Upcoming Releases: April 2026

April is full of video game-related releases, including the sequel to the Super Mario Bros. film and a new Tomodachi Life game.

Posted on: 4/2/2026

April is shaping up to be an amazing month for pop culture enthusiasts, especially those interested in video games! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is on everyone’s minds as the exciting follow-up to the 2024 box office bonanza, while Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is encouraging sales of Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 consoles in droves. If video games aren’t your thing, that’s OK — there are still plenty of releases to look forward to, like the latest TCG and sports card sets, and a new Bizarro comic!

Upcoming Comic Releases

Bizarro: Year None – April 1

Bizarro returns with a four-issue limited series headed by legendary filmmaker and comic book writer Kevin Smith!

“Me am NOT excited for new comic!” Bizarro has a lot of opinions on his origin story, it seems, but comic fans everywhere are excited to learn more about Superman’s backwards doppelgänger. The series will follow Superman’s pal Jimmy Olsen and Clark Kent’s boss Perry White as they depart for a strange adventure in outer space. The journey leads them to a dimension that mirrors Metropolis in uncanny ways and reveres its legendary newspaper, the Daily Planet, as an article of faith. As they unravel the mystery of this bizarre world, they confront the being behind it all. Is he a misguided Superman fan, an agent of pure chaos, or no one at all?

Writers Kevin Smith and Eric Carrasco team up with artist Nick Pitarra to deliver the “definitive, indefinitive” origin story of Bizarro. Make sure to snag Issue 1 when it releases on April 1!

Other notable comics releasing in April 2026 include:

  • Absolute Superman #18 – April 1
  • Wonder Man #1 – April 1
  • Absolute Batman #19 – April 8
  • Web of Venom #1 – April 8
  • Amazing Spider-Man: Spider-Versity #1 – April 22

Upcoming TCG Releases

Magic: The Gathering – Secrets of Strixhaven – April 24

Are you ready to return to school in the newest Magic: The Gathering set?

Strixhaven is known as the most elite university in the MTG multiverse. But the land holds mysteries and secrets that have been hidden for centuries, and its students are about to blow them wide open.

The founding dragons of Strixhaven have bid Magic players return to their halls, and we’re thrilled to take them up on the offer! The overall set is unique for having no humans, instead focusing on mythical creatures and humanoid animals as Planeswalkers. Secrets of Strixhaven will serve as the third and final story arc of the Metronome storyline, offering a conclusion to the story that started in Wilds of Eldraine.

The set will feature dozens of new cards as well as reprints and re-imaginings of old favorites. One particularly intriguing example is Emeritus of Ideation, which seems to be extremely close to Ancestral Recall — one of the coveted Power 9. Additionally, a card called Mana Sculpt seems to echo Mana Drain, also being released in this set. It’s certainly causing a buzz ahead of Secrets of Strixhaven’s release.

Put down the books and get ready to apply practical theory as you head into the world of Arcavios in Secrets of Strixhaven, which releases on April 24!

Other notable TCGs releasing in April 2026 include:

  • One Piece Card Game: Adventure on Kami’s Island – April 3
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! Rarity Collection V – April 17
  • Gundam Card Game: Phantom Aria – April 24
  • Union Arena: Tokyo Ghoul – April 24

Upcoming Sports Card Releases

2025-26 SkyBox Metal Universe Hockey – April 22

One of the most unique hockey sets in the hobby will hit the ice once again later this month. Now, six years into Upper Deck rebooting the popular 1990s set from Fleer/Skybox, the newest 2025-26 SkyBox Metal Universe Hockey set will hit shelves on April 22!

Unlike any other hockey set on the market, Metal Universe's design stands out and provides collectors with a unique look and feel that has become synonymous with the product. The base set runs 150 cards, split between 100 veterans and 50 rookie cards, which are inserted once per pack. Several parallels are available for each base card, along with fun inserts, short print chase cards and autographed cards from some of the NHL's biggest stars. And of course, another round of Precious Metal Gems parallels will be available to chase, with every hobby box including at least one autograph or PMG.

That and much more will be available when the 2025-26 SkyBox Metal Universe Hockey set releases on April 22!

Other notable sports cards releasing in April 2026 include:

  • 2025 Panini Prizm WNBA – April 1
  • 2026 Topps Chrome WWE Wrestling – April 10
  • 2025-26 Flair Hockey – April 15
  • 2025-26 Donruss Road to FIFA World Cup ’26 Soccer – April 15
  • 2025-26 Bowman Basketball – April 23

Upcoming Video Game Releases

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream – April 16

The Tomodachi series returns, this time better than ever!

Live your life to the fullest alongside your Miis in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream. In this entry, you’ll help your Miis live their daily lives on a tropical island. Observe and interact with them, help them make friends (or enemies), purchase clothing, items, food and decorations, and so much more. Unlike previous entries, in Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, players can choose to have their Miis pursue same-sex relationships and choose custom pronouns, allowing for more customization and flexibility.

Embrace the island life when Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream releases on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on April 16, 2026.

Other notable video games releasing in April 2026 include:

  • Pokémon Champions – April 8
  • Mouse: P.I. For Hire – April 16
  • Pragmata – April 17
  • Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred – April 28
  • Saros – April 30

Upcoming Film Releases

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – April 1

The Super Mario Bros. are back!

Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Jack Black and the rest of an all-star cast return in this sequel to 2023’s hit film! After the events of the first film, Mario and Luigi have built a life for themselves in the Mushroom Kingdom. With Bowser defeated and in check, everything seems to be going smoothly — until a mysterious creature called Yoshi shows up. With Yoshi’s help, the brothers join Princess Peach and Toad on an adventure into the Galaxy, where they meet Rosalina and face off against Bowser Jr., Bowser’s son and heir to the Koopa throne.

Let’s-a-go! See The Super Mario Galaxy Movie when it releases in theaters on April 1!

Other notable films releasing in April 2026 include:

  • The Drama – April 3
  • Exit 8 – April 10
  • Lee Cronin’s The Mummy – April 17
  • Apex – April 24
  • Michael – April 24