What to watch in April: Your guide to the month’s biggest releases in theatres and OTT

If March warmed up your watchlist, April goes all in. The month is led by returning heavyweights: The Boys ups the chaos yet again, Euphoria pulls us back into its complicated world, and Beef returns with more emotional intensity. There is also a strong run of international hits, teen romance, and darker thrillers, making this a month that leans into both comfort viewing and edge-of-your-seat storytelling.

April can easily be called the month of sequels, given how familiar characters and universes are set to take the centre stage this month. Whether you are revisiting old favourites or diving into new theatrical releases, here’s everything worth adding to your watchlist.

XO, Kitty Season 3

XO, Kitty returns with more romance, chaos, and self-discovery as Kitty continues navigating love and identity far from home in the final year of college. Expect complicated relationships, emotional turns, plenty of coming-of-age moments, and, of course, the much-awaited cameo by Lana Condor, aka our very own Lara Jean.

When: April 2
Where: Netflix

Bloodhounds Season 2

Bloodhounds steps back into the gritty world of underground moneylending and crime. The new season raises the stakes with tougher enemies and deeper personal conflicts, as the unbeatable boxing duo Gun-woo (Woo Do-hwan) and Woo-jin (Lee Sang-yi) find themselves pulled back into the ring. The new season returns with a three-year time jump, while keeping its intense action and brotherhood at its core.

When: April 3
Where: Netflix

Your Friends & Neighbors Season 2

This dark, character-driven drama continues to explore the secrets people hide behind seemingly perfect lives. With the arrival of the mysterious new neighbour (James Marsden), season two threatens to expose Coop's (Jon Hamm) double life, digging deeper into relationships, trust, and the consequences of choices that refuse to stay buried.

When: April 3
Where: Apple TV

The Drama

A theatrical release that leans into emotional storytelling, The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, focuses on complex relationships and the ripple effects of one pivotal event on the life of a soon-to-be-married couple. Expect a slow-burning narrative with strong performances and an edge-of-the-seat twist.

When: April 3
Where: In theatres

The Boys Season 5

The Boys returns with its signature mix of satire, violence, and superhero chaos. As the battle between the Boys and the Supes intensifies, the new season promises higher stakes, darker twists, and even more unpredictable power plays.

When: April 8
Where: Prime Video

Dacoit

This big-screen action drama, starring Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur, taps into themes of revenge, power, and survival. Set against a rugged backdrop, Dacoit follows the protagonist navigating crime and justice, delivering high-energy sequences and emotional tension.

When: April 10
Where: In theatres

Euphoria Season 3

Euphoria finally returns, bringing back its visually striking world and emotionally intense storytelling. The trailer hints at a darker, more serious tone, where the characters are no longer teenagers figuring things out but adults dealing with the fallout of everything they have done. There’s crime, messy love, betrayal, and a constant sense that things are about to spiral. 

When: April 12
Where: JioHotstar

Beef Season 2

Beef builds on its explosive first season with a new chapter with an all-new cast that again explores rage, resentment, and human connection. The second season will take off after a young couple witnesses a fight between their boss and his wife, triggering a series of events in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner.

When: April 16
Where: Netflix

Widow’s Bay

A moody drama set in a coastal town, Widow’s Bay centres on grief, secrets, and the lives that intertwine in unexpected ways. A New England mayor trying to boost tourism on his island must navigate strange events suggesting it might be cursed.

When: April 29
Where: Apple TV

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