It’s Spring and you know what that means? Aside from beach-worthy weather and beautiful dresses, it means new movies. And honestly, as a self-proclaimed couch potato and movie-buff, I couldn’t be happier. So that being said, I’m literally over the moon with these new Netflix releases and I’ve got a sneaky feeling you will be too. Just make sure to stock up on your snacks, it’s going to be a busy month. Here’s a list of what’s to come:
The Wedding Coach: A Netflix Original
If you’re anything like me and you constantly have wedding-fever, this is right up your alley. Weddings are all fun and games until you realize how much work it is to actually plan them. Trust me, I’ve been a part of enough wedding parties to know just how ~crazy~ it can get. So for a change, it’ll be nice to kick back, relax and watch the hilarious Jamie Lee take on the challenge of helping six engaged couples get through the craziness of wedding planning and all the big things leading up to their ‘I do’ day!
Release date: April 7
Thunder Force: A Netflix Original
Featuring our fave gals, Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer, this superhero-comedy is sure to get you laughing out of your seat. Following the story of two estranged BFFs who reconnect when one of them invents a formula to give ordinary people superpowers (um, can I get some of that?). Watch as the unusual crime-fighting superhero duo battle evil and aim to save Chicago.
Two childhood best friends reunite as an unlikely crime-fighting superhero duo when one invents a formula that gives ordinary people superpowers.Â
Release date: April 9
My Love: Six Stories of True Love (A Netflix Original)
This one is for all my people that are in love with love. Looking for a little serotonin? Well, these six couples are about to give you a whole lot. This docuseries features six couples from all over the world and tell the story of their love that has spanned decades. Ugh, I already have all the feels.
Release date: April 13
Into The Beat: A Netflix Original
If you’ve ever been faced with an impossible decision, especially when its come to following your dreams – this show is for you. The story follows the life of a teenage ballerina who stumbles upon hip-hop, only to fall in love with it. Her newfound passion leaves her in a difficult predicament, what should she do? Discover her new passion or follow in her parents’ footsteps?
Release date: April 16
Shadow & Bone:Â A Netflix Original
Dark, sinister forces conspire plot against orphan-mapmaker and young soldier, Alina Starkov when she divulges an extraordinary power that could unite her war-torn world and change its fate.
Release date: April 23
Headspace Guide to Sleep: A Netflix Original
I don’t know about y’all but Headspace has been my *saving grace*. Those little reminders telling me to ‘get some headspace’ have allowed me to check out of my crazy life and take a minute to look within. So zen, right? Well, now that they’re making an appearance on Netflix – I’m intrigued to see what they have to say. Especially as someone with an irregular sleep schedule, I’ll take all the help I can get. PLUS, there’s a wind-down meditation in each episode. What more could a girl want?
Release date: April 28
Yasuke: A Netflix Original
This one’s for all the Anime lovers! It follows the story of Yasuke, a man of African origin who fought with a lord in 16th century Japan. He was also known as the Black Samuria and became quite the *legend*.
Release date: April 29
There are a ton more originals coming to our screens from The Serpent to Run and The Innocent to Why Did You Kill Me? And if that’s not enough, we’ve even got some cult-classics joining on April 1, from The Karate Kid to Wanderlust and more.Â
Spring has officially sprung!