Every month, Netflix releases a batch of new and original films that its subscribers almost always enjoy. While its options next month aren’t quite as vast as they’ve been in the past, there are still plenty of offerings that viewers will want to see. In fact, there will be plenty of films from various genres that subscribers will definitely want to include on their next movie night.
For those who don’t mind dubbed or subtitled films, there will be quite a few movies that each tell uniquely funny, dramatic, and thrilling stories. There’s also a highly anticipated action thriller set to arrive on the platform toward the end of the month that viewers certainly won’t want to miss. With a beloved Peaky Blinders actor in the film’s starring role, it promises to deliver on every level. Nevertheless, no matter what viewers enjoy, they’re likely to find something worth watching next month.
‘Banger’
Stream on April 2
A French-language film, Banger chronicles a washed-up DJ named Scorpex (Vincent Cassel), who is seemingly the only one who isn’t aware that his glory days are behind him. When an agent from the French Intelligence Agency approaches him with a unique opportunity, he immediately jumps at the chance to take down his young rival known as Vestax (Mister V). However, despite his chance to return to the top of the charts with a “banger,” Scorpex will need to navigate some hardened criminals first. A film with humor and plenty of quirkiness, it promises to make audiences laugh and possibly dance. Banger is streaming on April 2.
‘The Dad Quest’
Stream on April 9
An emotional drama with a sprinkling of humor, The Dad Quest follows a father and son who unexpectedly learn a lot about one another in the wake of a terrible tragedy. Following the death of his mother, Benito (Daniel Abrego) discovers that his father, Gallo (Michel Brown), might not be biologically related to him. After such a revelation, the two embark on a unique journey through Mexico to find out the truth. During their adventure, they reconnect with old family friends from the past and discover the true value of their relationship. The Dad Quest is streaming on April 9.
‘iHostage’
Stream on April 18
Inspired by true events, iHostage follows the story of the shocking hostage situation that unfolded at an Apple Store in Amsterdam in 2022. After a gunman takes the building’s occupants hostage, the police must navigate a delicate standoff before the assailant turns his gun on those inside.
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With the hostages and the first responders caught in the middle of the attacker’s grand plan of vengeance, the film provides a tense and emotional thriller that highlights the lasting impact of terror. Whether viewers watch the film dubbed or with subtitles, it’s definitely a story audiences won’t want to miss. iHostage is streaming on April 18.
‘Bullet Train Explosion’
Stream on April 23
For those who love Speed, Bullet Train Explosion is definitely the next movie you’ll want to watch. In fact, the film is actually a reboot of the original movie, The Bullet Train, which inspired the beloved classic Hollywood blockbuster. A Japanese action thriller, the latest film chronicles the Hayabusa 60 shinkansen bound for Tokyo that just so happens to have a bomb onboard that will instantly detonate if the train slows below 100 kph. As a result, panic ensues as the train’s crew and Japan’s government authorities race against time to find the bomber and defuse the bomb. With a ransom demand of ¥100 billion, the life of every passenger is on the line. Bullet Train Explosion is streaming on April 23.
‘Havoc’
Stream on April 25
With Tom Hardy as its lead, Havoc is all but guaranteed to pique the interest of viewers, and rightfully so. In this upcoming film, he plays a jaded detective named Walker, who inevitably battles his way through the corrupt underbelly of his city. When a drug deal doesn’t go as planned and ultimately turns lethal, Walker must rescue a politician’s estranged son. As a result, he comes face to face with a massive conspiracy that has the entire city in a chokehold. With performances from Forest Whitaker and Timothy Olyphant, the film is sure to be an action-packed thriller that audiences won’t want to miss. Havoc is streaming on April 25.
For a complete list of every movie coming to Netflix, check the list below.
April 1
- Alpha (2018)
- Draft Day (2014)
- Geostorm (2017)
- Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)
- Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018)
April 2
April 9
- The Dad Quest (2025)
- The Hating Game (2021)
April 10
April 18
April 21
- Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey (2025)
April 23
- Bullet Train Explosion (2025)
