Honestly, the streaming wars feel like a never-ending cycle of "where did my favorite show go?" but April is looking decent for the NBC side of things. If you've been tracking what's coming to Peacock April 2025, you probably already know the heavy hitters are back. We’re talking about the massive spectacle of WrestleMania 41 and the return of the man, the myth, the whisper-voice legend himself: Elliot Stabler.
It's a big month. Huge.
Peacock is leaning hard into its "big event" identity this spring. Between the live sports carnage and some genuinely prestige-level movie additions like Oppenheimer making a permanent home there, your subscription might actually feel worth the price hike for once.
The Main Events: WrestleMania 41 and Stabler’s Return
Let's not bury the lead. WrestleMania 41 is the undisputed king of the April schedule.
Scheduled for April 19 and 20, this is the first time the "Grandest Stage of Them All" lands in Las Vegas since the early 90s. If you remember the toga-wearing absurdity of WrestleMania IX, you’ll appreciate the companion piece dropping on April 11: WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle. It’s a Peacock Original documentary that dives into Hulk Hogan’s comeback and just how weird that 1993 event actually was.
Then there’s Law & Order: Organized Crime.
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Season 5 finally premieres on April 17. After a lot of back-and-forth about whether the show would even survive, it has officially transitioned into a Peacock Original. This move is actually great for fans. Being off NBC’s linear schedule means the writers can get a little grittier, a little darker, and—let's be real—probably let Stabler say a few more things he couldn't say at 10:00 PM on a Thursday night.
New Originals and Exclusive Premieres
Beyond the guys in spandex and the cops in leather jackets, there's some interesting stuff hitting the "Originals" tab.
- Girl You Know It's True (April 4): This is a Peacock Exclusive movie about the Milli Vanilli lip-syncing scandal. It’s wild to think about how that story destroyed careers back then, considering how common it is now, but the film looks like a stylish, tragic look at the 80s music industry.
- The Making of The Americas (April 13): If you watched the massive nature doc The Americas (narrated by Tom Hanks), this is the behind-the-scenes deep dive. It shows how they captured those insane shots of wildlife across the two continents.
- Team Mekbots: Animal Rescue (April 17): One for the kids. Or for you, if you just need to turn your brain off and watch giant robots save kittens. No judgment here.
The Movie Library Refresh
The first of the month always brings a massive dump of library titles. April 1 is no different. You’ve got the usual suspects, but also some genuine bangers that haven't been on the service in a while.
Peacock is bringing back the Bad Boys duo, Pulp Fiction, and No Country For Old Men. If you haven't seen Last Night in Soho or Bob Odenkirk's Nobody, both are hitting the service on April 1. They are polar opposites—one is a neon-soaked 60s horror trip, and the other is basically "Better Call Saul becomes John Wick." Both are essential watches.
Later in the month, specifically April 16, Oppenheimer returns to the platform. It feels like Universal is really trying to keep their Oscar darlings in-house.
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What Else is New? (The Quick List)
- April 1: American Graffiti, Casino, Creed III, Dreamgirls, Happy Gilmore, Interstellar, Moneyball, Scarface, The Untouchables.
- April 2: Aftermath, Begin Again, The One I Love.
- April 9: Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker, We Summon The Darkness.
- April 13: Halloween Ends. (Just in case you wanted to get spooky in the spring).
- April 28: Operation Fortune: Ruse De Guerre.
Reality TV and Next-Day NBC Hits
Bravo fans, you're getting fed. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 14 reunion episodes are scattered throughout the month (April 2, 9, and 16). These are the "Extended & Uncensored" versions, which usually just means more swearing and slightly longer pauses for dramatic effect.
The Valley Season 2 also kicks off on April 16. It's the spin-off that nobody thought would work, but somehow everyone is watching.
And don't forget the standard next-day streaming. Saturday Night Live (Season 50!), The Voice, and the various Chicago and Law & Order franchises will continue to drop new episodes 24 hours after they air on NBC. It’s the bread and butter of the service, honestly.
Live Sports: More Than Just Wrestling
April is a massive month for sports on the "Cock" (their words, sometimes, not mine).
The Premier League title race is usually hitting a fever pitch in April. Matchweeks 31 and 32 are scheduled for the weekends of April 5-6 and April 12-13. If you’re a soccer fan, you know Peacock is basically the only way to catch those random 10:00 AM Saturday kickoffs.
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Beyond that:
- Golf: The Augusta National Women's Amateur (April 5) and the PGA Tour Valero Texas Open (April 5-6).
- Racing: SuperMotocross in Foxborough and Philly.
- Soccer: US Women's National Team vs. Brazil (April 5 and 8).
- Track: The Grand Slam Track event in Kingston (April 4-6).
Practical Advice for Your Subscription
If you're only keeping Peacock for one or two things, April is the month to "churn" back in. If you're a wrestling fan, you pay for the month, watch WrestleMania 41, catch the Milli Vanilli doc, and then decide if Stabler is worth another $7.99 in May.
Just a heads up: check your email for "Welcome Back" offers. Peacock is notorious for offering $1.99/month deals right before big events like WrestleMania.
To get the most out of what's coming to Peacock April 2025, make sure you have the "My List" feature updated now. The library titles on April 1st can get buried quickly under the newer "Originals" banners, and you don't want to spend 20 minutes scrolling when you could be watching Javier Bardem hunt people with a cattle gun in No Country For Old Men.
Actionable Steps:
- Set a Reminder: Mark April 17 for the Organized Crime premiere if you're a Law & Order completionist.
- Check Your Tier: Some "Exclusives" and "Uncensored" Bravo cuts require the Premium Plus (ad-free) tier to really enjoy without constant interruptions.
- Sync Your Calendar: WrestleMania 41 starts at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT on April 19. Don't be the person asking "what time does it start?" on Twitter.