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- New Star Wars series, Maul: Shadow Lord, premieres on April 6 with a two-episode launch and concludes on May 4, featuring a voice cast including Sam Witwer, Gideon Adlon, Wagner Moura, and Richard Ayoade. Preorders for the TVC go live on February 13.
- The Handmaids Tale continues with The Testaments, premiering on April 8, offering a new chapter in the world of The Handmaids Tale following the lives of teenage Agnes Mackenzie and Daisy.
- Comedy series Lifes Still Unfair premiers on April 10, with Malcolm from Malcolm in the Middle drawn back into his dysfunctional familys life for their 40th wedding anniversary party.
- April offers a variety of films and documentaries, including classics like Mamma Mia, The Princess Bride, Hulk, and King Kong starting April 1, as well as new series like Gifted (Seasons 1-4) and returning favorites such as Bobs Burgers (Season 16) and The Good Doctor.
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Disney+ in Portugal is set for a strong April 2026, with new sci-fi, dystopian drama, and comedy offerings. The month features the premiere of a new Star Wars series, the continuation of The Handmaid’s Tale storyline, and the return of the protagonist from Malcolm in the Middle. Several feature films and cinema classics will also be available on the platform starting April 1st. The new Star Wars series, Maul: Shadow Lord, will premiere on April 6, 2026, with a two-episode launch. Created by Dave Filoni with Matt Michnovetz as a key developer, the series will be released in a tight one-month window, concluding on May 4, 2026, with new episodes dropping every week until the finale.
A teaser released on January 26, 2026, revealed the cast and storyline for Maul: Shadow Lord. The voice cast includes Sam Witwer as Maul, Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, Wagner Moura as Brander Lawson, and Richard Ayoade as TwoBoots, along with Dennis Haysbert, Chris Diamantopoulos, Charlie Bushnell, Vanessa Marshall, David W. Collins, A.J. LoCascio, and Steve Blum. The series follows Maul after the events of The Clone Wars, as he rebuilds a criminal organization on an untouched planet and searches for a young Padawan to aid him in his vengeance. Preorders for the new Television Commercial (TVC), Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord, featuring 11th Brother and Marrok, go live on February 13, 2026. Two days after the Star Wars premiere, on April 8th, The Testaments will arrive, offering a new chapter in the world of The Handmaid’s Tale and following the lives of the teenage Agnes Mackenzie and Daisy. On April 10th, the nostalgic comedy Life’s Still Unfair premieres. The miniseries sees Malcolm drawn back into his dysfunctional family’s life when his parents, Hal and Lois, demand his presence at their 40th wedding anniversary party. Here’s a complete list of April 2026 premieres on Disney+: April 1st:
Mamma Mia (Film) Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again (Film) The Princess Bride (Film) Masters of Illusion (Film) Masters of Illusion 2 (Film) Hulk (Film) King Kong (Film) Gifted (Series, Seasons 1-4): Julie, a reformed assassin, and her son Edward are forced to fight together for survival, testing their strained relationship as they uncover a dark conspiracy. The Secret Life of Bees (Documentary) April 3rd: Jamie & Sophie: Life in Chelsea Pizza Night April 6th: Star Wars: Maul: Lord of Shadows (Series): After the events of The Clone Wars, Maul plans to rebuild his criminal organization on an untouched planet, where he encounters a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who may be the apprentice he seeks. April 8th: The Testaments (Series) April 10th: Life’s Still Unfair (Miniseries): After keeping himself and his daughter away from the family for over a decade, Malcolm is drawn back into their orbit when Hal and Lois demand his presence at their 40th wedding anniversary party. April 22nd: Bob’s Burgers (Series, Season 16) April 23rd: The Good Doctor (Series)
Disney+ April 2026 – A Treasure Trove of Entertainment for All
From long-awaited series premieres to classic films, Disney+ offers something for everyone this April.
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- The First Clip from Maul: Shadow Lord Reveals a Brutal DuelThe First Clip from Maul: Shadow Lord Reveals a Brutal Duelthedigitalweekly.com
- The upcoming series continues Maul's story after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated show.The upcoming series continues Maul's story after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated show.in.ign.com
- Week 2 (April 6 - April 12)Week 2 (April 6 - April 12)fandomwire.com