Stream These 7 Must-Watch Netflix Shows and Movies This Week

Stream These 7 Must-Watch Netflix Shows and Movies This Week

Netflix adds 43 new movies, shows and live events this week. The biggest arrival is XO, Kitty season 3, which debuts April 2.

These seven must-watch Netflix shows and movies land this week and are ready to stream. They span comedy specials, documentaries, reality dating and family animation.

Week highlights — top seven picks

  • XO, Kitty — Season 3 (Romantic comedy-drama). Releases April 2. Katherine “Kitty” Song-Covey, played by Anna Cathcart, begins her senior year amid romantic complications.
  • Love on the Spectrum — Season 4 (Reality dating). Releases April 1. The series follows singles on the autism spectrum with guidance from Jennifer Cook.
  • Aaron Chen: Funny Garden — Stand-up special. Releases March 31. The Australian comedian makes his Netflix comedy special debut.
  • Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom — Documentary. Releases March 31. The film examines Lamar Odom’s rise, marriage and near-fatal overdose.
  • Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer — Stand-up special. Releases April 1. The English comedian brings new material aimed at wide audiences.
  • The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson — Documentary. Releases April 3. This true-crime film explores the murder and the widely publicized search and trial.
  • The Bad Guys: The Series — Season 2 (Animated family comedy). Releases April 2. The prequel series follows a gang of animal thieves aiming for heist greatness.

Full release schedule (selected dates)

  • March 31 — Aaron Chen: Funny Garden; Untold: The Death & Life of Lamar Odom.
  • April 1 — Love on the Spectrum (season 4); Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer. Several international films also arrive.
  • April 2 — XO, Kitty (season 3); The Bad Guys: The Series (season 2); new international series such as Agent from Above.
  • April 3 — The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson; Bloodhounds (season 2) and other series and films.

Titles leaving Netflix this week

  • Leaving March 31, 2026: The Hurt Locker.
  • Leaving April 1, 2026: The American President; Best in Show; Big Momma’s House and its sequel; The Bucket List; Cheaper by the Dozen and its sequel.
  • Also leaving April 1: Crazy, Stupid, Love.; District 9; Dr. Seuss’ The Cat in the Hat; The Lorax; Ford v. Ferrari; Free Solo.
  • Additional April 1 departures: Friends with Benefits; Ghosts of Mississippi; Kicking & Screaming; Man on Fire; Misery; Molly’s Game; Only the Brave.
  • Further titles leaving April 1 include Pineapple Express; Pitch Perfect and its sequel; Rio and Rio 2; Rumor Has It…; Zero Dark Thirty.

Why these picks matter

The selections reflect a mix of audience tastes. They include stand-up, romance, true crime, animation and reality dating.

Fans of teen rom-coms will likely stream XO, Kitty immediately. Documentary and comedy viewers also get major new options this week.

About this coverage

Malcolm McMillan is the streaming editor who tracks weekly Netflix releases. He has covered streaming shows and movies since 2023.

Filmogaz.com publishes weekly roundups to help viewers find what to stream each week. Check the schedule for full details.