New on Netflix in April

Grab your popcorn and take your seats for another round of excellent sofa-based entertainment that’s coming your way on Netflix. This month, Hawkins’s bravest residents are back in animated form for another Upside Down adventure in Stranger Things: Tales From ’85. Schitt’s Creek star Dan Levy returns to screens with his hotly anticipated comedy Big Mistakes, while critically acclaimed anthology series BEEF returns for a second outing.

More returning favourites include Running Point, At Home With The Furys and XO, Kitty, while starry new arrivals include Phoebe Dynevor in shark slasher Thrash, Kevin Hart’s comedy competition series Funny AF and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s thriller Man On Fire.

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Here’s all you need to know about the best TV show and film releases on Netflix in April 2026…

Stream it from Tuesday 31 March in Apps > Netflix

With his glittering NBA career and marriage into one of the world’s most famous families, on the surface Lamar Odom seemed to have it all. However, at the height of his fame his world came crumbling down when he was found unresponsive at a Nevada brothel and ended up comatose in hospital. Now, this documentary reveals Odom’s road to recovery through his own words, detailing the private struggles and pivotal decisions that led to the life-changing moment that unfolded on the world stage. A must-watch for Kardashian and sport fans alike.

Stream it from Wednesday 1 April in Apps > Netflix

This eccentric German comedy flick may be debuting on April Fool’s Day but there’s no joking around when it comes to the teachings of enigmatic dog trainer Nodon (Rúrik Gíslason). Eat Pray Bark follows five dog owners to a picturesque dog retreat in the Alps with the aim of training their canine companions. However, thanks to Nodon’s unconventional methods, it soon becomes clear that it’s the two-legged students that need his help the most. Silly and delightful in equal measure.

Stream season 3 from Thursday 2 April in Apps > Netflix. Seasons 1-2 available now

From meeting long-lost relatives to falling for someone she shouldn’t have, it’s been quite the wild ride for Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart) since she started at the Korean Independent School of Seoul. But in the third season of this To All The Boys spin-off, Kitty’s determined to have the perfect senior year experience. Of course, things are rarely straightforward at KISS, and a series of surprise revelations means that this matchmaker’s going to have to learn how to embrace the unexpected.

Stream season 1 from Thursday 9 April in Apps > Netflix

Everything TV prodigy Dan Levy touches turns into telly gold (remember that time Schitt’s Creek made history at the 2020 Emmy awards?). Now, he’s back as the co-creator of a criminal comedy caper along with award-winning actor and comedian Rachel Sennott (Bottoms). When pastor Nicky (Levy) and his sister Morgan (Taylor Ortega, Another Simple Favour) are blackmailed into operating within the world of organised crime, a chaotic and laugh-out-loud adventure ensues – you’ll be bingeing the entire season in one sitting. Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird) and Jack Innanen (Adults) also feature.

Stream it from Friday 10 April in Apps > Netflix

Picture the scene. A Category 5 hurricane slams into your small coastal town with catastrophic consequence. How could things possibly get worse, we hear you ask? Well, with rising flood waters, an onslaught of ravenous sharks swarm your now submerged neighbourhood in pursuit of their next human meal. Eek. Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton), Whitney Peak (Gossip Girl) and Djimon Hounsou (Guardians Of The Galaxy) star.

Stream season 1 from Friday 10 April in Apps > Netflix

Comedy juggernaut Kevin Hart is at the helm of this all-new comedy competition series. Along with a team of comedy titans, Hart travels across the United States in pursuit of the country’s next stand-up star, testing his line-up of up-and-coming funny folk to see if they can cope with real-life industry challenges – from brutal open mics and bad sets to last-minute rewrites and the pressures of big-stage performances. The best part? You can watch the winner be crowned in the live finale on 5 May.

Stream season 2 from Saturday 11 April in Apps > Netflix. Season 1 available now

There’s never a quiet day in the Fury household and the second series of their hit reality show follows the clan as they face new challenges and triumphs. While former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson takes a second shot at retirement, wife Paris embarks on exciting business ventures while juggling being a mother of seven, and the entire Fury family are stunned at 16-year-old Venezuela’s engagement news. Plus, don’t miss the Gypsy King’s comeback fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov, which is streaming live on Netflix on Saturday 11 April.

Stream season 2 from Thursday 16 April in Apps > Netflix. Season 1 available now

Eight Emmy Awards, four Critics Choice Awards, three Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards… and that’s just a fraction of the acclaim Lee Sung Jin’s anthology series received upon its debut. Now, BEEF is back for a second chapter with an all-new cast and a fresh conflict, as a young Gen Z couple become entangled in the unravelling of their millennial boss’s marriage. Oscar Isaac (Frankenstein), Carey Mulligan (Maestro), Charles Melton (Warfare) and Cailee Spaeny (Priscilla) star.

Stream season 1 from Thursday 16 April in Apps > Netflix

To the world he’s known as one of the greatest football players of all time. But there’s so much more to the man behind the sporting legend, as this revealing documentary shows. Featuring testimonials from sporting figures including Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr, Roberto Carlos, Gilberto Silva and Luiz Felipe Scolari, The One And Only is an intimate portrait of Ronaldinho’s life from his humble beginnings to his meteoric rise to stardom and impact on the beautiful game. 

