Spring is finally in full force, and itโs bringing a fresh lineup of movies and TV series with it. Aprilโs lineup covers everything from small town romance to dark comedy and even gory horror. EnVi has put together a list to help you find your next binge.
Where to watch availability may shift by region.
Sins of Kujo โ April 2
- Starring: Yuyu Yagira, Hokuto Matsumura, Elaiza Ikeda, Keita Machida
- Genre: Thriller, Psychological, Crime
- Episodes: 10
- Where to watch: Netflix
Since its debut in Weekly Big Comic Spirits in October 2020, Sins of Kujo has become a major hit, selling over 4 million copies across 14 volumes, and its upcoming Netflix adaptation is set to carry that same edge. The story follows Taiza Kujo (Yuya Yagira), a defense attorney who doesnโt chase justice so much as take it apart, choosing to represent the most dangerous criminals under the belief that a lawyer’s duty is simply to defend their client. That mindset constantly puts him at odds with Shinji Karasuma (Hokuto Matsumura), a by-the-book law graduate.
XO Kitty Season 3 โ April 2
- Starring: Anna Cathcart, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Choi Minyeong, Anthony Keyvan
- Genre: Romantic Comedy, Teen Drama, Coming-of-Age
- Episodes: 8
- Where to watch: Netflix
When you thought Season 2 was a lot, Season 3 will be jumping straight into the aftermath and taking things up a notch. With Kitty in her final year, the drama is shifting from โWho am Iโ to โWhere am I going, and whoโs coming with me?,โโ complete with a change of scenery thanks to Minhoโs so-called โSugar Daddy Tour.โ New faces are joining the cast, including Sule Thelwell, Soy Kim, and Christine Hwang. Behind the scenes, Valentina Garza (Jane the Virgin) is stepping in as showrunner, and the tone might feel a bit more grown up. Whether youโre team Dae, Minho, or Yuri, or just want Kitty to focus on her future for once, this season clearly leans into the drama as she starts figuring out her future and writing her own story.
Gohan โ March 2
- Starring: Jaonaay, Tu Tontawan, Chatchai Chinnasri
- Genre: Drama, Slice of Life
- Where to watch: Local theaters
If you’ve ever cried at Hachiko, Benji, or The Call of the Wild, GDHโs latest film Gohan is going straight to the top of your watchlist. The production house behind How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies is back with another family tearjerker, this time following the bond between a dog and humans in his life across three stages. Tu Tontawan, Jaonaay, and Chatchai Chinnasri will lead the story, while directing duties are split among three names: Baz Poonpiriya, Moo Boonprakob, and Ta Hemwadee, each of whom will handle one phase of Gohanโs life.
Go for It, Nakamura! โ April 2
- Genre: Boysโ Love, Romantic Comedy, School, Slice of Life
- Episodes: 5
- Where to watch: Crunchyroll
High schooler Okuto Nakamura has a huge crush on his classmate Aiki Hirose, but even starting a simple conversation feels like a challenge he canโt win. He overthinks every move and plans every interaction, only for things to go wrong at the worst possible moment. From missed chances to painfully awkward encounters, nothing ever goes the way he hopes. Still, he keeps trying, turning his quiet crush into a series of chaotic and oddly sweet moments.
Your Friends & Neighbors Season 2 โ April 3
- Starring: Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Hoon Lee, Mark Tallman, Lena Hall, Eunice Bae, Aimee Carrero, Isabel Gravitt, Donovan Colan
- Genre: Drama, Crime, Dark Comedy
- Episodes: 10
- Where to watch: Apple TV+
This oneโs for fans of Big Little Lies and The World of the Married. Cooper (Jon Hamm) is a former hedge fund manager whose life falls apart after losing his job, a messy divorce, and bills piling up, he starts breaking into his wealthy neighborsโ homes just to get by. What starts as a desperate move turns into a habit, and along the way he starts uncovering that the people living in these picture-perfect houses have plenty of secrets of their own. Season 2 sets to deal with the fallout as his double life becomes increasingly difficult to keep hidden.
Perfect Crown โ April 10
- Starring: IU, Byeon Wooseok, Noh Sanghyun, Gong Seungyeon
- Genre: Romance, Melodrama, Royal
- Episodes: 12
- Where to watch: Disney+
How about a show about royal family dramas with arranged marriage and enemies-to-lovers romance? Perfect Crown is set in a modern constitutional monarchy in Korea, blending rom-com moments with family drama and a bit of palace politics, a rarity for a contemporary setting. Starring IU and Byeon Wooseok, it follows two people at the top of society who are still trapped by roles they never chose. Directed by Park Joon-hwa (Alchemy of Souls, My Roommate is a Gumiho, Whatโs Wrong with Secretary Kim) and written by Yoo Ah-in, the series keeps things light while still exploring identity, ambition, love, and social pressure.
