Netflix’s May 2026 lineup includes the premieres of Lord of the Flies, based on the classic novel by William Golding, and The Boroughs starring Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Denis O’Hare, Clarke Peters, Bill Pullman, and Carlos Miranda. The streamer’s May schedule also includes the Funny AF with Kevin Hart live event finale and Ronda Rousey returning for her first fight in over a decade when she takes on Gina Carano on May 16.
New seasons of Dr. Seuss’s Horton!, Worst Ex Ever, Devil May Cry, Roosters, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, and The Four Seasons also premiere in May on Netflix.
Coming to Netflix in May 2026
MAY 1, 2026
Glory (IN) – NETFLIX SERIES
In a small-town boxing hub, two brothers investigate a shocking murder while navigating a troubled reunion with their father, a renowned coach.
My Dearest Señorita (ES) – NETFLIX FILM
A young woman from a traditional family learns she’s intersex, sparking a journey of self-discovery, gender identity and love found in unexpected places.
Son-In-Law (MX) – NETFLIX FILM
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 – NETFLIX FAMILY
A tiny woodland creature and a majestic bird suddenly swap bodies, forcing them to team up to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.
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Airport
Airport ’77
Airport 1975
Bad News Bears
The Boss
The Breakfast Club
Burn After Reading
Den of Thieves
Domestic Disturbance
Eat Pray Love
Fried Green Tomatoes
Green Book
Hitch
Home
Jennifer’s Body
Jumanji
Jumping the Broom
La Brea: Seasons 1-3
The Land Before Time
Meet the Parents
Meet the Fockers
Little Fockers
National Lampoon’s Animal House
Ouija
Ouija: Origin of Evil
Pretty Woman
The Proposal
Schindler’s List
Starship Troopers
Trainwreck
Under the Skin
Veronica Mars
Waterworld
MAY 4, 2026
Dr. Seuss’s Horton!: Season 2 – NETFLIX FAMILY
No need to worry, they’ll help in a hurry! Whether hunting for treasure or crossing a mud pit, Horton and Samson will solve any problem — and never quit.
Funny AF with Kevin Hart – NETFLIX LIVE EVENT (semi-final)
Kevin Hart travels the country with the help of comedy legends to find the next stand-up superstar—with the winner crowned live by your real-time vote. Tune in to the LIVE semi-final on Netflix at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET on May 4th.
Lord of the Flies – NETFLIX SERIES
When a group of schoolboys crash-lands on a tropical island, their attempts to survive are threatened by the lure of their darkest instincts.
MAY 5, 2026
Funny AF with Kevin Hart – NETFLIX LIVE EVENT (finale)
Kevin Hart travels the country with the help of comedy legends to find the next stand-up superstar—with the winner crowned live by your real-time vote. Tune in to the LIVE finale on Netflix at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET on May 5th.
MAY 6, 2026
Countdown: Rousey vs. Carano – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Logline: Hit training camp with MMA legends Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano before they return to the cage on May 16 for their must-see fight that’s been years in the making. Countdown: Rousey vs. Carano is narrated by Uma Thurman and directed by Tim Mullen & Jackie Decker.
Love is Blind Poland (PL) – NETFLIX SERIES
In this unique dating experiment, Polish singles date, fall in love and get engaged before ever meeting in person. Will their spark survive the reveal?
Worst Ex Ever: Season 2 – NETFLIX SERIES
From murderous vendettas to violent kidnappings, these real-life accounts of abuse and survival capture what happens when love takes a nightmarish turn.
MAY 7, 2026
The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek (DK) – NETFLIX SERIES
After a woman goes missing, the Copenhagen police hunt a stalker who taunts victims with a chilling children’s rhyme. Based on the novel “Hide and Seek.”
Legends (GB) – NETFLIX SERIES
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 (TH) – NETFLIX FILM
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.
USA 94: Brazil’s Return to Glory (BR) – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
This documentary revisits Brazil’s journey to the 1994 World Cup, featuring interviews and never-before-seen footage shot by the players themselves.
MAY 8, 2026
My Royal Nemesis (KR) – NETFLIX SERIES
A Joseon-era villain doomed to die opens her eyes in modern-day Seoul — where a ruthless chaebol heir may be her last chance to rewrite her fate.
