Think April is quiet on streaming? Think again.
Hulu drops a loaded lineup this month, with twelve titles arriving between April 1 and April 25 — think The Testaments (dystopian, three-episode premiere), Good Boy (horror from a dog’s point of view), and a four-episode Malcolm in the Middle revival among the highlights.
This post lays out the full Hulu movie calendar, flags the must-watch premieres and exclusives, and tells you what to stream first so you don’t miss the buzziest drops.
This Month’s Hulu Movie Release Calendar Overview
April 2026 drops a loaded lineup onto Hulu. You’ve got dystopian drama, horror told from a dog’s point of view, and everything in between. This calendar runs from April 1 through April 25, with twelve different titles making their debut. Expect Hulu Originals, stand-up specials, season finales, multi-episode premieres, and some 2025 films that are just now hitting the platform.
April 1 is the busiest day by far. Three titles land at once: Secrets of the Bees, Atomic Season 1, and Dear Killer Nannies. After that, things spread out through the rest of the month. Some stuff arrives as single films. Other shows launch with multiple episodes and then go weekly. One title, Raising Chelsea, is on Hulu’s April list but doesn’t have a confirmed date yet.
Here’s what’s coming:
- April 1 – Secrets of the Bees (documentary on Hulu and Disney+)
- April 1 – Atomic Season 1 (British thriller series)
- April 1 – Dear Killer Nannies (Hulu/Disney+ original)
- April 3 – Pizza Movie (Hulu Original comedy from SNL writers)
- April 6 – In Your Radiant Season (season finale)
- April 8 – The Testaments (Hulu Original, three-episode premiere, dystopian drama)
- April 10 – Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair (four-episode sitcom revival)
- April 10 – Perfect Crown (K-Drama premiere on Hulu and Disney+)
- April 24 – Nikki Glaser: Good Girl (stand-up special)
- April 24 – No Other Choice (2025 dark comedy film)
- April 25 – Good Boy (2025 horror film from a dog’s perspective)
- Date TBA – Raising Chelsea
These listings reflect what Hulu’s putting out this month. You’re looking at originals, licensed stuff, and 2025 films streaming for the first time in April 2026. Perfect Crown keeps going weekly through April 11, 18, and 24.
Hulu Premieres and Exclusives Arriving This Month
Premieres and exclusives make up the core of what Hulu’s pushing in April. A premiere is the first time a title hits any streaming platform. An exclusive means Hulu’s the only place you can stream it in the U.S. This month brings both, with several big launches built to pull subscribers back week after week.
Hulu Originals lead the exclusive lineup. The Testaments drops April 8 with three episodes right out of the gate. It’s the follow-up to The Handmaid’s Tale, starring Chase Infiniti as Agnes, Lucy Halliday as Daisy, and Ann Dowd back as Aunt Lydia. Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair hits April 10 as a four-episode revival centered on Hal and Lois’ 40th anniversary. Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Jane Kaczmarek are all back. Perfect Crown, a Korean drama about royal lineage and corporate power, premieres the same day on Hulu and Disney+, then rolls out new episodes weekly on April 11, 18, and 24.
- April 3 – Pizza Movie (Hulu Original comedy starring Gaten Matarazzo and Sarah Sherman)
- April 8 – The Testaments (three-episode premiere, dystopian drama, Hulu Original)
- April 10 – Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair (four-episode sitcom revival, Hulu exclusive)
- April 10 – Perfect Crown (K-Drama premiere on Hulu and Disney+, weekly episodes follow)
- April 24 – Nikki Glaser: Good Girl (stand-up comedy special, Hulu Original)
- April 24 – No Other Choice (2025 film, exclusive streaming premiere)
- April 25 – Good Boy (2025 horror film, exclusive streaming premiere)
An original is anything developed or co-produced under Hulu’s banner. Exclusives can be licensed films or series that Hulu locks down for a limited window. Both show up throughout April, giving you a mix of brand-new projects and curated picks.
Genre Breakdown of This Month’s Hulu Movie Lineup
April’s calendar covers a ton of ground. You’ve got prestige dystopian drama, psychological horror, broad comedy. The platform isn’t clustering around one trend this month. Instead, it’s programming for different audience segments at once. Dystopian drama leads with The Testaments. Horror fans get Good Boy, a supernatural thriller told almost entirely from a dog’s point of view.
Comedy shows up in two formats. The four-episode Malcolm in the Middle revival brings back the chaotic family sitcom energy of the early 2000s. Nikki Glaser: Good Girl offers an hour of original stand-up. Documentary content starts the month with Secrets of the Bees, streaming on both Hulu and Disney+. The table below maps known titles to their genres based on source material and marketing.
| Title | Genre |
|---|---|
| The Testaments | Dystopian Drama |
| Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair | Sitcom Revival / Comedy |
| Good Boy | Horror |
| Nikki Glaser: Good Girl | Stand-Up Comedy |
| Secrets of the Bees | Documentary |
| No Other Choice | Dark Comedy |
Several April arrivals don’t have explicit genre tags yet. Atomic, Dear Killer Nannies, Pizza Movie, and Raising Chelsea are still general in the current schedule data. Hulu’s internal categories might fill those gaps at launch.
Cast Highlights and Key Talent in Hulu’s Monthly Movie Arrivals
The Testaments reunites The Handmaid’s Tale creator Bruce Miller with Ann Dowd, who’s stepping back into Aunt Lydia’s severe uniform. Two young leads join the cast: Chase Infiniti plays Agnes, a teenager navigating Aunt Lydia’s school, and Lucy Halliday takes on Daisy, whose arc drives much of the series’ early tension. The three-episode April 8 premiere sets things up for a season rooted in Margaret Atwood’s sequel novel, focusing on a new generation dealing with Gilead’s aftermath.
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair marks the first time the entire core cast has returned in over a decade. Frankie Muniz slips back into Malcolm’s sardonic genius. Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek reprise Hal and Lois for a four-episode arc built around the couple’s 40th wedding anniversary. It’s a nostalgia play with a tight episode count, designed to feel like a special event rather than an ongoing reboot.
Good Boy leans on an unusual choice. The film’s real lead is Indy, the dog whose perspective anchors nearly every scene. Shane Jensen plays Todd, the human whose haunted house becomes the setting for psychological horror filtered through canine senses. It’s a supernatural thriller told from an animal’s point of view, giving the April 25 premiere a distinctive hook. Early marketing confirms Indy survives, which should ease anyone worried about tragic dog stories.
What’s Leaving Soon: Movies Exiting Hulu This Month
There’s no data on titles expiring or leaving Hulu in April 2026. Streaming platforms rotate licensed content on monthly cycles, and expiration dates can shift based on renewed contracts or last-minute extensions. Without official expiring-content listings, it’s impossible to give you a definitive “last chance to watch” list for April.
Hulu doesn’t always publicize departure dates as loudly as it promotes new arrivals. Subscribers often discover a favorite film has vanished only after searching for it. The platform’s interface sometimes flags titles about to leave, but those warnings appear inconsistently and usually with short notice.
To stay ahead of expiring content, try these steps:
- Check the “Last Chance” or “Expiring Soon” collections on Hulu’s homepage, which get updated periodically when the platform chooses to feature departing titles.
- Look for small text beneath a movie or show thumbnail that reads “Available until [date].” This line appears sporadically but offers the most reliable warning.
- Follow third-party tracking sites or Hulu’s official social channels, where major removals are sometimes announced a week or two in advance.
Early Preview: Movies Expected on Hulu Next Month
There’s no data about May 2026 releases in the current information, so previewing specific titles isn’t possible. Hulu typically announces its full monthly lineup around the third week of the preceding month, meaning the May calendar should surface in mid to late April. That announcement will follow the same format as this month’s schedule: a mix of originals, licensed films, returning series, and special events.
Hulu’s release patterns cluster around a few predictable categories. The platform usually debuts at least one major original series or film per month, often timed to generate press coverage and conversation. Licensed theatrical films from the previous year frequently arrive in monthly batches, especially titles that completed their premium video on demand windows. Seasonal or event-driven collections start populating the calendar as relevant dates approach.
Based on past trends, expect May’s Hulu lineup to include:
- New Hulu Originals or exclusives, likely spanning drama, comedy, or documentary formats
- Licensed feature films from 2025 that have finished their theatrical and PVOD runs
- Seasonal collections or curated hubs if Memorial Day weekend programming is a priority
Final Words
Here’s the fast recap: we mapped out a clear calendar of Hulu arrivals running April 1–25, listed each release, and flagged big premieres like The Testaments, the Malcolm in the Middle revival, and Pizza Movie.
We broke the month into premieres and exclusives, grouped titles by genre, and spotlighted key cast including Ann Dowd, Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, and Nikki Glaser. We also noted there’s no expiring‑title data or next‑month listings in the scraped info.
Use this Hulu upcoming movie calendar this month to plan your watchlist and grab something great to stream.
FAQ
Q: Why is Hulu going away in 2026?
A: The claim that Hulu is going away in 2026 is unconfirmed; it mostly comes from Disney’s brand-consolidation moves to fold some Hulu content into Disney+. Watch for official Disney/Hulu statements for confirmation.
Q: What’s new coming out on Hulu and what’s coming to Hulu in March?
A: New Hulu releases change every month; to see March arrivals, check Hulu’s “New & Upcoming” or “What’s New” page, follow Hulu on social, or read weekly roundups from entertainment sites.
Q: How to find TV schedule on Hulu?
A: To find a TV schedule on Hulu, open the app or website and use Live TV > Guide if you have Hulu + Live TV; for on-demand shows, open the show’s page to view episode release dates.