Honestly, April 2026 might be one of the strongest months Netflix UK has put together in a long time. We’re talking a survival thriller with Charlize Theron, a live heavyweight boxing event, Emmy-winning comedy returning, One Piece continuing its epic run, and an animated Stranger Things prequel. There’s genuinely something for everyone this month. Let’s break it all down.
Table of Contents
Netflix UK April 2026 — Highlights
| Title | Release Date | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Bloodhounds (Season 2) | April 3 | K-Drama / Action |
| At Home with the Furys (Season 2) | April 11 | Sports Docuseries |
| Tyson Fury vs. Makhmudov (LIVE) | April 12 | Live Boxing |
| Beef (Season 2) | April 16 | Black Comedy |
| Ronaldinho: The One and Only | April 16 | Football Docuseries |
| Running Point (Season 2) | April 23 | Sports Comedy |
| Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 | April 23 | Animated Thriller |
| Apex | April 24 | Survival Thriller |
| Man on Fire | April 30 | Action Drama |
The Shows You Absolutely Cannot Miss
🥊 Bloodhounds Season 2 — April 3 This South Korean action-drama follows Kim Geon Woo, a promising young boxer, who teams up with a moneylender to take down a brutal loan shark organisation. Season 1 was a pulse-pounding ride — Season 2 looks to raise the stakes even higher.
🎙️ Beef Season 2 — April 16 The Emmy-winning black comedy is back, and this time it’s got a completely fresh cast and story. Lee Sung Jin’s series returns with a new ensemble centered on a Gen-Z couple who become entangled in the chaotic, unravelling marriage of their boss. Season 1 was a masterpiece — pressure’s on, but anticipation is through the roof.
⚽ Ronaldinho: The One and Only — April 16 This football sports docuseries chronicles the life and career of iconic Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho. For anyone who grew up watching him play, this one is going to feel deeply personal and joyful.
🏀 Running Point Season 2 — April 23 Kate Hudson returns as Isla Gordon, a reformed party girl who took over as president of her family’s professional basketball franchise, the Los Angeles Waves. Season 1 was surprisingly charming — expect more chaos, more heart, and more courtside drama.
🎮 Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 — April 23 This animated Stranger Things prequel is set between seasons 2 and 3, where the Party confronts terrifying new monsters from the Upside Down. It’s a love letter to fans bridging the gap before the final season.
🧗 Apex — April 24 The film everyone’s been talking about. A survival thriller starring Charlize Theron as a rock climber who finds herself being hunted in the wild by a hunter played by Taron Egerton, and must outwit him to survive. Think Most Dangerous Game energy with A-list firepower.
🔥 Man on Fire — April 30 A TV adaptation of A. J. Quinnell’s beloved novel starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as John Creasy, a former special forces mercenary with PTSD who is tasked with protecting the daughter of his dead colleague. It’s an emotionally loaded premise, and Abdul-Mateen is the perfect casting choice.
Live Event Not to Miss
🥊 Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov — April 12 (LIVE) Former Unified World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury comes out of retirement to fight Russian boxer Arslenbek Makhmudov in a live Netflix event. whats-on-netflix Whether you’re a boxing fan or just love big cultural moments, this is event TV at its most visceral.
Netflix has continued expanding its live events offering beyond scripted content, making April 2026 a genuine crossover month for sports and entertainment fans alike.
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FAQs
Q: What are the biggest new Netflix UK releases in April 2026?
A: The standout titles include Apex (Charlize Theron thriller, April 24), Beef Season 2 (April 16), Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 (April 23), and the live Tyson Fury boxing event on April 12.
Q: When does the Tyson Fury vs. Makhmudov fight stream live on Netflix UK?
A: The Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov live boxing event streams on Netflix UK on April 12, 2026, as a special live sporting event on the platform.