Remarkably Bright Creatures – NETFLIX FILM
A widow who works at a local aquarium finds joy again when she forms an unlikely bond with a Giant Pacific Octopus and a wayward young man who comes to town in search of family. Together, they will uncover a mystery that will lead them to a life-changing discovery and restore their sense of wonder. Based on the best-selling book.
Thank You, Next: Season 3 (TR) – NETFLIX SERIES
Pulling herself out of a harsh heartbreak, Leyla must find the courage to untangle her emotions and decide who she truly wants to be in love and in life.
MAY 10, 2026
The Roast of Kevin Hart – NETFLIX LIVE EVENT
Comedic rockstar and roast master himself, Kevin Hart, is confirmed to be roasted LIVE from The Kia Forum at Netflix Is A Joke Fest in Los Angeles on May 11. Superstar comedian Shane Gillis is confirmed to host the evening.
MAY 11, 2026
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris
Pop Culture Jeopardy! – NETFLIX SERIES
From alternative rock and “Avengers” to Zendaya and Gen Z slang, players flex their pop culture prowess in this fresh take on the beloved trivia show.
MAY 12, 2026
Devil May Cry: Season 2 – NETFLIX SERIES
A war between worlds ignites as Dante confronts his own devils and must battle the only force that mirrors his own: his estranged twin brother, Vergil.
Marty, Life Is Short – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Martin Short looks back on a life fueled by joy in this documentary with classic clips, fresh interviews and star-studded, never-before-seen home movies.
Untold UK: Jamie Vardy (GB) – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
From part-time footballer to Premier League legend, this is the story of Jamie Vardy’s unprecedented path and his rise to the top against all odds.
MAY 13, 2026
Between Father and Son (MX) – NETFLIX SERIES
When a successful lawyer visits her fiancé’s family home, she grows dangerously close to his troubled son amid buried tensions and ominous secrets.
The Bus: A French Football Mutiny (FR) – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
This documentary revisits the French football team’s controversial 2010 World Cup and the bus strike that sparked global headlines and national outrage.
Perfect Match: Season 4 – NETFLIX SERIES
More swaps. More sparks. More drama. Reality stars from “Love Is Blind,” “Love Island” and more shake up the game, but who’ll find their perfect match?
Roosters: Season 2 (NL) – NETFLIX SERIES
The four pals are back as new men, determined to be better than ever — but as life gets messy, they start to wonder if the world is ready for them.
MAY 14, 2026
Nemesis – NETFLIX SERIES
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). What starts as a crime series amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes and explosive action drives deeper to explore family, marriage, and personal identity— that which drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us.
Soul Mate (JP) – NETFLIX 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.
MAY 15, 2026
Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine (ES) – NETFLIX SERIES
Hungry for a new heist, Berlin summons the gang to Seville and turns an ambitious duke into the victim of his own plan: to steal a Da Vinci masterpiece.
The Crash (GB) – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
A teen slams her car into a building, killing her boyfriend and his friend. What seems like a tragic accident becomes a murder case in this documentary.
The WONDERfools (KR) – NETFLIX SERIES
A goofy group of townies stumbles into superpowers and fights rising evil as doomsday panic grows in this wild, turn-of-the-century action comedy.
MAY 16, 2026
Black Phone 2
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano – NETFLIX LIVE EVENT
Ronda Rousey (12-2, 9 submissions, 3 KOs) is back to shake up the world of combat sports with her first fight in nearly a decade against fellow women’s MMA pioneer Gina Carano (7-1, 1 submission, 3 KOs). Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix have also added a new clash of fan-favorite fighters to the blockbuster MMA card: Nate Diaz (22-13, 14 submissions, 4 KOs) will face Mike “Platinum” Perry (14-8, 11 KOs) in a five-round welterweight bout and heavyweight superstar Francis Ngannou (18–3, 4 submissions, 13 KOs) will face Brazil’s Philipe Lins (18–5, 4 submissions, 9 KOs). The historic fight night will take place on May 16 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, CA, marking Netflix’s first-ever live MMA broadcast and MVP’s inaugural MMA event. The bout will be contested inside a hexagon cage and will stream live globally on Netflix at no additional cost to subscribers.
