An early look ahead at all the new movies and series (whether licensed or Original) coming to Netflix US throughout April.
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Welcome to your early look at what’s coming to Netflix in April 2026! Spring is officially in full swing, and Netflix is gearing up to deliver a massive month packed with high-stakes drama, star-studded comedies, and highly anticipated returning favorites.
While we’re still expecting plenty more announcements to trickle in over the coming weeks, this preliminary roster already boasts some serious heavy hitters. Get ready for the return of Emmy-sweeping hits like Beef (Season 2) and the YA favorite XO, Kitty (Season 3), an animated nostalgic trip back to Hawkins in Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, and huge blockbuster swings like Charlize Theron’s action-thriller Apex and Emma Stone’s sci-fi dark comedy Bugonia. Throw in a massive live boxing clash (Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov) and the streaming arrival of NBC’s hit sitcom St. Denis Medical, and April is already shaping up to be a month you won’t want to miss.
As always, while this list covers all the newcomers for the month, we’re also expecting lots of removals in April 2026, and we’re tracking those at the link provided.
This article is a work-in-progress. Keep checking back for further updates.
Expected in April 2026 TBD
- Annaconda (2025) – Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in this meta action-comedy about a group of childhood friends facing mid-life crises who head to the Amazon to film a low-budget remake of their favorite ’90s monster movie, only to find themselves hunted by an actual giant snake.
- Dandelion (2026) Netflix Original – Based on the manga by Hideaki Sorachi, this supernatural comedy anime follows a 1-shot story involving spirits and quirky investigators.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 1st
- Black and Blue (2019) – Naomie Harris and Tyrese Gibson headline this action cop drama about corrupt officers who commit a murder on tape, and their loyalties are subsequently tested.
- Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) – Rami Malek delivers an Oscar-winning performance in this foot-stomping biopic that follows the meteoric rise of Queen and the extraordinary life of frontman Freddie Mercury.
- Eat Pray Bark (2026) Netflix Original – In this Alpine-set comedy, five eccentric dog owners head to a training camp for their unruly pets, only to discover that they are the ones who actually need the coaching.
- Giving Hope: The Ni’Cola Mitchell Story (2023) – Lifetime movie – Tatyana Ali stars in this biopic on Ni’Cola Mitchell, a victim of unspeakable sexual violence who grew up to be a best-selling author and inspirational speaker.
- Happy’s Place (Season 1) – Reba McEntire stars as a woman who inherits her father’s tavern, only to discover she has a half-sister she never knew — and a new business partner she’ll have to learn to work with.
- Love on the Spectrum (Season 4) Netflix Original – Latest season of the award-winning dating reality series.
- Madagascar (2005) – When four pampered animals from the Central Park Zoo are shipwrecked on the island of Madagascar, they must learn to survive in the wild with the help of some eccentric locals.
- St. Denis Medical (Season 1) – This mockumentary-style workplace comedy follows the overworked doctors and nurses at an underfunded Oregon hospital as they do their best to treat patients and maintain their own sanity.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 2nd
- Agent from Above (Season 1) Netflix Original – This Taiwanese fantasy action series follows a former criminal-turned-spirit medium who must atone for a childhood mistake by battling demons to protect the mortal world.
- The Ramparts of Ice (Season 1) Netflix Original – Based on the popular manga, this coming-of-age anime follows a reclusive high school student who begins to step out of her emotional shell when three persistent schoolmates enter her life.
- Sins of Kujo (Season 1) Netflix Original – A notorious lawyer who specializes in defending the most dangerous and morally ambiguous criminals forces a young elite attorney to question the true meaning of justice.
- The Bad Guys: The Series (Season 2) Netflix Original – The heist-loving crew of reformed outlaws is back for more animated adventures as they try to keep their “Good Guy” status while tackling new missions.
XO, Kitty. (L to R) Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey, Lana Condor as Lara Jean Covey in episode 306 of XO, Kitty. Cr. Youngsol Park/Netflix © 2026
- XO, Kitty (Season 3) Netflix Original – Kitty Song Covey returns to KISS in Seoul for her senior year, facing new romantic entanglements and big life decisions in the latest season of the YA spinoff.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 3rd
- Feel My Voice (2026) Netflix Original – In this moving Italian drama, a teenager raised in a deaf family discovers she has a gifted singing voice, leading to a heart-wrenching choice between her family’s needs and her own musical dreams.