The Drama โ April 3
- Starring: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson
- Genre: Drama, Romance
- Where to watch: Local theatersย
Set about a week before their wedding, The Drama follows a couple who start off with a seemingly simple night out with friends, dinner, and wine, before things spiral in ways they didnโt expect. Starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, the story becomes a turning point that forces them to question everything, from whether they should still get married to whether they truly know each other at all. At its core, itโs a messy and emotional look at love, and what it truly means to choose someone.
Bloodhounds Season 2 โ April 3
- Starring: Woo Dohwan, Lee Sangyi, Rain
- Genre: Action, Crime
- Episodes: 7
- Where to watch: Netflix
Set three years after Season 1, Bloodhounds returns with Kim Gunwoo (Woo Dohwan) and Hong Woojin (Lee Sangyi) stepping back into the ring, but this time the stakes are much higher. The two are pulled into a dangerous underground global boxing league run by Baek Jeong (Rain), and quickly realize itโs more than just a fight game. As they try to take down the operation, everything becomes personal as their loved ones are on the line.
I Fell, Itโs Fine โ April 4
- Starring: Glaiza de Castro, Rhian Ramos
- Genre: Comedy, Romance
- Where to watch: Local theaters
Aromagicare is a wellness retreat where people go to reset, and Anne (Glaiza de Castro) runs it with a tight grip on everything, especially after her divorce. She keeps her distance from people until Chicks (Rhian Ramos) shows up and starts shaking up her routine without even trying. Chicks asks the kind of questions Anne avoids and slowly gets under her skin in a way she canโt ignore. As they grow closer, Anne starts to let her guard down.
18th Rose โ April 9
- Starring: Xyriel Manabat, Kyle Echarri
- Genre: Romance, Coming-of-Age
- Where to watch: Netflix
Small town romance is so back! Written and directed by Dolly Dulu, 18th Rose is Netflixโs first original Filipino film for 2026. Set in early-2000s Romblon, it follows Rose (Xyriel Manabat), a spirited teen planning her perfect debut, who makes a deal with Jordan (Kyle Echarri), a lonely newcomer. As they spend more time together, their partnership slowly turns into a journey through first love, friendship, and the dreams that shape their future.
Ghost in the Cell โ April 16
- Starring: Abimana Aryasatya, Morgan Oey, Lukman Sardi, Bront Palarae, Aming Sugandhi, Rio Dewanto
- Genre: Horror, Comedy
- Where to watch: Local theaters
Gore, slapstick, political commentary, and even random dance moments all come together in Ghost in the Cell, the latest film by Joko Anwar, which recently premiered at the 76th Berlinale film festival. Set in Labuan Angsana, a fictional high-security prison run by a ruthless warden, the story follows a series of brutal murders that leave bodies displayed in disturbing ways, throwing the inmates into panic as they try to figure out who is behind it and who might be next. As events spiral, rival groups are forced to work together to deal with a threat that may not even be human.
Michael โ April 24
- Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Juliano Krue Valdi, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier
- Genre: Biography, Musical Drama
- Where to watch: Local theaters
Stepping into the role of Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic Michael was never going to be easy, and for Jaafar Jackson, it meant going far beyond learning the moves. As the son of Jermaine Jackson, he grew up around Michaelโs legacy, but still had to prove he could truly embody him, from his energy on stage to his quieter, more vulnerable side. The film itself follows Michaelโs journey from The Jackson 5 to global superstardom with a cast that includes Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Miles Teller, and Laura Harrier.
Straight to Hell โ April 27
- Starring: Erika Toda, Sairi Ito, Toko Miura, Kentaro Tamura, Ayumu Nakajima
- Genre: Drama, History, Docudrama
- Episodes: TBC
- Where to watch: Netflix
Spanning over 60 years from the mid-20th to the early 21st century, Straight to Hell follows the life of Kazuko Hosoki (Erika Toda), a controversial figure known for her โSix-Star Divinationโ and her blunt catchphrase, โYouโll go to hell.โ The story traces her from post-war poverty to the heights of Ginzaโs nightclub scene, before she becomes a dominant presence in television and publishing. As her fame grows, so do the rumours surrounding her, from fraud accusations to possible ties with the criminal underworld. The narrative unfolds through Minori Uozumi (Sairi Ito), a writer hired to ghostwrite her autobiography, which leads to a tense, complicated dynamic between the two.
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