April 2023 is yet another great month on Netflix. There’s a slew of new Netflix originals that every subscriber should put at the top of their watch lists this month. For starters, Netflix’s Beef starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong is already gaining steam as a hot contender in the upcoming Emmy season. The dark comedic thriller is juicy enough to keep viewers on the edge of their seats for an entire day, with both Yeun and Wong giving next-level performances. More Netflix originals in April 2023 that are bound to stir conversations include the fantasy family adventure Chupa and the special event Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always. Power Ranger fans are surely going to want to tune in as the Netflix film celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the franchise with a reunion of original cast members from 1993’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
Moving on to returning additions to Netflix’s revolving streaming library, Sam Raimi’s classic Spider-Man trilogy and the original Bourne trilogy starring Matt Damon are now available to enjoy in April 2023. A collection of fan-favorite animated films like How to Train Your Dragon, Hotel Transylvania, Shrek Forever After, and the first Puss in Boots have just been added to the platform as well. Furthermore, the sixth and final season of Better Call Saul is also finally making its way onto Netflix this month. For those who’ve already caught up with the schemes of Bob Odenkirk’s Saul Goodman, you can dive more into the Better Call Saul series finale here. Lastly, both the theatrical and extended miniseries versions of Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight are coming back to Netflix towards the end of April 2023. The two versions each carry their own unique qualities and offer a different viewing experience.
Read more on our monthly recs below and check out the full list of everything coming to and leaving Netflix in April 2023 below. You can also find what’s new and about to be removed from HBO Max and Disney+ right here on DiscussingFilm.
Our Recs:
BEEF
What is already proving to be one of the streamer’s breakout hits of 2023, Beef provides a thrilling blend of dark comedy and drama unlike any other recent Netflix original. Created by Lee Sung Jin (Silicon Valley, Tuca & Bertie), the show starts off with a common case of road rage between two strangers. Instead of settling their conflict there and then in the parking lot, these two unlikely foes take their “beef” to unfathomable extremes, letting it consume their daily lives.
Steven Yeun and Ali Wong both give career-best performances in Beef, which are even further bolstered by a vibrant supporting cast made up of Joseph Lee, Young Mazino, David Choe, Patti Yasutake, and Ashley Park. If that hasn’t already got you sold, Lee Sung Jin, Steven Yeun, and series director Jake Schreier are all set to work together again on Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts.
Beef is now streaming on Netflix!
Chupa
A new take on the Latin legend of the Chupacabra inspired by timeless films like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Netflix’s Chupa is the must-see Netflix family pick of April 2023. Directed by Mexican filmmaker Jonás Cuarón, the son of the famed Alfonso Cuarón, Chupa reimagines the titular Latin cryptid as furry mythical creatures who pack more charm than bite. When an unlikely boy by chance comes across a lost Chupacabra pup in 1996 San Javier, Mexico, he and his family embark on an adventure to reunite the little critter with its mother. Along the way, they must evade government forces who seek to exploit the animal’s magical abilities. Chupa stars Demián Bichir, Christian Slater, Evan Whitten, Ashley Ciarra, and Nicolas Verdugo.
Chupa is now streaming on Netflix!
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always
The original cast from 1993’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers returns in an all-new event film made possible by Netflix and Hasbro. When the one and only villainous Rita Repulsa is revived in a new body, the old gang has no choice but to reunite and take care of business. David Yost, Walter Jones, Steve Cardenas, Karan Ashley, and Johnny Yong Bosch all return in their respective ranger roles and are joined by newcomer Charlie Kersh as Minh Kwan, the daughter of the original Yellow Ranger Trini Kwan.
Of course, no classic Power Ranger lineup would be complete without voice actors Richard Steven Horvitz as Alpha 5 and Barbara Goodson as Rita Repulsa herself. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always comes just in time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the entire franchise, making it a special treat for both long-time and newer fans.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always premieres on Netflix April 19, 2023!