- High Tides (Season 3) Netflix Original – In the final season of this Belgian drama, the group of wealthy teens must face the ultimate consequences of the secrets and lies that began on the coast of Knokke.
- Gangs of Galicia (Season 2) Netflix Original – The Spanish crime drama returns to follow the Padín family as they attempt to maintain their grip on the drug trade while facing internal betrayals and intense police scrutiny.
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- Bloodhounds (Season 2) – The hard-hitting Korean action series returns as the young boxers-turned-vigilantes take on a new, even more ruthless criminal organization.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 6th
- India Sweets and Spices (2021) – Indie-comedy about a college student returning to her Indian-American suburb, juggling nosy aunties, a risky summer fling and secrets that undo her family’s perfect facade. Starring Sophia Taylor Ali.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 7th
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- Beast (2022) – Idris Elba headlines this survival thriller about a widowed doctor and his teenage daughters, who are pursued by a ferocious lion, turning their South African vacation into a disaster.
- Untold: Chess Mates (2026) Netflix Original – This documentary dives into the explosive 2022 scandal between grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann, exploring allegations of cheating that rocked the chess world.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 9th
- 18th Rose (2026) Netflix Original – Set in the early 2000s, this Filipino rom-com follows a spirited teen who makes a deal with a lonely newcomer to help her achieve the perfect debut, only for real feelings to complicate their plan.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 10th
- Funny AF with Kevin Hart (Season 1) Netflix Original – Kevin Hart hosts this high-energy stand-up comedy competition featuring a new generation of comedians looking for their big break.
- Turn of the Tide (Season 2) Netflix Original – The Portuguese thriller returns to the Azores as the fallout from the discovered cocaine shipment continues to endanger everyone involved.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 11th
- Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov (2026) Netflix Original – Streaming live from London, “The Gypsy King” makes his highly anticipated return to the ring to face the heavy-hitting Russian powerhouse in a massive heavyweight clash.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 15th
- Made with Love (Season 1) Netflix Original – An ambitious chef is forced to team up with a mysterious newcomer to save her family’s struggling restaurant, despite her initial (and intense) dislike for him.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 16th
Beef. William Fichtner as Troy in episode 202 of Beef. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
- Beef (Season 2) Netflix Original – Premiering April 16th. The award-winning anthology returns with a new cast, led by Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, involving a high-stakes feud triggered by an incident at a country club.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 19th
- Him (2025) – Marlon Wayans stars in this psychological thriller produced by Jordan Peele, centered on a promising young athlete who finds himself in a disturbing fight for survival after being invited to the isolated compound of a legendary, demanding coach.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 21st
- Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill (2026) Netflix Original – A gripping look at a high-stakes feud between a retired Olympic equestrian and his student that escalated from social media posts to a shocking act of violence.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 22nd
- Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool (2026) Netflix Original – This intimate documentary follows the meteoric rise of country star Lainey Wilson, offering a behind-the-scenes look at her journey from a small-town girl to a Grammy-winning artist.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 23rd
- Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 (Season 1) Netflix Original – An animated spin-off set during the winter of 1985 that follows the Hawkins gang as they encounter a new paranormal mystery and a terrifying threat lurking beneath the ice.
- Running Point (Season 2) Netflix Original – Kate Hudson returns as the president of a professional basketball team as she navigates the egos of the front office and the chaos of the locker room.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 24th
- Apex (2026) Netflix Original – Charlize Theron stars in this high-octane action thriller about a human-hunting competition where the prey decides to fight back against the elite hunters.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 26th
- Bugonia (2025) – Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons reunite with director Yorgos Lanthimos for this sci-fi dark comedy about two conspiracy-obsessed men who kidnap a high-powered CEO, convinced she is an extraterrestrial planning to destroy the Earth.
- Supernova Strikers: Genesis (2026) Netflix Original – A live-streamed event from Mexico City where influencers and celebrities step into the boxing ring for a night of high-stakes combat and entertainment.
What’s Coming to Netflix on April 27th
- Straight to Hell (Season 1) Netflix Original – Erika Toda stars as the legendary and controversial Japanese fortune-teller Kazuko Hosoki in this biographical drama exploring her rise to fame and her undeniable influence on pop culture.
Looking ahead to May, a few big titles are already lined up from Netflix’s side. They’ve got their big fight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, plus Berlin season 2, and one we’re particularly looking forward to, Remarkably Bright Creatures.
What are you looking forward to watching on Netflix this April? Let us know in the comments down below.
