Netflix is gearing up for a packed April 2026 with a variety of new movies and television shows. From thrilling dramas to hilarious comedies, there’s something for everyone on the streaming service this month.

Returning Series

XO, Kitty Season 3

The continuing story of Kitty Song-Covey returns for its third season on April 2nd. Starring Anna Cathcart, this season consists of eight episodes and follows Kitty as she enters her senior year at KISS in Seoul. Valentina Garza steps in as showrunner, with Minyeong Choi, Gia Kim, and Sang Heon Lee also returning.

Beef Season 2

Beef, created by Lee Sung Jin and produced by A24, premieres on April 16th with a new cast including Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Charles Melton, and Cailee Spaeny. The series centers on a blackmail war that erupts at an elite country club following a disturbing incident.

Running Point Season 2

Running Point tips off its second season on April 23rd, with Kate Hudson reprising her role as Isla Gordon. Uche Agada and Justin Theroux join the cast as regulars in this series executive produced by Mindy Kaling and Ike Barinholtz. The new season focuses on the challenges Isla faces as the championship approaches.

Stranger Things: Tales From '85

Set during the winter of 1985 in Hawkins, Stranger Things: Tales From '85 premieres on April 24th. Directed by Phil Allora and showrun by Eric Robles, the series features Odessa A’zion in a voice role and explores new mysteries bridging seasons two and three of the original series.

New Movies

Thrash

Directed by Tommy Wirkola, Thrash stars Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou. The film follows a coastal town devastated by a hurricane, where the resulting storm surge unleashes a terrifying wave of sharks.

Apex

Starring Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, and Eric Bana, Apex premieres on April 24th. The film, shot in the Australian wilderness, features Theron as a woman on a solo journey who becomes the target of a ruthless killer.

Man on Fire

An all-new reimagining of A.J. Quinnell’s novel series, Man on Fire stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as John Creasy, a former mercenary haunted by PTSD. Written and showrun by Kyle Killen, the series also features Scoot McNairy.

Additional Content

Netflix will also be adding a selection of films to its library, including The Age of Adaline, Along Came Polly, American Gangster, Atonement, Bohemian Rhapsody, Everest, Hotel Transylvania 2, Kindergarten Cop, Lucy, Madagascar, Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Mission: Impossible, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Mission: Impossible II, Mission: Impossible III, Money Talks, Penguins of Madagascar: The Movie, Smokey and the Bandit, Smokey and the Bandit II, The Wiz, and Scream.

Furthermore, Funny AF with Kevin Hart, a new stand-up competition series, will be available, featuring Kevin Hart and guest judges like Keegan-Michael Key, Tom Segura, and Nikki Glaser.