Streaming Weekend Spotlight: New Premieres Across Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, and Apple TV (April 24-26 2026)

April 2026's final weekend sees six new Netflix titles, a drama on HBO Max, a second season of Apple TV+’s crime series, and an adult-animated comedy on Prime Video. All releases arrive between Monday, April 20, and Thursday, April 23, with full seasons available for binge-watch.

Top 3 Must-Watch Netflix Shows This Weekend: April 24–26, 2026

Netflix releases six titles. The animated spin-off *Stranger Things: Tales From ’85* (10 × 30-min) drops Thursday and continues the franchise’s canon, earning a 67 % Rotten Tomatoes rating. *Running Point* S2 (10 × 30-min) arrives Thursday; starring Kate Hudson, it rose from a 79 % to an 86 % Rotten Tomatoes score and claimed the #1 spot in the United States. *Unchosen* (6 × 45-min) premieres Tuesday, starring Molly Windsor and Asa Butterfield; it became the most-watched Netflix title worldwide for the weekend. *This Is a Gardening Show* (docuseries) follows Zach Galifianakis and premiered Wednesday. *Kevin* (8 × 30-min) launches Monday; co-created by Aubrey Plaza and Joe Wengert, it features a voice cast that includes Jason Schwartzman, John Waters, Whoopi Goldberg, and Quinta Brunson. *Apex* (survival thriller) releases all episodes Thursday, starring Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton.

Top 3 Must-Watch Netflix Shows This Weekend: April 24–26, 2026

HBO Max debuts *Half Man*, a drama written, directed, and starring Richard Gadd opposite Jamie Bell; the first episode aired Thursday and the series explores a 30-year volatile brotherly bond. Apple TV+ continues *Criminal Record* S2 (8 × 45-min); the opening episode aired Wednesday and the season, scheduled weekly through June 10, follows detectives Peter Capaldi and Cush Jumbo as a political-rally stabbing escalates into a far-right bomb plot in London. Prime Video streams *Kevin* (the same eight-episode adult animated comedy) from Monday.

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The weekend adds 58 new episodes. Rotten Tomatoes scores: *Running Point* S2 86 %, *Apex* 70 %, *Tales From ’85* 67 %. *Unchosen* was the most-watched Netflix title worldwide; *Running Point* S2 hit #1 in the United States.

Top 3 Must-Watch Netflix Shows This Weekend: April 24–26, 2026

• “All eight episodes of its first season premiered Monday on Prime Video.” (Prime Video)

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• “Season 2 of *Criminal Record* dropped its first episode Wednesday, with remaining episodes scheduled weekly through June 10.” (Apple TV+)

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*Tales From ’85* holds a 67 % Rotten Tomatoes rating, dividing critics and viewers. *Apex*’s 70 % rating suggests moderate approval. *Half Man* is described as emotionally unsparing, indicating a polarizing tone.

Top 3 Must-Watch Netflix Shows This Weekend: April 24–26, 2026

• “Is that scarier than a wild animal?” — Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer (TechRadar)

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• “We've already been wowed by their performances as a seasoned veteran and newbie detective, and now we get to witness another dramatic case unfold while their personalities clash once more.” — LB, TechRadar writer

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• “There’s a reason women overwhelmingly chose the bear over the man.” — Tom’s Guide entertainment writer

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• “Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors All 10 episodes streaming now on Netflix ‘Running Point’ season 2 (Netflix) Running Point | Season 2 Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube Watch On The vibes: Girl bossing isn't just chic power suits and heels, especially when it's the family business.” — Tom’s Guide editorial staff

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*Criminal Record* S2 will continue releases through June 10; *Half Man* adds episodes post-premiere. All Netflix titles remain on-demand, while *Running Point* S2 and *Apex* stay available for viewership.

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