April 2026

JUST FOR YOU

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NEW STREAMING RELEASES

Please note: Streaming services sometimes make last-minute changes to the premiere dates of films and series. This calendar was prepared on March 26th, 2026, but changes may have been made since then. Remember, while the dates below indicate the first day you're able to stream the featured film or series, streaming enables you to enjoy them whenever you'd like! April 1st Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations — NR, Series. Donna Hay invites you into a season of effortless entertaining, sunny recipes, and memorable moments. (Disney+) Eat Pray Bark — TV-14, Film. Five dog owners seek help with their naughty pups from a legendary teacher in the mountains — but it's not their furry friends who need to be trained. (Netflix) Love on the Spectrum U.S. — TV-14, Season 4. New and familiar faces star in this heartfelt documentary series that follows singles on the autism spectrum as they search for true love. (Netflix) April 2nd The Bad Guys: The Series — TV-Y7, Season 2. While they continue to earn their bad reputation, the crew must confront old enemies, stop a wedding, and face the emergence of Wolf's former mentor. (Netflix) The Ramparts of Ice — TV-PG, Season 2. Weighed down by memories she can't shake, high schooler Koyuki Hikawa keeps everyone at arm's length — until three schoolmates draw her out of her shell. (Netflix) XO, Kitty — TV-14, Season 3. Kitty Song Covey (Anna Cathcart) returns to the Korean Independent School of Seoul (KISS) for her senior year, excited to check off everything on her Senior Sunset list. (Netflix) Click here for more April releases...

FRESH FROM THE THEATER

Marty Supreme R – This 1950s-set drama follows the bold, fast-talking Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet), a young man with a dream no one respects. Marty goes to hell and back on his haywire pursuit of greatness, attempting to become the top table tennis player in the world. Gwyneth Paltrow also stars. The film received nine Oscar nominations. (HBO, April 24th Premiere) The Housemaid R – Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sydney Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous — a seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power. This wildly entertaining thriller will leave you guessing until the very end. (Starz, April 1st Premiere)

DOCUMENTARIES AND DOCUSERIES

A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough TV-PG – In this intimate documentary, David Attenborough tells the remarkable story of his first encounter with the baby gorilla Pablo, how that gorilla grew up to be a top Silverback, and how Pablo's direct descendants are doing today. Packed with extraordinary gorilla behavior never filmed before, this is a story of hope and joy. (Netflix, April 17th Premiere) Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool TV-MA – This documentary follows Wilson as she redefines what it means to be a modern country star, proving that staying true to yourself can lead to major success. It captures a pivotal moment in her career, exploring the country icon's personal journey and chronicling her struggles and triumphs as she captivates fans on stage across the country. (Netflix, April 22nd Premiere) Made for March NR – Two iconic programs — the men's basketball teams of Kansas and Michigan — are featured in this four-part docuseries. It includes unprecedented off-court access, exclusive interviews, game footage, and coverage of key regular-season, conference, and postseason matchups in the Big 12 and Big Ten. For the first time, cameras follow both teams across an entire season, capturing the intensity, pressure, and passion. (Paramount+, April 4th Premiere)

WHERE TO WATCH BIG LIVE EVENTS

NCAA Women's Basketball National Championship, Sunday, April 5th The game will air at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC and be available for streaming on the ESPN suite of apps including ESPN Unlimited and ESPN+. NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship, Monday, April 6th Tipoff is scheduled for 8:50 p.m. ET. The game will be streamed live on TBS, TNT, truTV, and their associated digital platforms. These dedicated streaming services will also provide access: HBO Max – Will stream all games airing on TBS, TNT, and truTV, including the National Championship. A Standard or Premium plan is required to access live sports. NCAA March Madness Live – The official app and website provide access to all 67 games of the tournament. While it offers a limited one-hour free preview, a login from a TV provider (cable, satellite, or certain streaming services) is required for unlimited viewing. Live TV Streaming Services – Subscriptions that include TBS, TNT, and truTV will carry the game. These include: YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV (both carry all tournament networks), DIRECTV – (includes all tournament networks) and Sling TV (the Orange plan includes TBS and TNT).  The 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest, Wednesday, April 8th The family-friendly exhibition features players, their children, and partners. Live streaming coverage will be noon-4 p.m. ET on Masters.com,  ESPN+, and Disney+. Live TV coverage will be 2-4 p.m. ET on ESPN. The 2026 Masters, Thursday, April 9th to Sunday, April 12th The Masters will stream live on Prime Video from 1-3 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 9th and Friday, April 10th, followed by ESPN's coverage both days from 3-7:30 p.m. ET. CBS will air the Masters live from 2-7 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th, with Paramount streaming live both days from 12-2 p.m. ET. Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov, Saturday, April 11th Tyson Fury is back. The former heavyweight champion returns to boxing for a Ring showdown with Arslanbek Makhmudov live from the United Kingdom. Watch on Netflix at 2 p.m. ET 130th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 20th National coverage for the event will be streamed on ESPN+ and the ESPN app, while local viewers in the Boston area can stream via the Very Local app. It begins with wheelchair divisions at 9:02–9:06 a.m. ET, followed by professional runners at 9:37 a.m. ET, and four rolling waves starting from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. ET.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY FARE

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord PG – Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan, who could be the apprentice he's seeking to help in his relentless pursuit for revenge. After a two-episode premiere on April 6th, there will be two episodes each week leading to a finale on Star Wars Day, May the 4th. (Disney+, April 6th Premiere) The Bad Guys: The Series TV-Y7 – In Season 2, The Bad Guys are on a heisting hot streak. While they continue to earn their bad reputation, the crew must confront old enemies, stop a wedding, and face the emergence of Wolf's former mentor. And when a vigilante comes to town calling for the end of crime, they must take a stand and reclaim their home in the name of mischief, troublemaking, and being bad. (Netflix, April 2nd Premiere) Stranger Things: Tales from '85 TV-PG – This animated series is set in Hawkins, Indiana in the winter of 1985 and aims to have the feel of a classic '80s Saturday morning cartoon. The town is crawling with secrets, and the beloved heroes are facing fresh paranormal mysteries — and an all-new breed of strange. Has something from the Upside Down survived? (Netflix, April 23rd Premiere)

ORIGINAL FILMS

Apex R – In this survival action-thriller, Charlize Theron stars as a grieving adrenaline junkie testing her limits in the unforgiving landscape of the Australian wilderness. Her solo trip turns into a cat-and-mouse game when she's targeted by a ruthless predator (Taron Egerton) as she attempts to conquer a menacing river. (Netflix, April 24th Premiere) Outcome R – Beloved Hollywood star Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves) becomes the target of an extortion plot when he receives a mysterious video that's sure to shatter his image and end his career. Hoping to identify the blackmailer, he soon embarks on a soul-searching journey to confront his problems and make amends with anyone he could have possibly wronged. The cast also includes Jonah Hill and Cameron Diaz. (Apple TV, April 10th Premiere)

ORIGINAL SERIES

The Miniature Wife TV-MA – A surprising technological accident serves as a catalyst for Lindy and Les, a married couple, to re-evaluate their relationship's power dynamics, leading to a dramatic showdown as they vie for control in their marriage. Based on the short story written by Manuel Gonzales, this dramedy series gets hilariously complicated when the pair becomes mismatched in size. (Peacock, April 9th Premiere) Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair TV-14 – It's the biggest reunion of 2026! Twenty years have gone by since we last saw Malcolm and his family — and after all that time, they've learned absolutely nothing. Malcolm and his daughter are drawn into the family's chaos when Hal and Lois demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party. (Disney+, April 10th Premiere)

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