Premieres

• Disney+ launched the full six-episode 'Marvel's Ironheart' series on April 16, starring Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, pulling 12 million views in premiere day. • The show explores post-Wakanda tech genius clashes with Sacha Baron Cohen's villain, earning 95% Rotten Tomatoes from 200 reviews. • Analysts project it boosts MCU Phase 6 hype, with Disney stock up 2% amid streaming subscriber gains to 155 million.

• New Star Wars series 'Echoes of Mandalore' launched on Disney+ April 5, starring Pedro Pascal and Katee Sackhoff, drawing 25 million global views in premiere day. • Five-episode season explores Mandalorian civil war post-'The Mandalorian' Season 3, with $150 million budget evident in practical effects. • Boosts Disney+ subscribers by 2% overnight, reinforcing franchise's streaming dominance amid cord-cutting trends.

• New TV premieres in April 2026 include returning favorites like 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' (RHOA) and 'Euphoria' alongside fresh series. • The watchlist highlights top streaming and broadcast shows for the month, focusing on drama, reality, and prestige content. • These releases cater to diverse U.S. audiences seeking binge-worthy entertainment options.

• Director Kirill Sokolov’s thriller 'They Will Kill You,' featuring Zazie Beetz, Tom Felton, and Patricia Arquette, premieres in theaters across the United States on March 24. • The film arrives alongside other releases like Independent Film Company’s 'Forbidden Fruits' starring Lili Reinhart, Lola Tung, Alexandra Shipp, and Emma Chamberlain. • This national rollout highlights a busy day for independent and genre films targeting US audiences.

Apple TV+ announced *Shrinking* Season 3 premieres next week, rated TV-MA with an A from critics for its humor on family dynamics and healing. The series explores loss and forgiveness, building a 'found family vibe' as noted by cast insights. Seasons 1-2 are available now for catch-up viewing. The release adds to streaming momentum during Oscars weekend.