Netflix April 2026: 7 films and series to discover, from Franck Dubosc’s César to the Jacques Demy classic

Spring is on its way, and the streaming platform is enriching its catalog to accompany the fine weather. In April 2026, Netflix unveils a varied selection of award-winning French productions, timeless classics and new international series. From human dramas to light comedies and thrillers, the programming offers something for everyone.

Every month, subscribers look forward to the new releases. Once again, the platform offers a carefully-curated program that reflects its strategy of diversity. César award-winners, 90s cinema nuggets and original creations are all on offer, offering a range of choices to suit the mood of the moment.

Un ours dans le Jura and Je verrai toujours vos visages: two French films in the spotlight

From April 1stsubscribers can watch Un ours dans le Jura, a comedy co-written and directed by Franck Dubosc. The film earned him his very first César last February. The story follows Michel and Cathy, a couple in debt whose relationship is deteriorating. While trying to avoid a bear on the road, Michel collides with a car and accidentally kills its two occupants.

In the trunk of the car, he discovers two million euros. This unexpected sum upsets his destiny and offers him the hope of saving his marriage. However, this windfall could also lead him down unexpected paths. The comedy mixes suspense and reflection on life choices and the consequences of our actions.

On April 4, it’s the turn of Je verrai toujours vos visages to join the Netflix catalog. Directed by Jeanne Herry after her 2018 success Pupille, the film delves into the world of restorative justice. This little-known scheme organizes meetings between victims and aggressors in a secure setting.

“It’s a film that restores faith in humanity”.

Featuring a remarkable cast, including Leïla Bekhti, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Miou-Miou, Dali Benssalah, Raphaël Quenard and Gilles Lellouche, the story puts the spotlight on professionals and volunteers. These men and women accompany a process of dialogue where everyone can talk, listen and begin personal reconstruction. The film pays tribute to the collective and to those we don’t see.

Les Parapluies de Cherbourg and Clueless: two timeless classics

On the same day, Jacques Demy’s Les Parapluies de Cherbourg appeared on the platform. This masterpiece of French cinema has not aged a day. Catherine Deneuve plays the daughter of an umbrella store owner whose boyfriend, played by Nino Castelnuovo, is sent to fight in Algeria.

• An explosion of bright colors on storefronts and wallpaper
• Perfectly cut jewellery worn by Catherine Deneuve
• All-singing dialogue to heighten emotion
• A timeless meditation on lost love
• A visual feast from first to last shot

On April 9, Clueless, the cult teen movie that marked a whole generation of teenage girls in 1995, takes center stage. Cher Horowitz, played by Alicia Silverstone, remains an icon of American cinema. Her famous computer program for choosing outfits, devised by costume designer Mona May, was a dream come true for young girls of the time.

From yellow and navy checkered ensembles to strapless dresses, her wardrobe has become iconic. The film depicts a sweet, carefree existence in the halls of the chic Bronson Alcott High School in Beverly Hills. Through a heroine as rich as she is deliciously endearing, the story plunges us into an almost unreal world.

Lidia fait sa loi: a committed third season

On April 15, the series Lidia fait sa loi returns for a third season on Netflix. The program continues the freely-romanticized story of Lidia Poët, Italy’s first female lawyer. Series inspired by true events continue to fascinate, and this one confirms the singularity of its approach.

In April 1887, while her brother Enrico is trying to push his bill through, Lidia finds herself at the heart of a high-profile trial. Her friend Grazia Fontana is accused of killing her husband in self-defense. This sensitive case brings Lidia face to face with Fourneau, now on the opposite side.

At the same time, Jacopo’s personal dilemmas resurface when he returns to Turin. Between tensions in love and legal battles, the series depicts a society in resistance. It’s a challenge to make women’s voices heard, in a context where rights remain fragile and prejudices tenacious.

Roommates: a jubilant American comedy

On April 17, Roommates makes its catalog debut. This American comedy by Canadian journalist Chandler Levack explores relationships between roommates. Being forced to sleep inches from a stranger, in a single bed, can quickly bring out the worst in everyone.

Sadie Sandler, Adam Sandler’s eldest daughter, recently seen alongside him in Jay Kelly, stars alongside Chloe East. They play Devon and Celeste, two roommates whose budding friendship gradually spirals out of control. Their relationship becomes passive-aggressive, as absurd as it is jubilant, offering an amusing mirror of everyday tensions.

With a five-star cast including Adam Sandler, Natasha Lyonne, Sarah Sherman and Nick Kroll, the film promises to be a delightful entertainment. The director’s light-hearted work aptly observes the codes of forced cohabitation and the excesses it can engender.

Unchosen: an immersive British thriller

On April 21, Netflix unveils Unchosen, a six-episode British mini-series. Buoyed by recognized expertise since the phenomenon Adolescence, productions from across the Channel continue to seduce. This new thriller plunges into the stifling world of a reclusive Christian community.

Rosie, played by Molly Windsor, lives with her husband, played by Asa Butterfield, and their daughter in this closed group. The arrival of Sam, an escaped convict played by Fra Fee, shatters the fragile balance of this closed group. Rosie’s certainties waver, her marriage cracks, and the man gradually emerges as a possible savior.

Yet behind this promise of escape, doubt creeps in. What if the real danger isn’t the one we think it is? The series blurs the lines between control, manipulation and secrets, and maintains the tension right to the end. Each episode reveals a new facet of this terrifying reality, where appearances conceal many truths.

With this April 2026 selection, the streaming platform confirms its ability to offer a rich and varied catalog. Award-winning films, restored classics, light comedies and psychological thrillers follow one another to offer subscribers something to accompany the arrival of spring. Each program brings its own share of emotions, reflections and entertainment for every moment of the day.

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