This watchlist has enough drama to keep your life interesting

If your current watchlist is looking a little too calm, consider this your cue to stir things up. From long-awaited sequels and chaotic relationship dramas to dark comedies and glossy high-school meltdowns, this lineup is stacked with just the right amount of mess, mystery, and main-character energy. Whether you’re in the mood for fashion-world feuds, psychological spirals, or plot twists that spiral fast, these upcoming releases promise to keep things anything but boring.

The Devil Wears Prada 2

May 1, In theatres

We think we can speak for everyone reading this that Andy Sachs and Miranda Priestly have probably been injected into your veins since 2006, and after 20 long years, the much-anticipated sequel is finally here. While the main cast remains the same, expect appearances from Kenneth Branagh, Sydney Sweeney, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, BJ Novak, Pauline Chalamet, and Lady Gaga. Gird your loins!

Beef Season 2

April 16, Netflix

Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny play a young couple who work at a country club. Things escalate when they witness a—no surprises here—beef between their boss and his wife, played by Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan. The sequel of the Emmy and Golden Globes-winning show will run for eight episodes, and the Grammy-winner musician Finneas O’Connell has scored the music. We’re sat!

Margo’s Got Money Troubles

April 15, Apple TV

Based on Rufi Thorpe’s 2024 novel, this dramedy follows protagonist Margo (played by Elle Fanning), who turns to OnlyFans to make ends meet for her baby. The star-studded cast also includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman, and Nicole Kidman. To say “we’re excited” would be an understatement.

The Drama

April 3, In theatres

Save the date for Zendaya and Robert Pattinson-starrer rom-dram-com! Written and directed by Norwegian filmmaker Kristoff Borgli, (remember Dream Scenario?), the plot follows engaged couple Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert) who are all set to get hitched until a secret is revealed and all hell breaks loose.

Euphoria Season 3

April 12, JioHotstar

The high school drama is back with another season amid fans speculating tension within the cast *ahem, Sydney Sweeney is not as involved in promotions*. But what’s happening off-screen shouldn’t be of any concern to us as long as we’re getting a good show, right? Well, director Sam Levinson has called it their “best season yet,” so make of that what you will.

The Sheep Detectives

May 8, In theatres

Directed by Minions’ Kyle Balda, this movie stars Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, and Molly Gordon. The story is about a flock of CGI sheep solving the murder mystery of their beloved shepherd, played by Jackman.

Tuner

May 29, In theatres

Starring Leo Woodall of One Day (2024) and Dustin Hoffman of Rain Man (1988), the story follows a piano tuner Niki (Woodall), who is allergic to loud noises. Things take an interesting turn when Niki realises that he can crack safes.

This article originally appeared in Cosmopolitan India's March-April 2026 print issue.

All images: IMDb

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