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Here’s what’s worth streaming in April 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and more

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Streaming giants Netflix and Amazon will raise subscription prices by up to $2 monthly in April, pushing their ad-free tiers to nearly $20—a first for the industry. Hulu is reviving the classic sitcom Malcolm in the Middle with a new season, marking a rare reboot of a 2000s-era show amid growing demand for nostalgic content. HBO Max will premiere new seasons of Hacks and Euphoria in April, with Euphoria’s third season debuting April 12, featuring returning star Zendaya. Price hikes coincide with rising production costs and intensified competition, forcing platforms to balance profitability with subscriber retention amid market saturation. The $20 threshold signals a shift in consumer expectations, as streaming costs now rival traditional cable packages, testing audience willingness to pay premium rates.
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Site SearchClearSEARCHAdvanced Search ➔Search ResultsSymbolsNo results foundAll NewsArticlesVideoPodcasts0 ResultsNo Results FoundAuthorsNo results foundSectionsNo results foundColumnsNo results found What's Worth StreamingHere’s what’s worth streaming in April 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max and morePrices are rising at Netflix and Amazon, while Hulu revives ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ and HBO Max has new seasons of ‘Hacks’ and ‘Euphoria’Last Updated: March 31, 2026 at 6:59 p.m. ETFirst Published: March 31, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ETShareResizeListen(23 min)Zendaya stars in Season 3 of HBO's "Euphoria," coming April 12. Photo: HBOAre you ready to spend $20 a month for a streaming plan?You soon may have to, as Netflix and Amazon’s Prime Video are raising prices by up to $2 a month in April, putting Netflix’s most popular ad-free tier at $19.99, and Prime Video’s ad-free tier at $19.98. About the Author Mike MurphyShow Conversation (0)Back To TopA Dow Jones CompanyCopyright © 2026 MarketWatch, Inc. All rights reserved.Terms of UsePrivacy NoticeCookie NoticeArchive MarketwatchCustomer CenterContact UsNewslettersNewsroom RosterVirtual Stock ExchangeMarketWatch GuidesCopyright PolicyManage NotificationsCancel My SubscriptionCompanyDow JonesCode of ConductCorrectionsReprints & LicensingDigital Self ServiceYour Ad ChoicesCorporate SubscriptionsAccessibilityDow Jones NetworkThe Wall Street JournalBarron'sInvestor's Business DailyFinancial News Londonrealtor.comMansion GlobalDow Jones Smart MoneyIntraday Data provided by FACTSET and subject to terms of use. Historical and current end-of-day data provided by FACTSET. All quotes are in local exchange time. Real-time last sale data for U.S. stock quotes reflect trades reported through Nasdaq only. Intraday data delayed at least 15 minutes or per exchange requirements.

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