They say April showers bring May flowers, but those rainy afternoons also provide the ideal excuse to stay indoors and enjoy an epic movie marathon. When it comes to the latest Netflix streaming options, this month’s lineup features everything from Oscar-nominated films like Bugonia to fresh original releases starring familiar icons (be sure to check #21 if you’re a Bridgerton enthusiast).

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Whether you are hunting for the return of your favorite horror movies or brand-new cinema arrivals hitting the small screen, we have curated the biggest and best new Netflix movies available to stream in April 2026:

Movies Returning to Netflix

1. A Quiet Place Part II (2021)

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What it’s about: “Forced to leave their home, the Abbotts must venture out into a world of deadly creatures drawn to sound — and other threats they never expected.” Cast: Emily Blunt, Cillian Murphy, Millicent Simmonds Rating: PG-13 Available to stream on: April 11

2. Scream (2022)

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What it’s about: “There’s a new Ghostface in town terrorizing teens, 25 years after Woodsboro’s first killing spree — and old friends must reunite to stop the slaughter.” Cast: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Melissa Barrera, Jack Quaid, Mikey Madison, Jenna Ortega, Dylan Minnette, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding Rating: R Available to stream on: April 10

3. Bugonia (2025)

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What it’s about: “A paranoid beekeeper and his trusting cousin kidnap a high-profile pharmaceutical CEO, convinced she is an alien sent to destroy humanity.” Cast: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis Rating: R Available to stream on: April 26

4. The Mission: Impossible Films

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What it’s about: The first five installments of the Mission: Impossible franchise are arriving on Netflix, so here are the plot summaries for the first and fifth chapters to get you started:

• Mission: Impossible (1996): “After his team is double-crossed, a spy races to find the mole who betrayed them and prevent a top-secret list from falling into the wrong hands.”

• Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015): “Superspy Ethan Hunt tangles with a mysterious operative as he leads his team on an unsanctioned mission to stop a nefarious outfit called the Syndicate.”

Cast: Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart, Jeremy Renner, Ving Rhames Rating: PG-13 Available to stream on: April 1

5. Him (2025)

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What it’s about: “Invited to train with his hero, a rising American football star faces a bloody, brutal test of mind, body, and soul as he pursues greatness — at any cost.” Cast: Marlon Wayans, Tyriq Withers, Julia Fox Rating: R Available to stream on: April 19

6. The Madagascar Films

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What it’s about: The original trilogy of DreamWorks’ Madagascar franchise will be added; here are the synopses for your watchlist:

• Madagascar (2005): “Four animal friends get a taste of the wild life when they break out of captivity at the Central Park Zoo and wash ashore on the island of Madagascar.”

• Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008): “A botched rescue strands Alex the lion and his companions in Africa. Sadly, Alex discovers he has little in common with the locals.”

• Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012): “Next stop: New York! But to get back home, Alex and friends must hitch a ride with a traveling European circus and evade an evil animal-control officer.”

Cast: Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, Sacha Baron Cohen, Cedric the Entertainer Rating: PG Available to stream on: April 1

7. Penguins of Madagascar: The Movie (2014)

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What it’s about: “Elite penguin spies Skipper, Kowalski, Rico, and Private join forces with the suave agents of the North Wind to defeat evil genius, Octavius Brine.” Cast: Tom McGrath, Christopher Knights, Chris Miller, Conrad Vernon, John Malkovich, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ken Jeong, Peter Stormare Rating: PG Available to stream on: April 1

8. Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)

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What it’s about: “A shy misfit transforms into iconic Queen singer Freddie Mercury in this biopic inspired by the band’s tumultuous rise to fame and personal struggles.” Cast: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee Rating: PG-13 Available to stream on: April 1

9. Atonement (2007)

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What it’s about: “Troubled by her sister’s romance with the housekeeper’s son, a young girl makes a false accusation that will change the course of their lives forever.” Cast: James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan Rating: R Available to stream on: April 1

10. The Wiz (1978)

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What it’s about: “A shy Harlem schoolteacher makes an epic journey through a magical version of New York City in this musical inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” Cast: Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell Rating: G Available to stream on: April 1

11. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

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What it’s about: “Four high school students get sucked into the jungle setting of a video game, where they embark on a quest as their comically mismatched adult avatars.” Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Bobby Cannavale, Nick Jonas, Alex Wolff Rating: PG-13 Available to stream on: April 5

12. Halloween Ends (2022)

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What it’s about: “Attempting to build a new life with her granddaughter, Laurie Strode suspects a new round of mysterious deaths is linked to masked killer Michael Myers.” Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, Rohan Campbell Rating: R Available to stream on: April 13

13. Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)

