April 2026 is the month for Amazon Prime Video (Amapura), with an even more extensive lineup of new releases, as well as notable titles and major series for worldwide distribution. In this article, we have compiled a list of films that have been confirmed for distribution in Japan, sorted by date of release. Please start with Bob's Pick, which shows you this month's picks at a glance.
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Bob's Pick｜New Films to Watch in April 2026
Prime Video’s April 2026 lineup is especially strong in worldwide releases and major returning series. Start with Bob’s Picks for a quick look at this month’s standout titles, then build your own watchlist from there.
- The Boys Season 5(Apr. 8, 2026｜A Night to Witness the Beginning of the End)
- Fist of the North Star(Apr. 11, 2026)｜Moment when the legend begins to move again
- American Gladiators(4/17, distributed in more than 240 countries and regions)｜To the origin of enthusiasm and competition
- House of Spirits(4/29 Worldwide Distribution)
🌍 Prime Video in April 2026
April 2026 also brings a lineup of high-profile titles set for worldwide release on Prime Video. Here’s a selection of the most notable titles announced for worldwide streaming.
- The Boys (Season 5)
- Balls Up
- American Gladiators
- House of Spirits
Prime Video April 2026 Release Schedule [Movies, Series & Anime]
Here is a list of Prime Video new and upcoming releases for April 2026, sorted by release date. Use the table for a quick overview, and then go to the details of the films you are interested in.
| Release Date | Title | Category | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | The Boys Season 5 | U.S. Series | Worldwide Release |
| 4/11 | Fist of the North Star | Anime | Exclusive (Worldwide) |
| 4/11 | Prime Video Boxing 15 | Sports | Japan Exclusive Live Streaming |
| 4/15 | Balls Up | U.S. Film | Worldwide Release |
| 4/17 | MINATO NO HIKARI | Japanese Film | Exclusive |
| 4/17 | American Gladiators | Reality competition series | Worldwide Release |
| 4/24 | Warfare | U.S. Film | Exclusive |
| 4/29 | House of Spirits | Chilean drama | Worldwide Release |
By Release Date: Featured Titles and Highlights
Here is a compact overview of each title, organized by release date.
The Boys Season 5
Release Date:April 8, 2026
Country of production:USA
Genres:Series / Science Fiction, Superhero
The Boys Season 5 Official Trailer
Synopsis and Work Introduction
In a world ruled by diabolical superheroes, Huey and Butcher, on the human side, have been resisting. In the fifth and final, a decision is made regarding a virus that will eliminate all superheroes, and the world enters a final phase that will shake the fate of the world.
The series will be available starting April 8, 2026, with new episodes released weekly thereafter, culminating in a grand finale on May 20.
Highlights
The long-standing conflict between powerful superheroes and humans finally reaches its climax, making this the most intense season yet.
Connections to the spin-off Gen V and the characters’ choices that could reshape the world add even more weight to the story.
The madness and satire depicted in the drama began here. For those who want to experience a more radical and darker view of the world.
Fist of the North Star
The next one that wants to die.
- Prime Video Anime (@PrimeVideoAnime) March 12, 2026
Step forward!
CV: Shunsuke Takeuchi
"You and your Nanto Suidoken.
Before, it's like trash!
CV: Yuichi Nakamura
Come on, people, get ready for a fight!
CV: Ruriko Aoki
New Anime "Fist of the North Star - FIST OF
THE NORTH STAR-"
Saturday, April 11 at 1 AM,
Prime Video.
Exclusive worldwide distribution begins❗ pic.twitter.com/67FbkNoCfA
Release Date:April 11, 2026
Country of production:Japan
Genres:Anime / Action, Battle
Fist of the North Star Official Trailer
Synopsis and Work Introduction
The year is 199X, in a world where civilization has collapsed due to nuclear war. In a devastated land where violence reigns, people live in search of hope. Then Kenshiro, the heir to the legendary assassin's fist "Hokuto Shinken," appears and fights powerful enemies while saving the weak.
The film will premiere on Prime Video on April 11, 2026 and will be available exclusively worldwide on Prime Video.
Highlights
The film will focus on how the battle of Kenshiro, who bears overwhelming strength and sorrow, will be portrayed with modern visual expression. In addition to popular characters such as Rei and Mamiya, how the world of "Fist of the North Star" will be reconstructed by the splendid voice actors is also not to be missed.
Prime Video Boxing 15
Prime Video Boxing 15
- Prime Video Sport JP (@pvsportjp) March 12, 2026
Saturday, April 11, 17:00-
Exclusive Live Streaming on Prime Video to be Announced
Tenshin Nasukawa,
Limitations. Awakening?
Legend, against Estrada.
They take on high-risk, high-return matches.
In addition, Tomoya Tsuboi and Kyosuke Takami's
Some fierce battles that will be a stepping stone to challenging for the title. ... pic.twitter.com/mfwsp5AyFE
Release Date:April 11, 2026
Country of production:Japan
Genres:Live Streaming / Sports, Boxing
Synopsis and Work Introduction
Prime Video Boxing 15, a live event featuring the hottest cards in Japanese boxing, with a focus on the WBC World Bantamweight challenger, is now available exclusively on Prime Video Boxing. The event will be held as a one-night-only showcase featuring a big fight between Tenshin Nasukawa and Juan Francisco Estrada, as well as other matches between world-ranked boxers.
