April on Netflix arrives with a stacked slate of new series, must-watch films, and highly anticipated returning favourites. At the forefront is 180, a Netflix film premiering on 17 April 2026. Starring Prince Grootboom, this intense feature delivers a gripping look at the devastating consequences of a single moment of anger. The story follows an enraged father who spirals down a dark path of emotional turmoil and vengeance after an unexpected road rage incident puts his son in critical condition.
On the international front, BEEF Season 2 returns on 16 April with a brand-new feud; when two young employees at an elite country club film an alarming fight between their boss and his wife, they ignite a blackmail war neither side can win. Comedy fans can look forward to Funny AF with Kevin Hart on 20 April 2026. In this new competition series, global superstar Kevin Hart and a crew of comedy titans go on a mission to crown the next big name in stand-up, pulling back the curtain on the gritty and unpredictable path of a comedy career.
Here are 10 new shows and movies you won’t want to miss this April on Netflix.
180|Stream from 17 April on Netflix
Produced by Quizzical Pictures, this gritty thriller unpacks the devastating fallout of a single moment of rage. When an unexpected road rage incident leaves his son in critical condition, an enraged father is pulled into a dark spiral of emotional turmoil and vengeance. Starring Prince Grootboom, the film delivers a gripping, unflinching look at anger, consequence, and survival. It follows Zak, a reformed gangster whose attempt at a quiet life is shattered by a life-altering incident, setting him on a relentless path of revenge. The film also features powerhouse performances from Desmond Dube, Fana Mokoena, Warren Masemola and Bongile Mantsai, bringing together some of South Africa’s most respected acting talent for a story that cuts deep into the pressures of everyday life.
BEEF Season 2|Stream from 16 April on Netflix
BEEF returns for a second season, trading its original feud for a bold new story and an entirely fresh cast. At an elite country club, two young employees capture an explosive altercation between their boss and his wife, unknowingly setting off a ruthless blackmail war neither side can win. Season 1 became a breakout hit, driven by standout performances from Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as Danny Cho and Amy Lau, two strangers whose road rage encounter spiralled into a destructive cycle of revenge. Now, Season 2 shifts focus to two feuding couples, raising the stakes with a new dynamic and sharper tensions. The series welcomes a new ensemble, including Oscar Isaac and Cailee Spaeny, promising another gripping chapter packed with conflict, dark humour, and emotional fallout.
Funny AF with Kevin Hart|Stream from 20 April
Netflix teams up with global superstar Kevin Hart to find the next breakout name in stand-up comedy. In this bold competition series, Hart, alongside a panel of comedy heavyweights guides a group of rising comedians through the raw, unpredictable journey of building a stand-up career. Unfiltered, uncensored, and unapologetic, the show offers a behind-the-scenes look at the grit and hustle it takes to make it in comedy. The competition builds to two live finale episodes featuring real-time audience voting. Premiering on April 20, 2026, Funny AF with Kevin Hart also features special guest judges including Keegan-Michael Key, Tom Segura, Kumail Nanjiani, Chelsea Handler, and Nikki Glaser. The ultimate prize? A career-defining opportunity: the winner earns their very own Netflix stand-up special.
Apex|Stream from 24 April on Netflix
In this gripping thriller from director Baltasar Kormákur, Academy Award winner Charlize Theron stars as Sasha, a grieving woman who pushes herself to the edge on a solo expedition through the Australian wilderness. But her journey takes a terrifying turn when she becomes the target of a ruthless psychopath, Ben (Taron Egerton), who sees her as prey in a deadly game. Set against the harsh and unforgiving Australian Outback, Apex delivers high-stakes action and suspense, with Sasha forced to navigate cliffs, rapids, and dense forests while dodging her relentless hunter.
Ronaldinho: The One and Only|Stream from 16 April
This three-episode miniseries follows the life and career of Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho, tracing his journey from a young prodigy in Porto Alegre to becoming one of the most celebrated players in history. From his early days on dirt fields to dazzling stadiums around the world, the series captures the brilliance that defined his career, including his Ballon d’Or-winning era at FC Barcelona. As part of a trio of Brazilian football documentaries from Netflix, Ronaldinho: The One and Only premieres on April 16, offering exclusive access, never-before-seen footage, unforgettable victories, and deeply personal moments. The series also features testimonials from iconic figures in the sport, including Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., Roberto Carlos, Gilberto Silva, Felipão, Carles Puyol, and Galvão Bueno, among others.
Man on Fire|Stream from 30 April
Based on A.J. Quinnell’s bestselling book series, Man on Fire tells the story of John Creasy, a once highly skilled Special Forces mercenary known for surviving the most extreme conditions. Now battling severe PTSD, Creasy is determined to confront his past and find a path to redemption. But just as he attempts to rebuild his life, he is pulled back into danger, forced to fight harder than ever before. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II leads the action thriller, premiering on Netflix on April 30, as Creasy, a man seeking a fresh start while grappling with his inner demons. The series also stars Billie Boullet and Alice Braga, with Scoot McNairy and Bobby Cannavale appearing as guest stars. Adapted from Quinnell’s 1980 novel, the first in the Man on Fire series, the seven-episode season is helmed in part by director Steven Caple Jr., who directs the opening two episodes.
Bandi|Stream from 9 April on Netflix
After their mother’s death, a group of orphaned siblings in Martinique struggle to survive, sometimes turning to crime to stay together. Bandi, an ambitious eight-episode drama, follows a family facing escalating danger after a tragic event, forcing them to rely on each other to endure. The title, a Creole word evoking both banditry and resourcefulness, reflects the story’s moral complexity and fight for dignity. Described as an “epic Caribbean western,” the series blends family drama, social tension, and colonial legacy against the striking landscapes of Martinique, which become a powerful character in their own right.
Temptation Island: S2|Stream from 10 April
Four couples at a crossroads put their relationships to the ultimate test by separating and moving into a villa filled with alluring singles in this steamy reality series. Temptation Island returns for Season 2, where emotions run high as a new group of couples questions whether their love can truly last. Living apart and surrounded by temptation, each partner must navigate desire, doubt, and connection. In the end, their choices will reveal whether they leave stronger together, fall for someone new, or walk away alone.
Fake Profile S3|Stream from 15 April
A dream honeymoon in paradise takes a deadly turn when Camila and Miguel befriend a mysterious millionaire couple while a vengeful ex-con and a killer close in on them. The hit Colombian series Fake Profile (Perfil falso) returns to Netflix for its third and final season. Since its debut in 2023, the show has become one of the region’s biggest global successes, with its second installment released as Killer Match. Led by Carolina Miranda and Rodolfo Salas, the series began with a seemingly perfect romance sparked on a dating app only to unravel into a web of deception, obsession, and danger.
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85|Stream from 23 April
The animated series returns to Hawkins with a new story set during the winter of 1985. Welcome back to a town crawling with secrets, where beloved heroes face fresh mysteries and an all-new kind of strange. Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 returns to Hawkins in an animated format, unfolding a new story set during the winter of 1985. Expanding the established universe, the series revisits familiar characters during a quieter moment in the timeline before drawing them into a chilling new mystery with a distinct tone and style.
