April 2026
Movies In Theaters
From The Hollywood Reporter: The Most Anticipated Movies of 2026
From Purewow: The 8 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026 (6 of Them Have Something in Common…)
From Vulture: 44 Movies We Can’t Wait to See in 2026
Visit Fandango to see all the movies in theaters. See the full list of 2026 releases: https://www.firstshowing.net/schedule2025/
Streaming: Movies and Series
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Read from Wired: How to Quickly Find Out What’s Streaming on Multiple Services at Once and from PC Where Is That Streaming? The Best Apps to Help You Find What You Want to Watch
Schedules also available: https://www.tvguide.com/
The Lists: April releases by streaming service.
From The New York Times: The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Disney+, Hulu, Apple TV and More in April
Amazon Prime: See the full list from Amazon.
Apple TV+: New Apple TV from Apple TV Press. Apple TV sets must-see 2026 lineup of star-studded original series, films and live sports
Disney+: See the full list from Vulture
Max (HBO): See the full list from Vulture
Hulu: See the full list from Vulture
Netflix: See the full list Tulum and from Vulture.
Paramount+: New On Paramount+. From Vulture
Peacock: See the full list from Vulture and Peacock.
Movies: New and Noteworthy
From BuzzFeed: Netflix Is Dropping These 29 Major Films In April, And I’m Already Clearing My Schedule
The Devil Wears Prada on Hulu
Eat Pray Bark — Netflix Film, Five dog owners seek help with their naughty pups from a legendary teacher in the mountains — but it’s not their furry friends who need to be trained.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, premiere (Peacock Exclusive) on April 3rd
Pizza Movie, film premiere (Hulu Original on April 3rd), High college students face an unexpectedly epic journey when they must navigate two flights of stairs to retrieve their pizza delivery.
Feel My Voice — Netflix Film on April 3rd, As the only hearing member of a deaf family, a shy teen discovers her gift for singing, forcing her to choose between duty and finding her own path.
Sirāt on Hulu April 6th
Outcome (Comedy/Crime on Apple TV+ on April 10th), Beloved Hollywood star Reef Hawk becomes the target of an extortion plot when he receives a mysterious video that’s sure to shatter his image and end his career. Hoping to identify the blackmailer, he soon embarks on a soul-searching journey to make amends with anyone he could have possibly wronged.
Thrash (horror film, on Netflix April 10th), When a Category 5 hurricane decimates a coastal town, the storm surge brings devastation, chaos, and something far more frightening: hungry sharks.
On Prime Video April 15. In this raunchy over-the-top comedy Balls Up, marketing executives Brad (Mark Wahlberg) and Elijah (Paul Walter Hauser) pitch a bold full coverage condom sponsorship with the World Cup. After their drunken celebration in Brazil sparks a global scandal, they must outrun furious fans, criminals, and power-hungry officials to salvage their careers and make it home alive.
Roommates — Netflix Comedy Film on April 17th, When college freshman Devon (Sadie Sandler) asks cool, confident Celeste (Chloe East) to be her roommate, a blossoming friendship quickly spirals into a war of passive aggression.
Apex — Netflix Action/Thriller Film on April 24th, A grieving woman pushing her limits on a solo adventure in the Australian wild is ensnared in a twisted game with a cunning killer who thinks she’s prey. Cast: Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, Eric Bana
Marty Supreme on Max April 24th
Series: New and Returning
New:
From Buzzfeed: A “Legally Blonde” Prequel, A New Duffer Brothers Series, And 15 More Highly-Anticipated TV Shows Coming In 2026
From The Wrap: Every TV Show Renewed, Canceled or Ending in 2026
Full Season:
Big Mistakes — Netflix Comedy Series on April 8th. Blackmailed into working for gangsters, two deeply incapable siblings become the most disorganized duo in organized crime.
The Miniature Wife (drama/comedy series premieres on Peacock on April 9th), A technological accident serves as a catalyst for a married couple to re-evaluate their relationship’s power dynamics, leading to a dramatic showdown as they vie for control in their marriage.
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, complete season 1 (Hulu Original) on April 10th
Strange Things: Tales From ‘85 — Animated Netflix Series on April 23rd. Winter. Hawkins. 1985. Welcome back to a town crawling with secrets, where beloved heroes are facing fresh mysteries … and an all-new breed of strange.
Man on Fire — Netflix Series on April 30th. This action thriller, based on A.J. Quinnell’s book series, tells the story of John Creasy. Once a high-functioning and skilled Special Forces Mercenary known for surviving even the most desolate of situations, Creasy is now plagued with intense PTSD. Determined to overcome his personal demons, he sets out on a path to redemption. But, before he can adjust to this new life, he finds himself back in the fire, fighting harder than ever.
Streaming Weekly
Weekly series that are coming to a close in April, or have just wrapped up.
