What's Coming to Netflix in May 2026

Welcome to your comprehensive (early) guide to everything coming to Netflix in May 2026! As we head into the early summer months, Netflix is turning up the heat with a massive slate of highly anticipated originals, returning favorites, and blockbuster live events.

Whether you’re looking forward to the new sci-fi adventure The Boroughs from the creators of Stranger Things, eagerly awaiting the mystery-solving return of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2, or gearing up for massive live broadcast specials like The Roast of Kevin Hart and a historic MMA showdown between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, this month’s lineup truly has something for everyone.

While this list covers everything new, we’re also tracking all the departures planned for May 2026 here.

Let’s dive into the full list of movies, shows, and specials scheduled to hit your screens this May!

This article is a work-in-progress. Keep checking back for further updates.

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May 2026 TBD or Expected

• Father of the Bride (1991) – George Banks is an ordinary, middle-class man whose relatively comfortable life is turned upside down when his beloved daughter announces her engagement, plunging him into a hilariously chaotic whirlwind of over-the-top wedding preparations.
• Father of the Bride Part II (1995) – Just as he finally recovers from the stress of his daughter’s wedding, George Banks faces a double dose of unexpected news: both his recently married daughter and his wife are pregnant at the exact same time.
• Goat (2026) – If recent Sony Pictures addition patterns hold true, we could see a May release for the latest Sony Pictures Animation movie. Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, and Aaron Pierre lend their voices.
• History Channel Docuseries:
  • Washington (2020) – This documentary miniseries chips away the marble to reveal the man at the heart of America’s story, tracing George Washington’s journey from an ambitious young soldier to the victorious general and first President of the United States.
  • The Great War (2024) – Covering the United States’ pivotal involvement in World War I during the critical year of 1918, this cinematic documentary follows General John J. Pershing and the brave soldiers who fought in the trenches and helped transform America into a global power.
  • Theodore Roosevelt (2022) – This sweeping documentary event chronicles the dynamic life of the 26th U.S. President, exploring his journey from a sickly child of privilege to a rugged frontiersman, Rough Rider war hero, and transformative political leader.
• Law & Order (New Seasons)
• Mardi Gras: Spring Break (2011) – Three college friends desperate for a wild getaway embark on an unpredictable road trip to New Orleans to experience the ultimate Mardi Gras party.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 1st

• Booba (Season 6) – Kids’ animated series.
• Borat (2006) – Sacha Baron Cohen headlines one of these undercover movies, where he plays a journalist from Kazakhstan.
• Detective Conan (Season 3) – Another batch of remastered episodes of the beloved anime series.
• Glory (2026) Netflix Original – Indian mystery series with Divyenndu and Pulkit Samrat. In a small-town boxing hub, two brothers investigate a shocking murder while navigating a troubled reunion with their father, a renowned coach.
• Green Book (2018) – A working-class Italian-American bouncer takes a job driving a world-class African-American classical pianist on a concert tour through the 1960s American South, forming an unexpected bond along the way.
• Jennifer’s Body (2009) – A popular high school cheerleader is possessed by a hungry demon and turns into a succubus, leaving her nerdy best friend to stop her gruesome reign of terror against their male classmates. Starring Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried.

• La Brea (Seasons 1-4) – When a massive sinkhole mysteriously opens in the middle of Los Angeles, it pulls hundreds of people and buildings down into a dangerous, primeval land where they must band together to survive.
• Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir (Season 5) – New episodes (alongside a new special) for the hit animated series.
• My Dearest Señorita (2026) Netflix Original – Fernando González Molina directs this Spanish feature with Elizabeth Martinez and Anna Castillo starring.
• One Piece (Season 21) – Anime series.
• Robocar Poli (Season 5) – Kids’ animated series.
• Shut Up Evan (Podcast – New Episodes Weekly)
• Son-in-Law (2026) Netflix Original – Mexican comedy. José Sánchez becomes a feared political operator after a rough patch, but this time neither his memorable mustache nor his sharp tongue will be enough.

• Swapped (2026) Netflix Original – A wild journey takes flight in this family-friendly adventure when a magical mishap forces a mismatched duo to navigate life in each other’s shoes.
• Veronica Mars (2014) – Years after leaving her life as a teenage private eye behind, Veronica Mars returns to her hometown of Neptune to help her ex-boyfriend Logan when he is accused of murdering his pop-star girlfriend.

• You, Always (2025) – A dedicated doctor in Far North Queensland finds herself torn in a sweeping love triangle between a passionate new romance with her favorite author and the steady, long-time love of her best friend.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 4th

• Dr. Seuss’s 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 gripping new series follows a group of schoolboys stranded on a deserted island as their fragile social order descends into savagery.
• The Silent Twins (2022) – Based on the true story of June and Jennifer Gibbons, twin sisters who communicated only with each other, retreating into a rich and dangerous fantasy world to escape the isolation of their reality.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 6th

• Love is Blind: Poland (2026) Netflix Original – The Polish pods open as a new group of singles seeks true love sight unseen in this international spin-off of the hit reality dating series.
• My Dearest Assassin (2026) – Thai action drama with a splash of romance. A woman whose rare blood type puts a target on her back finds protection in the arms of the deadly assassin she loves — together, they fight to survive.
• Worst Ex Ever (Season 2) Netflix Original – Produced by Blumhouse, this docu-series sets out to find relationship disasters.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 7th

