The movies and series coming to Netflix this month offer plenty of opportunities to see characters grow and evolve in delightful directions. Take Swapped, for example. The woodland creature Michael B. Jordan voices and a regal bird find themselves in the body of their sworn enemy. In the process, they learn valuable lessons about themselves and each other. In Remarkably Bright Creatures, Sally Field’s character finds the courage to open up to others around town after forming an unlikely bond with a giant Pacific octopus.
Look for more unexpected developments in Ladies First. In this alternate reality, women hold all the power and the life of a charismatic ladies man gets put to the test. One of the best ways to measure growth is the ability to take a joke as proven in The Roast of Kevin Hart. Finally, track the spirited life and career of the actor and comedian Martin Short.
That’s just a small taste of shows and movies streaming this month. Below is a list of what’s coming to Netflix in May 2026. For other movies and shows streaming, head to our what’s on page, where you’ll find everything coming to other streaming platforms in May.
*Note: Items in bold are Netflix Originals
May 1
- 13 Going on 30 (2004)
- 48 Hours (1982)
- Airport (1970)
- Airport 1975 (1975)
- Airport ’77 (1977)
- Assassination Classroom (Season 1)
- Bad News Bears (1976)
- Booba (Season 6)
- Borat (2006)
- Burn After Reading (2008)
- Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017)
- Casino (1995)
- Den of Thieves (2018)
- Detective Conan (Season 3)
- Domestic Disturbance (2001)
- Eat Pray Love (2010)
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
- Glory (Season 1)
- Green Book (2018)
- Hitch (2005)
- Home (2015)
- Jennifer’s Body (2009)
- Jumanji (1995)
- Jumping the Broom (2011)
- La Brea (Seasons 1-3)
- Little Fockers (2010)
- Meet the Fockers (2004)
- Meet the Parents (2000)
- My Dearest Señorita (2026)
- National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978)
- One Piece (Season 21)
- Ouija (2014)
- Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016)
- Pretty Woman (1990)
- Robocar Poli (Season 5)
- Schindler’s List (1993)
- Shangri-La Frontier (Season 1)
- Son-in-Law (2026)
- Splash (1984)
- Starship Troopers (1997)
- Swapped (2026)
- The Boss (2016)
- The Breakfast Club (1985)
- The Land Before Time (1988)
- The Proposal (2009)
- The Road to El Dorado (2000)
- There’s Something About Mary (1998)
- Trainwreck (2015)
- Under the Skin (2013)
- Veronica Mars (2014)
- Waterworld (1995)
- You, Always (2025)
May 4
- Dr. Seuss’s Horton! (Season 2)
- Funny AF with Kevin Hart
- Lord of the Flies (Limited Series)
- The Silent Twins (2022)
- WWE Raw
May 6
- Countdown: Rousey vs. Carano
- Love is Blind: Poland (Season 1)
- Worst Ex Ever (Season 2)
May 7
- Comic 8 Revolution: Santet K4Bin35 (2026)
- Ismael’s Ghost (2017)
- Legends (Season 1)
- My Dearest Assassin (2026)
- The Chestnut Man (Season 2)
- USA 94: Brazil’s Return to Glory (2026)
May 8
- My Royal Nemesis (Season 1)
- Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026)
- Thank You, Next (Season 3)
May 9
- WWE Backlash Tampa
May 10
- Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom
- The Roast of Kevin Hart (Live)
May 11
- Everyone Is Doing Great (Seasons 1-2)
- Mardi Gras: Spring Break (2011)
- Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022)
- Pop Culture Jeopardy! (Season 1)
- WWE Raw
May 12
- Devil May Cry (Season 2)
- Marty, Life is Short (2026)
- Untold UK: Jamie Vardy (2026)
May 13
- Between Father and Son
- Married at First Sight (Season 18)
- Perfect Match (Season 4)
- Roosters (Season 2)
- The Bus: A French Football Mutiny (2026)
- The First 48
May 14
- Goat (2026)
- Nemesis (Season 1)
- Soul Mate (Limited Series)
May 15
- Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine (Season 1)
- Bruid van die Jaar (2026)
- Hoax: The Kidnapping of Sherri Papini (2023)
- Kartavya (2026)
- Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard
- The Crash (2026)
- The WONDERfools (Limited Series)
May 16
- Akane-Banashi (Season 1)
- Black Phone 2
- Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano
May 18
- Abraham Lincoln (2022)
- FDR (Season 1)
- Grant (Season 1)
- Navy SEALs: America’s Secret Warriors (Seasons 1-2)
- Nope (2022)
- Law & Order (Seasons 23-24)
- The Great War (2024)
- Theodore Roosevelt (Season 1)
- Thomas Jefferson (Season 1)
- Washington (Season 1)
- WWE Raw
May 19
- Untold UK: Liverpool’s Miracle of Istanbul (2026)
- True Romance (1993)
- Wanda Sykes: Legacy (2026)
May 20
- Carizzma (Season 1)
May 21
- James. (2026)
- The Boroughs (Season 1)
May 22
- Canada: Sprint Qualifying
- F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Practice 1
- Ladies First (2026)
- Mating Season (Season 1)
May 23
- F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Qualifying
- F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Sprint
- Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (2025)
May 24
- Bad Thoughts (Season 2)
- Ferrari (2023)
- F1 Canadian Grand Prix: Race
May 25
- Blue Lock (Season 2)
- Mark Rober’s CrunchLabs (Season 4)
- My Dress-Up Darling (Season 2)
- One Piece: Whole Cake Island
- WWE Raw
May 26
- Jae-seok’s B&B Rules! (Season 1)
- Untold UK: Vinnie Jones (2026)
May 27
- A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder (Season 2)
- My Two Cents (Season 1)
- Room to Move (2025)
May 28
- Dead Man’s Wire (2025)
- Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time (2026)
- Food Truck: Stolen Love…and Moo Deng (2025)
- Murder Mindfully (Season 2)
- The Four Seasons (Season 2)
May 29
- Brazil 70: The Third Star (Limited Series)
- Calabasas Confidential (Season 1)
- Rafa (Limited Series)
May 30
- K-Pops! (2024)
May 31
- AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy
- The Theory of Everything (2014)
