Asian diasporic films and shows we’re excited for this spring
Spring’s biggest trailers are here, from the final season of "The Boys" and return of "Malcolm in the Middle," to "Beef" season two
M to R: Charles Melton as Austin and Seoyeon Jang as Eunice in Beef season two.
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Words by Daniel Anderson
Spring is in the air—and so is a fresh wave of must-watch trailers. As the season shifts, studios are rolling out everything from high-stakes superhero thrillers, to classic comedy TV returns, and new international dramas, packed with standout performances and big-name talent. Consider this your early look at what’s heating up screens in the weeks ahead.
The Boys, final season
The endgame arrives with the world firmly under Homelander’s thumb, his volatile rule pushing everything to the brink. As Hughie, Mother’s Milk, and Frenchie find themselves locked away in a so-called “Freedom Camp,” Annie scrambles to rally what’s left of a resistance against an overwhelming Supe regime. Karen Fukuhara’s Kimiko finally finds her voice after seasons of silence. Meanwhile, Butcher resurfaces with a catastrophic plan involving a Supe-killing virus that threatens to rewrite the fate of everyone involved. The core ensemble of Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Laz Alonso, Tomer Capone, Erin Moriarty, and Antony Starr return for what promises to be a no-holds-barred finale.
The final season of The Boys premieres Wednesday on Prime Video.
Malcolm in the Middle Life's Still Unfair
The chaos resumes in the four-episode mini series, Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair. Malcolm is pulled back into his family’s orbit after years of distance when Hal and Lois insist he attend their 40th anniversary party, dragging his own daughter along for the ride. The revival reunites Bryan Cranston, Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Kennedy Masterson, and Justin Berfield, alongside Emy Coligado.
Malcolm in the Middle Life's Still Unfair premieres Friday on Hulu.
Outcome
A scandal threatens to upend everything for beloved movie star Reef Hawk (Keanu Reeves), when a cryptic video surfaces that could destroy his carefully crafted public image. Determined to uncover who’s behind the extortion, he sets out on revisiting past relationships and confronting old mistakes in search of answers. Directed by Jonah Hill, the film also features Atsuko Okatsuka, Cameron Diaz, Hill, and Matt Bomer.
Outcome premieres Friday on Apple TV.
Perfect Crown
A high-stakes contract marriage sets the stage for this sweeping romance, centering on IU as Sung Hui-ju, the overlooked second daughter of a powerful chaebol family determined to rise above the stigma of her birth, and Byeon Woo-seok as Prince I-an, a royal second son whose very existence threatens the throne. When she proposes a calculated union and he faces mounting pressure from the palace to comply, their arrangement pulls them into a tense world of power and scrutiny.
Perfect Crown premieres Friday on Disney+.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Adapted from Rufi Thorpe’s novel of the same name, the series follows Elle Fanning as Margo Millet, a young woman whose life veers off course after an ill-advised affair leaves her pregnant and scrambling to make ends meet. Turning to OnlyFans, Margo finds unexpected success while reconnecting with her estranged father, a former wrestler whose offbeat life lessons help guide her through the chaos. The ensemble includes Chinese adoptee Thaddea Graham alongside Nick Offerman, Greg Kinnear, Michelle Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles premieres April 15 on Apple TV.
Beef, season two
Beef’s next chapter swaps strip-mall tension for manicured wealth, as creator and writer Lee Sung Jin returns to steer the series into even more combustible territory. This time, the story ignites when a young couple catches a disturbing altercation between their powerful boss and his wife. This pulls them into a dangerous web of leverage, loyalty, and manipulation inside an ultra-elite circle dominated by a South Korean billionaire. The ensemble expands with Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Charles Melton, and Cailee Spaeny, alongside guest turns from Youn Yuh-jung (Pachinko) and Song Kang-ho, plus newcomers Soyeon Jang and Matthew Kim aka BM from co-ed K-pop group KARD.
The second season of Beef premieres April 16 on Netflix.
We Are All Trying Here
An envy-fueled drama set within the film industry follows Koo Kyo-Hwan as a struggling director still waiting for his big break, and Youn-Jung Go as a sharp-tongued producer known for her ruthless critiques. This marks Go’s first project after the success of Netflix’s Can This Love Be Translated? As ambition and resentment collide, director and producer are forced to confront their insecurities while searching for a sense of purpose and peace.
We Are All Trying Here premieres April 18 on Netflix.
The Furious
A desperate father takes justice into his own hands in this hard-hitting martial arts thriller from director Kenji Tanigaki. When his daughter is abducted and the authorities fail him, Wang Wei (Xie Miao) teams up with a driven journalist (Joe Taslim) with his own personal loss, launching a relentless, vengeance-fueled assault against a powerful criminal network.
The Furious premieres May 29 in theaters.
Published on April 6, 2026
Words by Daniel Anderson
Daniel Anderson is a disabled Chinese American adoptee based in Seattle. His freelance writing specialties include K-pop, entertainment, and food. He believes that any restaurant can be a buffet, and the key to success is to take a nap each day. Follow his adventures on Instagram @danzstan.