• Legends (Season 1) Netflix Original – As drugs flood the streets of ’90s Britain, a team of civil servants is thrust undercover to topple the gangs behind it. Inspired by an untold true story.
• My Dearest Assassin (2026) Netflix Original – Thai romance drama (with a hint of action) following a woman who has a rare blood type that forces her into the arms of a deadly assassin.
• The Chestnut Man (Season 2 – Hide and Seek) Netflix Original – The return of the Nordic crime noir. Mark Hess and Naia Thulin yet again lead an investigation into a reported missings cast, but the relationship between the two detectives is complicated.
• USA 94: Brazil’s Return to Glory (2026)Netflix Original – Brazilian documentary revisiting the journey of the Brazilian team in the 1994 World Cup.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 8th

• Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026)Netflix Original – Based on the beloved novel, a widow forms an unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus who helps her unravel the mystery of her son’s disappearance. Starring Sally Field and Lewis Pullman.

• Thank You, Next (Season 3) Netflix Original – Final season of the Turkish drama series.

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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 ruthlessly mock comedy superstar Kevin Hart in this three-hour live special. 8 PM ET.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 11th

• Everyone Is Doing Great (Seasons 1-2) – The hit indie-funded comedy series will come to Netflix in full, including the long-lost second season.
• Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) – A widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress and decides she must have one of her own, embarking on a charming adventure to Paris that will change her life and the future of the House of Dior.
• Pop Culture Jeopardy! (Season 1 – New Episodes Every Week Day) Netflix Original – Colin Jost returns to host a special spin-off of Jeopardy, now exclusive to Netflix.
• The Puzzle Room with David Kwong (Podcast – New Episodes Weekly)

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 12th

• Devil May Cry (Season 2) Netflix Original – Dante is back in this animated video-game adaptation series.
• Marty, Life Is Short (2026) Netflix Original – Martin Short is the subject of this biographical doc that looks back at his long industrious career.
• Untold UK: Jamie Vardy (2026) Netflix Original – The first of several new documentaries in this sports spin-off.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 13th

• Perfect Match (Season 4) Netflix Original – Dating reality series.
• Roosters (Season 2) Netflix Original – The Dutch spin-off to Alpha Males returns.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 14th

• Nemesis (Season 1)Netflix Original – From the showrunner of Power comes a new thriller. Nemesis is the story of two men on either side of the law, the tale 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. Haunted by guilt and doubt, Ryu flees Japan for Berlin and is saved by Korean boxer Johan. Their chance encounter binds their destiny for years to come.

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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 orchestrates a daring heist to steal Leonardo da Vinci’s famous masterpiece.
• Hoax: The Kidnapping of Sherri Papini (2023) – A young mother disappears while jogging and returns three weeks later with a harrowing tale of abduction, but years later, investigators uncover that the entire kidnapping was an elaborate hoax orchestrated so she could spend time with an ex-boyfriend.
• The Crash (2026) Netflix Original – Documentary from director Gareth Johnson. A car carrying three young adults slams into a brick building at 100 miles per hour in Strongsville, Ohio, leaving two lives lost and one sole survivor.
• The WONDERfools (Limited Series) Netflix Original – Highly anticipated K-drama series.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 16th

• Black Phone 2 (2025) – Sequel to the blockbuster success of Blumhouse’s 2022 horror phenomenon with 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 showdown.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 19th

• Untold UK: Liverpool’s Miracle of Istanbul (2026) Netflix Original
• Wanda Sykes: Legacy (2026) Netflix Original – Comedy legend Wanda Sykes delivers her signature sharp wit and hilarious insights on family, politics, and getting older in this brand-new stand-up special.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 21st

• The Boroughs (2026) Netflix Original – From the creators of Stranger Things, a group of unlikely heroes in a retirement community must band together to fight an otherworldly threat that is stealing their time.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 22nd

• Ladies First (2026) Netflix Original – Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike to headline this new comedy directed by Thea Sharrock.
• Mating Season (Season 1) Netflix Original – A captivating animated nature documentary series from the team behind Big Mouth that explores the bizarre, beautiful, and sometimes brutal courtship rituals of the animal kingdom.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 23rd

• Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (2025) – Gabby heads out on a road trip with her grandmother to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco, but when her prized dollhouse falls into the hands of an eccentric cat lady, she must embark on a real-world adventure to reunite the Gabby Cats and save her magical home. –

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 26th

• Untold UK: Vinnie Jones (2026) Netflix Original

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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 with another new mystery to solve.
• My 2 Cents (Season 1) Netflix Original – Acclaimed Italian cartoonist Zerocalcare returns with a new animated series, offering his cynical yet poignant take on modern life, society, and personal struggles.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 28th

• Murder Mindfully (Season 2) Netflix Original – Return of the German dark comedy series.
• Rafa (2026) Netflix Original – Documentary on the tennis legend.
• The Four Seasons (Season 2) Netflix Original – Comedy with Tina Fey, Will Forte, Steve Carell, among others, returning for the second season.

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What’s Coming to Netflix on May 29th

• Brazil ’70: The Third Star (Limited Series) Netflix Original – The miniseries will immersively recreate classic plays and behind-the-scenes moments that helped build the legacy of one of the greatest soccer teams of all time.
• Calabasas Confidential (Season 1) Netflix Original – Reality series.

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What are you looking forward to checking out on Netflix in May 2026? Let us know in the comments down below.