From Black Phone 2 on the licensed side to Jennifer’s Body and Remarkably Bright Creatures on the original side – here’s the US lineup for May 2026.
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Welcome to your comprehensive (early) guide to everything coming to Netflix in May 2026! As we enter the early months of summer, Netflix is turning up the heat with a huge lineup of highly anticipated originals, favorites, and blockbuster live events.
Whether you’re looking forward to a new sci-fi adventure borough From the creators of Stranger Things, the eagerly awaited return to mystery solving A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Preparing for Season 2, or a massive live broadcast special Roast of Kevin Hart A historic MMA showdown between and Ronda Rousey and Gina CaranoThere really is something for everyone in this month’s lineup.
While this list includes everything new, we’re also keeping an eye on all the departures planned for May 2026 here.
Let’s check out the full list of movies, shows and special events coming to your screens this May!
This article is a work in progress. Keep checking back for further updates.
May 2026 TBD or expected
- Ladies First (2026) netflix original – Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike will headline this new comedy directed by Thea Sharrock.
- The Silent Twins (2022) – Based on the true story of June and Jennifer Gibbons, twin sisters who used to communicate only with each other, escaping into a rich and dangerous fantasy world to escape the isolation of their reality.
- Goat (2026) – If recent Sony Pictures addition patterns are correct, we can Check out the May releases of the latest Sony Pictures Animation movies. Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union and Aaron Pierre provide their voices.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 1st?
- Mahima (2026) netflix original – Indian mystery series with Divyendu and Pulkit Samrat. At a small-town boxing center, two brothers investigate a shocking murder during a harrowing reunion with their father, a famous coach.
- Green Book (2018) – A working-class Italian-American bouncer is tasked with escorting a world-class African-American classical pianist on a concert tour in the 1960s American South, and forms an unexpected bond along the way.
- Jennifer’s Body (2009) – A popular high school cheerleader is possessed by a hungry demon and transformed into a succubus, leaving her best friend to unleash a terrifying reign of terror against her male classmates. Starring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried.
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- La Brea (seasons 1–4) – When a giant sinkhole mysteriously opens up in the middle of Los Angeles, it pulls hundreds of people and buildings into a dangerous, ancient land, where they must come together to survive.
- Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir (Season 5) – New episodes for the hit animated series (including a new special).
- My Dearest Senorita (2026) netflix original – Fernando González Molina directs this Spanish feature starring Elizabeth Martínez and Anna Castillo.
- Son-in-law (2026) netflix original – Mexican comedy. Jose Sanchez has become a dangerous political operator after a difficult period, but this time neither his memorable mustache nor his sharp tongue will be enough.
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- Swap (2026) netflix original – A wild journey begins in this family-friendly adventure when a magical accident forces a mismatched pair to live life in each other’s shoes.
- Secret of the Skinwalker Ranch (Season TBD) – Reality Series.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 4th?
- Dr. Cece Horton! (season 2) netflix original – Animated adventures with Horton and Samson.
- Lord of the Flies (Limited Series) netflix original – Based on the classic novel, this captivating new series follows a group of schoolchildren stranded on a deserted island as their fragile social order explodes into savagery.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 6th?
- Love Is Blind: Poland (2026) netflix original – The Polish Pods open up as a new group of singles look for unseen true love in this international spin-off of the hit reality dating series.
- My Favorite Killer (2026) – Thai action drama with a splash of romance. A woman whose rare blood type puts a target on her back finds safety in the arms of the deadly killer she loves – together, they fight to survive.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 7th?
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- Legends (Season 1) netflix original – As drugs flood the streets of 90s Britain, a team of civil servants are sent undercover to dismantle the gangs behind it. Inspired by an untold true story.
- The Chestnut Man (Season 2 – Hide and Seek) netflix original – The return of Nordic crime noir. Mark Hayes and Naya Thulin are once again leading the investigation into the missing artists, but the relationship between the two detectives is complicated.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 8th?
- Remarkably Bright Beings (2026) netflix original – Based on the beloved novel, a widow forms an unexpected connection with a giant Pacific octopus who helps her solve the mystery of her son’s disappearance. Starring Sally Field and Lewis Pullman.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 10th?
- The Roast of Kevin Hart (2026) netflix original live – Comedians, friends and surprise guests pull no punches as they take the stage to brutally mock comedy superstar Kevin Hart in this three-hour live special.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 12th?
- Devil May Cry (Season 2) netflix original – Dante is back in this animated video-game adaptation of the series.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 14th?
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- Nemesis (Season 1) netflix original – From the showrunner of Power comes a new thriller. Nemesis is a story of two people on both sides of the law, the story of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal) meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective).
- Soul Mate (2026) netflix original – Japanese LGBTQ drama series. Tormented by guilt and doubt, Ryu flees Japan for Berlin and is rescued by Korean boxer Johan. Their chance meeting binds their fates for years to come.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 15th?
- Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine (2026) netflix original -Expanding the “Money Heist” universe, this thrilling new series follows Berlin as he organizes a daring heist to steal Leonardo da Vinci’s famous masterpiece.
- accident (2026) netflix original – Documentary from director Gareth Johnson. A car carrying three young adults crashed into a brick building at 100 mph in Strongsville, Ohio, killing two people and leaving a sole survivor.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 16th?
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- black phone 2 (2025) – The sequel to the blockbuster success of Blumhouse’s 2022 horror extravaganza starring Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames.
- Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano (2026) netflix original live – Two pioneers of women’s mixed martial arts step into the cage for a highly anticipated, historic and brutal four-hour battle.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 19th?
- Wanda Sykes: Legacy (2026) netflix original – Comedy legend Wanda Sykes delivers her signature sharp wit and hilarious insights on family, politics and aging in this brand-new stand-up special.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 21st?
Baro. (Left to Right) Clarke Peters as Art, Alfre Woodard as Judy, Alfred Molina as Sam, Dennis O’Hare as Wally, Geena Davis as Renee in The Burrow. Ten million. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
- Borough (2026) netflix original – From the creators of Stranger Things, a group of unlikely heroes in a retirement community must band together to fight a supernatural threat that is stealing their time.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 22nd?
- Mating Season (Season 1) netflix original – A captivating animated nature documentary series from the team behind big mouth Which explores the bizarre, beautiful and sometimes cruel courtship rituals of the animal kingdom.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 23rd?
- Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (2025) – Gabby goes on a road trip with her grandmother to Cat Francisco’s urban wonderland, but when her prized dollhouse falls into the hands of an eccentric cat lady, she must set out on a real-world adventure to reunite the Gabby Cats and save their magical home. –
What’s coming to Netflix on May 27th?
- A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (Season 2) netflix original -Emma Meyers is back in this British series to solve another new mystery.
- My 2 Cents (Season 1) netflix original – Acclaimed Italian cartoonist ZeroCalcare returns with a new animated series, offering his satirical yet poignant take on modern life, society and personal struggles.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 28th?
- Murder Mindfully (Season 2) netflix original – The return of the German dark comedy series.
- The Four Seasons (Season 2) netflix original – Comedy with Tina Fey, Will Forte, Steve Carell, among others, returning for a second season.
What’s coming to Netflix on May 29th?
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- Brazil ’70: The Third Star (limited series) netflix original – The miniseries will in-depth recreate the classic plays and behind-the-scenes moments that helped create the legacy of one of the greatest football teams of all time.
What are you hoping to see on Netflix in May 2026? Let us know in the comments below.
