New on Paramount Plus in April 2025 — all the movies and shows to watch

Ready to watch something new this spring? Paramount Plus is serving up plenty of must-watch content for April 2025.

"The Last Stop in Yuma County" follows a traveling salesman's encounter with robbers at an isolated Arizona rest stop, And if you're into good music, be sure to check out the star-studded London Palladium special featuring Elton John and Brandi Carlile, where the duo showcases their greatest hits and previews their forthcoming album "Who Believes in Angels?".

Finally, "The Return" is a powerful modern adaptation of "The Odyssey" with Ralph Fiennes leading the cast as Odysseus, who returns to the land of Ithaca a changed man after war.

Read on to catch the rest of what's new this month on Paramount Plus.

New on Paramount Plus in April 2025: Top Picks

‘The Last Stop in Yuma County'

In this taut thriller, a traveling salesman's routine pit stop at an Arizona rest area transforms into a nightmare when two bank robbers storm the location. The criminals turn the remote desert outpost into an impromptu fortress, holding the salesman and other unfortunate travelers at gunpoint.

Soon, the salesman finds himself being forced to make some uncomfortable decisions. If you're in the mood for a gritty western, this one's for you.

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'An Evening with Elton John and Brandi Carlile'

Filmed at the London Palladium, Elton John joins forces with vocalist Brandi Carlile for an intimate primetime special. The one-night-only concert celebrates both artists' careers as they sing some of their bigggest hits while offering a glimpse into their friendship outside of the music business.

There's also an exclusive preview of their collaborative album "Who Believes in Angels?", their first full-length project together.

'The Return'

This reimagining of the classic epic "The Odyssey" stars Ralph Fiennes as Odysseus, who finally reaches Ithaca's shores after two decades of absence. He finds himself a stranger in his own kingdom alongside his wife Penelope (Juliette Binoche), who's been fighting off suitor after suitor.

Odysseus has to reclaim not just his throne and wife but his own essence as the hero we all know him to be. But as the fallen king of Ithaca, will he be able to return to his former glory?

Originals, exclusives & premieres

While stranded at a rural Arizona rest stop, a traveling salesman is thrust into a dire hostage situation by the arrival of two bank robbers with no qualms about using cruelty—or cold, hard steel—to protect their bloodstained fortune.

After leaving his family’s sheep farm in the Australian outback, a young man joins his countrymen on the western front of World War I with hopes of helping expedite an end to the bloody conflict.

Filming on March 26 at London’s iconic Palladium Theatre, the primetime concert special will feature live performances from Elton John and Brandi Carlile, including a selection of their individual greatest hits, captivating stories about the pair’s enduring friendship, and an exclusive preview of their new joint album, “Who Believes in Angels?”

The two-part documentary is a raw and intimate look inside the celebrity family of pop superstars Nick and Aaron Carter told by the singers’ sister Angel, and follows fame’s devastating toll on their family.

After 20 years away, Odysseus (Ralph Fiennes) washes up on the shores of Ithaca, unrecognizable. The King has returned from the Trojan War, but much has changed in his kingdom. His beloved wife Penelope (Juliette Binoche) is a prisoner in her own home, hounded by suitors vying to be king. Odysseus is no longer the mighty warrior from years past—but he must rediscover his strength in order to win back all that he has lost.

New shows on Paramount Plus in April 2025

**All Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers can live stream CBS titles via the live feed on Paramount+. Those titles will be available on-demand to all subscribers the day after they air live.