As usual, Netflix is rolling out a long list of original films and shows in April 2022. Already this month, subscribers have been treated to the premieres of Richard Linklaters’ Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood, Peter Sollett’s Metal Lords, and the latest Netflix original horror film Choose or Die, starring Asa Butterfield. Still on the way in the latter half of April are the second seasons of Russian Doll and the breakout anime Pacific Rim: The Black, as well as the hotly-anticipated series finale of Ozark. Heartstopper is another premiere to keep an eye out for. The LGBTQ+ rom-com is adapted from the graphic novel of the same name and stars a slew of fresh-faced teen actors, further adding to the authenticity of the subject matter. Heartstopper is looking to be another bright spot in LGBTQ+ representation within the massive streaming landscape.
When it comes to older and classic films, there’s been plenty of new arrivals to choose from this month. The Blade Trilogy starring Wesley Snipes just came over from its previous home on HBO Max. Other popular must-sees such as Christopher Nolan’s Inception, Spike Jonze’s Her, and Dan Gilroy’s Nightcrawler have also returned to the streamer. Some beloved Dreamworks animated entries like Puss in Boots and How to Train Your Dragon are back on Netflix too. If you’re in the mood for indie darlings, We the Animals is an underrated coming-of-age drama that is very much worth the time.
Find out more on our recs along with the full list of everything coming to and leaving Netflix in April 2022 below. You can also find this month’s latest additions and exits from Disney+ and HBO Max right here on DiscussingFilm.
Our Recs:
Pacific Rim: The Black – Season 2
During its initial premiere last year, Pacific Rim: The Black gave the fans of Guillermo del Toro’s rich universe a much-needed boost after the disappointment that was Pacific Rim: Uprising. “While the films only scratched the surface of Earth in a post-Kaiju world, The Black seems keen on entering fresh territory,” and season 2 will continue expanding on the franchise’s lore by featuring Kaiju-human hybrids, new locales, and even Kaiju worshipping supernatural cults. These latest episodes will bring the show to an end, wrapping up the story of two renegade Jaeger pilot siblings lost in the wastelands of Kaiju-ruled Australia. Pacific Rim: The Black may have had a short lifespan, but viewers can’t deny that it wasn’t sweet.
Pacific Rim: The Black lands on Netflix April 19, 2022!
Russian Doll: Season 2
Russian Doll is back after 3 years since its initial premiere, so fans have waited long enough, to say the least. Series creator and star Natasha Lyonne, along with co-creators Leslye Headland and Amy Poehler, are here to prove that they can go even further and wackier with their time loop concept of a show. This new season ups the ante and sees Nadia Vulvokov travel to various points across time, in alternate timelines in some instances, while putting a comedic spin on sci-fi tropes in the process. There’s an argument to be made that Russian Doll saw the potential in the whole “multiverse” schtick before it became popularized by superhero media, making season 2 all the more exciting with its new concepts and unique sense of humor.
Season 2 of Russian Doll premieres on Netflix April 20, 2022!
Ozark: Season 4 Part 2
The final 7 episodes of Netflix’s acclaimed crime drama Ozark are arriving a bit sooner than expected. Subscribers were treated to the first part of season 4 only a few months ago in January, leading to speculation that Netflix was splitting the huge finale to one of their most beloved originals as a move to boost their Emmy chances for next year as well. Well, that’s not the case for both parts of season 4, despite being split, fall under the same time frame for Emmy consideration this year. So if Ozark was to make waves at the Emmys, adding to the 3 Emmy wins already under its belt, it’s now or never. This all depends if the series can stick the landing, of course. Will the Byrde family be able to walk away from all their crimes scot-free, or will there be more bloodshed in the show’s closing moments? It’s time to find out.
Part 2 of Ozark season 4 debuts on Netflix April 29, 2022!
