New on Netflix UAE This Week — Charlize Theron's Survival Thriller 'Apex' Headlines New Releases. Week of 20 April 2026
Charlize Theron fights for survival in 'Apex', plus new Stranger Things animation and Running Point returns for season two.
Charlize Theron takes on the Australian wilderness in a deadly cat-and-mouse thriller this week, whilst Hawkins gets an animated makeover and basketball drama returns for another season.
New This Week
Apex
Status: Premieres 24 April 2026 | Type: Movie | Rating: 15+
Academy Award winner Charlize Theron stars as a grieving woman who embarks on a solo adventure in the Australian wilderness, only to become the target of a cunning killer in this survival thriller. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur and featuring Taron Egerton and Eric Bana, the film follows her character as she's forced into a twisted game of survival when what should have been a healing journey turns deadly. The action-thriller promises intense wilderness sequences as Theron's character must outsmart her pursuer using nothing but her wits and determination.
Apex streams on Netflix from 24 April 2026.
Read our full UAE Netflix guide for Apex →
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Season 1
Status: Premieres 20 April 2026 | Type: Series | Rating: 12+
The Stranger Things universe expands with this new animated series set in 1985, exploring untold stories from Hawkins during the events between seasons. The animated format allows for fresh storytelling possibilities whilst maintaining the nostalgic 1980s atmosphere that made the original series a global phenomenon. This spin-off promises to delve deeper into the mythology of the Upside Down and introduce new characters alongside familiar faces from the beloved supernatural drama.
Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Season 1 streams on Netflix from 20 April 2026.
Read our full UAE Netflix guide for Stranger Things: Tales From '85 →
New Episodes
Running Point Season 2
Status: New episodes streaming | Type: Series | Rating: 12+
Kate Hudson returns for the second season of this basketball comedy about a reformed party girl who must prove herself as a businesswoman when she's unexpectedly put in charge of her family's professional basketball team. Created by Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz, David Stassen, and Elaine Ko, the series continues to blend workplace comedy with sports drama. The new season picks up with Hudson's character navigating the challenges of team management whilst dealing with personal growth and family dynamics.
New episodes of Running Point Season 2 are streaming now on Netflix.
Read our full UAE Netflix guide for Running Point Season 2 →
Also Worth Watching
Running Point
Status: Streaming now | Type: Series | Rating: 12+
Before diving into the new season, catch up with Kate Hudson's basketball comedy that launched in February 2025. The series stars Hudson as a reformed party girl who must prove herself when she's unexpectedly put in charge of her family's professional basketball team. Co-starring Brenda Song, Scott MacArthur, and Drew Tarver, the show combines workplace comedy with heart as Hudson's character navigates the male-dominated world of professional sports whilst dealing with family expectations and personal growth.
Running Point is streaming now on Netflix.
Read our full UAE Netflix guide for Running Point →
Quick Reference Table
| Title | Type | Status | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex | Movie | Premieres 24 April 2026 | 15+ | Link |
| Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Season 1 | Series | Premieres 20 April 2026 | 12+ | Link |
| Running Point Season 2 | Series | New episodes streaming | 12+ | Link |
| Running Point | Series | Streaming now | 12+ | Link |
Netflix UAE Pricing
Netflix: AED 35/month / Premium: AED 71/month (4K) / Trial: None
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Last verified: 20 April 2026. Streaming availability can change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's new on Netflix UAE this week?
This week brings Charlize Theron's survival thriller 'Apex' (24 April), the animated 'Stranger Things: Tales From '85' series (20 April), and new episodes of Kate Hudson's basketball comedy 'Running Point' Season 2 to Netflix UAE.
How much does Netflix cost in the UAE?
Netflix UAE starts at AED 35/month for the basic plan, with the Premium 4K plan costing AED 71/month. Netflix no longer offers a free trial period in the UAE.
Is Apex a movie or series on Netflix UAE?
Apex is a movie starring Charlize Theron as a grieving woman who becomes the target of a killer during a solo adventure in the Australian wilderness. The survival thriller premieres on Netflix UAE on 24 April 2026.
Is Stranger Things: Tales From '85 available on Netflix in the UAE?
Yes, Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Season 1 is an animated series set in 1985 that premieres on Netflix UAE on 20 April 2026, exploring untold stories from Hawkins during the events between seasons of the main series.
What's coming to Netflix UAE next week?
Netflix UAE's upcoming releases vary weekly. Check back for our latest weekly roundup or visit our Netflix UAE guide for the most current streaming additions and schedule updates.
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