We all know the drill by now. You see a massive global announcement for a highly anticipated show, boot up your TV, and… it’s nowhere to be found. Netflix geo-locks its content, meaning what drops in the US or the UK isn’t always what we get here in Kenya.
That’s why I take the time every month to sift through the noise and give you the exact, localized list of what is actually landing on our screens. April 2026 is packing some serious heat, from live sports broadcasts pushing the boundaries of the platform’s tech, to the return of some absolute heavy hitters.
Here are the highlights I’m personally keeping my eye on, followed by the complete, day-by-day release schedule for Netflix Kenya.
April highlights: What you can’t miss
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 (April 23): I’ll admit, as a massive fan of the Hawkins crew, this is the release I’ve got circled in red on my calendar. This time, we’re getting an animated series straight from the Duffer Brothers and Eric Robles. Set in the winter of 1985, it promises to bring back Eleven, Mike, Dustin, and the rest of the gang as a new Upside Down mystery thaws out in their hometown.
Ronaldinho: The One and Only (April 16): There is absolutely no way I was going to leave this off the list. Getting a docuseries with exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the greatest to ever touch the ball is a massive win.
We get to see the real story of the Brazilian icon who essentially defined “joga bonito” for an entire generation. It covers his highest highs and lowest lows, and for any serious football fan, this is required viewing.
Thrash (April 10): Sometimes you just need pure, unadulterated action, and Thrash promises to deliver exactly that. The premise is beautifully chaotic: a Category 5 hurricane decimates a coastal town, bringing devastation, a massive storm surge, and hungry sharks right to the front door. It’s exactly the kind of high-stakes, edge-of-your-seat popcorn thriller I look for when I want to switch off and just enjoy the ride.
Man on Fire (April 30): While technically a series rather than a standalone film, if you’re an action junkie, this is the heavy hitter for April. Based on A.J. Quinnell’s legendary book series, it follows John Creasy, a former Special Forces mercenary battling intense PTSD, who gets pulled right back into the line of fire. It promises a gritty, relentless redemption arc packed with exactly the kind of tactical, hard-hitting action sequences the franchise is known for.
The complete April 2026 schedule for Netflix Kenya
To make planning your weekend binges a little easier, we’ve broken down the entire month’s releases chronologically.
April 1
- Love on the Spectrum (Season 4): The heartwarming Emmy-winning romantic docuseries returns to follow people on the autism spectrum navigating the dating world. (10:00 AM EAT)
- Eat Pray Bark (Film): A German comedy following five eccentric dog owners who take their chaotic pets to a legendary trainer in the Tyrolean mountains.
April 2
- Agent from Above (Season 1): A Taiwanese fantasy-thriller about a spirit medium bound to serve the Third Crown Prince to atone for a childhood mistake. (10:00 AM EAT)
- XO, Kitty (Season 3): Kitty’s senior year at KISS gets complicated. (10:00 AM EAT)
- Sins of Kujo (Season 1): A gritty Japanese live-action adaptation of the best-selling manga exploring law and the dark underbelly of modern society. (10:00 AM EAT)
April 3
- Bloodhounds (Season 2): Gun-woo and Woo-jin return, taking their boxing skills underground to dismantle a violent global boxing league. (10:00 AM EAT)
- High Tides (Season 3): A Belgian romance/drama centering on debts, secrets, and a shaky real estate empire in Knokke.
- Gangs of Galicia (Season 2): Three years later, Ana and Daniel find themselves on opposing sides of the drug trafficking world in this Spanish thriller.
April 7
- Untold: Chess Mates (Film): A documentary chronicling the massive cheating scandal and high-stakes rivalry between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann.
April 8
- Trust Me: The False Prophet (Season 1): A gripping true-crime docuseries uncovering the rise of Samuel Bateman, the self-proclaimed heir to the FLDS church. (10:00 AM EAT)
April 9
- Bandi (Season 1): An intense drama following eleven siblings struggling to survive and stay united after their mother’s death.
- Big Mistakes (Season 1): Dan Levy created and stars in this comedic thriller about two incapable siblings accidentally blackmailed into organized crime.
April 10
- Turn of the Tide (Season 3): After prison, Eduardo returns to Rabo de Peixe to create a clandestine vigilante movement.
- Thrash (Film): An action-thriller where a Category 5 hurricane traps a coastal town with hungry sharks.
April 11
- Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov (Live Event): Live boxing broadcast from the UK.
April 12
- At Home With The Furys (Season 2): Tyson Fury attempts retirement (again) in this reality series tracking his family life and business ventures.
April 13
- Noah Kahan: Out of Body (Film): An intimate documentary following the musician as he navigates global stardom and returns to his Vermont roots. (10:00 AM EAT)
April 14
- Untold: Jail Blazers (Film): A sports documentary looking back at the brilliant but highly controversial early 2000s Portland Trail Blazers.
April 15
- Toaster (Film): An Indian comedy-thriller where a miser’s obsession with a gifted toaster leads to murder and mayhem. (10:00 AM EAT)
- Million Dollar Secret (Season 2): The deception-based reality game show returns with new guests, trickier agendas, and a $1,000,000 prize. (10:00 AM EAT)
April 16
- BEEF (Season 2): The Emmy-winning anthology returns with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan. (10:00 AM EAT)
- Ronaldinho: The One and Only (Season 1): A Brazilian docuseries featuring exclusive access to the life and career of one of football’s greatest icons.
April 17
- Alpha Males (Season 5): The Spanish comedy returns as the friends continue to spectacularly fail at reinventing their masculinity.
- A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough (Film): A nature documentary blending archival and contemporary footage of the Rwandan mountain gorillas.
- Full Swing (Season 4): Behind the scenes of professional golf, building up to the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.
- Roommates (Film): A comedy about a college freshman whose friendship with her cool roommate spirals into a war of passive aggression.
April 20
- Funny AF with Kevin Hart (Season 1): Kevin Hart hosts an unfiltered stand-up comedy competition series. (10:00 AM EAT)
April 21
- Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill (Film): A sports documentary detailing the bizarre and violent feud in the prestigious world of dressage.
April 22
- Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool (Film): A documentary chronicling the career and on-stage triumphs of the modern country star. (10:00 AM EAT)
April 23
- Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 (Season 1): The new animated series set in Hawkins.
- Running Point (Season 2): Kate Hudson stars as the president of the Los Angeles Waves basketball franchise, navigating family power plays and sports management. (10:00 AM EAT)
- Flunked (Season 1): A French comedy where a math prodigy escapes prison by going undercover as a high school teacher.
April 24
- Apex (Film): An action-thriller following a grieving woman hunted by a predator in the Australian wilderness.
- If Wishes Could Kill (Season 1): A mystery series about high schoolers cursed by a deadly wish-granting app called Girigo.
April 26
- Supernova Strikers: Genesis (Live Event): A live boxing event from Mexico City featuring influencers and YouTube stars, with performances by Carín León.
April 27
- Straight to Hell (Season 1): A Japanese drama exploring the true, scandal-ridden story of Kazuko Hosoki, the nation’s most famous—and controversial—fortune-teller.
April 29
- Should I Marry A Murderer? (Season 1): A chilling UK true-crime docuseries about a forensic pathologist who discovers her fiancé’s horrific secret.
- Je m’appelle Agneta (Film): A Swedish comedy about a 49-year-old woman who escapes her stagnant life to become an au pair in France, only to end up caring for an eccentric, elderly man. (10:00 AM EAT)
April 30
- Man on Fire (Season 1): Based on A.J. Quinnell’s books, this action-thriller series follows John Creasy, a PTSD-plagued former mercenary seeking redemption.