Stream it from Friday 17 April in Apps > Netflix

While many youngsters dream of flying the nest for the glittering freedoms of college life, it’s a living nightmare for teenager Devon in this coming-of-age comedy. When the naïve freshman (played by Sadie Sandler, Happy Gilmore 2) wants to step out of her comfort zone for a bucket list college experience, she asks the cool and confident Celeste (Chloe East, Heretic) to be her dorm mate. However, their blossoming friendship quickly festers into a passive-aggressive rivalry with hilarious consequences. Sarah Sherman (Saturday Night Live), Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face), Storm Reid (Euphoria) and Adam Sandler (Uncut Gems) also star.

Stream season 1 from Thursday 23 April in Apps > Netflix. Seasons 1-5 of Stranger Things available now

Grab your bikes for a new animated adventure in the Upside Down. Set between the events of Stranger Things seasons 2 and 3, the spin-off follows beloved Hawkins heroes Eleven, Mike, Will, Lucas, Dustin and Max as they unravel another paranormal mystery that’s plaguing their town. Expect a roster of new residents, terrifying monsters and thrilling twists in a show that’ll transport you back to the thrill of watching ’80s Saturday morning cartoons.

Stream season 2 from Thursday 23 April in Apps > Netflix. Season 1 available now

What happens when a reformed party animal takes over a struggling pro basketball team? She rolls up her sleeves and helps give them their best run in years, of course! Now that we’ve caught you up on the first season of Mindy Kaling and co’s chuckle-worthy comedy, get your head back in the game as a newly single Isla (Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue) navigates power struggles, love triangles and more both on and off the court. Justin Theroux (Fallout), Brenda Song (Changeland), Scott MacArthur (The Mick), Drew Tarver (The Other Two) and Fabrizio Guido (Mr Iglesias) all return while US sitcom legend Ray Romano joins the roster.

Stream it from Friday 24 April in Apps > Netflix

A grieving woman is pushed to her limits by a cunning hunter in this twisty survival thriller starring Charlize Theron (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga), Taron Egerton (Carry-On) and Eric Bana (Dirty John). When a rock climber (Theron) embarks on a solo adventure in the Australian wilderness, she unwittingly catches the attention of a dangerous killer and finds herself fighting for survival in a deadly game of cat and mouse. This’ll get your adrenaline pumping like a run up a steep hill.

Stream season 1 from Thursday 30 April in Apps > Netflix

From creator Kyle Killen (Halo, Lone Star), this take on AJ Quinnell’s Marcus Creasy novels promises to be one of the most exciting adaptations of the year. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Marvel Television’s Wonder Man) is Creasy, once a force to be reckoned with as a Special Forces-trained mercenary who had a reputation for surviving even the most desolate situations. Now a shadow of his former self and battling PTSD, Creasy is on a mission to turn over a new leaf and overcome his personal demons once and for all (but not before embarking on a violent campaign of vengeance, of course).

• Aaron Chen: Funny Garden – Tuesday 31 March

• Happy’s Place (season 1) – Wednesday 1 April

• Love On The Spectrum US (season 4) – Wednesday 1 April

• St Denis Medical (season 1) – Wednesday 1 April

• Agent From Above (season 1) – Thursday 2 April

• The Ramparts Of Ice (season 1) – Thursday 2 April

• Sins Of Kujo (season 1) – Thursday 2 April

• The Bad Guys: The Series (season 2) – Thursday 2 April

• Feel My Voice – Good Friday

• High Tides (season 3) – Good Friday

• Gangs Of Galicia (season 2) – Good Friday

• Bloodhounds (season 2) – Good Friday

• Maamla Legal Hai (season 2) – Good Friday

• Untold: Chess Mates – Tuesday 7 April

• Blippi’s Job Show (season 1) – Tuesday 7 April

• Sheng Wang: Purple – Tuesday 7 April

• The Critic – Wednesday 8 April

• Trust Me: The False Prophet – Wednesday 8 April

• 18th Rose – Thursday 9 April

• Bandi (season 1) – Thursday 9 April

• Turn Of The Tide (season 2) – Friday 10 April

• Tyson Fury v Arslanbek Makhmudov – Saturday 11 April

• Noah Kahan: Out Of Body – Monday 13 April

• Crooks (season 1) – Tuesday 14 April

• Untold: Jail Blazers – Tuesday 14 April

• The Law According to Lidia Poët (season 3) – Wednesday 15 April

• Made With Love (season 1) – Wednesday 15 April

• One Piece: Elbaph Island Arc – Wednesday 15 April

• Supernova Strikers: Genesis – Friday 17 April

• We Are All Trying Here (season 1) – Saturday 18 April

• Untold: The Shooting At Hawthorne Hill – Tuesday 21 April

• Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool – Wednesday 22 April

• Sold Out On You (season 1) – Wednesday 22 April

• Bugonia – Saturday 25 April

• Straight To Hell (season 1) – Sunday 27 April

• Dandelion (season 1) – April TBC

• Full Swing (season 4) – April TBC

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1. Use your voice
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