April keeps the momentum going with a diverse mix of blockbuster series, international hits and standout documentaries. Whether you’re after action, romance, true crime or adventure, the month’s biggest streaming releases offer something for every kind of viewer. Here’s what you can start streaming in April 2026.

1 April

Crime 101

Platform: Prime Video

Starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry and Mark Ruffalo, this sun-soaked crime thriller follows a jewel thief whose daring heists along Los Angeles’ 101 freeway have baffled authorities. As a detective closes in and a life-changing score looms, the lines between hunter and hunted begin to blur.

8 April

The Boys – Season 5

Platform: Prime Video

The explosive superhero series reaches its endgame. With Homelander firmly in control and the world on edge, the final season raises the stakes as alliances fracture and a deadly plan threatens to change everything. Expect a brutal, no-holds-barred conclusion.

8 April

Cyril Chauquet: Wild Catch

Platform: BBC Player

This high-adrenaline adventure series follows explorer Cyril Chauquet as he travels to some of the world’s most dangerous locations in search of giant, elusive fish. Combining conservation with edge-of-your-seat action, the series highlights the urgent need to protect these rare species.

9 April

The Flowers of Evil

Platform: Disney+

A dark coming-of-age drama centred on a troubled teenager whose obsession with literature leads him down a disturbing path. When a classmate begins to manipulate him, his quiet life spirals into something far more dangerous.

13 April

Yumi’s Cells – Season 3Platform: HBO Max

The beloved Korean romantic comedy returns, continuing Yu-mi’s journey as a writer navigating career success and new love. Blending live action with animation, the series dives deeper into her emotional world as fresh relationships unfold.

15 April

Balls Up

Platform: Prime Video

This outrageous comedy follows two marketing executives whose ambitious World Cup sponsorship pitch spirals into chaos. After a scandal erupts, they find themselves on the run, trying to salvage both their careers and their lives.

20 April

Civilisations: Rise and Fall

Platform: BBC Player

This history series explores the dramatic decline of some of the world’s greatest civilisations, from Ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire. Combining expert insight with cinematic reconstruction, it reveals the warning signs behind their downfall.

25 April

Filing for Love

Platform: HBO Max

This Korean romantic comedy follows two unlikely colleagues navigating office politics, personal secrets and revenge — all while slowly falling for one another. A fresh mix of humour, romance and workplace drama.

29 April

Gold Land

Platform: Disney+

When an airport worker is unknowingly drawn into a smuggling operation, her life spirals out of control. Forced on the run with stolen gold and hunted by dangerous criminals, this Korean crime thriller delivers tension and high-stakes drama.