An early look 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 ​​getting ready to deliver a big month filled with high-stakes dramas, star-studded comedies, and highly anticipated returning favorites.
Although we’re still expecting more announcements in the coming weeks, this initial roster already includes some serious heavy hitters. Get ready for the return of Emmy-sweeping hits like Beef (season 2) and YA favorites Throw in a huge 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 of the month, we’re also expecting a lot of eliminations in April 2026, and we’re tracking them at the link provided.
This article is a work in progress. Keep checking back for further updates.
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- Anaconda (2025) – Jack Black and Paul Rudd star in this meta action-comedy about a group of childhood friends experiencing mid-life crises who head to the Amazon to film a low-budget remake of their favorite ’90s monster movie, but find themselves hunted there by an actual giant snake.
- Dandelion (2026) netflix original – Based on Hideki Sorachi’s manga, this supernatural comedy anime follows a 1-shot story involving spirits and bizarre 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 officials who commit murder on tape, and are subsequently tested for their loyalties.
- Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) – Rami Malek delivers an Oscar-winning performance in this hair-raising biopic based on 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 go to a training camp for their unruly pets, but discover that they’re the ones who really need the coaching.
- Giving Hope: The Ni’Kola Mitchell Story (2023) – Lifetime Movie – Tatyana Ali stars in the biopic of Nicola Mitchell, the victim of unspeakable sexual violence who grew up to become a best-selling author and inspirational speaker.
- Happy Place (Season 1) – Reba McEntire plays a woman who inherits her father’s inn, but discovers she has a half-sister she never knew she had – and a new business partner she must learn to work with.
- Love on the Spectrum (Season 4) netflix original – The 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 jungle with the help of some eccentric locals.
- St. Denis Medical (Season 1) – This mockumentary-style workplace comedy follows overworked doctors and nurses in an underfunded Oregon hospital as they do their best to treat patients and maintain their own sanity.
What’s coming to Netflix on April 2?
- 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 fighting demons to protect the mortal world.
- Ramparts of Ice (Season 1) netflix original – Based on the popular manga, this up-and-coming anime follows a reclusive high school student who begins to break out of her emotional shell when three persistent classmates enter her life.
- Sins of Cujo (Season 1) netflix original – A notorious lawyer who specializes in defending the most dangerous and morally ambiguous criminals forces a young elite lawyer 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 maintain their “good guy” status while tackling new missions.
XO, Kitty. (Left to Right) Anna Cathcart as Kitty Song Covey, Lana Condor as Lara Jean Covey in episode 306 of XO, Kitty. Ten million. YoungSoul 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 3?
- Feel My Voice (2026) netflix original – In this touching Italian drama, a teenager growing up in a deaf family discovers she has a gifted singing voice, forcing her to make a heartbreaking choice between her family’s needs and her musical dreams.
- High Tide (Season 3) netflix original – In the final season of this Belgian drama, a group of rich teenagers must face the ultimate consequences of the secrets and lies that began on the banks of the Knokke.
- Gangs of Galicia (season 2) netflix original – The Spanish crime drama returns to follow the Padin family as they attempt to maintain their grip on the drug trade while facing internal betrayals and an intense police investigation.
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- Bloodhounds (season 2) – The hard-hitting Korean action series returns as a young boxer turned vigilante faces a new, even more ruthless criminal organization.
What’s coming to Netflix on April 6th?
- Sweets and Spices of India (2021) – Indie-comedy about a college student who returns to her Indian-American suburbia, dealing with nosy aunts, a risky summer outing, and secrets that expose her family’s ideal side. Starring Sophia Taylor Ali.
What’s coming to Netflix on April 7th?
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- Beast (2022) – Idris Elba That’s the title of this survival thriller about a widowed doctor and his teenage daughters who are chased by a ferocious lion, turning their South African vacation into a disaster.
- Untold: Chess Partners (2026) netflix original – This documentary based on the explosive 2022 scandal between Grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann, exploring the cheating allegations 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 teenager who makes a deal with a lonely newcomer to help her get off to the right start, only to have their plans complicated due to genuine feelings.
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 a discovered cocaine shipment puts everyone involved at risk.
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 major heavyweight bout.
What’s coming to Netflix on April 15th?
- Made with Love (Season 1) netflix original – An aspiring chef is forced to team up with a mysterious newcomer to save his family’s struggling restaurant, despite his initial (and intense) dislike for him.
What’s coming to Netflix on April 16th?
beef. William Fichtner as Troy in episode 202 of Beef. Ten million. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
- Beef (Season 2) netflix original – Premieres April 16. The award-winning anthology returns with a new cast led by Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan, featuring a high-stakes feud sparked 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, which focuses on a promising young athlete who finds himself in a harrowing battle 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-profile feud between a retired Olympic equestrian and her student that escalated from a social media post to a shocking act of violence.
What’s coming to Netflix on April 22nd?
- Lanny Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool (2026) netflix original – This intimate documentary follows the meteoric rise of country star Lanny Wilson, offering a behind-the-scenes look at her journey from small-town girl to 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 face a new paranormal mystery and a terrifying threat hidden beneath the snow.
- Running Point (Season 2) netflix original – Kate Hudson returns as the president of a professional basketball team as she deals with front office egos and locker room chaos.
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 against specific predators.
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 they’re convinced is hatching an extraterrestrial plan 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 intense fighting and entertainment.
What’s coming to Netflix on April 27th?
- Straight to Hell (Season 1) netflix original -Erika Toda plays renowned and controversial Japanese prophet Kazuko Hosoki in this biographical drama that explores her rise to fame and her undeniable impact on pop culture.
Looking ahead to May, there are some big titles already lined up from Netflix. They’ve got a big fight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano berlin Season 2, and the one we’re especially looking forward to, remarkably bright creatures.
What are you looking forward to watching on Netflix this April? Let us know in the comments below.