Disney Plus is rolling into April 2026 with a content slate that leans heavily on its biggest franchises while continuing to experiment with how audiences engage with streaming. The platform is not just adding new series and films, it is also expanding into curated marathon streams and live events, which gives the service a slightly different rhythm compared to a traditional on-demand library.
The month is headlined by the continued rollout of Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, alongside the debut of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord. The latter explores one of the franchise’s more complex antagonists, offering a deeper look into the character’s story through a multi-episode structure. These tentpole releases are supported by a steady stream of weekly content, which, to be honest, seems to be Disney Plus settling comfortably into an episodic cadence rather than dropping everything at once.
Beyond franchise heavy hitters, April also introduces a range of documentaries, international series, and family programming. Disneynature’s Orangutan arrives as part of the platform’s Earth Day offerings, while new animated and children’s content continues to fill out the catalog. At the same time, Disney Plus is expanding its always-on streaming concept with themed channels dedicated to long-running series and nostalgic properties, which is an interesting shift that may or may not stick depending on how audiences respond.
Below is the complete list of titles coming to Disney Plus in April 2026.
Shows and Movies Coming to Disney Plus in April
April 1
Disney+ / Hulu Originals
- Dear Killer Nannies (Hulu Original) — Full Season Premiere
- Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations (Disney+ Original) — Full Season Premiere
- Secrets of the Bees (National Geographic) — Full Season Premiere
Continuing Series
- O11CE: New Generation (Disney+ Original) — New Episodes
Streams Launching
- Ice Age Stream (continuous marathon — films & series)
April 4
- Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES: Shorts — New Episode
April 5
Live Event
- Inside Out Classic: Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers (Disney+/ESPN+) — Live at 7pm ET
April 6
Disney+ / Hulu Originals
- Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (Disney+ Original) — Two-Episode Premiere (Chapters 1 & 2)
- In Your Radiant Season (Hulu Original) — Season Finale
Continuing Series
- American Idol, Season 9 (ABC/Disney+) — Live Mondays at 8/7c
April 7
Continuing Series
- Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2 (Disney+ Original) — Episode 4 at 6pm PT
April 8
New & Continuing Series
- Hey A.J.! — New Episodes
- How Not to Draw: Shorts, Season 5 — New Episode
- O11CE: New Generation (Disney+ Original) — New Episodes
April 10
Disney+ / Hulu Originals
- Perfect Crown (Hulu Original) — Series Premiere
Continuing Series
- RoboGobo, Season 2 — New Episodes
April 11
- Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES: Shorts — New Episode
- Perfect Crown (Hulu Original) — New Episode
April 13
Continuing Series
- Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (Disney+ Original) — Chapters 3 & 4
- American Idol, Season 9 (ABC/Disney+) — Live at 8/7c
April 14
New & Continuing Series
- Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2 (Disney+ Original) — Episode 5 at 6pm PT
- Meet Iron Man and his Awesome Friends, Season 1 — New Episodes
April 15
Library Title
- Spider-Man: No Way Home (Marvel/Sony)
Continuing Series
- O11CE: New Generation (Disney+ Original) — New Episodes
April 17
New Series
- Little Margo Stories: Shorts — Premiere
Continuing Series
- Perfect Crown (Hulu Original) — New Episode
April 18
- Locker Diaries: ZOMBIES: Shorts — New Episode
- Perfect Crown (Hulu Original) — New Episode
April 20
Continuing Series
- American Idol, Season 9 (ABC/Disney+) — Live at 8/7c
- Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (Disney+ Original) — Chapters 5 & 6
April 21
Continuing Series
- Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2 (Disney+ Original) — Episode 6 at 6pm PT
April 22
Disney+ Originals
- Orangutan (Disneynature Documentary) — Earth Day Premiere, narrated by Josh Gad
Continuing Series
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+ — New Episodes
- O11CE: New Generation (Disney+ Original) — New Episodes
April 23
Streams Launching
- Once Upon a Time Stream (all 7 seasons, continuous marathon)
April 24
Library Title
- The Prep School Disappearance (Lifetime Movie)
Continuing Series
- Perfect Crown (Hulu Original) — New Episode
April 25
Live Event
- Banana Ball: Party Animals vs. Bananas (ESPN Unlimited/Disney+) — Live at 7pm ET
Continuing Series
- Perfect Crown (Hulu Original) — New Episode
April 27
Disney+ Originals
- Disney Animation’s “Songs in Sign Language” (Disney+ Original) — Premiere
- Featuring ASL versions of We Don’t Talk About Bruno (Encanto), The Next Right Thing (Frozen 2), and Beyond (Moana 2)
Continuing Series
- American Idol, Season 9 (ABC/Disney+) — Live at 8/7c
- Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (Disney+ Original) — Chapters 7 & 8
April 28
Continuing Series
- Daredevil: Born Again, Season 2 (Disney+ Original) — Episode 7 at 6pm PT
April 29
Streams Launching
- Animated Classics Stream (continuous marathon)
Continuing Series
- O11CE: New Generation (Disney+ Original) — New Episodes
- SuperKitties, Season 3 — New Episodes
April 30
Library Titles
- Project Runway All Stars, Seasons 5-7
Now Streaming (Ongoing)
Streams
- Hannah Montana Stream (all 4 seasons + movie + concert special — 20th anniversary marathon)
- Malcolm in the Middle Stream (all 7 seasons)
New Companion Video Podcasts
- American Idol Official Podcast — New episodes every Wednesday
- Daredevil: Born Again Official Podcast — New episodes every Tuesday
What Is Leaving Disney Plus in April
Disney Plus has not announced any titles leaving the platform for April at the time of writing.
April presents a fairly strategic content rollout for Disney Plus, balancing major franchise storytelling with experimental features like continuous streams and live broadcasts. The addition of Star Wars and Marvel content will likely draw the most attention, but the broader lineup suggests a platform that is trying to evolve beyond simple catalog expansion. Whether that approach resonates widely is another matter, though it certainly makes the service feel more active on a week-to-week basis.
