Netflix Just Had One of Its Best Weeks of 2026 — New Titles Including a Shark Thriller, a Cult Doc, and Cillian Murphy

April 11 was a genuinely good week for Netflix streaming subscribers. A total of 32 new titles — 20 movies and 12 series — landed on the platform in the US, spanning everything from pulse-pounding horror sequels and chilling true crime docs to live boxing and shark-infested disaster thrillers. Here’s your complete breakdown of what arrived, what’s trending, and what’s actually worth your time.

For the full running list of everything hitting Netflix in April and May, TechnoSports’ Netflix release calendar keeps you ahead of every drop.

Netflix Week at a Glance — Top Highlights

A Quiet Place Part II (2020) If you missed it first time around, now is your moment. John Krasinski’s sequel picks up immediately after the devastating events of the first film — the Abbott family ventures out of their home and into a terrifying outside world where the sound-hunting creatures are just one of many threats they face. Cillian Murphy joins the cast in a role that adds real weight to the story. Every bit as tense and anxiety-inducing as the original, and the perfect excuse for a double-feature night — pair it with John Krasinski’s sweet 2024 family film IF, which also landed on Netflix this same week.

Trust Me: The False Prophet (Limited Series) From the creators of Netflix’s Keep Sweet, this limited true crime documentary dives deep into the story of a charismatic cult leader who manipulated hundreds of followers before his empire collapsed. Packed with exclusive interviews and newly uncovered footage, it landed at No. 6 in the US series chart in its debut week. If you have any interest in cult psychology and manipulation tactics, this is your next late-night obsession — though approach with caution if the subject matter hits close to home.

Thrash (2026) Director Tommy Wirkola (Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters) brings us Netflix’s latest disaster-thriller: a catastrophic hurricane slams a coastal town, the floodwaters rise fast, and the sharks arrive with them. Starring Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou, it’s a film that is best approached with lowered expectations — the shark attacks deliver, but the script gives its talented cast very little to work with. Call it a guilty pleasure and enjoy it for what it is.

Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov (Live Boxing) The fight that set up one of the most anticipated heavyweight bouts in a decade is now available to watch back on Netflix. Fury’s dominant performance ringside at Tottenham — where he publicly called out Anthony Joshua in front of thousands — is required viewing for any boxing fan. For everything we know about the potential Fury vs Joshua Netflix showdown, check out TechnoSports’ boxing coverage.

Untold: Chess Mates Netflix’s beloved Untold sports documentary series returns with a new entry exploring one of the most fascinating rivalries in chess history. It’s the kind of story that makes you realise sport doesn’t need physical contact to be completely gripping.

Turn of the Tide — Season 3 The acclaimed Portuguese drama returns for its third season, continuing its story of ordinary people caught up in extraordinary criminal circumstances off the Azores coast. If you haven’t started this series yet, all three seasons are now available — make a weekend of it.

True crime dominated the movies chart, with The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson holding the No. 1 spot comfortably. On the series side, Love on the Spectrum continues its remarkable run at the top, narrowly ahead of XO, Kitty and Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen in third.

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