Top 10 Netflix English Originals to Watch in April 2025: Movies, Series, and Shows
Bringing stories to life with boundless creativity, Netflix continues to enchant audiences through its ever-expanding slate of exclusive releases. April 2025 brings an exciting lineup, spanning feature films, series, animation, and documentaries. The premieres explore a variety of genres, including fantasy, thriller, adventure, romance, and action. Let’s dive into the most talked-about Netflix English Originals set to define entertainment in April 2025!
10 Must-watch Netflix English Originals Streaming this April
Instant Karma / Comedy Special / April 1, 2025
Through the lens of a first-generation Indian American, this comedy special offers a heartfelt and humorous exploration of family dynamics and personal evolution. The narrative delves into his experiences growing up under his traditional parents, and the mischievous moments that shaped his childhood. It reflects on his journey of self-discovery and the academic milestones he achieved at New York University.
Produced by Netflix Studios, this TV special bears the writing and starring mark of Nimesh Patel. Mookie Thompson takes the director’s seat for the show.
Pulse / Medical Drama / April 3, 2025
Helmed by Kate Dennis, this TV series is created by Zoe Robyn who also serves as its showrunner along with Carlton Cuse.
Set against the backdrop of Miami’s busiest Level 1 Trauma Center, this gripping drama series follows doctors and staff as they balance personal struggles with professional demands. Their resilience is put to the ultimate test when an impending hurricane threatens to upend the world.
The ensemble cast includes Willa Fitzgerald, Colin Woodell, Justina Machado, Jack Bannon, Jessie T. Usher, Daniela Nieves, Chelsea Muirhead, and Jessy Yates.
Besides Robyn, Dennis, and Cuse, the executive production team consists of Bradley Gardner, Emma Forman, and Michael Klick.
Devil May Cry / Dark Fantasy Animation / April 3, 2025
Inspired by Capcom’s Japanese video game series of the same title, this urban animated series flourishes with Adi Shankar as its creator.
The action series follows Dante, a demon hunter, as he embarks on a supernatural journey driven by an unyielding determination to avenge the tragic loss of his family.
Backed by Studio Mir, the supernatural anime series boasts Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante, the main voice cast.
Adi Shankar, Lee Seung-wook, and Hideaki Itsuno lead the executive production unit.
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (Season 3) / Animated Adventure / April 3, 2025
Expanding the legacy of the Jurassic Park franchise, this animated production stands as its second series. As a direct sequel to Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (2020-2022), it seamlessly bridges the narrative gap between Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) and Jurassic World Dominion (2022).
Scott Kreamer and Aaron Hammersley serve as showrunners, and executive produce the series along with Colin Trevorrow, Frank Marshall, and Steven Spielberg.
Season 3 thrusts the Nublar Five into an unrelenting adventure as they navigate treacherous encounters, rekindle bonds with familiar faces, and confront even deadlier prehistoric threats. The emotional fallout of Brooklynn’s shocking rejection lingers, amplifying tensions within the group. Meanwhile, Brooklynn finds herself spiraling deeper into the Broker’s sinister network of espionage and dinosaur trafficking.
Returning this season are Paul-Mikel Williams, Darren Barnet, Sean Giambrone, Raini Rodriguez, Kausar Mohammed, Kiersten Kelly, and Dichen Lachman.
The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox / Sports Documentary / April 8, 2025
A defining pillar of baseball history, the Boston Red Sox, one of the sport’s most legendary franchises, is set to get an immersive documentary.
Helmed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Greg Whiteley, this documentary marks a historic first for Netflix. It offers an all-access pass to an MLB team over the course of an entire season.
With an unfiltered lens, the eight-episode docuseries captures the triumphs and tribulations of the players, shedding light on their professional and personal struggles.
Spanning eight episodes, this docuseries grants unprecedented access to the Boston Red Sox during the 2024 MLB season with intimate coverage of executives, players, and coaches.
The production credit goes to One Potato Productions, Boardwalk Pictures Inc., and Major League Baseball.