A new month calls for the latest quality entertainment to fall in love with. Be prepared to discover new movies and series that are buzzing on Disney+ Hotstar and HBO GO throughout April 2023.

Imagine this: After a gruelling day of back-to-back meetings, it’s normal to crave some downtime in the evening. If your idea of unwinding is relaxing on the couch with a good movie, then you’re in luck. Get ready to be visually transported to amazing adventures with new characters to fall in love with these new movies and series from Disney+ Hotstar and HBO. From sports drama to fantasy, there’s definitely something for every movie buff.

Growing up, the thrill of embracing Peter Pan and his adventures will always be a trip. Relive the excitement with Peter and the Lost Boys by tuning in to Peter Pan and Wendy in this latest adaptation of the 1953 classic starring Jude Law as Captain Hook.

For those who are in the mood for a true crime story – stay tuned for Elizabeth Olsen’s debut as Candy Montgomery, a suburban Texas housewife/possible murderer in Love & Death. To complete the Marvel family reunion, watch out for Jeremy Renner in Rennervations as he teams up with expert builders to enhance his passion for purpose-built vehicles to give back to communities.

Interested to know more? Check out our guide on new movies and series to watch throughout April 2023. If you missed it, check out our Netflix April 2023 guide here.

New movies and series to watch in April 2023:

The Crossover

Premiering on 5 April

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Based on the book written by Kwame Alexander, Crossover introduces teen brothers Josh and Jordan Bell as we dive deep into their lives for their love for basketball, adulthood and the growth of their family.

Memory

Premiering on 8 April

Platform: HBO GO

Do you miss seeing Liam Neeson in action? Keep a look out for Memory. The film follows Alex, an expert assassin who is considering leaving his job behind when he discovers he’s suffering from early dementia. Before he retires, he decides to accept one last job. However, the job isn’t what he bargained for, especially when he discovers his target is a 12-year-old girl.

Rennervations

Premiering on 12 April

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Starring none other than Jeremy Renner, AKA Hawkeye, the four-part docuseries will see the talented actor and a team of expert builders travel to four – Reno, Nevada; Chicago, Illinois; Rajasthan, India and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – cities as they reimagine purpose-built vehicles to meet a community’s needs.

Love & Death

Premiering on 27 April

Platform: HBO GO

Based on the book evidence of “Love: A True Story of Passion and Death in the Suburbs”, the series follows housewife Candy Montgomery who has a tight-knit friendship with her neighbour and best friend, Betty Gore. However, later in the series, we see that Candy is having an affair with Betty’s husband, Allan. As their secret relationship heightens, Candy’s jealousy of Betty also escalates. In the end, a murder occurs, and we find Betty Gore brutally attacked 41 times with an axe – could Candy be involved? Stay tuned to find out.

Peter Pan and Wendy

Premiering on 28 April

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Here’s another live-action adaptation of the 1953 animated Disney movie. Ideal for kids or any Peter Pan fan, Peter Pan & Wendy takes the viewers back to Neverland as we explore the magical realm with the Lost Boys and the one and only Captain Hook, who seeks revenge against Peter. The movie stars Jude Law, Yara Shahidi, Ever Gabo Anderson, Alexander Molony and Jim Gaffigan.

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