Netflix in April 2026: the 10 must-see films and series to discover this month

In April 2026, Netflix promises an emotionally rich month for its subscribers. Between the new series from the creator of The Office of Legends, a documentary on Ronaldinho and a thriller starring Charlize Theron, the catalog promises to be varied. Here are the films and series not to be missed on the streaming platform.

Must-see French films this month

From April 1stFranck Dubosc’s Un ours dans le Jura arrives on Netflix. This dark comedy, which won the César for Best Original Screenplay, follows a financially troubled couple who discover two million euros after a car accident. Part whodunit, part romance, the film marks a turning point in Franck Dubosc’s career.

Le April 4thJeanne Herry’s Je verrai toujours vos visages joins the catalog. Starring Adèle Exarchopoulos, Leïla Bekhti, Élodie Bouchez and Gilles Lellouche, this drama tackles restorative justice, which has been offered in France since 2014. The film won Adèle Exarchopoulos the César for Best Supporting Actress.

On April 15, Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache’s Le Sens de la fête makes its debut. This choral comedy, led by the late Jean-Pierre Bacri, recounts the chaotic organization of a wedding. The film concentrates the duo’s best assets: an incredible sense of dialogue and a gallery of delightful characters.

“A popular comedy in the best sense of the word.

Bandi, Éric Rochant’s event series

Six years after the end of Le Bureau des Légendes on Canal+, director Éric Rochant lands on Netflix on April 9 with Bandi. Co-created with his daughter Capucine, this series is the first Netflix production shot in Martinique. It follows a group of eleven siblings confronted with the sudden disappearance of their mother.

The temptation of drug trafficking weakens family ties in this series, which promises to be breathtaking and political. Comparisons with The Wire or Ozark seem inevitable. What’s more, the Martinique setting lends a singular atmosphere to this family drama.

International series to watch in April

On April 3, La Traque dans le sang returns for a second season. This South Korean series features two boxers who face off against a criminal network running an illegal boxing federation. Brutal fights and strong emotions are the order of the day for this new salvo of episodes.

• A bear in the Jura – April 1
• La Traque dans le sang, season 2 – April 3
• I’ll always see your faces – April 4
• Bandi – April 9
• Man On Fire – April 30

On April 16, Acharnés offers a second season starring Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan. This time, a couple witnesses a violent spat between an influential man and his wife, then decides to put the squeeze on the bride and groom. As in the first season, we can expect squealing laughter and absurd situations.

On the same day, Ronaldinho : le Seul et l’Unique hits the platform. This three-part documentary series traces the rise of the Brazilian footballer and 2005 Ballon d’Or winner. From his early days with Grêmio Porto Alegre to his transformation into an icon with FC Barcelona, this portrait will delight all football fans.

Man On Fire, the series adaptation

On April 30, Man On Fire closes the month with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The actor reprises the role of John Creasy, 22 years after Denzel Washington in Tony Scott’s 2004 film. The character, based on Philip Nicholson’s novel Man on Fire, is an ex-special agent with post-traumatic stress disorder.

This eight-episode first season tells the story of John Creasy’s encounter with Poe Rayburn, a teenage girl he must protect. We’re bound to be intrigued by how Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will bring a new sensibility to this broken character.

Action and suspense films not to be missed

On April 17, Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color arrives on Netflix. Released in 2023, this Japanese film features the famous kaiju in a black-and-white version. Set in the aftermath of the Second World War, it mixes period film with impressive scenes of destruction. Black and white accentuates the eerie atmosphere of this blockbuster.

On April 24, Charlize Theron returns to the platform with Apex, after last year’s The Old Guard 2. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur, this survival film features a rock-climbing enthusiast hunted in a forest by a poacher played by Taron Edgerton. Eric Bana completes the cast of this thriller.

In April 2026, Netflix will be offering a varied program to suit all tastes. From French comedies to American thrillers, Korean series and sports documentaries, subscribers will have plenty to occupy their evenings during the school vacations.

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