New Netflix movies: April 25, 2024 update
Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter
After almost three weeks without an update due to a much needed vacation, I’ve returned to give this article a much needed overhaul. This time, I’ve included an entry for Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon Part 2, removed the majority of films that were released in March (they’re not considered to be new any more), and updated this guide’s ‘coming soon’ section with the latest announcements.
For the most part, new Netflix movies are added to the streamer’s already packed film library on a weekly basis. Not only does that mean there are plenty of new movies for you to enjoy, but also that this article is in constant need of updating.
It’s high time, then, that this article was given a much-needed spring clean. Below, you’ll find a brief list of all of the films to land on Netflix (whether they’re good or not) since late March. Each entry includes key information on these flicks, such as their release dates and Rotten Tomatoes (RT) scores, as well their trailers and our spoiler-free thoughts on them.
If you’re looking for even more movie-based recommendations, our best Netflix movies article needs to be read, too. Bookmark that for later, though, and learn more about the latest Netflix films to arrive on the world’s best streaming service.
New Netflix movies: April
Rebel Moon – Part 2: The Scargiver
Release date: April 19
Runtime: 123 minutes
Age rating: PG-13 (US) / 12 (UK)
Cast: Sofia Boutella, Ed Skrein, Djimon Hounsou, Michiel Huisman, Doona Bae, Anthony Hopkins, and Fra Fee among others
Director: Zack Snyder
RT score: 15% (critics); 52% (audience)
After the lackluster reception to its forebear – read our spoiler-light review of Rebel Moon Part 1 before watching Snyder’s new Netflix duology – Rebel Moon Part 2 had the opportunity to completely change people’s opinions on the filmmaker’s burgeoning sci-fi epic universe.
Unfortunately, The Scargiver fails to give Snyder’s Rebel Moon franchise a vital shot in the arm. Sure, it’s more action-packed than its predecessor – indeed, Rebel Moon Part 2 sees Kora (Boutella) and her merry band of freedom fighters take on the tyrannical Imperium in a frantic, David versus Goliath, last stand battle on the idyllic moon of Veldt. But, while it makes us for lost time on the frenetic spectacle front, it similarly lacks compelling melodrama, fully rounded characters, or anything that we haven’t seen from a sci-fi film of this scope and scale before. One for Snyder fanatics to enjoy, but there’s little else here to enjoy for many other viewers. Watch one of these three sci-fi epic sagas instead of Rebel Moon Part 2.
Watch Rebel Moon – Part 2: The Scargiver on Netflix.
Scoop
Release date: April 5
Runtime: 102 minutes
Age rating: R (US) / 15 (UK)
Cast: Billy Piper, Gillian Anderson, Rufus Sewell, Keeley Hawes, and Romola Garai
Director: Philip Martin
RT score: 77% (critics); 63% (audience)
The British royal family has a tendency to capture the headlines (and audience imagination), regardless of whether said press is positive or not. Just look at Netflix’s The Crown as proof of how eager we all are to know every minute detail about them.
This dramatized take on Prince Andrew’s infamous 2019 BBC interview, then, is sure to pique the interest of royalists and monarchy bashers alike. Based on Sam McAlister’s Scoops memoir, it follows the aforementioned publicist (played by Piper) as she secures an audience with Prince Andrew (portrayed by Sewell) for BBC reporter Emily Maitlis (played by Anderson) – an explosive, awkward, and tension-fueled interview that would go down in history.
With top-tier performances from the likes of Piper, Anderson, and Sewell, and Martin’s smart direction that captures the car-crash interview in all its stunning glory, Scoop must be seen to be believed.
New Netflix movies: March
The Beautiful Game
Release date: March 29
Runtime: 124 minutes
Age rating: PG-13 (US) / 12 (UK)
Cast: Bill Nighy, Micheal Ward, Susan Wokoma, Kit Young, and Sheyi Cole
Director: Thea Sharrock
RT score: 83% (critics); 67% (audience)
Taking inspiration from the real-life sporting event known as the Homeless World Cup, The Beautiful Game stars Bill Nighy (Love Actually, Living) as Mal, the manager of England’s soccer team who attempts to lead them to glory. Micheal Ward (Top Boy, Empire of Light) is the squad’s star man, but his off-the-field struggles mean his head’s not in the game as the tournament prepares to kick off in Rome.
A heart-warming movie about second chances, The Beautiful Game is, well, a beautiful examination of how sport can bring people together and help them rebuild their lives. Sure, it’s a tad predictable at times, but it’s a largely satisfying watch that’ll warm your heart in the same way that hit Apple TV Plus soccer series Ted Lasso did.
Watch The Beautiful Game on Netflix.
Shirley
Release date: March 22
Runtime: 118 minutes
Age rating: PG-13 (US) / 12 (UK)
Cast: Regina King, Lance Reddick, Lucas Hedges, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christina Jackson, and Terrence Howard
Director: John Ridley
RT score: 73% (critics); 70% (general viewers)
The latest biopic to make its Netflix bow, Shirley sees King play Shirley Chisholm, the US’ first Black Congresswoman. Netflix’s drama-filled take on Chisholm’s life charts the period that saw her make a daring 1972 run for the US presidency – and the inevitable challenges (and threats) that Chisholm and her team faced on route to pulling off their potentially ground-breaking campaign.
Shirley does enough to shine a light on another history-defining Black politician, and King certainly delivers a typically commanding performance as the film’s lead. As a straightforward biopic, though, it eschews a potentially bolder exploration of Chisholm as a person and the fraught nature of her nearly leaving an indelible mark on US history.
New Netflix movies: what’s coming in 2024?
Want a brief rundown on all of the new Netflix movies that’ll arrive between now and the end of 2024? Read on to see which ones have been announced so far:
- Beautiful Rebel (May 2)
- Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story (May 3)
- Mother of the Bride (May 9)
- Thelma the Unicorn (May 17)
- Atlas (May 24)
- My Oni Girl (May 24)
- A Part of You (May 31)
- Baki Hanma vs Kengan Ashura (June 6)
- Hit Man (June 7)
- Ultraman: Rising (June 14)
- Drawing Closer (June 27)
- Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (July 3)
- Blame the Game (July 12)
- Find Me Falling (July 19)
- The Union (August 16)
- Trigger Warning (Q2 2024)
- Family Pack (Q3 2024)
- Carry-On (Q4 2024)
- The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep (Q4 2024)
- The Electric State (expected 2024)
- Joy (expected 2024)
- Spellbound (expected 2024)
- That Christmas (expected 2024)
- Untitled Wallace and Gromit movie (expected 2024)
For more Netflix-based coverage, read our best Netflix shows and best Netflix documentaries guides. Alternatively, find out how to sign up to Netflix or get the lowdown on whether it’s worth cancelling your Netflix subscription.
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