New Shows on Netflix in April 2026: Full Schedule and Movies, Too

What’s new on Netflix this month

April 2026 is a packed month for Netflix. The streaming platform is adding a wide variety of content—from Netflix Originals and returning fan favorites to a massive wave of classic films and blockbuster franchises.

Whether you’re in the mood for a Mission: Impossible marathon, the complete Madagascar saga, or a brand-new Netflix Original, this month has something for you.

Below is the full list of every title arriving on Netflix in April 2026. But before we go any further, here are a handful of staff recommendations to get you started.

CableTV.com staff picks for new shows on Netflix April 2026

“Big Mistakes” (2026)

If you’re a “Schitt’s Creek” fan, this comedy thriller from Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott is a no-brainer. The pair play siblings who get sucked into a world of blackmail, kidnapping, and organized crime. Sounds like they’re really up it, if ya follow me. —Randy Harward, Entertainment Editor

“Love on the Spectrum” Season 4 (2026)

This show, out of all the romance reality shows, is the real deal, and the only one I’ll watch. ‘Nuff said? Okay, I’ll elaborate. It’s all about making a love connection in a word that isn’t built for you, which is just so relatable, even if you’re not neurodivergent. —Randy Harward, Entertainment Editor

“Stranger Things: Tales From ’85” (2026)

A bonus for all you Strangers out there who may or may not have been disappointed by the ending of Season 5. As Contributing Writer Ian McLaren put it so succinctly, “The spinoff captures the vibe of classic Saturday-morning cartoons, but with the signature ‘Stranger Things’ dread.” I, for one, am excited to catch “Stranger Things: Tales From ’85” in the actual theater with my daughter. —Mike Strayer, Managing Editor

“This Is a Gardening Show” (2026)

If that trailer didn’t convince you to tune in to Zach Galifianakis’ latest foray into interview-style improv comedy, I don’t know what will (certainly not my words). Anyway, here I go, take “Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis” and plant it in a greenhouse with everyone from enthusiastic children to bookish experts popping through, and you’ve got “This Is a Gardening Show.” Did I mention it looks very funny and heartfelt? —Mike Strayer, Managing Editor

“XO, Kitty” (2026)

Jenny Han’s streaming sensation XO, Kitty returns April 2 for an emotional third season. This “To All the Boys” spinoff follows Kitty’s final year at KISS, balancing a high-school bucket list with her complex feelings for Min Ho. Featuring a special appearance by Lana Condor, it’s a perfect blend of K-drama hijinks and heartfelt closure as graduation looms for its audience. —Randy Harward, Entertainment Editor

Full April 2026 new shows on Netflix schedule

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April 2026 new shows on Netflix FAQ

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