Disney+ April 2026 UK: the new series to watch first, and what can wait

In April 2026, Disney+ UK has 42 new releases currently listed, although that includes weekly episode drops of currently listed series. Working out what to watch in a see of new monthly releases is not easy, and its easy to find yourself scrolling for longer than it takes to dip your toe into a new show. That is why we are suggesting what series to watch first on Disney+ in April, and what can wait until later.

April on Disney+ UK

April on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland looks less like one huge movie month, like last month when Zootopia 2 released, and more like a broad mix of weekly franchise TV, UK-facing originals, prestige drama, and family-friendly factual viewing.

April is built around shows that give subscribers a reason to keep coming back every week in April. Disney+ is launching a steady run of conversation-driving releases including:

• Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair releases 10th April 2026

• Vanderpump Villa - Season 3 drops 16th April 2026

• 9-1-1 - Season 9, Part 3 arrives 17th April 2026

• 9-1-1: Nashville - Season 1, Part 3 starts on 17th April 2026

• Tracker S3 Part 2 released on 21st April 2026

Two new nature shows on National Geographic, Secrets of the Bees dropping on 1st April, and Orangutan arrives on 22nd April is an all-ages pick for animal-lovers. The schedule also includes live UEFA Women's Champions League semi-finals, so there is a variety for all audiences. And more releases may even drop yet.

April’s best and new series options on Disney+

This April, if you are looking for a new or continuing series with new episodes to watch, these are our top picks to watch to save the scroll.

1. Raising Chelsea a Made In Chelsea spin-off

Raising Chelsea arrives on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland on 2nd April 2026. The three-part series follows Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo as they navigate pregnancy, parenthood, career pressure, medical jargon, home renovations, and the wider chaos around preparing for a baby. A homegrown UK reality TV show that is perfect for millennials wondering how the original Made in Chelsea cast is getting on now.

2. The Testaments: a Disney+ conversation starter series

If you have read Margaret Atwood's sequel novel or spent years following The Handmaid's Tale, this is one of the biggest Disney+ arrivals of the month. The Testaments premieres in the UK on 8th April 2026 with three episodes, then shifts to a weekly release, so it is not just another big book title being dropped into the library.

The series follows Agnes and Daisy in Gilead, where their lives become entangled with Aunt Lydia's world and eventually help trigger major change. Whether you are an existing Atwood fan looking to relive a familiar story, or a new viewer looking to dive into a gripping series, this is one to add to your Disney+ watch list in April.

3. Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord: a must-watch launch

If you only watch one brand-new franchise title on Disney+ in April, it will probably be Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord. The series gets a two-episode premiere on 6th April 2026, with the story set after The Clone Wars as Maul tries to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a world untouched by the Empire. There are also more episodes coming throughout the month.

Add this to your watch list earlier in the month, as Star Wars fans are likely to be talking about this new series.

4. Daredevil: Born Again season 2: Marvel series continues with new episodes

For Marvel fans, this key April title is not really a new drop, as the series began last month. Daredevil: Born Again season 2 continues across April, with new episodes scheduled on 8, 15, 22 and 29 April. The new season sees Mayor Wilson Fisk trying to crush New York City while Matt Murdock fights back from the shadows.

Daredevil: Born Again is the kind of title the you can weekend binge watch to catch-up and then continue enjoying new episodes drop each week.

Magic in a minute

Disney+ has a busy April 2026 line-up, but these are the best series to actually prioritise, from Raising Chelsea and Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord to Daredevil and The Testaments.