New movies and shows landing on Netflix this April to dominate your marathons

• Despite the recent subscription price adjustment, the platform responds with a wave of original content and top tier licenses promising to keep audiences glued to their screens.

• The return of the acclaimed anthology “Beef” and the premiere of the survival thriller “Apex” lead a list packed with action, drama, and impactful documentaries.

• We present the complete April 2026 release guide, detailing key dates so you can organize your home cinema sessions.

Netflix has decided to assert its dominance in the digital entertainment market this April, deploying a catalog that perfectly balances major original productions with the return of beloved cinematic franchises. At the top of the expectations list is the second season of Beef, this time featuring the talent of Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan to bring a new story of human tension and conflict to life, alongside the highly anticipated premiere of Apex, a survival thriller starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton that promises to raise subscribers’ heart rates.

A month starting with nostalgia and action

The beginning of April is marked by a heavy dose of commercial cinema and full sagas, allowing users to enjoy marathons of Mission: Impossible and the Madagascar animated trilogy from day one, along with recent hits like Bohemian Rhapsody and Hotel Transylvania 2. For those seeking original content, the platform debuts new seasons of fan favorites like Love on the Spectrum and The Bad Guys, ensuring options for all ages and tastes from the very first week of the month.

Key dates and must watch releases (April 2026)

As the month progresses, the intensity of the releases will not fade, with April 11 highlighting the anticipated boxing match between Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov, followed by the return of international series like Fake Profile and The Law According to Lidia Poët on the 15th. The main event arrives on April 16 with the global premiere of the second installment of Beef, while the end of the month will be dominated by the adrenaline of Apex on the 24th and the cult classic Man on Fire landing on April 30 to close on a high note.

Release Guide Summary:

• April 1: Mission: Impossible and Madagascar sagas, Bohemian Rhapsody, and The Age of Adaline.

• April 2-3: XO, Kitty (S3), Bloodhounds (S2), and Gangs of Galicia (S2).

• April 10-11: Scream (2022), A Quiet Place Part II, and the Tyson Fury live boxing event.

• April 16: Global premiere of Beef Season 2 and the Ronaldinho documentary.

• April 23-24: Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 and the original thriller Apex.

• April 30: The return of a classic with Man on Fire.