April showers don’t just occur outside. Get ready to be showered inside your home with a deluge of new streaming options. In this April StreamNow Insider issue, we highlight some of the most exciting and talked-about streaming premieres, then give you a day-by-day schedule in the New Streaming Releases section.

R – This 1950s-set drama follows the bold, fast-talking Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet), a young man with a dream no one respects. Marty goes to hell and back on his haywire pursuit of greatness, attempting to become the top table tennis player in the world. Gwyneth Paltrow also stars. The film received nine Oscar nominations. (HBO, April 24th Premiere)

R – Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sydney Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Amanda Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous — a seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power. This wildly entertaining thriller will leave you guessing until the very end. (Starz, April 1st Premiere)

TV-PG – In this intimate documentary, David Attenborough tells the remarkable story of his first encounter with the baby gorilla Pablo, how that gorilla grew up to be a top Silverback, and how Pablo’s direct descendants are doing today. Packed with extraordinary gorilla behavior never filmed before, this is a story of hope and joy. (Netflix, April 17th Premiere)

TV-MA – This documentary follows Wilson as she redefines what it means to be a modern country star, proving that staying true to yourself can lead to major success. It captures a pivotal moment in her career, exploring the country icon’s personal journey and chronicling her struggles and triumphs as she captivates fans on stage across the country. (Netflix, April 22nd Premiere)

NR – Two iconic programs — the men’s basketball teams of Kansas and Michigan — are featured in this four-part docuseries. It includes unprecedented off-court access, exclusive interviews, game footage, and coverage of key regular-season, conference, and postseason matchups in the Big 12 and Big Ten. For the first time, cameras follow both teams across an entire season, capturing the intensity, pressure, and passion. (Paramount+, April 4th Premiere)

130th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 20th
National coverage for the event will be streamed on ESPN+ and the ESPN app, while local viewers in the Boston area can stream via the Very Local app. It begins with wheelchair divisions at 9:02–9:06 a.m. ET, followed by professional runners at 9:37 a.m. ET, and four rolling waves starting from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. ET.

PG – Maul plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan, who could be the apprentice he’s seeking to help in his relentless pursuit for revenge. After a two-episode premiere on April 6th, there will be two episodes each week leading to a finale on Star Wars Day, May the 4th. (Disney+, April 6th Premiere)

TV-PG – This animated series is set in Hawkins, Indiana in the winter of 1985 and aims to have the feel of a classic ’80s Saturday morning cartoon. The town is crawling with secrets, and the beloved heroes are facing fresh paranormal mysteries — and an all-new breed of strange. Has something from the Upside Down survived? (Netflix, April 23rd Premiere)

R – Oscar^® winner Ben Affleck directs and stars in this real-life political intelligence dramedy based on a true story. It follows CIA “exfiltration” operative and master of disguise Tony Mendez (Affleck), who sets out to rescue a handful of American diplomats hiding out in 1979 Tehran. Pretending to be a film location scouting crew, Mendez and a motley crew of Hollywood artists, escape artists, and con artists smuggle the Americans to safety.​ (Peacock, Now Streaming)

R – In this survival action-thriller, Charlize Theron stars as a grieving adrenaline junkie testing her limits in the unforgiving landscape of the Australian wilderness. Her solo trip turns into a cat-and-mouse game when she’s targeted by a ruthless predator (Taron Egerton) as she attempts to conquer a menacing river. (Netflix, April 24th Premiere)

R – Beloved Hollywood star Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves) becomes the target of an extortion plot when he receives a mysterious video that’s sure to shatter his image and end his career. Hoping to identify the blackmailer, he soon embarks on a soul-searching journey to confront his problems and make amends with anyone he could have possibly wronged. The cast also includes Jonah Hill and Cameron Diaz. (Apple TV, April 10th Premiere)

TV-MA – A surprising technological accident serves as a catalyst for Lindy and Les, a married couple, to re-evaluate their relationship’s power dynamics, leading to a dramatic showdown as they vie for control in their marriage. Based on the short story written by Manuel Gonzales, this dramedy series gets hilariously complicated when the pair becomes mismatched in size. (Peacock, April 9th Premiere)

TV-14 – It’s the biggest reunion of 2026! Twenty years have gone by since we last saw Malcolm and his family — and after all that time, they’ve learned absolutely nothing. Malcolm and his daughter are drawn into the family’s chaos when Hal and Lois demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party. (Disney+, April 10th Premiere)

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