Kuala Lumpur has witnessed a notable trend in the entertainment industry, where video games are increasingly making their way to the silver screen. Recent adaptations, such as the action-adventure Uncharted and the action-fantasy Warcraft, have paved the way for the latest release, the Minecraft Movie. Despite receiving a spectrum of reviews, this film has quickly ascended to become the ninth-highest-grossing video game adaptation in history and has claimed the top position at the local box office, effectively ending the prolonged reign of Ne Zha 2.
Current Cinematic Landscape
For those seeking entertainment options this weekend, Malay Mail has compiled a list of the latest films, series, music, and books worth exploring. Here’s a look at the top films currently gracing local cinemas:
- A Minecraft Movie
- Ne Zha 2
- Pabrik Gula
- The Last Dance (Extended Version)
- SEVENTEEN [Right Here] World Tour In Cinemas
- Petaka Gunung Gede
- Iblis Dalam Kandungan 2
- Veera Dheera Sooran
- A Working Man
- Snow White
Source: Cinema.com and GSC
Streaming Highlights
As streaming continues to dominate the entertainment landscape, here are the top shows currently captivating audiences on Netflix and Viu:
Netflix (Top 10 TV)
- Weak Hero: Class 1
- When Life Gives You Tangerines: Limited Series
- Karma: Season 1
- Adolescence: Limited Series
- Devil May Cry: Season 1
- Solo Leveling: Season 1
- BoBoiBoy Galaxy: Gentar: Gentar
- Emerald Hill – The Little Nyonya Story: Season 1
- I Parry Everything: Season 1
- The Residence: Season 1
Source: Netflix Top 10
Viu (Top 10 shows)
- Bidaah
- Undercover High School
- Running Man (2025)
- Study Group
- The Art of Negotiation
- Taxi Driver 2
- Times Up sayang
- Terlanjur Cinta
- saudade
- Only for Love 以爱为营
Source: Viu Frontpage
Musical Trends
In the realm of music, Spotify has unveiled its top tracks for the week, showcasing a diverse array of artists:
Top 10 songs of the week (Spotify) (April 2 to April 9)
- JENNIE – like JENNIE
- Tenxi – Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku) (w/ Jemsi, Naykilla)
- Mimifly – Serumpun
- yung kai – blue
- MikkyZia – Aku Dah Lupa (w/ F4dli)
- Billie Eilish – BIRDS OF A FEATHER
- Lady Gaga – Die With A Smile (w/ Bruno Mars)
- Billie Eilish – WILDFLOWER
- Kendrick Lamar – luther
- Nadeera – Bukan Lagi Kita
Top 10 Malay songs of the week (Spotify) (April 2 to April 9)
- Ara Johari – Menjaga Jodoh Orang Lain
- Nadeera – Bukan Lagi Kita
- Tenxi – Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku) (w/ Jemsi, Naykilla)
- Mimifly – Serumpun
- MikkyZia, F4dli – Aku Dah Lupa
- Noh Salleh – Rahsia Tuhan
- Hael Husaini, Nadeera – Meriah Lain Macam
- NAKI, Fahimi – Masa
- Imran Ajmain – Seribu Tahun Lagi
- Nuh – Teruntuk Mia
Source: kworb.net and Spotify
Literary Highlights
For book enthusiasts, the latest bestsellers have emerged, capturing the attention of readers across genres:
Top 10 books of the week (March 28 to April 3)
Fiction
- Lyrics & You by Nuruljannah Usop (Manes Wordworks)
- Library of Lost Hearts by N.F. Afrina (N.F. Afrina)
- A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (Picador)
- Butter by Asako Yuzuki (Ecco)
- Strange Pictures by Uketsu (HarperVia)
- Revenge in Violent Hues by Nadiah Zakaria (Bookiut)
- Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (Red Tower Books)
- Never Lie by Freida McFadden (Hollywood Upstairs Press)
- 1984 (75th Anniversary Edition) by George Orwell (Signet Classic)
- Ready Alert for Love by Raffeera (Manes Wordworks)
Non-Fiction
- Surrounded by Idiots by Thomas Erikson (St. Martin’s Essentials)
- Atomic Habits by James Clear (Penguin Books)
- The Not To-Do List by Rolf Dobelli (Atlantic Books)
- I’m Not Lazy I’m on Energy Saving Mode by Dancing Snail (Apop Books)
- Once Upon a Miao 4: My School Holidays by Jian Goh & Cheeming Boey (Goh Kheng Swee)
- I Decided to Live as Me by Kim Suhyun (Apop Books)
- Mindset by Carol S. Dweck (Ballantine Books)
- Once Upon a Miao 3 by Jian Goh (Goh Kheng Swee)
- Don’t Believe Everything You Think (Expanded Edition) by Joseph Nguyen (Authors Equity)
- When Things Don’t Go Your Way by Haemin Sunim (Penguin Life)
Mutiara Minda (Malay Novels)
- Dia Imamku by Siti Rosmizah (Siti Rosmizah Publication SDN BHD)
- Thariq Ridzuwan Commando’s: His Treasure by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif)
- Rumah Untuk Alie by Lenn Liu (Media Inspirasi Nusantara Sdn Bhd)
- Ammar Zahrain: The Obsessive Husband by Nssignature (Idea Kreatif)
- Mi Veneno 2 by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif)
- Mi Veneno 1 by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif)
- Yes! Captain Zul Aaryan by Wnfhanna (Idea Kreatif)
- Mi Diosa by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif)
- Chef’s Cuisine by Effalee (Manes Wordworks)
- Mi Linda by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif)
Source: MPH
