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What’s new to streaming this week? (April 17, 2026)<\/h1>\n
What\u2019s new on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more? We’ve got you covered.<\/div>\n
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What’s new to streaming? And what’s worth watching?<\/span>Credit: Composite: Channel 4; HBO Max; Apple TV; Scott Yamano\/Netflix; Netflix<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that’s before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer!<\/p>\n

Don’t be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We’ve got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides<\/a> for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy<\/a>, thriller<\/a>, horror<\/a>, documentary<\/a>, and animation<\/a>, among others. But if you’re seeking something brand new (or just new to streaming), we’ve got you covered there, too.<\/p>\n

13. The Heartbreak Kid: Becoming Shawn Michaels<\/em><\/h2>\n

If you’re into WWE documentaries and have exhausted both seasons of Netflix’s WWE: Unreal<\/em>, check out Peacock’s new deep dive into the career of the legendary Shawn Michaels. The Heartbreak Kid: Becoming Shawn Michaels<\/em> tracks the highs and lows of the Hall of Famer’s life in and out of the ring, comebacks and all. Expect interviews with Michaels himself, Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Bret Hart, Mark “The Undertaker” Calaway, and more. \u2014 Shannon Connellan, Senior Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

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How to watch: <\/strong>The Heartbreak Kid: Becoming Shawn Michaels<\/em> premieres on Peacock April 17.<\/a><\/p>\n

12. Roommates<\/em><\/h2>\n

Following in the footsteps of Adam Sandler, his daughter Sadie Sandler is headlining the kooky comedy Roommates. <\/em>In director Chandler Levack’s follow-up to her semi-autobiographical coming-of-age comedy Mile End Kicks, <\/em>Sadie stars as college freshman Devon, who hopes her new roommate will be a path to coolness and fun. But Celeste (Heretic<\/em>‘s Chloe East) is a bit much with no boundaries. <\/p>\n

Will they become friends? Or make each others’ lives a living hell? Tune in to find out. \u2014 Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor<\/em><\/p>\n

Starring: <\/strong>Sadie Sandler, Chloe East, Sarah Sherman, Natasha Lyonne, Nick Kroll, Storm Reid, Janeane Garofalo, and Carol Kane<\/p>\n

How to watch:<\/strong>Roomates<\/em> begins streaming on Netflix April 17.<\/a><\/p>\n

11. Ramy Youssef: In Love<\/em><\/h2>\n

Comedian Ramy Youssef returns for his third HBO special, Ramy Youssef: In Love<\/em>, directed by The Bear <\/em>creator Christopher Storer. (Youssef directed The Bear<\/em>‘s superlative “Honeydew” episode, making this a true crossover event.) This time around, Youssef is touching on hot-button topics like the controversial Riyadh Comedy Festival and Grok’s production of sexualized images<\/u><\/a>, but he’s also taking time to talk about love \u2014 including the perils of being a dog dad. \u2014 Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter<\/em><\/p>\n

Starring: <\/strong>Ramy Youssef<\/p>\n

How to watch: <\/strong>Ramy Youssef: In Love<\/em> debuts on HBO and HBO Max April 17.<\/a><\/p>\n

10. Trevor Noah: Joy in The Trenches<\/em><\/h2>\n

Trevor Noah’s newest Netflix comedy special, Joy in the Trenches<\/em>, hits the streaming platform this week, with the comedian, former Daily Show<\/em><\/u> host<\/u><\/a>, philanthropist<\/u><\/a>, and podcaster<\/u><\/a> digging into the state of the world today as only he can. Filmed at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C., the set sees Noah speaking to topics including the time Donald Trump threatened to sue him<\/a> over his Epstein joke at the Grammys. Noah has multiple Netflix specials in the catalogue now, with the latest following Afraid of the Dark, Son of Patricia, I Wish You Would, and Where Was I<\/em>, so you could essentially have a five-hour Trevor Noah-a-thon this week. \u2014 S.C.<\/em><\/p>\n

Starring: <\/strong>Trevor Noah<\/p>\n

How to watch: <\/strong>Trevor Noah: Joy in The Trenches<\/em> debuts on Netflix April 14.<\/a><\/p>\n

9. A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough<\/em><\/h2>\n

At 99 years old, Sir David Attenborough has brought a wealth of knowledge to the world through his broadcasts about nature. In his latest, he looks back at a gorilla he met 50 years ago. With A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough, <\/em>this celebrated natural historian walks us through the life of Pablo, who grew from a curious infant to a top silverback leading his own pack. Beyond that, Attenborough shows what Pablo’s descendants are up to now. <\/p>\n

If you got caught up in Punch the monkey’s zoo dramas, we suspect you’ll fall hard for this intimate documentary. \u2014 K.P. <\/em><\/p>\n

Starring: <\/strong>David Attenborough<\/p>\n

How to watch: <\/strong>A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough<\/em> debuts on Netflix April 17.<\/a><\/p>\n

