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Disney+ in April: here are the series and films not to be missed



April 2026 is one of the strongest months of the year for Disney+ in France, with a very targeted cocktail: returns of cult sitcoms, new Star Wars project, big film Marvel and arrival of a legendary anime. Enough to occupy both binge evenings and family weekends.

Instead of rolling out a simple calendar, here are the programs that are truly worth your time on Disney+ April 2026whether you are a fan of SF, nostalgic for the 2000s or looking for feel good comedy.

Disney+ April 2026: which series will create the event this month?

On April 6, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord gets the ball rolling. Located after The Clone Warsthe series follows a broken Maul as he attempts to build his own criminal empire on the planet Janix. Very gangster atmosphere, double lightsaber duels against the Inquisitors and ex-Jedi apprentice on the program, with weekly broadcast until May 4.

Total change of register on April 8 with The Testamentsdirect sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale. Fifteen years after June’s departure, two teenage girls linked to the Gilead system organize the resistance from within, while Aunt Lydia returns to the forefront. The complete The Handmaid’s Tale is added at the same time, ideal for a complete catch-up.

On the nostalgia side, Malcolm: Nothing has changed arrives around April 10. We find Malcolm, Reese, Dewey, Francis, Hal and Lois twenty years later, without the family chaos having really diminished. A few days later, on April 15, it was Scrubs (2026) who resurrects the Sacred Heart: JD and Turk have become senior doctors but also remain immature, facing a new generation of interns. Also note from April 1: season 1 of Attack on Titan and the narco true crime series Dear Killer Nanniesperfect for a big binge.

Disney+ April 2026: which films and programs for your evenings?

The cinema event of Disney+ April 2026It is Fantastic Four: First Stepsavailable April 23. The film adopts a retro futuristic 60s aesthetic and sends the team directly against Galactus and the Silver Surfer, without returning to the classic origins. Highly recommended viewing before the release ofAvengers Doomsday.

From April 1, the platform releases a big burst of classics with Princess Bride, King Kong, Hulk, Daddy Cool and the feel good duo Mama Mia / Mamma Mia! Here We Go Againperfect for an ABBA karaoke night. Added the French film Lucky Luke with Alban Lenoir on April 3, A missing part April 13 and comedy My chick on April 24.

Disney+ in April 2026: which dates to remember and for what type of viewer?

For quick planning: April 1st, time for anime and true crime with Attack on Titan And Dear Killer Nannies. On the 6th, dark SF evening with Maul – Shadow Lord. The 8th, dystopian marathon with The Testaments and the integral The Handmaid’s Tale. Around the 10th, nostalgia night ahead Malcolm: Nothing has changedthen return to the hospital with Scrubs (2026) on the 15th.

On April 22, Orangutan mission And The Secrets of Bees offer two nature-centered family docs, while Donna Hay: The art of hosting adds a kitchen and lifestyle touch. Finally, on April 23, book your evening for Fantastic Four: First Steps on Disney+ April 2026: the unmissable event for fans of Marvel.