Netflix‘s new TV and movie release schedule for this week, May 4 – May 10, 2026, includes the second season of a true crime docuseries.
Worst Ex Ever focuses on stories where relationships ended up taking a violent turn through interviews, bodycam footage, and reenactments. Season 2’s trailer has teased the cases of convicted criminals Wade Wilson and 90 Day Fiancee’s Geoffrey Paschel.
Also coming to Netflix is The Chestnut Man (Season 2 – Hide and Seek). The crime series is based on the book by Søren Sveistrup, Detective Naia Thulin, and Mark Hess, delving deep into a murder case involving a figurine made of chestnuts. Season 2, based on the sequel book, will resume the story of Naia and Mark, five years later. The star cast of the series features Danica Curcic, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, David Dencik, and many others in key roles.
The weekend features Netflix’s second live roast, with Kevin Hart at the center this time around. Shane Gillis is set to host the event.
List of all major Netflix releases this week from May 4-10
Below are all the new TV shows and movies being added to Netflix from May 4-10, 2026 (via What’s on Netflix):
Monday, May 4
- Dr. Seuss’s Horton! (Season 2)
- Lord of the Flies
- The Rhythm of Revenge
- The Silent Twins (2022)
Wednesday, May 6
- Countdown: Rousey vs. Carano
- Love is Blind: Poland (2026)
- Worst Ex Ever (Season 2)
Thursday, May 7
- Comic 8 Revolution: Santet K4Bin35 (2026)
- Ismael’s Ghosts (2017)
- Legends (Season 1)
- My Dearest Assassin (2026)
- The Chestnut Man (Season 2 – Hide and Seek)
- USA 94: Brazil’s Return to Glory (2026)
Friday, May 8
- My Royal Nemesis (Season 1)
- Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026)
- Thank You, Next (Season 3)
Sunday, May 10
- The Roast of Kevin Hart [LIVE]
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