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What it’s about: “Mavis weds Jonathan, and baby Dennis arrives. But doting grandpa Dracula worries that his grandson isn’t growing fangs. Is the little guy a true vampire?” Cast: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Steve Buscemi, David Spade, Keegan-Michael Key, Fran Drescher, Molly Shannon Rating: PG Available to stream on: April 1

14. Everest (2015)

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What it’s about: “In 1996, rival mountaineering teams attempt to scale Mount Everest, but when a blizzard hits the summit, the climbers must fight to stay alive.” Cast: Jason Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Josh Brolin Rating: PG-13 Available to stream on: April 1

15. IF (2024)

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What it’s about: “After moving in with her grandma, a young girl discovers that imaginary friends are real and must pair them with kids before they’re forgotten.” Cast: Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski Rating: PG Available to stream on: April 9

16. Black and Blue (2019)

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What it’s about: “When a rookie cop inadvertently captures corrupt officers committing a murder on tape, loyalties are tested when she’s hunted for the footage.” Cast: Naomie Harris, Tyrese Gibson, Frank Grillo Rating: R Available to stream on: April 1

17. Along Came Polly (2004)

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What it’s about: “After his wife dumps him on their honeymoon, uptight Reuben reconnects with an irreverent childhood friend who teaches him to live life on the edge.” Cast: Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, Philip Seymour Hoffman Rating: PG-13 Available to stream on: April 1

18. Benedetta (2021)

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What it’s about: “In 17th-century Italy, nun Benedetta Carlini’s mystical visions stir devotion and scandal, challenging faith and authority within her convent.” Cast: Virginie Efira, Charlotte Rampling, Daphné Patakia Rating: TV-MA Available to stream on: April 9

19. American Gangster (2007)

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What it’s about: “Ambition and corruption clash in 1970s Harlem, where a charismatic drug kingpin rises to power and faces off with an upright detective and deadly rivals.” Cast: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Josh Brolin Rating: R Available to stream on: April 1

20. The Smokey and the Bandit Films

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What it’s about: The first two films in the legendary franchise are arriving; here is what you need to know:

• Smokey and the Bandit (1977): “A race car driver tries to transport an illegal beer shipment from Texas to Atlanta in under 28 hours, picking up a reluctant bride-to-be on the way.”

• Smokey and the Bandit II (1980): “Bandit and his pals take on another high-octane mission when they try to transport an elephant to Texas with Sheriff Buford T. Justice in hot pursuit.”

Cast: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jackie Gleason Rating: PG Available to stream on: April 1

Netflix Originals

21. Thrash (2026)

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What it’s about: “When a catastrophic hurricane slams a coastal town, stranded residents must survive rapidly rising waters swarming with ravenous sharks.” Cast: Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, Djimon Hounsou Rating: R Release Date: April 10

22. Noah Kahan: Out of Body (2026)

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What it’s about: “After rocketing to global fame, singer-songwriter Noah Kahan returns to his Vermont roots to get back in tune with himself in this candid documentary.” Cast: Noah Kahan Rating: TV-MA Release Date: April 13

23. Roommates (2026)

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What it’s about: “When shy college freshman Devon asks cool-girl Celeste to be her roommate, a blossoming friendship quickly spirals into a war of passive aggression.” Cast: Sadie Sandler, Chloe East, Billy Bryk, Sarah Sherman, Natasha Lyonne, Nick Kroll Rating: R Release Date: April 17

24. Apex (2026)

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What it’s about: “A grieving woman pushing her limits on a solo adventure in the Australian wild is ensnared in a twisted game with a cunning killer who thinks she’s prey.” Cast: Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, Eric Bana Rating: R Release Date: April 24

25. Feel My Voice (2026)

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What it’s about: “As the only hearing member of a deaf family, a shy teen discovers her gift for singing, forcing her to choose between duty and finding her own path.” Cast: Serena Rossi, Carola Insolera, Sarah Toscano, Emilio Insolera Rating: TV-MA Release Date: April 3

26. Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool (2026)

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What it’s about: “Singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson redefines what it means to be a country star in this documentary charting her journey from dreamer to Grammy winner.” Cast: Lainey Wilson Rating: TV-14 Release Date: April 22

27. The Giant Falls (2026)

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What it’s about: “When his long-lost father resurfaces, a tour guide must navigate old wounds and confront a choice that will define both of their futures.” Cast: Oscar Martínez, Matías Mayer, Inés Estévez Rating: TV-MA Release Date: April 1

28. Untold: Chess Mates (2026)

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What it’s about: “How did a match between chess grandmasters devolve into a bizarre scandal about anal beads? This documentary digs into the stranger-than-fiction story.” Cast: Magnus Carlsen, Hans Niemann Rating: TV-MA Release Date: April 7

29. Eat Pray Bark (2026)

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What it’s about: “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.” Cast: Alexandra Maria Lara, Rúrik Gíslason, Devid Striesow Rating: TV-14 Release Date: April 1