April 2026 on Disney+ – highlights include donna hay Coastal Celebrations, The Testaments, Is This Thing On?, Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord and Secrets of the Bees.
donna hay Coastal Celebrations
1 April
Disney+ Premiere
Best-selling Australian cookbook author, Donna Hay hosts a series of sunny celebrations by the sea, styling and cooking delicious food in stunning locations. With Sydney’s sparkling harbour as the backdrop, Donna shows how to prepare a long lunch at her home, a seaside garden party, hosting at the local sailing club and a tropical themed girls lunch to remember.
Finding inspiration in her own cupboards and garden, as well as the surrounding coastline, Donna styles beautiful tablescapes. Using fresh produce, she creates simple and stunning food, putting a modern spin on classic dishes like fish and chips, tomato bruschetta, and creamy pistachio semifreddo, plus all the cool drinks, delicious snacks and special surprises creating a memorable day.
The Testaments
8 April
Hulu Original Series Premiere
An evolution of The Handmaid’s Tale, The Testaments is a dramatic coming-of-age story set in Gilead. The series follows young teens Agnes Mackenzie, dutiful and pious, and Daisy, a new arrival and convert from beyond Gilead’s borders.
As they navigate the gilded halls of Aunt Lydia’s elite preparatory school for future wives, a place where obedience is instilled brutally and always with divine justification, their bond becomes the catalyst that will upend their past, their present, and their future.
Is This Thing On?
22 April
Disney+ Premiere
As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene, while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family—forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form.
Directed by Bradley Cooper and written by Bradley Cooper and Will Arnett & Mark Chappell from a story by Will Arnett & Mark Chappell & John Bishop, “Is This Thing On?” also stars Andra Day, Bradley Cooper, Amy Sedaris, Sean Hayes, Christine Ebersole, Ciarán Hinds and Scott Icenogle.
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair
10 April
Hulu Original Series Premiere
After shielding himself and his daughter from his family for over a decade, Malcolm is dragged back into their orbit when Hal and Lois demand his presence at their 40th anniversary party.
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord
6 April
Disney+ Premiere
Set after the events of “The Clone Wars,” Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan, who could be the apprentice he is seeking, that will aid him in his relentless pursuit for revenge.
Secrets of the Bees
1 April
Disney+ Premiere
National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory explores the extraordinary lives of bees, which are among the planet’s most important animals. Over three years, special cameras opened a rare window into a single hive, revealing its hidden world. With more than 20,000 bee species pollinating one-third of the world’s food, this series uncovers their astonishing architecture and intelligence, unlocking their secrets.
Top Picks for ESPN on Disney+ April
19 April
NBA
Playoffs begin
19 April
NHL
Playoffs begin
4 & 5 April
NCAA
March Madness Final Four
26 April
UWCL
Semi-Finals
ALSO IN APRIL
| 1 April Movies King Kong Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Now You See Me Now You See Me 2 The Princess Bride The Hulk Hulu Dear Killer Nannies |
| 2 April Hulu Raising Chelsea ESPN ESPN Films Presents: 144 |
| 3 April Hulu Pizza Movie |
| 8 April Series Hey A.J.! |
| 10 April Series RoboGobo: Season 2 |
| 11 April Series Perfect Crown |
| 14 April Series Meet Iron Man and his Awesome Friends Magicampers (Shorts) |
| 16 April Hulu Vanderpump Villa: Season 3 |
| 20 April Hulu 4×20: Quick Hits |
| 22 April Movies Orangutan Series Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ |
| 27 April Series Disney Animation’s “Songs in Sign Language” |
| 29 April Hulu Abbott Elementary: Season 5 Tracker: Season 3 Series SuperKitties: Season 3 |
New Episodes
Daredevil: Born Again: Season 2 New Episode on Wednesdays
Daredevil: Born Again Official Podcast New Episode on Wednesdays
Scrubs (2026) New Episode on Thursdays
High Potential: Season 2 New Episode on Wednesdays
Grey’s Anatomy: Season 22 Season Finale Saturday 4th April
Bob’s Burgers: Season 16 New Episode on Wednesday 29th April
9-1-1: Nashville Season Finale on Saturday 4th April
Rooster Fighter New Episode on Sundays
In Your Radiant Season Season Finale on Saturday 4th April
O11CE: New Generation New Episode on Wednesdays
CATCH UP THIS EASTER
The Artful Dodger: Season 2
Jack’s back! Dodger has a date with the noose, is being hunted by the new lawman Boxer, and is forbidden to see Belle. With Fagin dragging him into thrilling heists and a killer on the loose, get ready for an explosive new season with more love, loss, invention and deception than ever.
The Beauty
When international supermodels begin dying in gruesome and mysterious ways, two FBI agents are sent to Paris, Venice, Rome and New York to uncover the truth behind these deaths and end up discovering a conspiracy that threatens the future of humanity.
Paradise: Season 2
“Paradise” is set in a serene community inhabited by some of the world’s most prominent individuals. But this tranquility explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high-stakes investigation unfolds.
Love Story
A limited series exploring the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, whose love story captured the attention of the nation.
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April 2026 on Disney+
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