Netflix Arrivals for April 2022
Coming April 1
Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood – NETFLIX FILM
Battle: Freestyle – NETFLIX FILM
The Bubble – NETFLIX FILM
Captain Nova – NETFLIX FAMILY
Celeb Five: Behind the Curtain – NETFLIX COMEDY
Forever Out of My League – NETFLIX FILM
Get Organized with The Home Edit: Season 2 – NETFLIX SERIES
The Last Bus – NETFLIX FAMILY
Tomorrow – NETFLIX SERIES
Trivia Quest – NETFLIX SERIES (new episodes daily)
A Cinderella Story
Abby Hatcher: Season 2
Any Given Sunday
Argo
Blade
Blade II
Blade: Trinity
The Blind Side
Blow
Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
Catch and Release
CoComelon: Season 5
Delta Farce
Eagle Eye
Four Brothers
Full Metal Jacket
Grown Ups
Heartland: Season 14
Her
How to Train Your Dragon
Inception
Love Actually
Molly’s Game
Monster-in-Law
New York Minute
The Nut Job
Polly Pocket: Season 4: Part 1: Summer of Fun
Puss in Boots
The Rental
The Ring
Rumor Has It…
Saving Private Ryan
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Shrek Forever After
Something’s Gotta Give
We The Animals
Coming April 4
Better Call Saul: Season 5
Coming April 5
Ronny Chieng: Speakeasy – NETFLIX COMEDY
Coming April 6
Furioza – NETFLIX FILM
Green Mothers’ Club – NETFLIX SERIES
Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Michela Giraud: the Truth, I Swear! – NETFLIX COMEDY
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On – NETFLIX SERIES (new episodes weekly)
Coming April 7
Queen of the South: Season 5
Return to Space – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Senzo: Murder of a Soccer Star – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Coming April 8
Barbie It Takes Two: Season 1
Dancing on Glass – NETFLIX FILM
Dirty Lines – NETFLIX SERIES
Elite: Season 5 – NETFLIX SERIES
Green Eggs and Ham: Season 2 – NETFLIX FAMILY
Metal Lords – NETFLIX FILM
Tiger & Bunny 2 – NETFLIX ANIME
Yaksha: Ruthless Operations – NETFLIX FILM
Coming April 9
My Liberation Notes – NETFLIX SERIES
Our Blues – NETFLIX SERIES
Coming April 10
The Call
Nightcrawler
Coming April 12
Hard Cell – NETFLIX SERIES
The Creature Cases – NETFLIX FAMILY
Coming April 13
Almost Happy: Season 2 – NETFLIX SERIES
Our Great National Parks – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Smother-in-Law – NETFLIX SERIES
Today We Fix the World – NETFLIX FILM
The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On – NETFLIX SERIES (new episodes weekly)
Coming April 14
Ultraman: Season 2 – NETFLIX ANIME
Coming April 15
Anatomy of a Scandal – NETFLIX SERIES
Choose or Die – NETFLIX FILM
Heirs to the Land – NETFLIX SERIES
Mai – NETFLIX SERIES
One Piece Film Z
Strawberry Shortcake Berry in the Big City: Season 1
Coming April 16
LEGO Friends: Girls on a Mission: Seasons 1-4
Man of God – NETFLIX FILM
Ouija: Origin of Evil
Van Helsing: Season 5
Coming April 19
Battle Kitty – NETFLIX FAMILY
Pacific Rim: The Black: Season 2 – NETFLIX ANIME
White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Coming April 20
The Marked Heart – NETFLIX SERIES
Russian Doll: Season 2 – NETFLIX SERIES
The Turning Point – NETFLIX FILM
Yakamoz S-245 – NETFLIX SERIES
Coming April 21
All About Gila – NETFLIX COMEDY
He’s Expecting – NETFLIX SERIES
Coming April 22
Along for the Ride – NETFLIX FILM
Heartstopper – NETFLIX SERIES
Hold Tight – NETFLIX SERIES
Selling Sunset: Season 5 – NETFLIX SERIES
The Seven Lives of Lea – NETFLIX SERIES
Coming April 25
Big Eyes
Coming April 26
David Spade: Nothing Personal – NETFLIX COMEDY
Coming April 27
Bullsh*t The Game Show – NETFLIX SERIES
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Silverton Siege – NETFLIX FILM
Coming April 28
Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles – NETFLIX FAMILY
Bubble – NETFLIX ANIME
Coming April 29
Grace and Frankie: Season 7, Part 2 – NETFLIX SERIES
Honeymoon with My Mother – NETFLIX FILM
Ozark: Season 4 Part 2 – NETFLIX SERIES
Rumspringa – NETFLIX FILM
Youth v Gov
Leaving Netflix in April 2022
Netflix is losing some beloved titles in April 2022, films that practically every film lover should take the time to see. The Killing of a Sacred Deer and The Florida Project are already being severely missed since they left early in the month. Make sure to catch Léon: The Professional, The Shawshank Redemption, and Snatch before it’s too late. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword and The Town are other fan favorites that always find their way high on Netflix’s top 10 list, savor them while they last. Start clearing your watchlists and check out the entire list of everything leaving Netflix in April 2022 below.
Leaving April 1
Star Trek: The Next Generation: Seasons 1-7
Leaving April 2
Truth or Dare
Leaving April 4
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Leaving April 5
The Florida Project
Leaving April 8
House of the Witch
Leaving April 15
About Time
Leaving April 18
Miss Sloane
Leaving April 24
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Leaving April 25
The Artist
Leaving April 26
August: Osage County
Leaving April 29
El señor de los Cielos: Seasons 1-7
Hostel
Leaving April 30
Dawson’s Creek: Seasons 1-6
Dear John
First Knight
Léon: The Professional
Moneyball
Snakes on a Plane
Snatch
Stripes
Superman Returns
The Shawshank Redemption
The Town
