After a few months of mostly sports and awards shows, April 2026 is set to bring a lot of highly anticipated new TV series. Working with the media analytics firm Diesel Labs, ScreenRant has exclusive data showing which upcoming shows are generating the most online excitement. This excitement is measured by a ‘hype score’ based on online activity.
In April 2026, the most popular TV shows and specials were ranked using ‘Attention Signals’ – a measurement based on how much engagement they received on social media and video platforms like Facebook and YouTube. This includes things like likes, shares, comments, and views. This data gives a quick look at which new releases are really capturing people’s attention, even before considering reviews or overall viewership numbers.
Beyond the return of popular shows like Euphoria season 3 and The Boys season 5, April brings a wave of fresh TV series that could become major hits. The upcoming month features both entirely original stories and new installments within established franchises. According to our data, April 2026 is shaping up to be a month full of TV shows that people are already talking about.
Top 10 Most Anticipated New TV Releases – April 2026
| Title | Premiere Date | Platform | Genre | Attention Scale | Attention Signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WrestleMania 42 | 4/18/2026 | ESPN+ | Special | 100.00% | 7,402,993,368 |
| Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 | 4/23/2026 | Netflix | Sci-Fi | 2.26% | 167,143,777 |
| Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord | 4/6/2026 | Disney+ | Action & Adventure | 1.52% | 112,575,938 |
| Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair | 4/10/2026 | Hulu | Comedy | 1.01% | 75,059,543 |
| The Testaments | 4/8/2026 | Hulu | Drama | 0.66% | 49,067,954 |
| The Miniature Wife | 4/9/2026 | Peacock | Comedy | 0.61% | 45,067,330 |
| The Real Housewives of Rhode Island | 4/2/2026 | Bravo | Reality | 0.42% | 31,116,668 |
| Margo’s Got Money Troubles | 4/15/2026 | Apple TV | Drama | 0.30% | 22,171,536 |
| The Audacity | 4/12/2026 | AMC | Drama | 0.13% | 9,446,825 |
| The Reunion: Laguna Beach | 4/10/2026 | Roku Originals | Special | 0.11% | 8,509,870 |
According to data from Diesel Labs, WrestleMania 42 is expected to be the most-watched TV event in April 2026. The popular two-night wrestling event begins on April 18th. Shortly after, Netflix will release an animated spin-off of Stranger Things, titled Tales from ’85. This new series follows the original characters between seasons 2 and 3 of the main show.
Fans are eagerly awaiting the next season of Stranger Things, and Disney is building excitement with a new Star Wars show coming in April 2026. Before The Mandalorian and Grogu hits the big screen in May, Disney will launch Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, an animated series focusing on the villain Maul. Plus, Disney is generating a lot of attention with a revival of the classic sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, bringing back original cast members Bryan Cranston and Frankie Muniz for a sequel.
Next month will see several popular franchises continue with new shows, including Hulu’s The Testaments, which follows the success of The Handmaid’s Tale. Other highly anticipated April releases include the sci-fi romantic comedy The Miniature Wife on Peacock, starring Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen; the new reality series The Real Housewives of Rhode Island on Bravo; and the Apple TV comedy-drama Margo’s Got Money Troubles, featuring Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer.
April 2026 saw a lot of buzz around new shows like AMC’s drama, The Audacity, and Roku’s The Reunion: Laguna Beach, which brought back the original cast of Laguna Beach after two decades. Beyond fresh releases, many popular shows returned that month, dominating conversations and including titles like Euphoria, The Boys, Hacks, Beef, and Your Friends and Neighbors.
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