MOVIE NEWS – The CANAL+ library keeps expanding and offers an all-in-one experience where premium films, series, sports, and live TV are available on a single platform – exactly when you need them most.
In a world that keeps getting faster and louder, those moments when we can switch off and lose ourselves in a good story feel more valuable than ever. CANAL+ makes that kind of recharge available at any hour of the day: with varied, carefully curated content, it helps viewers step away from the everyday with a tense series, a heartwarming film, or a live sports broadcast.
One of the most exciting premieres of the spring is The Smashing Machine, which takes viewers into a hard, physically and emotionally exhausting world. The story follows the rise and collapse of a professional fighter while also bringing into focus the price of success, the burden of fame, and the fragility of personal relationships. One of the film’s greatest strengths is its believable acting: Dwayne Johnson leads with a character far more layered than his usual action-hero image, while Emily Blunt provides a powerful emotional counterweight. This is not just a sports film, but a personal drama about pushing limits.
New arrivals – already in the app
On the series front, the new season of Renegade Nell deepens the conflicts between its characters while giving the story even greater moral weight. Already available in full in the app is I Know Your Soul, winner of several awards at the Sarajevo Film Festival, which keeps viewers in constant uncertainty through psychological tension and mystical elements. The episodes of Makari – Sicilian Mysteries unfold human dramas hidden behind a Mediterranean atmosphere, while Spartacus: House of Ashur continues the already familiar universe through intrigue and power games.
The film selection is equally varied: City of Lies, for example, offers an investigation inspired by real events, with Johnny Depp playing a journalist who follows one of the greatest mysteries in hip-hop history. Among the lighter but still character-driven stories, Very Good Girls uses the performances of Dakota Fanning and Elizabeth Olsen to tell a story about growing up and friendship, while darker thrillers in the lineup, such as Gallery of Fear and The Radleys, place tension at the center.
Spring brings even more new releases
The upcoming premieres feature a strong crime-investigation presence: DNA and Steel City Murders show through new cases how the past keeps shaping the present. Memento Mori and The Thirteenth Hour lean further into darker psychological territory, while the new seasons of S.W.A.T. once again bring action-heavy episodes with Shemar Moore in the lead.
Arriving in mid-April is Disco Biscuits, CANAL+’s newest standout documentary series: the show covers a real criminal story stretching across decades. It explores how the Netherlands became one of the world’s defining ecstasy production hubs, showing how manufacturing that began in small improvised labs evolved into an international network. For the first time, the story is told by the former key players themselves through personal recollections, speaking frankly about the rise, the money, and the consequences. The series tackles a sensitive subject, so it is content clearly intended for adults, representing the deeper and more reflective side of the true crime genre.
On the film side, the reimagined Red Sonja promises a spectacular fantasy world, while Relay and Last Breath – the former starring Lily James, the latter Woody Harrelson – lean more toward dramatic tension.
CANAL+ Action – when you need a little adrenaline
The CANAL+ Action channel remains a reliable choice if you want high-energy content around the clock: darker crime stories such as Crime, based on the novel by Irvine Welsh, or the uniquely atmospheric The Crying Forest, alongside the black-comedy edge of Killers, prove that action is not always just about explosions.
When you just want to browse
One of the app’s big advantages is how easy it is to get lost in it – in a good way. One moment you are watching a historical documentary, the next you are stuck in a true crime series for hours. In the History lineup, Gangland Chronicles, narrated by Sean Bean, creates a distinctive mood, while History’s Greatest Risks, guided by Henry Winkler, explores the lesser-known, often surprising side of the past. And if you are in the mood for a film with a strong atmosphere, Lawless, with actors like Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf, and Jessica Chastain, is a perfect dark-toned, character-driven crime pick.
The National Geographic video library also keeps offering new things to discover, so it is genuinely easy to drift from one piece of content into the next: at any time you can dive into Women Behind the Change, a series about women who fought with everything they had to make Earth a better, more livable place, but if you want something lighter, you can just as easily explore the world of the newest cars and true vintage models with the series Cars.
Sport – live or on replay
The sports offering remains strong: NASCAR and MotoGP races, ERSTE League ice hockey matches, darts tournaments, and EHF Champions League handball fixtures – CANAL+ makes sure you do not miss the key moments, whether you want to follow them live or relive the broadcasts later.
Johnny Depp and award-winning films in one place
If you want to build an evening around one actor, Johnny Depp’s films – such as Transcendence, the already mentioned City of Lies, or Richard Says Goodbye – offer a solid starting point.
If you want to play it safe, the award-winning section includes titles such as The Father, in which Anthony Hopkins delivers an Oscar-winning performance, or The Whale, which marked Brendan Fraser’s unforgettable return to the screen. And Parasite, directed by Bong Joon Ho, remains one of the strongest social satires of recent years.
Spring break with the family – content for the youngest viewers too
Children will not be left without entertainment during the spring break either: alongside the family-friendly films, series, and animations available in the CANAL+ and FilmBox+ video libraries, the Nickelodeon library also offers a wide selection for different age groups, and these titles can work just as well for a shared afternoon movie session or a slow rainy day. Available here are titles such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Victorious, and Dora the Explorer. On top of that, both children and parents can enjoy choosing from Hungarian classics: timeless titles such as Égigérő fű, Hahó, Öcsi!, or Keménykalap és krumpliorr simply never age.
If you are looking for something to watch over the long Easter weekend, the lineup offers plenty of ideas: the lighter romantic side is represented by Love, Rosie, while the tension comes from Broken City or the bestselling adaptation The Girl on the Train.
Source: Canal Plus
