Action thriller about a sporting goods salesman who is assigned by a dying spy to carry out a mission – a mission tied to a deadly outbreak in Turkey responsible for 2,000 deaths in six months. Directed by Teddy Chan (“Purple Storm”) from a screenplay by Ivy Ho. With Jackie Chan (“Rush Hour 2”), Eric Tsang, Vivian Hsu, Min Jeong Kim, Hsing-kuo Wu, Alfred Cheung (“Twin Dragons”), Anthony Rene Jones (“Blue Sky”) and Glory Simon (“Chuck & Buck”). Also known as “Te wu mi cheng.” PG-13: Strong action violence; some drug content; nudity. April 5. Miramax.

Thriller, set in New York, about a businessman and a lawyer who see their road rage escalate into an all-out feud following a fender-bender. Directed by Roger Michell (“Notting Hill”) from a screenplay by Chap Taylor and Michael Tolkin (“The New Age,” “Deep Impact”). With Ben Affleck (“Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back”), Samuel L. Jackson (“The Caveman’s Valentine”), Toni Collette (“Shaft”), Sydney Pollack (“Random Hearts”), Amanda Peet (“Saving Silverman,” “High Crimes”), Jennifer Dundas (“The First Wives Club”), Adam Scott (“A.I. Artificial Intelligence,” “High Crimes”) and Kim Staunton (“Holy Man”). April 12. Paramount.

Romantic comedy, set in a small English town, about three women who meet weekly to swap stories about their pathetic love lives – at least until one of them falls in love. Written and directed by John McKay. With Andie MacDowell (“Town & Country,” “Harrison’s Flowers”), Imelda Staunton (“Rat”), Anna Chancellor (“The Man Who Knew Too Little”), Kenny Doughty (“Titus”) and Bill Paterson (“Sunshine”). R: Sexuality; language. 111 min. April 5 in New York and Los Angeles. Sony Picture Classics.

Documentary about the ‘70s skateboarding team from Santa Monica, Calif., that rose to fame by revolutionizing the sport with surfing techniques. Directed by Stacy Peralta (TV’s “The 70’s: The Decade That Changed Television”) and written by Peralta and Craig Stecyk. Narrated by Sean Penn and featuring interviews and archival footage of Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Bob Biniak, Paul Constantineau, Shogo Kubo, Jim Muir, Peggy Oki and Nathan Pratt. PG-13: Language; some drug references. 89 min. April 26 in New York and Los Angeles. Sony Pictures Classics.

Ensemble comedy, set in Miami, about a harried ad man, an evil executive, assassins, arms dealers, teens, law enforcement officials and a very heavy suitcase containing a nuclear device. Based on the 1999 first novel by Dave Barry. Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld (“Men in Black,” “Wild Wild West”) from a screenplay by Matthew Stone & Robert Ramsey (“Destiny Turns on the Radio,” “Life”). With Tim Allen (“Joe Somebody”), Rene Russo (“The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle,” “Showtime”), Janeane Garofalo (“The Independent”), Patrick Warburton (“Joe Somebody”), Zooey Deschanel (“Almost Famous”), Tom Sizemore (“Black Hawk Down”), Dennis Farina (“Sidewalks of New York”), Jason Lee (“Vanilla Sky”), DJ Qualls (“Cherry Falls,” “Lone Star State of Mind”), Omar Epps (“Brother”), Stanley Tucci (“Sidewalks of New York”), Andy Richter (“Scary Movie 2,” “Frank McKlusky, C.I.”) and Ben Foster (“Get Over It”). PG-13: Language; crude humor; sex-related material. April 5. Buena Vista.

Drama about 35 people interacting during a single day at New York’s Chelsea Hotel. Directed by actor Ethan Hawke (“Tape”) from a screenplay by actress Nicole Burdette (“Digging to China”), based on her play. With Vincent D’Onofrio (“Impostor,” “The Salton Sea”), Kris Kristofferson (“Planet of the Apes,” “Blade 2”), Robert Sean Leonard (“Tape”), Uma Thurman (“Tape”), Natasha Richardson (“Blow Dry,” “Wakin’ Up in Reno”), Kevin Corrigan (“Steal this Movie,” “Scotland, PA”), Paz de la Huerta (“A Walk to Remember”), Mark Webber (“Storytelling”) and Steve Zahn (“Riding in Cars with Boys”). Also known as “Last Word on Paradise.” Flat. 109 min. R: Language. April 12 in New York. Lions Gate.

Drama based on the true story of Vincent LaMarca, a policeman whose father was a murderous kidnapper and whose son faced the death penalty as a result of being charged with murder. Based on an Esquire article by New York Daily News columnist Mike McAlary. Directed by Michael Caton-Jones (“The Jackal”) from a screenplay by Caton-Jones and Ken Hixon (“Inventing the Abbotts”). With Robert De Niro (“The Score,” “Showtime”), Frances McDormand (“The Man Who Wasn’t There”), James Franco (“Whatever It Takes,” “Deuces Wild”) and Eliza Dushku (“Soul Survivors”). Also known as “Mark of a Murderer.” April 26. Warner Bros.

Drama, set in 1950s Brooklyn on the eve of a bloody gang war, about a pair of cousins driven apart when they both fall for the same woman. Directed by Scott Kalvert (“The Basketball Diaries”) from a screenplay by Paul Kimatian and Chris Gambale. With Stephen Dorff (“Cecil B. Demented”), Fairuza Balk (“Almost Famous”), Matt Dillon (“One Night at McCool’s”), James Franco (“Whatever It Takes,” “City by the Sea”), Brad Renfro (“Ghost World”), Balthazar Getty (“The Center of the World”), Joshua Leonard (“Men of Honor”), Norman Reedus (“Gossip,” “Blade 2”), Debbie Harry (“The Fluffer”), Frankie Muniz (“My Dog Skip,” “Big Fat Liar”) and Vinny Pastore (“Made”). April 26. MGM.

French-language drama about a 15-year-old girl who finds herself confused over the sudden death of the father that she never knew, and runs away to the shores of Brittany to join her vacationing best friend. Anne-Sophie Birot makes her feature directorial debut from a screenplay by Birot and Christophe Honore. With Marie Rivière (“Venus Beauty Institute”), Pascal Elso (“Life and Nothing But”), Pascale Bussières (“The Five Senses”), Sandrine Blancke (“Toto the Hero”), Yelda Reynaud, Isild Le Besco and Karen Alyx. Also known as “Le Filles ne Savent Pas Nager.” 102 min. April 5 in New York and Los Angeles. Wellspring.