What to Watch This April 2026: The Best Web Series and Movies Dropping on OTT This Month

The OTT calendar for April 2026 is not just filler between bigger months. Several of the most-awaited titles of the year are landing this month, across Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, ZEE5, and JioHotstar. Here is what is actually worth watching — platform by platform, with honest context for each.

AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

The Boys Season 5 (April 8, 2026)

This is it. The final chapter. Showrunner Eric Kripke has confirmed Season 5 ends the series, which has run from 2019 to 2026 across five seasons. For a show that began as a sharp satirical take on corporate superheroes and evolved into one of the most culturally resonant series in recent years, this finale carries enormous weight. If you have not seen any season yet, this month is the perfect time to binge the first four and come into Season 5 fully caught up. For fans who have been following since the beginning — expect things to get messier before they resolve.

Matka King (April 17, 2026)

Directed by Nagraj Manjule, Matka King is set in 1960s Mumbai and follows the fictional journey of an ordinary man who rises to become the 'Matka King' in the world of betting. Starring Vijay Varma, Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, and Gulshan Grover, the series dives into the dark underbelly of gambling, crime, and power struggles in old Bombay. Nagraj Manjule is known for his grounded storytelling — his debut Fandry and Sairat showed a filmmaker deeply attuned to social realities. Seeing him tackle Mumbai's criminal underworld in the 1960s is the most intriguing directorial experiment of the month.

Maa Ka Sum (April 3, 2026)

This eight-episode mathematical dramedy follows Agastya, a 19-year-old math prodigy who views life as an algorithm and launches "Project Mom" — a mission to find the perfect romantic partner for his single mother, played by Mona Singh. It is warm, lightly comic, and the kind of show that works well as weekend viewing with family.

NETFLIX

Maamla Legal Hai Season 2 (April 3, 2026)

The courtroom comedy trended No. 3 in India in its debut run. Season 2 brings back the anarchic energy of District Court Patparganj with Ravi Kishan, Nidhi Bisht, and Naila Grewal, now joined by Kusha Kapila. Ten episodes, rapid-fire courtroom absurdism, and the kind of comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud — this is the safe bet of the month for Hindi content lovers.

BEEF Season 2 (April 16, 2026)

BEEF is an anthology — each season is a self-contained story. Season 1 starred Steven Yeun and Ali Wong. Season 2 stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan with an entirely new setting and new conflict. Season 1 was Emmy-winning and critically exceptional. If Season 2 even comes close to matching it, this is the international watch of the month. Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan is a casting combination that alone warrants attention.

Full Swing Season 4 (April 16, 2026)

The golf documentary series returns with its fourth season, following the highs and lows of the PGA Tour. If sports documentaries are your genre — this has consistently been one of the best in its category.

Do Deewane Seher Mein (April 17, 2026)

Starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur, Do Deewane Seher Mein is a contemporary romantic drama about two misfits who feel displaced in a fast-paced urban world, meeting and connecting in unexpected ways. It had a theatrical run in February and is now arriving for the massive audience that prefers streaming. Good entry-level viewing for a weekday evening.

Tu Yaa Main (April 10, 2026)

Featuring Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor, this survival thriller set in a dangerous wilderness competition has already generated interest among younger viewers. A departure from both actors' previous work, Tu Yaa Main bets on action-led storytelling with a younger cast.

SONYLIV

Sitaare Zameen Par (April 3, 2026)

Sitaare Zameen Par had a full theatrical release in 2025 through PVR Inox Pictures before arriving on SonyLIV. Aamir Khan's sports comedy featuring a team of differently-abled athletes, this is one of the most emotionally sincere films of recent years. If you missed it in theatres, SonyLIV's premiere is your catch-up moment.

ZEE5

Assi (April 17, 2026)

Directed by Anubhav Sinha and starring Taapsee Pannu, Assi is an investigative courtroom drama featuring Kani Kusruti, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Kumud Mishra, and Naseeruddin Shah. It had its theatrical run in February and arrives on ZEE5 this month. Anubhav Sinha's films rarely waste their runtime — Thappad, Article 15, and Anek all delivered. Assi is expected to be in the same mould.

Quick Reference: What to Watch When

April 3: Maamla Legal Hai S2 (Netflix), Maa Ka Sum (Prime), Sitaare Zameen Par (SonyLIV)

April 8: The Boys S5 — Final Season (Prime Video)

April 10: Tu Yaa Main (Netflix)

April 16: BEEF Season 2 (Netflix), Full Swing S4 (Netflix)

April 17: Matka King (Prime Video), Do Deewane Seher Mein (Netflix), Assi (ZEE5)

From a month-level perspective, April 2026 is actually one of the stronger OTT months of the year. The Boys finale alone would make it noteworthy. Add BEEF Season 2 and Matka King to that mix, and April ends up being the most compelling content month since January's Aspirants Season 3 premiere.