Spring is here! While you and your crew will likely be spending more time outside enjoying the sunshine, we bet you're still going to want to curl up on the couch in front of a good movie or TV show after a day full of outdoor fun and adventures. And of course, Netflix has got your back. The streamer is adding a ton of new content this April, and you won't want to miss it.
Quite a few TV shows are arriving, from brand-new series to new seasons of hit shows that have been out for a while, including the final seasons of fan favorites Ozark and Better Call Saul. Subscribers will also discover a bunch of beloved movies from the early oughties, so if you're feeling nostalgic, you'll definitely find something fun to watch this month. Plus, there are a couple of noteworthy new release movies premiering, too.
Whether you're interested in casual viewing, binge-watching, or rewatching old favorites, Netflix definitely has you covered. Keep scrolling to find out everything new worth checking out on Netflix in April 2022.
'A Cinderella Story'
Coming to Netflix: April 1
This Hilary Duff favorite will be available right at the start of the month, so if you decide to introduce it to your tweens, be prepared for them to want to watch it on repeat for the foreseeable future. A take on the classic Cinderella tale, it also stars 2000s heartthrob Chad Michael Murray (of One Tree Hill fame).
'Any Given Sunday'
Coming to Netflix: April 1
When it comes to football movies, 1999's Any Given Sunday is among the best. Starring Hollywood A-listers Al Pacino, Jamie Foxx, Dennis Quaid, and Cameron Diaz, the film is intended to be a fictionalized peek into the often-troubled personal lives of professional football players.
'Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood'
Coming to Netflix: April 1
Netflix's brand-new animated film, Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood, premieres this month. Told from the perspective of a boy on the cusp of adolescence, the story unfolds in Texas during the summer of 1969, as the entire country is gearing up for the Apollo 11 moon landing. It's a great way to sneak a little science into your kids' screen time!
'Blow'
Coming to Netflix: April 1
Arguably one of Johnny Depp's best movies, 2001's Blow — which also stars Penélope Cruz — is based on the true story of George Jung, a drug dealer who joined up with the infamous Pablo Escobar and the Medellín cartel to build the American cocaine market during the 1970s. It's a riveting watch.
'CoComelon' (Season 5)
Coming to Netflix: April 1
If you have a JJ-loving kiddo and you're tired of hearing the same old nursery rhymes again and again, you'll be happy to know that the latest season of CoComelon will be available on Netflix in April. Your toddler or preschooler will have a whole new spate of catchy tunes to learn and sing on repeat.
'Her'
Coming to Netflix: April 1
This acclaimed Oscar-winning film, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams, is about a soon-to-be-divorced writer who develops an odd relationship with a newly purchased computer operating system. The OS boasts innovative artificial intelligence that is designed to meet all of his needs, and he ends up inexplicably falling in love with it.
'How To Train Your Dragon'
Coming to Netflix: April 1
How To Train Your Dragon is undoubtedly one of the best DreamWorks animated films ever made, and one that appeals to the whole family. It's absolutely beautiful to watch, but it also offers up some important lessons about life, love, and unexpected friendships.
'Inception'
Coming to Netflix: April 1
Inception, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page, and a host of other elite actors, is returning to Netflix. The thought-provoking film — about a thief who uses dream-stealing technology to steal secrets from major corporations — won four Oscars, and still inspires heated debates among movie lovers.
'Monster-in-Law'
Coming to Netflix: April 1
There's nothing like a good J.Lo rom-com, and Monster-in-Law, which also stars Jane Fonda and Michael Vartan, is one of her best. The 2005 film is hilarious and totally relatable. It's about a woman who finally meets the guy of her dreams, only to have his mother be intent on doing everything she can to sabotage their relationship.
'Saving Private Ryan'
Coming to Netflix: April 1
Another Oscar-winning movie, 1998's Saving Private Ryan stars A-listers Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns, and Giovanni Ribisi, among others. It takes place during World War II and tells the story of a group of soldiers tasked with retrieving a single private from behind enemy lines after three of his brothers are killed in action.
