Overall overview of April releases
April's programming shows how platforms are increasingly competitive, investing in exclusive and licensed content to attract and retain subscribers. Diversity is one of the strengths of this month, with premieres that cater to action and thriller fans as well as those who prefer romance, comedy or family productions.
Additionally, the calendar reveals a clear trend: the strengthening of franchises and the continuity of popular series. Many productions return with new seasons, reinforcing audience engagement and consolidating already-known narrative universes.
Netflix releases in April 2026
Netflix presents one of the most robust catalogs of the month, highlighting acclaimed films and new seasons of popular series.
Featured films: Fight Club (19/04), The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (17/04), Apollo 13 (07/04), and Clueless (09/04). These titles show the platform's investment in acclaimed works that attract different generations.
Series and new seasons: To All the Boys I've Loved Before – Season 3 (02/04), Treta – Season 2 (16/04), and Stranger Things – Special "Tales of '85" (23/04).
Children's content and anime: One Piece – Elbaph Arc (11/04) and Despicable Me 4 (04/04).
Prime Video releases
Films: Crimes of the Road (01/04), Venom: The Last Round (17/04), and The Black Phone 2 (16/04).
Series and original productions: The Boys – Season 5 (08/04) and Cangaço Novo – Season 2 (23/04).
HBO Max: Strong series and varied content
Awaited series: Euphoria – Season 3 (12/04) and Hacks – Season 5 (09/04).
Films in the catalog: The Curse of La Llorona (01/04) and Den of Thieves 2 (24/04).
Disney+: Franchises and major universes
Featured series: Daredevil: Born Again – Season 2 and Star Wars: Maul – Lord of the Shadows (06/04). The platform also includes reality shows and family productions, expanding its audience reach.
Apple TV+: Original and exclusive productions
Apple TV+ continues to invest in high-quality original content with exclusive releases throughout the month.
