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May 2026 brings an impressive wave of new content to Netflix US, blending high-profile originals with sought-after licensed titles. As spring transitions into summer, the streaming giant is loading up with everything from sci-fi epics to horror sequels and live entertainment spectacles.

The month's headliners include The Boroughs, the latest series from the minds behind Stranger Things, and the return of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder for its second season. Live event fans can look forward to The Roast of Kevin Hart and an unprecedented MMA clash between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. On the film side, expect horror sequel Black Phone 2 and cult favorite Jennifer's Body to make waves.

While this guide tracks all incoming titles, we're also monitoring everything leaving Netflix in May 2026 here.

Here's your complete breakdown of movies, series, and specials arriving throughout the month.

May 2026 TBD or Expected

• Ladies First (2026) Netflix Original – Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike lead this comedy from director Thea Sharrock.
• The Silent Twins (2022) – The haunting true story of June and Jennifer Gibbons, twin sisters who spoke only to each other and created an elaborate fantasy world to cope with their isolation.
• Goat (2026) – Following recent Sony Pictures release patterns, this animated feature from Sony Pictures Animation could arrive in May. Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, and Aaron Pierre voice the cast.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 1st

• Glory (2026) Netflix Original – Indian mystery series starring Divyenndu and Pulkit Samrat. Two brothers return to their small-town boxing community to investigate a murder while confronting their complicated relationship with their father, a legendary coach.
• Green Book (2018) – An Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for a renowned African-American pianist touring the Deep South in the 1960s, forging an unlikely friendship that transcends their differences.
• Jennifer's Body (2009) – Megan Fox stars as a possessed cheerleader who becomes a demon-fueled killer, leaving her best friend (Amanda Seyfried) to stop the bloodshed.

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• La Brea (Seasons 1-4) – A massive sinkhole tears open in Los Angeles, dragging hundreds into a prehistoric world where survival depends on cooperation and resourcefulness.
• Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir (Season 5) – Fresh episodes of the popular animated series, plus a new special.
• My Dearest Señorita (2026) Netflix Original – Spanish feature directed by Fernando González Molina, starring Elizabeth Martinez and Anna Castillo.
• Son-in-Law (2026) Netflix Original – Mexican comedy following José Sánchez, a political operative whose signature mustache and sharp wit face their toughest test yet.

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• Swapped (2026) Netflix Original – Family-friendly animated adventure where a magical accident forces two unlikely characters to experience life from each other's perspective.
• The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch (Season TBD) – Reality series exploring unexplained phenomena.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 4th

• Dr. Seuss's Horton! (Season 2) Netflix Original – The beloved elephant returns for more whimsical adventures alongside his friend Samson in this animated series.

• Lord of the Flies (Limited Series) Netflix Original – William Golding's dystopian classic comes to life in this limited series. Stranded on an uninhabited island, a group of schoolboys watches their fragile civilization crumble as primal instincts take over.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 6th

• Love is Blind: Poland (2026) Netflix Original – The dating experiment arrives in Poland, where singles search for genuine connection without ever seeing each other face-to-face.
• My Dearest Assassin (2026) – A Thai action-romance thriller. When a woman with a rare blood type becomes a target, she finds an unlikely protector in a skilled assassin—and together they must fight to stay alive.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 7th

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• Legends (Season 1) Netflix Original – Set during Britain's 1990s drug epidemic, this series follows a team of civil servants who go undercover to dismantle the criminal networks flooding the streets. Based on a true story.
• The Chestnut Man (Season 2 – Hide and Seek) Netflix Original – The Nordic noir returns. Detectives Mark Hess and Naia Thulin reunite to investigate a missing persons case, but their partnership is strained by unresolved tensions.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 8th

• Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026) Netflix Original – An adaptation of the bestselling novel starring Sally Field and Lewis Pullman. A grieving widow develops an extraordinary bond with a giant Pacific octopus who may hold the key to her son's mysterious disappearance.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 10th

• The Roast of Kevin Hart (2026) Netflix Original LIVE – Kevin Hart takes the hot seat in this three-hour live comedy event as friends, fellow comedians, and surprise guests deliver brutal jokes at his expense.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 12th

• Devil May Cry (Season 2) Netflix Original – Demon hunter Dante returns for another season of stylish action in this animated adaptation of the popular video game franchise.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 14th

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• Nemesis (Season 1) Netflix Original – From the creator of Power comes a cat-and-mouse thriller exploring what happens when a master criminal and a brilliant detective become locked in an epic battle of wits.
• Soul Mate (2026) Netflix Original – A Japanese LGBTQ drama. Fleeing his past, Ryu escapes to Berlin where a chance meeting with Korean boxer Johan sets both men on an intertwined path that will shape their futures.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 15th

• Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine (2026) Netflix Original – The Money Heist universe expands with this new series centered on the charismatic Berlin as he plans an audacious heist to steal Leonardo da Vinci's iconic painting.
• The Crash (2026) Netflix Original – Director Gareth Johnson examines a devastating car accident in Strongsville, Ohio, where a vehicle traveling at 100 mph struck a building, killing two passengers and leaving one survivor to grapple with the aftermath.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 16th

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• Black Phone 2 (2025) – The follow-up to Blumhouse's 2022 horror hit reunites Ethan Hawke and Mason Thames for another chilling chapter.
• Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano (2026) Netflix Original LIVE – Two trailblazers of women's MMA collide in an epic four-hour live event that promises to be one of the most talked-about fights in combat sports history.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 19th

• Wanda Sykes: Legacy (2026) Netflix Original – The comedy icon returns with a fresh hour of stand-up, tackling everything from family dynamics to politics with her trademark razor-sharp perspective.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 21st

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• The Boroughs (2026) Netflix Original – The Duffer Brothers bring their supernatural storytelling to a retirement community, where residents including Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, and Alfred Molina face an otherworldly force threatening to steal their remaining years.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 22nd

• Mating Season (Season 1) Netflix Original – The minds behind Big Mouth turn their attention to the natural world in this animated documentary series exploring the wild and often absurd mating behaviors across the animal kingdom.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 23rd

• Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie (2025) – When Gabby's beloved dollhouse goes missing during a road trip to Cat Francisco with her grandmother, she embarks on a real-world quest to recover it from an eccentric collector and reunite the Gabby Cats.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 27th

• A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Season 2) Netflix Original – Emma Meyers reprises her role as amateur detective Pip Fitz-Amobi, diving into a fresh mystery in this British thriller series.
• My 2 Cents (Season 1) Netflix Original – Italian cartoonist Zerocalcare delivers a new animated series blending cynicism and heart as he dissects contemporary life and personal anxieties.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 28th

• Murder Mindfully (Season 2) Netflix Original – The German dark comedy returns for another season of morally questionable decisions and deadpan humor.
• The Four Seasons (Season 2) Netflix Original – Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and Will Forte lead the ensemble cast back for more comedic misadventures.

What's Coming to Netflix on May 29th

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• Brazil '70: The Third Star (Limited Series) Netflix Original – This limited series recreates Brazil's legendary 1970 World Cup campaign, bringing iconic moments and untold stories from one of soccer's greatest teams to life.

Which May 2026 release are you most excited about? Share your picks in the comments.