New Releases On Disney+, Hulu & ESPN In April 2026
by Explore Disney+ Contributor
Revised: April 6, 2026
This April, enjoy brand new chapters, a thrilling escape, a buzzworthy docuseries, and beyond
There’s so much to watch this month! A new slate of movies, shows, and live events are coming to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN.* Feed your nostalgia and laughter with Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, return to Gilead in The Testaments, delve into the galactic underworld in Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord, and don’t miss the return of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2. Plus, we’ve got unmissable live events including the Inside Out Classic, WWE Wrestlemania 42, and more. Keep reading below to see everything that’s coming in April.
Notable April Releases Everyone Will Be Talking About
Secrets of the Bees, Disney+ & Hulu
Release Date: April 1
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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Inside Out Classic, Disney+ & ESPN
Release Date: April 5
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 on Sunday, April 5 at 7:00pm ET.
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Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Disney+
New Episode Release Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27
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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The Testaments, Hulu
Release Date: April 8
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, Hulu
Release Date: April 10
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+ & Hulu On Disney+
Pizza Movie, Hulu
Release Date: April 3
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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Sirāt (2025), Hulu
Release Date: April 6
A father (Sergi López) and his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco in search of Mar. Their daughter and sister who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless partiers. Surrounded by electronic music and a raw, unfamiliar sense of freedom, they hand out her photo. Hope is fading, but they push through and follow a group of ravers heading to one last party in the desert. The deeper they venture into the burning wilderness, they’re forced to confront their own limits.
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Orangutan, Disney+
Release Date: April 22
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.
No Other Choice (2025), Hulu
Release Date: April 24
From director Park Chan-wook and based on Donald E. Westlake's novel THE AX, the story follows Man-su on his desperate hunt for a new job after his abrupt layoff from the paper company he served for 25 years.
Nikki Glaser: Good Girl, Hulu
Release Date: April 24
Emmy®, Grammy®, and Golden Globe®-nominated Nikki Glaser presents Nikki Glaser: Good Girl. Filmed in Glaser’s hometown of St. Louis, Mo, at the Fabulous Fox Trot Theatre in front of a sold-out crowd. Produced by Done + Dusted, Glaser will executive produce, alongside Emmy® winners David Jammy and Chris Convy (showrunner), and Alex Murray. The special will be directed by Emmy®-winning Hamish Hamilton (NIKKI GLASER: SOMEDAY YOU’LL DIE), also an executive producer.
The Prep School Disappearance, Disney+
Release Date: April 24
When a gifted prep school art student vanishes, her devoted teacher discovers a sketchbook filled with haunting drawings of a girl who soon arrives at the school as a new student, claiming the disappearance was no accident.
Good Boy (2025), Hulu
Release Date: April 25
A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner Todd, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.
New Shows On Disney+ & Hulu On Disney+
Atomic Season 1, Hulu
Release Date: April 1
An unlikely friendship proves explosive as two men find themselves in a race against the clock in more ways than one.
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Dear Killer Nannies, Disney+ & Hulu
Release Date: April 1
Juampi, Pablo Escobar’s son, has an atypical childhood growing up surrounded by hitmen acting as his nannies. He idealizes 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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Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations, Disney+
Release Date: April 1
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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O11CE: New Generation, Disney+
New Episode Release Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
After six years of success in European soccer, Gabo, Dedé, and Ricky decided to visit and surprise the Academic Sports Institute (IAD) that saw them grow up. Upon their arrival, the IAD is not as it used to be. The Golden Hawks, the soccer team they were a part of, is aimless, unmotivated, and on the verge of being relegated. Now they must restore the IAD’s glory and the pride of being a Hawk. A new chapter begins, full of passion and plenty of soccer.
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Raising Chelsea, Hulu
Release Date: April 2
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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Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES: Shorts, Disney+
New Episode Release Dates: April 4, 11, 18
Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES is a short-form series that leans into vertical viewing and features 11 live-action, bite-sized episodes. Glimpse the drama happening in the school hallways of Shadyside & Sunnyside and discover the secret adventures that unfold.
