Most Anticipated Releases of April 2026

April 2026 delivers a blockbuster lineup that promises to dominate both the big screen and our streaming queues. From long-awaited franchise sequels and fresh indie darlings to binge-worthy limited series and returning fan favorites, here’s our list of the most anticipated releases of April 2026:

• April 1: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

  The month's biggest box-office draw in theaters. Starring Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, and Glen Powell.

• April 3: The Drama 

  A24’s Dark romantic satire is in theaters now. Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, directed by Kristoffer Borgli.

• April 3: Pizza Movie
  

  New comedy streaming on Hulu. Starring Gaten Matarazzo. directed by the comedy directed by Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher.

• April 3: Your Friends & Neighbors Season 2
  

  Returning ensemble drama on Apple TV. Weekly episodes continue after its April 3 premiere. Starring Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, and new cast member James Marsden.

• April 6: Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Season 1 

  New animated series on Disney+ focusing on Darth Maul post-Clone Wars. Voices include Sam Witwer.

• April 8: The Testaments

  Sequel series to The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu launches with a three-episode premiere. Dystopian drama expanding the Gilead world with returning cast, including Ann Dowd.

• April 8: The Boys Season 5 (Final Season) 
  

  The final season premieres on April 8, 2026, with the first two episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday until the series finale on May 20, 2026, on Prime Video. Starring Karl Urban and Antony Starr.

• April 9: Hacks Season 5 (Final Season)
  

  The Emmy-winning comedy on HBO Max returns for its final season. Starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder; new episodes weekly.

• April 10: You, Me & Tuscany Romantic
  Drama/comedy in theaters. Starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page.

• April 12: Euphoria Season 3
  

  Zendaya-led intense teen drama on HBO/Max (likely final season)—weekly episodes exploring post-high-school life.

• April 16: The Pitt Season 2 Finale
  Emotional conclusion to the real-time medical drama on HBO Max. Starring Noah Wyle. There will be early theatrical screenings on April 13 at select Alamo Drafthouse locations.

• April 17: The Mummy 
  Fresh horror reboot in theaters (Warner Bros.), directed by Lee Cronin (Evil Dead Rise).

• April 17: Mother Mary 
  Stylish music-infused drama/thriller in theaters (A24). Starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, directed by David Lowery.

• April 23: Stranger Things: Tales From '85 
  Animated spinoff on Netflix set in 1985 Hawkins, tapping into nostalgia with the core characters.

• April 24: Michael
  Antoine Fuqua-directed Michael Jackson biopic in theaters. Starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, with Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson.

• Thursdays in April: Daredevil: Born Again Season 2
  New episodes on Disney+ every Tuesday. Starring Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio.