April 2025 brings a fresh wave of cinematic entertainment directly to your screens, offering a diverse selection of films across various streaming platforms. Viewers can look forward to action-packed thrillers, thought-provoking dramas, anticipated sequels, family fun, and intriguing indie releases. This month features major stars like Tom Hardy, Nicole Kidman, and Zendaya (potentially via VOD), alongside exciting projects from acclaimed directors such as Gareth Evans, Zack Snyder, and Alex Garland.
Major streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Disney+, and Peacock are updating their libraries, ensuring plenty of options for movie nights throughout the month. Highlights include the gritty action of Havoc, the complex drama of Babygirl, the potential arrival of horror flick Wolf Man, and the conclusion to a sci-fi epic with Rebel Moon – Part Two.
Highly Profiled Releases
Netflix is set to deliver several key titles this April. Among the most discussed is Havoc, starring Tom Hardy and directed by Gareth Evans (known for The Raid films). The movie follows a bruised detective attempting to rescue a politician’s son while navigating a deep web of corruption and conspiracy within his city. Expect intense action sequences and a gripping storyline. Release details point towards a mid-to-late April arrival on the platform.
Also on Netflix, Zack Snyder unveils Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver. This sequel continues the story of Kora and the surviving warriors preparing to defend the moon of Veldt against the oppressive Motherworld. Fans of the first installment can anticipate more large-scale battles and Snyder’s distinct visual style premiering on April 19, 2025.
Adding to Netflix’s April offerings is Scoop, a dramatization of the real-life events surrounding Prince Andrew’s controversial 2019 BBC Newsnight interview. The film stars Gillian Anderson as journalist Emily Maitlis and Rufus Sewell as Prince Andrew, exploring how the interview was secured. It became available early in the month.
Dramas and Independent Films
Babygirl, directed by Halina Reijn, is expected to generate buzz. Starring Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson, the film explores the intricate and potentially dangerous dynamic between a powerful CEO and a much younger intern. Its release is anticipated on platforms like MUBI or via Premium Video-On-Demand (PVOD) sometime in April, following festival appearances.
Prime Video introduces Musica, a coming-of-age story blended with romance and comedy. Starring and directed by Rudy Mancuso, it follows a young man in Newark, New Jersey, navigating love, family, and his Brazilian culture, uniquely affected by the music in his head. The film launched on April 4, 2025.
From Sweden comes Stolen, debuting on Netflix on April 12, 2025. Based on the novel by Ann-Helén Laestadius, this drama centers on a young Sámi woman fighting to preserve her indigenous heritage in a world where xenophobia is rising and climate change threatens traditional reindeer herding.
Alex Garland’s Civil War, starring Kirsten Dunst, depicts a near-future America torn apart by conflict. Following its theatrical run, the intense action-drama could potentially arrive on PVOD platforms towards the end of April, although an official streaming date is yet to be confirmed.
Genre Fare Explored
Horror fans are keeping an eye out for Wolf Man. Directed by Leigh Whannell (The Invisible Man) and starring Christopher Abbott, this Blumhouse production aims to offer a fresh take on the classic Universal monster. While a specific streaming platform (likely Peacock due to Universal ties) and April date are still awaited, anticipation is building for its release.
Hulu presents The Greatest Hits, a unique romantic drama available from April 12, 2025. Lucy Boynton stars as Harriet, who discovers that certain songs have the power to physically transport her back in time, literally. She relives memories with her former boyfriend while navigating a potential new romance in the present.
The action film Boy Kills World, starring Bill Skarsgård as a deaf-mute protagonist with a vibrant imagination seeking revenge, might hit PVOD services in late April after its theatrical release. It promises a distinct visual style and intense fight choreography.
Similarly, Sasquatch Sunset, a dialogue-free film following a year in the life of a Sasquatch family, could see a PVOD release late in the month. Produced by Ari Aster and starring Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough (under heavy prosthetics), it offers a completely unconventional cinematic experience.
Family and Animation Options
Disney+ subscribers can now stream Wish, the animated musical released theatrically last year. The film celebrates Disney’s 100th anniversary and tells the origin story of the wishing star, featuring the voices of Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine. It arrived on the platform on April 3, 2025.
For younger audiences and families, Netflix released Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp on April 12, 2025. This live-action/animated hybrid film sees the mischievous woodpecker needing to find a new home, leading him to Camp Woo Hoo, where he causes his usual brand of chaos.
Another film potentially becoming available via PVOD later in April is Challengers. Directed by Luca Guadagnino and starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor, this sports drama delves into the complicated relationships between three tennis players over several years. Details on One of Them Days, mentioned in some early lists, remain scarce regarding its plot, cast, and confirmed April streaming release. Viewers should check specific platform schedules closer to the date for confirmation on titles with unannounced streaming plans.