- Paradise (season 2 finale on Hulu March 30th)
- Jury Duty (season 2 finale on Prime Video April 3rd)
- Shrinking (season finale on Apple TV on April 8th)
- The Last Thing He Told Me (season 2 finale on Apple TV on April 10th)
- DTF (season 1 finale on Max April 12th)
- The Pitt (season 2 finale on Max on April 16th)
- Matlock (season finale on Paramount+ on April 23rd)
- Imperfect Women (season finale on Apple TV on April 29th)
From US Weekly: CBS Reveals Season — And Series — Finale Airdates for 2025-2026 Shows: From ‘Marshals’ to ‘Tracker’
The Testaments, three-episode series premiere on April 8th (Hulu Original), a new story set within the world of The Handmaid’s Tale. Based on the book by Margaret Atwood. A classic coming-of-age drama set in the oppressive pressure cooker of Gilead, the follow-up series will shift the focus from the handmaids to their successors: the young women being groomed for marriage to the ruling class of Commanders at the preparatory academy headed by Aunt Lydia, played by original series star Ann Dowd, who reprises her role among a cast of newcomers to the universe.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles (Comedy drama ‧ 1 season, premieres on Apple TV+ on April 15th, episodes released weekly). The daughter of a former Hooter’s waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo is a recent college dropout and aspiring writer. Faced with a new baby, mounting pile of bills, and dwindling number of ways to pay them, Margo must find a way forward. Based on the book by Rufi Thorpe.
Kevin (animated series on Prime Video on April 20th), Loosely inspired by a real-life break-up and the cat who was caught in the middle, Kevin is a hilarious and heart-warming story about finding where you belong in the world. After the unexpected break-up of his human “owners,” Kevin moves into a local pet rescue in Astoria, Queens, where a chaotic band of misfit animals will help him to figure out what he really wants out of life.
Half Man (drama series premieres on Max April 23rd), Richard Gadd introduces his next miniseries: the complex, decades-long story of the violent, brotherly bond between two men.
The House of the Spirits (8-episode Spanish drama series premieres on Prime Video on April 29th, weekly releases through May 13th), based on the novel by Isabel Allende. Spanning half a century, “The House of the Spirits” follows three generations of women – Clara, Blanca and Alba – as they navigate life in a conservative South American nation marked by class conflict, political turmoil and touches of magical realism.
Widow’s Bay (comedy series premieres on Apple TV+ on April 29th), A New England mayor trying to boost tourism on his island must navigate strange events suggesting it might be cursed.
Returning scripted series
XO, Kitty, season 3 — Netflix Series on April 2nd
Your Friends & Neighbors Season 2 premieres on Apple TV+ on April 3rd
The Boys The fifth and final season of The Boys premieres April 8 on Prime Video
Hacks, season 5 (Max Original) on April 9th
Euphoria, season 3 (HBO Original) premieres on April 12th
Beef, season 2 — Netflix Series on April 16th, At an elite country club, two young employees film an alarming fight between their boss and his wife — and ignite a blackmail war neither side can win.
Criminal Record Season 2 premieres on Apple TV+ on April 22nd
Running Point, season 2 — Netflix Series on April 23rd
Documentary (films and series)
Henry David Thoreau is a three-part documentary, executive produced by Ken Burns, that premieres on PBS on March 30 and 31, 2026. It can be streamed for free on PBS.org and via the PBS App on smart TVs and mobile devices.
The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson — Netflix Documentary on April 3rd. An intimate, arresting portrait of cyclist Moriah Wilson — raised by a fierce, loving family — whose singular drive becomes her superpower, carrying her to athletic brilliance and, devastatingly, toward a life cut short by murder. The search for her killer made national headlines in May 2022, as did the trial that followed. This film goes beyond the headlines to explore the impact of this devastating crime on those who knew and loved Mo: her family, friends, and colleagues. What emerges is a powerful, deeply human story about loss, love, and the ways that grief can reshape lives, while also revealing moments of resilience and transformation — even in the darkest of times.
Artemis II: To the Moon and Back on Max April 10th
Noah Kahan: Out of Body — Netflix Documentary film on April 13th, After rocketing to global fame, singer-songwriter Noah Kahan returns to his Vermont roots to get back in tune with himself in this candid documentary.
#SKYKING series premieres on Hulu April 14th, A troubled airport worker’s impulsive decision to steal and fly a commercial plane becomes an aerial drama that reflects deeper issues of mental health and working-class struggles in America.
The Dark Wizard (documentary series premieres on Max April 14th), Dean Potter, the groundbreaking yet divisive climber, base jumper and highline walker, accomplishes stunning feats while confronting his personal struggles.
The Heartbreak Kid: Becoming Shawn Michaels, premiere (Peacock Original) on April 17th
This Is a Gardening Show — Netflix Documentary on April 22nd. This refreshing and whimsical take on gardening is hosted by Zach Galifianakis. Rather than positioning himself as an expert, Galifianakis approaches the subject with curiosity and self-effacing humor, with the goal of learning alongside his audience and giving viewers valuable, accessible, and educational tools to use in their own gardens. The series blends lighthearted comedy with a sincere appreciation for people and the planet, and is ultimately about the joy of connecting with the earth.
My Killer Father: The Green Hollow Murders (Paramount+ Original Series) on April 28th
Reality, Special Programming, and Award Shows
Love on the Spectrum, season 4 — Netflix Series
Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer — Netflix Comedy Special
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, season 1 premiere on Peacock April 3rd
Love Island: Beyond the Villa, season 2 premiere (Peacock Original) on April 15th
American Gladiators premieres on Prime Video April 18th
Nikki Glaser: Good Girl, special premiere (Hulu Original) on April 24th
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