Highlights
Attention is focused on this match, the biggest test of his career, which will determine whether or not Tenshin Nasukawa will be able to open the door to the world stage.
In the last tournament "Prime Video Boxing 14," Tenshin Nasukawa showed a fight that marked a step toward the world. This match is one that should not be missed in terms of predicting the trend toward the world front.
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Balls Up
Release Date:April 15, 2026 (worldwide release)
*Distribution begins at 4:00 p.m. in Japan.
Country of production:USA
Genres:Film / Action Comedy
Synopsis and Work Introduction
An unconventional marketing initiative leads to a World Cup fiasco. This action-comedy film follows two men on the run amidst the chaos as a worldwide scandal unfolds.
Highlights
A maverick film for adults that easily leaps over common sense with its extreme, black humor and fast-paced development. The unconventional characters played by Mark Wahlberg and others are also a highlight.
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MINATO NO HIKARI
The boy receives “light” from the man,
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo_JP) March 17, 2026
Gave the man “life”.
The Light of the Harbor.
March 17 (Tuesday) 💰Fastest “rent/buy” delivery
April 17 (Fri.) Exclusive distribution begins❅.
Michito Fujii, the director of "Masattei.
The bond that transcends generations is depicted on an overwhelming scale...
With a former gangster fisherman who left his past behind
Depicting a decade with a blind boy, ... pic.twitter.com/bYWAtWOapE
Release Date:April 17, 2026
Country of production:Japan
Genres:Film / Drama
MINATO NO HIKARI Official Website
Synopsis and Work Introduction
A human drama about the interaction and reunion between a former yakuza fisherman who has left his past behind and a blind boy, the film will be available for rental and purchase on Prime Video from March 2026 and exclusively from April 17, 2026.
Highlights
Bonds that transcend time and distance gently spread across the sky of the heart along with the quiet seaside scenery.
American Gladiators
Release Date:April 17, 2026 (Streaming exclusively in 240+ countries and regions)
*Distribution begins at 4:00 p.m. in Japan.
Country of production:USA
Genres:Reality competition series / Sports
Synopsis and Work Introduction
The legendary competition show "American Gladiators" is back with a brand new installment on Prime Video. The reality competition series pits contestants from across the U.S. against a range of powerful gladiators across different competitions.
In addition to the classic competitions "Joust," "Powerball," "Hang Tough," and "The Wall," new competitions will be introduced. The winner will receive $100,000 in prize money and the title of "American Gladiator Champion". The series premieres on Prime Video on April 17, 2026 and will stream in more than 240 countries and territories.
Highlights
In addition to the return of the legendary competition show, another major highlight is the participation of WWE Superstar The Miz (Mike “The Miz” Mizanin) as host. It will be interesting to see how far the entertainment value will evolve with the heat of the competition, where physicality and strategy collide.
Warfare
Release Date:April 24, 2026
Country of production:USA
Genres:Film / War
"Warfare" official website
Synopsis and Work Introduction
Based on actual military service experiences, this war drama follows a U.S. Special Forces platoon trapped in a brutal battlefield mission in Iraq in 2006, unfolding with intense real-time urgency.
Highlights
A24's realistic war thriller, based on real experiences, creates the feeling of being trapped on the battlefield through intense tension and immersion.
It will be available for rent and purchase on Prime Video starting March 17, and exclusively on Prime Video starting April 24.
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House of Spirits
Release Date:April 29, 2026 (worldwide release)
*Distribution begins at 1:00 p.m. in Japan.
Country of production:Chile
Genres:Series / Drama, History
Synopsis and Work Introduction
Based on Isabel Allende's masterpiece, this epic story follows the lives of three generations of women, Clara, Blanca, and Alba, over a period of nearly half a century. Set in a South American country rocked by class conflict and political turmoil, their choices and destinies are intricately intertwined.
Eventually, the memories and feelings will cross the boundary between the real and the “invisible” and be quietly passed on as family history.
Highlights
The film's appeal lies in its composition, which carefully depicts the shifting family dynamic as history and society change, from the perspectives of three generations of women. The expression of “magical realism,” in which reality and fantasy blend together, leaves a quiet reverberation deep in the heart.
🔗For more information on "The House of the Spirits," click here (official press release).
If the images make you curious, go to the origin of the story. Memories of the times and the family quietly overlap.
Summary｜Worldwide Release Expands Further, Prime Video in April
April 2026 on Prime Video offers a rich lineup filled with worldwide releases and major series, making it hard to decide what to watch first. In particular, the final season of The Boys, along with a wide range of titles spanning sports, reality shows, and human dramas, defines this month’s highlights.
We recommend that you add the films you are interested in to your watch list now so that you can watch them as soon as they become available, especially this month as many of them are exclusive to Prime Video.
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