Netflix Arrivals for April 2023
Coming April 1
28 Days
A League of Their Own
American Hustle
Battleship
The Birds
Born on the Fourth of July
The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Supremacy
The Bourne Ultimatum
Charlie Wilson’s War
Conan the Destroyer
Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Friday Night Lights
Hatfields & McCoys: Season 1
Hoarders: Season 12
Hotel Transylvania
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
How to Train Your Dragon
I, Frankenstein
Inception
Inside Man
The Land Before Time (1988)
Marnie
Matilda (1996)
The Negotiator
Not Another Teen Movie
Psycho (1960)
Puss in Boots
Shark Tale
Shrek Forever After
Smokey and the Bandit
Smokey and the Bandit II
Spider-Man
Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man 3
Thomas & Friends: The Mystery of Lookout Mountain
Zombieland
Weathering — Netflix Film
Coming April 2
War Sailor: Limited Series – Netflix Series
Coming April 3
Magic Mixies: Season 1
Surviving R. Kelly Part III: The Final Chapter: Season 1
Coming April 4
My Name Is Mo’Nique — Netflix Comedy
The Signing — Netflix Series
Coming April 5
Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now – Netflix Documentary
Coming April 6
BEEF — Netflix Series
The Last Stand
Coming April 7
Chupa — Netflix Film
Holy Spider
Kings of Mulberry Street: Let Love Reign – Netflix Film
Oh Belinda – Netflix Film
Thicker Than Water – Netflix Series
Transatlantic – Netflix Series
Coming April 8
Hunger – Netflix Film
Coming April 10
CoComelon: Season 8 — Netflix Family
Coming April 11
All American: Homecoming Season 2
Leanne Morgan: I’m Every Woman — Netflix Comedy
Coming April 12
American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing — Netflix Documentary
CELESTE BARBER Fine, thanks – Netflix Comedy
Operation: Nation – Netflix Film
Smother-in-Law: Season 2 – Netflix Series
Coming April 13
The Boss Baby: Back in the Crib: Season 2 — Netflix Family
Florida Man — Netflix Series
Obsession – Netflix Series
Coming April 14
Phenomena – Netflix Film
Queenmaker – Netflix Series
Queens on the Run – Netflix Film
Seven Kings Must Die – Netflix Film
Coming April 15
Doctor Cha – Netflix Series
Time Trap
Coming April 16
The Best Man Holiday
The Mustang
The Nutty Boy Part 2 – Netflix Family
Coming April 17
Oggy Oggy: Season 2 — Netflix Family
Coming April 18
Better Call Saul: Season 6
How to Get Rich — Netflix Documentary
Longest Third Date — Netflix Documentary
Coming April 19
Chimp Empire – Netflix Documentary
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always — Netflix Film
Coming April 20
The Diplomat — Netflix Series
Tooth Pari: When Love Bites – Netflix Series
Coming April 21
A Tourist’s Guide to Love — Netflix Film
Chokehold – Netflix Film
Indian Matchmaking: Season 3 — Netflix Series
One More Time – Netflix Film
Rough Diamonds – Netflix Series
Coming April 22
Ada Twist, Scientist: Season 4 — Netflix Family
Coming April 25
The Hateful Eight
The Hateful Eight: Extended Version: Season 1
John Mulaney: Baby J — Netflix Comedy
Coming April 26
The Good Bad Mother – Netflix Series
Kiss, Kiss! – Netflix Film
Love After Music – Netflix Series
Workin’ Moms: Season 7 – Netflix Series
Coming April 27
Firefly Lane: Season 2 Part 2 — Netflix Series
The Matchmaker – Netflix Film
The Nurse — Netflix Series
Sharkdog: Season 3 — Netflix Family
Sweet Tooth: Season 2 — Netflix Series
Coming April 28
AKA – Netflix Film
InuYasha: Season 6
King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch — Netflix Series
Leaving Netflix in April 2023
Netflix is unfortunately losing some fantastic picks in April 2023. So far in the month, the streamer has already had to say goodbye to all 7 seasons of New Girl. If you’ve ever been interested in checking out the British cult series The IT Crowd then now’s your time as the whole show is being removed in April 2023 too. Similarly, those excited for Evil Dead Rise will definitely want to binge all 3 seasons of Ash vs. Evil Dead before it leaves towards the end of the month. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is about to expire (for now) as well, which is timely considering that a new Netflix anime adaptation is in the works with all original stars from the film returning to voice their respective roles. There’s a few more titles to note, so check out the full list of everything leaving Netflix in April 2023 below.
Leaving April 1
Turbo FAST: Seasons 1-3
Leaving April 3
What Lies Below
Leaving April 7
Hush
Leaving April 9
New Girl: Seasons 1-7
Leaving April 11
Married at First Sight: Season 10
Leaving April 12
The Baker and the Beauty: Season 1
Leaving April 18
Cuckoo: Seasons 1-5
Leaving April 20
The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show: Seasons 1-4
Leaving April 23
We Steal Secrets: The Story of WikiLeaks
Leaving April 24
Bill Nye: Science Guy
Leaving April 25
The IT Crowd: Series 1-5
Leaving April 27
Señora Acero: Seasons 1-5
Leaving April 28
Ash vs. Evil Dead: Seasons 1-3
Leaving April 30
Den of Thieves
Empire State
Leap Year
Road to Perdition
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
