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What’s new on Disney+ New Zealand in April 2026 including new films, series and live sports

by Explore Disney+ Contributor

Revised: 8 April 2026

From new films to original series and live sport, here’s what's coming to Disney+ New Zealand this April.

April brings a new wave of original series and live events to Disney+ Australia . Ready to return to Gilead? The Testaments arrives this April, while fans of delicious food can devour the new series, Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations. Whatever you’re into, there’s something for everyone on Disney+ Australia this April. Check out the full line-up below.

Disney+ releases this month that everyone will be talking about

Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations

Release Date: 1 April

Best-selling Australian cookbook author, Donna Hay hosts a series of sunny celebrations by the sea, where she styles and cooks delicious food in beautiful locations. With Sydney’s harbour as the backdrop, Donna uses fresh produce to create simple and stunning food.

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Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord

This image features the character Darth Maul from the Star Wars universe, specifically as he appears in the upcoming animated series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. — Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Lucasfilm, Disney+

New Episode Release Dates: 6, 13, 20, 27 April

Set after the events of The Clone Wars, Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire in Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan, who could be the apprentice he is seeking, that will aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.

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Secrets of the Bees

The image features a bumblebee, a member of the Bombus genus, which is a stocky, fuzzy insect commonly found pollinating flowers. Secrets of the Bees, National Geographic, Disney+, Hulu — Secrets of the Bees, National Geographic, Disney+

Release Date: 1 April

National Geographic Explorer, Bertie Gregory, explores the extraordinary lives of bees, which are among the planet’s most important animals. Over three years, special cameras opened a rare window into a single hive, revealing its hidden world. With more than 20,000 bee species pollinating one-third of the world’s food, this series uncovers their astonishing architecture and intelligence, unlocking their secrets.

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The Testaments

Release Date: 8 April

Based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, The Testaments, is a dramatic coming-of-age story set in Gilead The series follows two young teens, Agnes and Daisy as they navigate the halls of Aunt Lydia’s elite preparatory school for future wives. Their bond becomes the catalyst that will upend their past, present, and future.

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Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair

This image features the cast of the television series Malcolm in the Middle. — Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, Disney+

Release Date: 10 April

After shielding himself and his daughter from his family for over a decade, Malcolm is dragged back into their orbit when Hal and Lois demand his presence at their 40th anniversary party. Catch up on the original show, and learn all about Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair.

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New Movies On Disney+

Is This Thing On?

Release date: 22 April

As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene, while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form. Directed by Bradley Cooper and written by Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett & Mark Chappell from a story by Will Arnett & Mark Chappell & John Bishop, “Is This Thing On?” also stars Andra Day, Bradley Cooper, Amy Sedaris, Sean Hayes, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds and Scott Icenogle.

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Pizza Movie

Release Date: 3 April

A shy college student and his reckless roommate set out on a mission to grab pizza. Simple, right? After a strange dose of a mind-bending experimental drug, the two are thrust into a chaotic night of absurd encounters, wild hallucinations, and unexpected revelations that could change their lives forever.

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Orangutan

Release Date: 22 April

High in the treetops of Southeast Asia lives a magnificent and mysterious community filled with playful personalities. Narrated by Josh Gad, Disneynature’s Orangutan takes viewers into the world’s most majestic rainforest canopy to meet Indah, an inquisitive adolescent orangutan learning how to navigate life as she prepares to leave her family and venture out on her own for the first time. Orangutan is directed by Mark Linfield, co-directed by Vanessa Berlowitz, and produced by Linfield, Berlowitz, and Roy Conli, with original music by Nitin Sawhney. Featuring exhilarating action, heartwarming encounters, and a close-up look at a stunning jungle teeming with wildlife, the all-new original film releases on Earth Day, April 22, 2026.

New Shows On Disney+

Dear Killer Nannies, Disney+

This image is a scene featuring the actor John Leguizamo portraying the Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar in the television series "Dear Killer Nannies". The series is inspired by the memoirs of Escobar's son, Juan Pablo Escobar, and explores the story from the perspective of a child raised in that environment. — Dear Killer Nannies, Disney+

Release Date: 1 April

Juampi, Pablo Escobar’s son, has an atypical childhood growing up surrounded by hitmen acting as his nannies. He idealises his father, considering him a benefactor. As he grows older, he learns the truth, his father is, in fact, a criminal. Over the years, he will have to face the burden of his surname and decide whether to continue the family legacy or start a new life from scratch.

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Raising Chelsea

This image shows television personality Jamie Laing with his wife, Sophie Habboo. They are featuring in a new Disney+ original documentary series titled Raising Chelsea. — Raising Chelsea, Disney+

Release Date: 2 April

An intimate three-part series following the former Made in Chelsea stars, Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, as they face the messy, scary, and hilarious reality of becoming parents.

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Inside Out Classic

Release Date: 5 April

Core memories incoming! ESPN, Disney, Pixar, and the National Hockey League (NHL®) are teaming up for the Inside Out Classic, a real-time, animated NHL telecast featuring the Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers.

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