Netflix April-May 2023: Netflix is back with its April 2023 lineup that offers its subscribers some of the best and innovative original content. From new movies to new shows, Netflix has got it all covered. Below is a list of the new movies and shows that have been added to Netflix for April 2023, along with two top picks from each category.
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Best New Movies on Netflix April-May 2023
Two new movies stand out above the rest in Netflix’s April 2023 lineup.
My Name Is Mo’Nique (Released April 4) *Netflix Comedy
My Name Is Mo’Nique is a Netflix original comedy special featuring comedian and actress Mo’Nique. In this one-of-a-kind, hilarious comedy special, Mo’Nique showcases her unique sense of humor as she talks about her life, from staring down a racist teacher to her grandmother’s sex warning.
A Tourist’s Guide to Love (Released April 21) *Netflix Movie
A Tourist’s Guide to Love is a Netflix original romantic-comedy movie that takes viewers on a journey to Vietnam. The movie revolves around Amanda Riley (played by Rachael Leigh Cook), a travel executive who takes an assignment in Vietnam undercover to learn about their tourist industry. On her journey, she meets a free-spirited tour guide named Sinh Thach (played by Scott Ly) who takes her on an adventure that explores life and love off the beaten path.
Best New Shows on Netflix in April 2023
In the shows category, Netflix has two new releases that are sure to grab viewers’ attention.
Beef (Released April 6) *Netflix Series
Beef is a Netflix original comedy-drama series that revolves around two people whose lives are consumed and unraveled by an incident of road rage. The series stars Steven Yeun, Ali Wong, David Choe, Young Mazino, Joseph Lee, and Patti Yasutake, and consists of 10 thirty-minute episodes.
Transatlantic (Released April 7) *Netflix Series
Transatlantic is a Netflix original history drama mini-series that follows two Americans and their allies who form a scrappy rescue operation in 1940 Marseilles to help artists, writers, and other refugees fleeing Europe during WWII. The series stars Gillian Jacobs, Cory Michael Smith, Deleila Piasko, Corey Stoll, Grégory Montel, Ralph Amoussou, Luke Thompson, and Amit Rahav.
Full List of New Releases on Netflix in April 2023
Apart from the top picks, there are many other new movies and shows on Netflix for April 2023. Here is the full list of new releases:
Released April TBA
Ex-Addicts Club *NETFLIX SERIES
Welcome to Eden: Season 2 *NETFLIX SERIES
Released April 1
- 28 Days
- A League of Their Own
- American Hustle
- Battleship
- Born on the Fourth of July
- Charlie Wilson’s War
- Conan the Destroyer
- Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat
- Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
- Friday Night Lights
- Hatfields & McCoys: Season 1
- Hoarders: Season 12
- Hotel Transylvania
- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
- How to Train Your Dragon
- I, Frankenstein
- Inception
- Inside Man
- Marnie
- Matilda (1996)
- Not Another Teen Movie
- Psycho (1960)
- Puss in Boots
- Shark Tale
- Shrek Forever After
- Smokey
Upcoming Netflix Releases to Anticipate in May 2023
Are you curious about what new content is coming to Netflix? Here are two highly anticipated releases to look forward to in May 2023:
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Released May 4) *Netflix Series
This historical drama limited series is a prequel to the successful Netflix Original TV show Bridgerton. Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel), a fan-favorite supporting character, takes center stage as we witness her rise to power. Be sure to catch this highly anticipated streaming release as soon as it drops in May.
XO, Kitty (Released May 18)
Fans of the To All the Boys films will love this romantic dramedy series. XO, Kitty follows Katherine, AKA Kitty (Anna Cathcart), the youngest member of the Covey family, on her own coming-of-age journey as she explores life and love in South Korea with her long-distance boyfriend (Choi Min-young). This delightful brand new story will show that relationships can become complex and scary when your own heart is at risk.
