What to Watch This April: 33 Upcoming Releases on OTT & in Theatres
What to Watch This April: 33 Upcoming Releases on OTT & in Theatres

Here’s your April 2025 watchlist, neatly served as a listicle with quick blurbs on each release—from gripping thrillers to nostalgic returns and animated blockbusters

April’s here, and your screen time’s about to go into overdrive. From pixelated pickaxe adventures to dystopian tech nightmares, high-stakes political thrillers to tear-jerking docuseries, there’s something for every kind of binge-watcher this month. Whether you’re craving action, anime, arthouse horror, or heartfelt storytelling, these are the titles worth marking your calendar for. Here’s what to stream (or catch in theatres) this April:

 

1. Love on the Spectrum – Season 3

 

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📅 2nd April | 📺 Netflix

The heartwarming docuseries returns, once again spotlighting the dating lives of individuals on the autism spectrum, offering tender, awkward, and beautifully real moments.

 

2. Devil May Cry

 

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📅 3rd April | 📺 Netflix

Capcom’s cult action game slashes its way into anime territory with this stylish adaptation from the creators of Castlevania.

 

3. A Minecraft Movie

 

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📅 4th April | 🎬 In Theatres

Yes, it’s happening. The pixelated world of Minecraft comes to life on the big screen. Expect pickaxes, Creepers, and surprisingly emotional storytelling.

 

4. Presence

 

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📅 4th April | 🎬 In Theatres

A mysterious new thriller promising jumpscares, psychological tension, and maybe even a spiritual entity or two. Details remain hush-hush.

 

5. TEST

 

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📅 4th April | 📺 Netflix

In this Tamil-language sports drama, the lives of a cricketer (Siddharth), a scientist (R. Madhavan), and a teacher (Nayanthara) intersect during a historic cricket match, leading each to face profound, life-altering decisions.

 

6. Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing

 

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📅 9th April | 📺 Netflix

A sobering look into the lives of child social media stars, the pressures they face, and the grey areas of digital parenting.

 

7. The Raja Saab

 

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📅 10th April | 🎬 In Theatres

A young man hatches a plan to claim his ancestral property in hopes of escaping a financial crisis—but things don’t go quite as expected. Romance, deception, and a royal twist await.

 

8. Moonrise

 

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📅 10th April | 📺 Netflix

Earth Army Investigator Jack travels to the Moon to uncover a lunar rebellion and find the rebels who killed his family. However, Jack's resolve is challenged when he sees the poverty on the Moon created by Earth's policies.

 

9. Bazooka

 

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📅 10th April | 🎬 In Theatres

Malayalam star Mammootty returns in this gritty actioner; a cop and a businessman form an unlikely alliance to hunt down a serial killer, using a twisted series of mind games and strategy to outsmart him. 

 

10. Black Mirror – Season 7

 

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📅 10th April | 📺 Netflix

Dystopian tech nightmares are back. Expect six new episodes that will make you want to throw your phone into a lake.

 

 

11. G20

 

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📅 10th April | 📺 Amazon Prime Video

An action-packed political thriller starring Viola Davis as a U.S. president caught in a hostage situation during the G20 Summit. Intrigue guaranteed.

 

12. Good Bad Ugly

 

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📅 10th April | 🎬 In Theatres

A Telugu multi-starrer exploring shades of morality, action, and emotional drama. All signs point to masala with substance.

 

 

13. Jaat

 

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📅 10th April | 🎬 In Theatres

A regional drama likely exploring caste, identity, and rebellion—with a strong cultural pulse.

 

14. Chhorii 2

 

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📅 11th April | 📺 Netflix

The horror sequel ups the ante with more chills, continuing Sakshi’s eerie journey. If the first one creeped you out, buckle in.

 

15. Your Friends and Neighbors

 

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📅 11th April | 📺 Apple TV+

A new dramedy set around suburban lives, dark secrets, and morally grey friendships. Classic Apple TV+ vibes.

 

16. Warfare

 

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📅 11th April | 🎬 In Theatres

Military action meets emotional depth in this high-octane war film. Expect big battles and bigger character arcs.

 

17. Drop

 

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📅 11th April | 🎬 In Theatres

Details are scarce, but this indie drama reportedly centres around a single moment that changes everything. Could be the sleeper hit of the month.

 

18. The Last of Us – Season 2

 

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📅 14th April | 📺 JioHotstar

Ellie’s journey continues in the gut-wrenching follow-up to one of HBO’s best-loved game adaptations. Expect heartbreak, depth, and infected chaos.

 

19. Government Cheese

 

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📅 16th April | 📺 Apple TV+

From the producers of Atlanta, this quirky dramedy tackles fame, absurdity, and American dreams gone sideways.

 

20. Sinners

 

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📅 18th April | 🎬 In Theatres

Dark, provocative, and violent—this vampire thriller looks to challenge viewers with its themes and grit.

 

21. The Bhootni

 

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📅 18th April | 🎬 In Theatres

A horror comedy rooted in Indian folklore, blending laughs with screams. Could be this year’s surprise hit.

 

22. WWE Wrestlemania 41

 

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📅 19th–20th April | 📺 Netflix

Netflix gets into the ring—literally—with live streaming rights to the biggest wrestling event of the year. Suplex your weekend plans.

 

23. Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey

 

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📅 21st April | 📺 Netflix

A man discovers purpose helping rescue a trafficked baby pangolin in South Africa. He dedicates himself to rehabilitating the endangered animal for release into the wild, in this film from My Octopus Teacher's director.

 

24. Stranger Things: The First Shadow

 

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📅 22nd April | 📺 Netflix

A filmed version of the hit West End prequel play. Set in 1950s Hawkins, it offers a chilling origin story to the Upside Down.

 

25. Star Wars: Andor – Season 2

 

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📅 22nd April | 📺 Disney+ Hotstar

Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor in the critically-acclaimed Rogue One prequel. Politics, espionage, and rebellion—Star Wars at its smartest.

 

26. Carlos Alcaraz: My Way

 

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📅 23rd April | 📺 Netflix

The tennis phenom opens up about his journey, ambition, and rise to Grand Slam stardom. Inspiring and personal.

 

27. You – Season 5

 

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📅 24th April | 📺 Netflix

Joe Goldberg is back. Again. Final season, allegedly. Expect the usual mix of murder, manipulation, and millennial misery.

 

28. Jewel Thief

 

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📅 25th April | 📺 Netflix

A fresh take on heists and deception, possibly with nods to the 1967 Bollywood classic. Suspense, style, and suave leads await.

 

29. Havoc

 

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📅 25th April | 📺 Netflix

Tom Hardy punches, shoots, and bleeds through a gritty crime underworld in this Gareth Evans-directed action film. Yes, the guy from The Raid.

 

30. The Accountant 2

 

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📅 25th April | 🎬 In Theatres

Ben Affleck returns as the number-crunching, gun-toting savant. Bigger budget, higher stakes. Should be a sleek thrill ride.

 

31. Kannappa

 

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📅 25th April | 🎬 In Theatres

A mythological Telugu action drama steeped in devotion and folklore, starring Vishnu Manchu in an epic avatar.

 

 

32. Until Dawn

 

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📅 25th April | 🎬 In Theatres

A film adaptation of the interactive horror game. Cabin in the woods vibes, but bloodier. Fans are crossing their fingers.

 

 

33. Chef’s Table: Legends

 

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📅 28th April | 📺 Netflix

A new spin-off honouring the culinary world’s true legends. Expect sweeping visuals, goosebump-inducing scores, and food that’ll make you cry.

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