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American Idol Season 9, Disney+ & Hulu
New Live Episode Release Dates: April 6, 13, 20, 27
American Idol, the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre. Helping determine who America will ultimately vote to become the next singing sensation is music industry forces and superstar judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, and Emmy® Award-winning host and producer Ryan Seacrest hosts the beloved competition series. American Idol airs live Mondays at 8:00 p.m. on ABC and Disney+, streams next day on Hulu.
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American Idol Official Podcast
New episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays, following the live show on Mondays.
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In Your Radiant Season, Disney+ & Hulu
Release Date: April 6
Chan lives every day like it is summer vacation. Haran is trapped in a lonely winter. When their forgotten past reunites them, Chan is determined to gift her another spring. Through laughter and tears, they face winter together and reach their spring in this heartwarming romance.
Add In Your Radiant Season to Watchlist
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Disney+
New Episode Release Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28
In season 2, Mayor Wilson Fisk crushed New York City underfoot as he hunts down public enemy number one, the Hell’s Kitchen vigilante known as Daredevil. But beneath the horned mask, Matt Murdock, will try to fight back from the shadows to tear down the Kingpin’s corrupt empire and redeem his home.
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Daredevil: Born Again Official Podcast
New episodes drop weekly on Tuesdays, timed to the release of each new series episode.
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How Not to Draw: Shorts Season 5, Disney+
Release Date: April 8
How Not to Draw: Shorts, is a drawing tutorial parody series featuring animators bringing beloved Disney characters to life, and the characters bring…CHAOS!
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Perfect Crown, Disney+ & Hulu
New Episode Release Dates: April 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
In 21st-century Korea under a constitutional monarchy, a chaebol heiress with everything but status tries to take control of her future after crossing paths with a lonely prince with nothing but his title. Together, bound by a contract marriage, they begin a class-defying romance to rewrite destiny.
Innate, Hulu
Release Date: April 17
Years after Sara discovered that her father was a murderer, a new death seems to be connected to his crimes from the past. The psychologist’s calm life comes crashing down when she suspects that her father’s not the one behind the crime this time, but rather her own teenage son.
Project Runway All Stars (Seasons 5-7), Disney+
Release Date: April 30
13 of Project Runway's most talented and controversial designers return for a second chance at victory. New host supermodel Angela Lindvall reveals an All Stars twist to what all designers love to hate--the unconventional challenge!
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More New Shows & Movies On Disney+ & Hulu On Disney+
#SKYKING, Hulu
Release Date: April 14
Richard “Beebo” Russell, was a 28-year-old Horizon Air ground service agent who clocked into work, stole a $33 million plane, and took off into the skies of the Pacific Northwest. Without formal flight training, he embarked on a white-knuckle flight before crashing. The documentary ultimately offers a timely look into the U.S. mental health crisis.
Little Margo Stories: Shorts, Disney+
Release Date: April 17
Little Margo Stories explores curiosity, kindness, and the wonder of the natural world through the eyes of its young protagonist. Margo is a curious little mole who discovers the everyday wonders of the natural world.
Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, Disney+
Release Date: April 27
In celebration of National Deaf History Month, Disney+ will proudly debut Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, three animated musical sequences from recent Walt Disney Animation Studios features, newly reimagined and animated in American Sign Language (ASL). Directed by veteran Disney animator/director Hyrum Osmond, the featured songs are “The Next Right Thing” (from Frozen 2), “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” (from Encanto) and “Beyond” (from Moana 2). A special behind-the-scenes featurette will accompany the songs, taking viewers into the collaboration that made these reimagined songs possible.