MAY 18, 2026
Abraham Lincoln: Season 1
FDR: Season 1
Grant: Season 1
The Great War
Law and Order: Season 23-24
Navy SEALs: America’s Secret Warriors : Seasons 1-2
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Theodore Roosevelt: Season 1
Thomas Jefferson: Season 1
Washington: Season 1
MAY 19, 2026
Untold UK: Liverpool’s Miracle of Istanbul (UK) – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
At half-time in the 2005 Champions League final, Liverpool were 3-0 down. What happened next made football history — as players recall in this documentary.
Wanda Sykes: Legacy – NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL
Wanda Sykes returns to her alma mater with a fearlessly funny takedown of everything from the state of the world to the cultural clash over washcloths.
MAY 20, 2026
Carizzma (AR) – NETFLIX SERIES
Caro Pardíaco, bubbly influencer and full-time diva, has it all — until her 30th birthday looms and a creepy stalker threatens to kill… the vibe.
MAY 21, 2026
The Boroughs – NETFLIX SERIES
In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a crew of unlikely heroes must stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don’t have: time.
James. (CO) – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
James Rodríguez, Colombia’s iconic No.10, shares exclusive insights on his rise to fame, scandals and hopes for his team in this documentary series.
MAY 22, 2026
Canada: Sprint Qualifying (CA) – NETFLIX LIVE EVENT
F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Practice 1 (CA) – NETFLIX LIVE EVENT
Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie
Ladies First – NETFLIX FILM
A ladies’ man finds his life upended when he wakes up in a parallel world dominated by women. With the rules of engagement changed, he goes head-to-head with a fiery female colleague in a playful satire about what happens when the script is flipped.
Mating Season – NETFLIX SERIES
From the creators of “Big Mouth” comes this wildly raunchy adult animated comedy about love, sex and relationships set in the animal world.
MAY 23, 2026
F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Qualifying (CA) – NETFLIX LIVE EVENT
F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Sprint (CA) – NETFLIX LIVE EVENT
MAY 24, 2026
F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Race (CA) – NETFLIX LIVE EVENT
MAY 26, 2026
Untold UK: Vinnie Jones (GB) – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
This is the story of Vinnie Jones’ rise, fall and comeback against odds — and red cards — from one of football’s most notorious hard men to FA cup winner.
MAY 27, 2026
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder: Season 2 – NETFLIX SERIES
Off the heels of cracking a cold case, Pip now awaits the trial. But a missing friend compels the good-girl-turned-detective to solve another mystery.
My 2 Cents (IT) – NETFLIX SERIES
Zero and Wild Boar run a small bar, but financial troubles and misunderstandings put them both under pressure — just as a figure from the past returns.
Room to Move
MAY 28, 2026
Dead Man’s Wire
The Four Seasons: Season 2 – NETFLIX SERIES
The friends reunite for four new seasonal get-togethers, as they process a personal loss and embrace the regrets and reinventions of middle age.
Murder Mindfully: Season 2 (DE) – NETFLIX SERIES
Björn Diemel is back and more mindful than ever, but staying calm while running a mafia clan is tough. Time to explore the needs of his inner child.
MAY 29, 2026
Brazil ’70: The Third Star (BR) – NETFLIX SERIES
In 1970, the Brazilian national team took the field with big dreams and an even bigger challenge: to become the first three-time World Cup champion.
Calabasas Confidential – NETFLIX SERIES
Fresh out of college, a tight-knit group of friends, exes and rivals returns to hillside SoCal luxury and unfinished drama in this opulent reality series.
Rafa (ES) – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
In this documentary series, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Rafael Nadal, reflects on his career, legacy and final season on the court.
MAY 30, 2026
K-Pops!
MAY 31, 2026
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy — NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL
The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy honors one of the most influential and beloved figures in film, celebrating a career that has redefined comedy and left a lasting impact on global audiences. AFI’s highest honor recognizes artists whose work has fundamentally advanced the art of film and stood the test of time – an accolade that reflects Murphy’s decades of cultural influence across iconic blockbuster roles and critically acclaimed performances. Featuring an all-star lineup of collaborators, friends and admirers, the ceremony captures the humor, heart and versatility that define Murphy’s legacy, offering an entertaining and intimate look at a true cinematic trailblazer.
The Theory of Everything
