009)
  • Minority Report (2002)
  • Monster's Ball (2001)
  • Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
  • Motel Hell (1980)
  • My Cousin Vinny (1992)
  • New In Town (1992)
  • Open Range (2003)
  • Platoon (1986)
  • Shaft (2000)
  • Shooter (2007)
  • Sleeping With The Enemy (1991)
  • Smiley Face Killers (2020)
  • So I Married An Axe Murderer (1993)
  • That Thing You Do! (1996)
  • The Abyss (1989)
  • The Dead Zone (1983)
  • The Devil's Double (2011)
  • The Gift (2000)
  • The Happening (2008)
  • The Hunting Party (1971)
  • The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
  • The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959)
  • The Pawnbroker (1964)
  • The Program (1993)
  • The Replacement Killers (1998)
  • The Skull (1965)
  • The Sum Of All Fears (2002)
  • Untraceable (2008)
  • Valerie (1957)
  • Waiting To Exhale (1995)
  • What About Bob? (1991)
  • Aber Bergen: Season 1 (MHz Choice)
  • After the First 48: Season 1 (A&E Crime Central)
  • Anne+: Season 1 (Topic)
  • Couples Therapy: Season 1 (Showtime)
  • Creepshow: Season 1 (Shudder)
  • Engine Masters: Season 1 (MotorTrend)
  • Garfield & Friends: Season 1 (Boomerang)
  • Ice Road Truckers: Season 1 (History Vault)
  • Jacqueline and Jilly: Season 1 (ALLBLK)
  • Keeping Faith: Season 1 (Acorn TV)
  • Rectify: Season 1 (AMC+)
  • Survivor's Remorse: Seasons 1-4
  • The Adventures of Napkin Man: Season 1 (Kidstream)
  • The Restaurant: Season 1 (Sundance Now)

April 2

  • Unhinged (2020)

April 3

  • Blair Witch (2016)

April 7

  • Girl From Monaco (2009)
  • High-Rise (2016)
  • Pulse (2005)
  • Ragnarok (2009)
  • The Answer Man (2009)
  • The Priest (2009)
  • Trollhunter (2011)

April 9

  • THEM - Amazon Original Series: Limited Series

April 12

  • Paranormal Activity 4 (2012)
  • Spontaneous (2020)

April 14

  • Burden (2020)
  • Cézanne Et Moi (2017)
  • Terror's Advocate (2007)

April 16

  • Somewhere (2010)
  • Wander (2020)

April 21

  • Merantau (2010)
  • Muay Thai Giant (2011)
  • The Hero Of Color City (2014)
  • Venus And Serena (2013)

April 26

  • The Artist (2012)

April 28

  • Arrival (2016)
  • Barry Munday (2010)
  • Harlem Aria (2010)
  • Kiltro (2008)
  • The Commune (2017)
  • The Warlords (2010)

April 30

  • Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse - Amazon Original Movie (2021)
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