Biggest New Netflix Originals Coming in April 2026

As we head into Q2 2026, the streaming giant shows no signs of slowing down. Although it’s a little early to start publishing our huge April 2026 list, here’s an early look at the biggest confirmed Netflix Original titles coming in April 2026.

after a massive march which saw the return of a piece and this peaky blinders Film, April is shaping up to be a month of high-stakes drama, animated nostalgia, and star-studded comedy. Here are the 8 biggest Netflix originals you need to keep on your radar for April 2026.

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1. beef (season 2)

Release date: 16 April 2026
Format: Lee Sung Jin’s Emmy-sweeping anthology limited series returns with an all-new feud and an all-new cast. While the first season focused on the road-rage-fueled life of Danny and Amy, season 2 focuses on a young couple (played by Charles Melton And Kelly Spaeny) who witness a worrying physical altercation between their boss and his wife. This escalating conflict drags in a high-powered billionaire (played by oscar isaac) and his opponent ( played by ). carey mulligan). Expect the same claustrophobic tension and dark comedy that made the first season a global phenomenon.

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2. Stranger Things: Stories from ’85

Release date: 23 April 2026
Format: animated series

Hawkins may have said goodbye to the main series, but the ’80s aren’t over for the Duffer Brothers just yet. This new animated spinoff takes us back to the summer of 1985 – the height of New Coke and Ghostbusters mania – to follow the main gang on a “lost” adventure that took place between seasons 2 and 3. While the original cast does not return to voice their characters, the animation style is said to be heavily inspired by Saturday morning cartoons of that era. It’s the perfect bridge for fans who aren’t ready to leave The Upside Down behind.

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3. xo, kitty (season 3)

Release date: 2 April 2026
Format: series

Kitty Song Kovi is back in Seoul for her junior year, and the drama is getting more complicated. Following the season 2 cliffhanger, Kitty continues to explore her developing feelings for Min Ho and Yuri while trying to uncover more secrets about her mother’s past in KISS. Anna Cathcart continues to lead this spin-off for all the boysWhich has become a staple of Netflix’s YA lineup. If you’re looking for a relaxing, romantic indulgence to start the month, this is it.

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4. top

Release date: 24 April
Format: Movies

One of Netflix’s big-budget action swings for the year, top Stars Charlize Theron As an experienced mountaineer and former special ops soldier who is forced back into action when a group of hikers are taken hostage in a remote mountain range. Directed by Baltasar Kormakur (Everest), the film promises “practical effects over CGI” and some of the most grueling stunt sequences filmed in recent years. It is being positioned as the “hill version” die HardAnd we are here for it.

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5. dandelion

Release date: April TBD
Format: Anime Series Anime fans, mark your calendars. Hideki Sorachi, famous creator of Gintamasees his first task, dandelion, Eventually adapted for the screen. Produced by Studio NAZ, this supernatural comedy tells the story of two angels who are sent to Earth to help lost souls find peace, but they realize that humans are more chaotic than they ever thought. Given Sorachi’s track record, expect plenty of fourth-wall breaking humor and surprisingly emotional gut punches.

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6. running point (season 2)

Release date: 23 April
Format: series

Mindy Kaling’s workplace comedy based on the front office of a fictional NBA team returns for its second outing. kate hudson Acting as the newly appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, still struggling to earn the respect of his brothers and the league. Season 2 will reportedly focus on the chaos of the “trade deadline” and include several high-profile NBA cameos. The series features mostly the same cast as Season 1, with the addition of Ray Romano.

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7. roommate (2026)

Release date: 17 April 2026
Format: Movies

Happy Madison is back in 2026 with a pair of movies based on the Sandlers’ daughters. The first is Roommates, based on the classic college comedy for Gen Z. director chandler levack (i like movies), roommate Follows Devon (sadie sandler), a naïve college freshman who thinks she’s hit the jackpot when she’s paired with “cool and confident” Celeste (chloe east). However, the honeymoon phase soon ends as their friendship turns into an all-out war of passive aggression. The film features a massive cast billy brick, sarah sherman, josh segarraAnd storm reedlike with the heavy hitters Natasha Lyonne And Nick Kroll Wait also. with Adam Sandler And Tim Herlihy The producers expect it to be one of the most streamed films of the spring season.

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What are you most looking forward to watching on Netflix in April 2026? Let us know in the comments below and we’ll be back soon with a full preview of your month, as well as an international highlights list.