In April 2026, Apple TV strengthens its grid with a film carried by Keanu Reeves and a salvo of highly anticipated series. The platform, usually discreet compared to Netflix or Prime Videotakes the opportunity to play the card of strong stories rather than volume. Social dramas, London thrillers, horror comedies and family entertainment follow one another throughout the month.
On the program, six new releases dated for France: an exclusive feature film and five series, including two very popular seasons 2. True neighbors, false friends, Criminal Records, Margo has money problems, My Brother the Minotaur And Widow’s Bay draw up a month focused on characters in crisis and stories of identity. Before you fill out your viewing list, here’s what to remember.
Apple TV+ April 2026: an event film and two highly anticipated returns on the menu
On April 10, Blackmail (Outcome in VO) opens the ball on the cinema side. Keanu Reeves It plays a Hollywood star shaken by a compromising video, forced to deal with a blackmailer to save his image. Director and actor, Jonathan Hill signs a satire of the star system, reinforced by the presence of Cameron Diaz. For Apple, it’s the big subscriber magnet of the month.
From April 3, True neighbors, false friends season 2 brings back into focus the man at the end of his rope played by Jon Hammwho becomes embroiled in a series of burglaries among his wealthy neighbors. On April 22, Criminal Records season 2 returns to London, with two opposing detectives on an investigation restarted by an anonymous call, against a backdrop of social and institutional tensions.
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On April 15, Margo has money problems arrives with Elle Fanning headlining. She plays a student and young mother who drops out of college to take care of her baby and launches into an OnlyFans-style online platform to pay her bills. The series directly addresses precariousness, monetized intimacy and the creator economy, supported by a prestigious casting led by Michelle Pfeiffer.
Complete change of tone on April 24 with My Brother the Minotauran animated family series where a young minotaur raised among humans goes in search of his identity. Finally, on April 29, Widow’s Bay offers a horror comedy set on a small isolated island, where a mayor tries to revive the local economy while strange phenomena awaken ancient legends.
Apple TV in April 2026: what release schedule and for what audience?
The releases follow one another almost without pause: April 3 for True neighbors, false friends10 for Blackmail15 for Margo has money problems22 for Criminal Records24 for My Brother the Minotaur then 29 for Widow’s Bay.
From black comedy to social thriller, including family animation and horror, each niche finds its potential audience.