'The Blind Side'
Coming to Netflix: April 1
The popular film The Blind Side, starring Sandra Bullock, is based on the true story of a once-homeless boy who became a professional football player after he was taken in by a couple who helped him get on track with his education and pursue his interest in sports. Warning: It's a tearjerker!
'The Bubble'
Coming to Netflix: April 1
The Bubble is a new Netflix original comedy directed by Judd Apatow and starring Karen Gillan, Pedro Pascal, Iris Apatow, Leslie Mann, Keegan-Michael Key, and David Duchovny. It's about a group of actors living in a hotel together while they try to film a movie during a pandemic. Art imitating life.
'Better Call Saul' (Season 5)
Coming to Netflix: April 4
The fifth and final season of the hugely popular Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul, starring Bob Odenkirk and Giancarlo Esposito, is finally hitting Netflix, two years after series wrapped on AMC. The series struggled with lockdown delays, but in early April, fans will finally get the conclusion they've been waiting for.
'Queen of the South' (Season 5)
Coming to Netflix: April 7
The last season of USA's Queen of the South will also land on Netflix in April. It's an excellent show about a Mexican woman who takes off to Texas after her drug-runner boyfriend is killed, and promptly sets about establishing her own drug smuggling ring from her new home base in Dallas.
'Elite' (Season 5)
Coming to Netflix: April 8
A popular drama out of Spain, Elite is currently in its fifth season, and will be returning for a sixth, so it's the perfect binge-watching option if you haven't checked it out yet. It's about three teens from working class families who end up going to an elite private school, where they have to navigate the differences between them and their wealthy and privileged peers.
'Green Eggs and Ham' (Season 2)
Coming to Netflix: April 8
Another one for the kids, Netflix is bringing young viewers a second season of the animated series Green Eggs and Ham, which of course is based on the iconic Dr. Seuss book. The show is sure to have your little ones — and probably you too — rolling on the floor laughing.
'Married at First Sight' (Season 10)
Coming to Netflix: April 12
The 10th season of the popular reality series Married at First Sight will be available on Netflix on April 12. For those unfamiliar, the series sees singles agree to marry partners they are meeting for the first time ever, the same day they meet. It's a wild concept, but sometimes, it actually works.
'Our Great National Parks'
Coming to Netflix: April 13
The much-anticipated Netflix docuseries Our Great National Parks from former President Barack Obama will debut on the streamer mid-month, in honor of the 150th anniversary of Yellowstone National Park. The series offers an intimate look at the flora and fauna of national parks around the world.
'Anatomy of a Scandal'
Coming to Netflix: April 15
Fans of recent hits such as Inventing Anna and Pieces of Her should definitely check out the new British limited series Anatomy of a Scandal. Starring Sienna Miller and Naomi Scott, it's about a sexual consent scandal and the various women involved.
'Russian Doll' (Season 2)
Coming to Netflix: April 20
Fans have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the second season of this series, starring Natasha Lyonne. It's about a New York City woman who wakes up stuck in a time loop the same day as a birthday party that's being thrown for her. It's dramatic, suspenseful, and actually pretty funny.
'Silverton Siege'
Coming to Netflix: April 27
Silverton Siege is a new Netflix original film from South African filmmaker Mandla Dube. The movie's release coincides with South Africa's Freedom Day, and fittingly, it's about three anti-apartheid freedom fighters who hold the patrons and staff of a bank hostage, with their only condition being the release of Nelson Mandela from prison.
'Grace and Frankie' (Season 7)
Coming to Netflix: April 28
Netflix's longest-running original series is sadly coming to an end. The seventh season of Grace and Frankie arrives toward the end of the month, which makes it a great time to binge watch the entire series or rewatch all of the episodes throughout the month to gear up for the final episodes.
'Ozark' (Season 4 Part 2)
Coming to Netflix: April 28
The second half of the fourth and final season of the Netflix original drama series Ozark is set to land on the streamer on April 28. The series premiered back in 2017, so it's been a long time coming for fans, who are anxious to see what becomes of the troubled Byrde family.