H2: Live Sports On Disney+ This Month
NHL
April 3, Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks (9:30pm ET / 6:30pm PT)
April 4, Detroit Red Wings vs. New York Rangers (12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT)
April 4, Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars (3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT)
April 5, Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers (7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT)
April 5, St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche (9:30pm ET / 6:30pm PT)
April 11, Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins (12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT)
April 11, Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT)
April 11, Vegas Golden Knights vs. Colorado Avalanche (8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT)
April 14, Washington Capitals vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT)
April 14, Pittsburgh Penguins vs. St. Louis Blues (9:30pm ET / 6:30pm PT)
NCAA Women’s College Basketball
April 3, Semifinals: Game One (7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT)
April 3, Semifinals: Game Two (9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT)
April 5, Championship (3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT)
Men’s NCAA Hockey
April 9, Semifinals: Game One (5:00pm ET / 2:00pm PT)
April 9, Semifinals: Game Two (8:30pm ET / 5:30pm PT)
April 11, Championship (5:30pm ET / 2:30pm PT)
Soccer
April 5, Bay FC vs. Washington Spirit (5:00pm ET / 2:00pm PT)
April 25, Copa del Rey Final (3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT)
April 26, Angel City FC vs. Portland Thorns (6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT)
UFL
April 4, Louisville Kings vs. Orlando Storm (8:00pm ET / 5:00pm PT)
April 18, St. Louis Battlehawks vs. DC Defenders (12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT)
April 25, St. Louis Battlehawks vs. Orlando Storm (7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT)
April 26, Louisville Kings vs. Dallas Renegades (3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT)
Gymnastics
April 18, NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championship (4:00pm ET / 1:00pm PT)
Golf
April 8, The Masters: Par Three Contest (12:00pm ET / 9:00am PT)
April 9, The Masters: First Round (3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT)
April 10, The Masters: Second Round (3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT)
Wrestling
April 18, WWE WrestleMania 42 (6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT)
April 19, WWE WrestleMania 42 (6:00pm ET / 3:00pm PT)
NBA
April 18, NBA Playoffs Begin (time TBA)
Disney+ & Hulu On Disney+ April 2026 Release Calendar
Get ready for everything coming to Disney+, and Hulu on Disney+, this month. Read on for more info on the new movies, shows, and live sports arriving in April.
April 1
Atomic Season 1, Hulu
Dear Killer Nannies, Disney+ & Hulu
Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations, Disney+
O11CE: New Generation, Disney+
Secrets of the Bees, Disney+ & Hulu
April 3
Pizza Movie, Hulu
April 4
Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES: Shorts, Disney+
April 5
Inside Out Classic, Disney+ & ESPN
April 6
American Idol Season 9, Disney+ (New Live Episode)
In Your Radiant Season, Disney+ & Hulu
Sirāt (2025), Hulu
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Disney+ (New Episodes)
April 7
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Disney+ (New Episode)
April 8
How Not to Draw: Shorts, Disney+
The Testaments, Hulu
O11CE: New Generation, Disney+
April 10
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, Hulu
Perfect Crown, Disney+ & Hulu (New Episode)
April 11
Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES: Shorts, Disney+
Perfect Crown, Disney+ & Hulu (New Episode)
April 13
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Disney+ (New Episodes)
American Idol Season 9, Disney+ (New Live Episode)
April 14
#SKYKING, Hulu
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Disney+ (New Episode)
April 15
O11CE: New Generation, Disney+
April 17
Innate, Hulu
Little Margo Stories: Shorts
Perfect Crown, Disney+ & Hulu (New Episode)
April 18
Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES: Shorts, Disney+
Perfect Crown, Disney+ & Hulu (New Episode)
April 20
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Disney+ (New Episodes)
American Idol Season 9, Disney+ (New Live Episode)
April 21
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Disney+ (New Episode)
April 22
Orangutan, Disney+
O11CE: New Generation, Disney+
April 24
Nikki Glaser: Good Girl, Hulu
No Other Choice (2025), Hulu
The Prep School Disappearance
Perfect Crown, Disney+ & Hulu (New Episode)
April 25
Good Boy (2025), Hulu
Perfect Crown, Disney+ & Hulu (New Episode)
April 27
Disney Animation’s Songs in Sign Language, Disney+
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Disney+ (New Episodes)
American Idol Season 9, Disney+ (New Live Episode)
April 28
Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Disney+ (New Episode)
April 29
O11CE: New Generation, Disney+
April 30
Project Runway All Stars (Seasons 5-7), Disney+
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