12 New Releases on Netflix in April 2026

Dan Levy, Charlize Theron, Oscar Isaac, Kate Hudson, the Duffer Brothers… April 2026 on Netflix looks like a list of names we never expected to see all together in the same month. The platform is pulling out all the stops with an eclectic lineup that mixes crime comedies, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, returns of cult classics, and new animated franchises.

April 2: Kitty Song Covey is back at KISS, her high school in Seoul, for what promises to be an emotionally charged senior year. Between new romantic adventures and big decisions about the future, this young adult series—a spin-off of the To All the Boys trilogy—continues its lighthearted and endearing momentum. Tailored for fans of K-dramas and romantic comedies, this third season promises to make hearts flutter once again, while adding an extra layer of complexity to its characters.

April 3: The platform’s most-watched Spanish thriller at launch is making a sensational return. Three years have passed for Ana and Daniel, who thought they had left their days of drug trafficking behind—but the past catches up with them, this time on opposing sides. Clara Lago and Tamar Novas reprise their iconic roles in a season that raises the stakes considerably, with the addition of the formidable Luis Zahera to the cast. Tense, atmospheric, and set against the misty landscapes of Galicia, Season 2 promises to be even more intense than the first.

April 3: The Belgian series, with its summery vibe set against a backdrop of dark secrets, is heading into its final season. In this final season, the group of young upper-class teens in Knokke will have to face the consequences of all the truths and lies that have been woven together since the beginning. A long-awaited conclusion for fans of the Flemish drama, which has captivated audiences with its blend of apparent luxury and underlying tensions. Intense, dramatic, and decidedly teen-oriented, High Tides is about to close its most explosive chapter.

April 9: Dan Levy (Schitt's Creek) returns with a wildly offbeat crime comedy, co-created with Rachel Sennott. Two utterly incompetent siblings find themselves blackmailed and forced to work for organized crime—with predictably chaotic results. Laurie Metcalf and Taylor Ortega round out the main trio in this eight-episode series, which marks the first production under Levy’s global deal with Netflix. If Schitt’s Creek was a heartwarming comedy, Big Mistakes promises to be a nerve-wracking one.

April 22: Zach Galifianakis surprises us with this brand-new series dedicated to gardening—and yes, it really is a genuine gardening show. The Hangover star brings his unique brand of humor and unexpected charm to this wholesome, laid-back format. A breath of fresh air in the Netflix landscape, This Is a Gardening Show is aimed as much at gardening enthusiasts as it is at those simply looking for something peaceful and sincere to watch.

April 23: The Duffer Brothers offer a brand-new way to return to Hawkins with this epic animated series. Set in the middle of winter 1985, the original characters from the series will face new creatures and unravel a paranormal mystery terrorizing their town. Produced under the Upside Down Pictures banner and helmed by Shawn Levy, the animated series promises to be a thoughtful expansion of the Stranger Things universe, designed to rekindle fans’ nostalgia while offering something entirely new.

April 23: Kate Hudson returns as the president of a professional basketball franchise for a second season that promises to be even more eventful. Between the egos in the front office, the drama in the locker room, and the constant challenges of leading a team in a male-dominated world, the series continues to explore the world of sports with bite and humor. A well-crafted comedy for fans of power dynamics and basketball.

April 24: In the harsh, desolate wilderness of Australia, a woman testing her own limits suddenly finds herself trapped in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse orchestrated by a ruthless predator. Charlize Theron carries this survival film with her signature raw power, alongside Taron Egerton and Eric Bana in this edge-of-your-seat thriller directed by Baltasar Kormákur (Everest, 2 Guns). Set against the hostile beauty of the Australian landscape and the psychological tension of a relentless manhunt, Apex promises to be a visceral action film that offers no respite.

April 30: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as John Creasy in this TV series adaptation of the novel that previously inspired the cult classic film starring Denzel Washington. A fresh take on the iconic character for a series that promises action, suspense, and a standout performance to watch closely. With production stills already looking very promising, *Man on Fire* is shaping up to be one of the biggest surprises of the end of the month—or even the end of the spring season.