Spring watch: Shows and movies hitting Hulu this April
Hulu has always known how to keep viewers hooked with a steady drip of returning favorites and fresh titles, and April remains one of its busiest months for rolling out both. The platform continues to balance big studio premieres with its own originals, giving subscribers plenty to queue up without leaving the app. Classic films and buzzy new seasons still sit alongside newer originals, and the mix keeps the service feeling current even when the calendar flips to spring. This month brings a little bit of everything from prestige drama to throwback comedies and unscripted favorites.
Westworld: Season 2
Westworld Season 2 premiered April 22, 2018 on HBO and Hulu. The season carried the subtitle The Door and ran ten episodes. It picked up after the chaos at Sweetwater and followed the hosts as they tested the boundaries of their world. The run cemented the series as a weekly event that rewarded close watching and rewinds.
New Girl: Season 7
New Girl Season 7 premiered April 10, 2018 on Fox and served as the final season. The eight episodes featured a four-year time jump that let the writers wrap up loose ends while giving fans one last look at the loft crew. The send-off kept the show’s signature warmth and quick banter intact right to the end.
The Crossing: Season 1
The Crossing aired on ABC from April to June 2018. The series followed refugees from a future war who wash up in a small coastal town and brought a time-travel twist to network procedural storytelling. ABC cancelled the show after seven episodes, leaving the larger mystery unresolved.
The Handmaid’s Tale: Season 2
The Handmaid’s Tale Season 2 premiered April 25, 2018 on Hulu. The season expanded the world beyond Gilead and sent characters into the Colonies, deepening the show’s look at resistance and survival. Elisabeth Moss’s performance as Offred remained the anchor as the story grew darker and more expansive.
Tragedy Girls (2017)
Tragedy Girls landed on Hulu around April 18, 2018. The slasher comedy followed two social-media-obsessed teens who stage real murders to boost their true-crime channel. Its knowing take on genre tropes and strong lead chemistry from Brianna Hildebrand and Alexandra Shipp made it a quick cult favorite for horror fans.
A Thousand Junkies (2017)
A Thousand Junkies arrived on Hulu April 30, 2018. Tommy Swerdlow’s directorial debut followed three friends navigating withdrawal while chasing one last score in Los Angeles. The film played like a scrappy modern cousin to Withnail and I, trading literary wit for raw street-level humor.
Death Becomes Her (1992)
Death Becomes Her joined the April 1, 2018 lineup. Robert Zemeckis directed the 1992 dark comedy starring Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn as rival actresses who discover a potion that promises eternal youth. The practical effects and acid-tongued script still hold up for viewers who like their glamour served with a side of decay.
Taxi Driver (1976)
Taxi Driver returned to the platform April 1, 2018. Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro’s collaboration remains one of the defining portraits of urban alienation in American cinema. Travis Bickle’s late-night monologues and Bernard Herrmann’s score continue to draw new viewers decades later.
Hulu's Evolving April Strategy in the 2020s
Hulu has shifted its April slate in recent years toward more original series and high-profile revivals. The service now layers monthly curated additions on top of its deeper Disney+ integration, giving subscribers a wider range of day-and-date releases alongside evergreen catalog titles. The strategy keeps the platform competitive during a crowded spring window when other streamers also drop major seasons.
The Testaments: Handmaid's Tale Sequel on Hulu
The Testaments premiered on Hulu in April 2026 as a direct sequel series. Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel supplied the source material, and the new show picks up years after the events of the original story. It expands the universe with new characters while keeping the same tense atmosphere that made the first series appointment viewing.
Malcolm in the Middle Revival Arrives
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair premiered in April 2026. The revival brings back the original Fox sitcom’s chaotic family dynamic with most of the core cast returning. It sits comfortably next to other comedy revivals on the platform and offers a lighter counterpoint to the heavier drama titles rolling out the same month.
Reality and Unscripted Highlights in April
Recent Aprils have leaned into unscripted programming as well. Project Runway seasons and other competition formats continue to cycle through the library, giving reality fans fresh episodes alongside the scripted highlights. These shows often perform steadily and help fill out the monthly slate without requiring the same marketing push as prestige dramas.
Whether you are catching up on legacy seasons or sampling newer originals, Hulu’s April lineup still rewards subscribers who like to mix prestige drama with lighter comedies and reality comfort watches. The service keeps adding layers, and the month remains one of the stronger entry points for anyone looking to refresh their queue.