8. Noah Kahan: Out of Body<\/em><\/h2>\n

“Stick Season” singer\/songwriter Noah Kahan takes fans behind the curtain in this intimate documentary. Out of Body <\/em>sees Kahan returning home to Vermont, where he reconnects with his family and wonders what’s next for his skyrocketing career. From looks inside Kahan’s creative process to frank discussions about his experience with body dysmorphia, Noah Kahan: Out of Body <\/em>promises to be an insightful peek behind the curtain for Kahan fans. \u2014 B.E.<\/em><\/p>\n

How to watch: <\/strong>Noah Kahan: Out of Body<\/em> debuts on Netflix April 13.<\/a><\/p>\n

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7. Big Mood,<\/em> Season 2<\/h2>\n

Camilla Whitehill’s brilliant dramedy Big Mood<\/u><\/em><\/a> is back for a second season, and it’s once again examining the messy, difficult Venn diagram of friendship and mental health. The show focuses on 30-year-old Londoners and inseparable best friends Maggie (Nicola Coughlan) and Eddie (Lydia West), who are navigating bipolar disorder and grief, respectively, and feeling misunderstood by each other. Season 1 left them in relationship rubble<\/u><\/a>; Season 2 examines the awkwardness of patching things up after such a friendship breakup<\/u><\/a> \u2014 and realising boundaries must be drawn.<\/p>\n

Coughlan and West capture that heart-in-throat feeling of seeing an ex-friend, one who you’ve rehearsed what you’d say to. Eddie’s been off-grid in the U.S. making a new bestie in Whitney, a Californian boho chic wellness influencer armed with ginseng gummies, amethyst suppositories, and unity crystals (a “TikTok hippie,” Maggie calls her). Maggie, despite taking charge of her health and declaring she’s in her “stable girl era,” is dubbed a loose cannon by others, and is even demoted to junior bridesmaid at a wedding. So, can the pair rekindle their friendship? What happens when one person feels they’ve moved on, the other left behind? Come for the Rupert Everett cameo, stay for the complex portrayal of modern friendship. \u2014 S.C.<\/em><\/p>\n

Starring: <\/strong>Nicola Coughlan, Lydia West, Robert Gilbert, Eamon Farren, Niamh Cusack, Amalia Vitale, Luke Fetherston, Rebecca Lowman, Stephen Sobal, and Kate Fleetwood<\/p>\n

How to watch: <\/strong>Big Mood<\/em> Season 2 premieres on Tubi April 16<\/a> and is streaming on Channel 4 in the UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n

6. Undertone<\/em><\/h2>\n

Maybe don’t <\/em>wear headphones for this one if you scare easily, because Undertone<\/u><\/em><\/a>is all about audio horror. Directed by Ian Tuason in his directorial debut, the film introduces podcaster Evy (Nina Kiri), who gets wrapped up in a series of creepy audio recordings teeming with hidden messages.<\/p>\n

Don’t expect a jump-scare-filled fright fest from Undertone<\/em>. It’s a slow burn of a horror film. That didn’t work for Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko, who wrote in her review<\/u><\/a>, “The film’s slow-burn approach, and my patience for it, didn’t pay off. In the end, I was more impressed by Undertone<\/em>‘s concept than I was entertained by its execution.” \u2014 B.E.<\/em><\/p>\n

Starring: <\/strong>Nina Kiri, Adam DiMarco, Mich\u00e8le Duquet, Keana Lyn Bastidas, Jeff Yung, Sarah Beaudin, and Brian Quintero<\/p>\n

How to watch: <\/strong>Undertone <\/em>is now available to rent or purchase on Prime Video.<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Margo’s Got Money Troubles<\/em><\/h2>\n

A24 and David E. Kelley’s much-anticipated adaptation of Rufi Thorpe’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles<\/u><\/em><\/a>hits Apple TV this week. Elle Fanning stars as Margo, a bright young writer and single mother who’s struggling to make ends meet. She soon finds financial success on OnlyFans, as well as a dysfunctional but loving support system from her parents, ex-Hooters waitress Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and ex-wrestler Jinx (Nick Offerman).<\/p>\n

Margo’s Got Money Troubles <\/em>is undeniably heartwarming, thanks in no small part to its tremendous ensemble, led by a luminous Fanning. Yet it often skews towards narrative convention, even as Margo and her family break the mold. As I wrote in my review<\/u><\/a>, “There’s no denying that Margo’s Got Money Troubles<\/em> and this stellar cast will melt your heart. Yet overall, I just wish that the series could have been just as fearless and imaginative as Margo herself.” \u2014 B.E.<\/em><\/p>\n

Starring: <\/strong>Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, Nicole Kidman, Nick Offerman, Thaddea Graham, Rico Nasty, and Lindsey Normington<\/p>\n

How to watch: <\/strong>Margo’s Got Money Troubles<\/em> premieres on AppleTV April 15.<\/a><\/p>\n

4. Dust Bunny<\/em><\/h2>\n

After giving audiences such sensational (and sensationally twisted) shows as Dead Like Me, Pushing Daisies, <\/em>and Hannibal, <\/em>Bryan Fuller makes his feature directorial debut with a monster movie that feels like Am\u00e9lie <\/em>meets L\u00e9on: The Professional.<\/em><\/p>\n

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