Easter Sunday has a way of leaving everyone fed, egg-hunted out and in need of somewhere comfortable to land. Netflix happens to have a solid collection of films that fit the holiday mood — whether you’re settling in with young kids, teenagers or the adults-only crowd after the little ones go to bed.
Not every film below is a traditional Easter movie in the strictest sense, but each one connects to the spirit of the holiday in some way through religion, springtime themes or a generous amount of barnyard animals. Here are 11 Easter movies currently streaming on Netflix in 2026.
For the kids
Peter Rabbit (2018) Few animals are more associated with Easter than the rabbit, and Peter Rabbit is one of the most beloved fictional ones of all time. This live-action and CGI hybrid comedy features James Corden voicing the mischievous title character opposite Domhnall Gleeson, Rose Byrne and a supporting cast that includes Margot Robbie and Daisy Ridley. It’s a crowd pleaser for all ages.
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022) If Easter has two mascots, they are the chick and the rabbit which makes the half-chicken, half hare title character of this animated film the holiday’s unofficial ambassador. Based on Chris Grine’s graphic novel, it plays like a kid-friendly adventure in the spirit of Indiana Jones.
Over the Moon (2020) This Netflix original animated musical follows Fei Fei, a determined young girl who builds a rocket to the moon in search of a Chinese goddess. Her pet rabbit Bungee tags along for the ride, which is reason enough to add it to the Easter queue.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023) The long-awaited sequel to the beloved 2000 Aardman clay-mation classic brings back Rocky (Zachary Levi) and Ginger (Thandiwe Newton) as parents raising a daughter (Bella Ramsey) who is curious about the outside world. It’s chicken-themed, charming and just right for Easter Sunday.
Duck Duck Goose (2018) Jim Gaffigan voices a free-spirited goose who gets separated from his migrating flock and ends up teaming with two Mandarin ducklings voiced by Zendaya and Lance Lim. Baby ducks on Easter? It practically writes itself.
For the teens and older
Wake Up, Dead Man (2025) The third installment in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out franchise carries more Easter-appropriate themes than it might first appear. The film touches on resurrection imagery and explores how religion functions in contemporary life, contrasting fear-driven faith with compassion-led community. It does get dark in places, so this one is better suited for older viewers.
Mary (2024) Directed by D.J. Caruso, this Netflix film traces the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, from her own conception through the birth of her son. Israeli actress Noa Cohen leads the cast, with Anthony Hopkins playing King Herod. While it leans more toward the Christmas side of the biblical story, the key figures in the Easter narrative are all present.
Ruth and Boaz (2025) Produced by Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin, this modern retelling of the Book of Ruth follows a foster-care-raised singer (Serayah) navigating loss and unexpected grace. It takes creative liberties with the source material, but works well as faith-adjacent holiday viewing.
For the adults
Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. (2022) This sharp, funny mockumentary from writer-director Adamma Ebo stars Sterling K. Brown as a disgraced megachurch pastor and Regina Hall as his steadfast wife, both working toward a highly anticipated Easter Sunday re-opening. The comedic chemistry between the two leads is effortless, and the film’s darker turns hit hard.
Come Sunday (2018) Chiwetel Ejiofor stars as a celebrated preacher who finds himself excommunicated after publicly rejecting the concept of Hell. A Sundance premiere that never quite found its wider audience, it’s a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of faith, doubt and the cost of conviction.
The Two Popes (2019) Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce star as Pope Benedict XVI and the future Pope Francis in this quiet, critically praised film built almost entirely around one extended conversation. Director Fernando Meirelles turns what could have been a dry premise into something genuinely compelling. It is very much one for the grown-ups.
