April 2026 might just be one of Netflix UK’s best months in recent memory. We’re talking a live heavyweight boxing match, the Emmy-winning Beef Season 2, a Charlize Theron survival thriller, an animated Stranger Things prequel, the return of Running Point, a Ronaldinho documentary, and so much more. Whether you’re into K-dramas, anime, crime docs, or prestige comedy — April has something for you. Here’s your complete, easy-to-follow guide.
Netflix April 2026 Netflix UK — Full Release Calendar
| Date | Title | Type | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1 | Dandelion S1 | Anime | Action/Fantasy |
| April 1 | Love on the Spectrum S4 | Series | Reality/Romance |
| April 2 | XO, Kitty S3 | Series | Romantic Drama |
| April 2 | Bloodhounds S2 | Series | K-Drama/Action |
| April 3 | Gangs of Galicia S2 | Series | Crime Drama |
| April 7 | Untold: Chess Mates | Documentary | Sports |
| April 9 | Big Mistakes S1 | Series | Comedy |
| April 10 | Thrash | Film | Shark Thriller |
| April 11 | At Home with the Furys S2 | Docuseries | Sports |
| April 11 | One Piece: Elbaf Island Arc | Anime | Adventure |
| April 12 | Tyson Fury vs. Makhmudov | LIVE Event | Boxing |
| April 16 | Beef S2 | Series | Black Comedy |
| April 16 | Ronaldinho: The One and Only | Docuseries | Football |
| April 17 | Roommates | Film | Comedy |
| April 21 | Unchosen S1 | Series | Thriller/Drama |
| April 23 | Running Point S2 | Series | Sports Comedy |
| April 23 | Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 | Animated Series | Sci-Fi |
| April 24 | Apex | Film | Survival Thriller |
| April 27 | Straight to Hell S1 | Series | Biographical Drama |
| April 29 | Should I Marry a Murderer | Docuseries | True Crime |
| April 30 | Man on Fire S1 | Series | Action Drama |
The Big Highlights — Shows Worth Clearing Your Schedule For
Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov — April 12 (LIVE)
Former Unified World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury comes out of retirement for what he’s calling his final fight, facing Russian contender Arslanbek Makhmudov. This is a genuine live boxing event streaming directly on Netflix — a massive moment for sports fans. The docuseries At Home with the Furys Season 2 (April 11) drops the day before to get you fully hyped.
Beef Season 2 — April 16
Lee Sung Jin’s Emmy Award-winning black comedy series returns, this time with an entirely new ensemble and story. The new season centres on a Gen-Z couple who become entangled in the chaotic, unravelling marriage of their boss. The first season was one of the most talked-about shows of its year — expect Season 2 to carry that same electric energy
Apex — April 24
Charlize Theron plays a rock climber who finds herself being hunted through the wilderness by a hunter played by Taron Egerton. It’s a high-concept survival thriller with genuine star power — think The Most Dangerous Game energy with an A-list cast. This one is going to be big.
Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 — April 23
For everyone waiting for Stranger Things Season 5, this animated prequel series set between Seasons 2 and 3 is a genuinely exciting bridge. The Party faces new monsters from the Upside Down, and the animated format gives the creators freedom they don’t get in live action. A must-watch for any Stranger Things fan.
Running Point Season 2 — April 23
Kate Hudson returns as Isla Gordon, the reformed party girl who took over her family’s professional basketball franchise. Season 1 was a warm, funny surprise — Season 2 promises more courtside chaos as she navigates ownership, family drama, and professional basketball’s relentless grind.
Ronaldinho: The One and Only — April 16
A documentary series chronicling the entire life and career of one of football’s most iconic and beloved players. If you grew up watching Ronaldinho weave through defences with that massive smile, this docuseries is going to hit you right in the nostalgia.
Thrash — April 10
Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton) stars as a pregnant woman trapped in her car during a devastating hurricane — with sharks now swimming through the flooded coastal town around her. It’s outrageous, it’s tense, and it sounds like exactly the kind of ridiculous fun Netflix does really well.
Man on Fire Season 1 — 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 tasked with protecting the daughter of his deceased colleague. Intense, emotional, and action-packed, this one lands right at the end of the month as a strong finale to April’s slate.
Big Mistakes Season 1 — April 9
Co-created by and starring Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek), this Netflix comedy follows two deeply incapable siblings who get blackmailed into the world of organised crime. Levy’s writing and comedic timing made Schitt’s Creek a global phenomenon — early buzz on Big Mistakes suggests he’s done it again.
Bloodhounds Season 2 — April 3
The South Korean action-drama is back, following young boxer Kim Geon Woo as he teams up with a moneylender to take down a ruthless loan shark operation. Season 1 was a genre hit — Season 2 promises to escalate the action considerably.
XO, Kitty Season 3 — April 2
The fan-favourite To All the Boys spin-off returns for a third season, following Kitty at her South Korean high school where friendship, romance, and identity all collide. K-drama fans and rom-com lovers have been eagerly waiting for this one.
Untold: Chess Mates — April 7
The Untold sports documentary series turns its lens on chess — specifically the explosive moment when Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as the greatest chess player of all time, was challenged by Hans Niemann and the controversy that followed. Fascinating whether you play chess or not.
Unchosen Season 1 — April 21
Molly Windsor stars as Rosie, a devoted wife inside a conservative Christian cult whose entire worldview is upended when a fugitive named Sam enters her life. This British drama tackles faith, identity, and control — quietly gripping from the first episode.
Should I Marry a Murderer — April 29
A British true crime docuseries following a fiancée who, rather than calling off her engagement when she suspects the worst about her partner, becomes a key witness by staying engaged and gathering evidence for the police. As unsettling as it is compelling.
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