May will be an exciting month for Netflix subscribers, as the platform rolls out a diverse lineup. We’ll have cult classics, family favorite dramas, heartfelt comedies, and more. The streaming giant will keep your watchlist full throughout the month as May 2026 offers something for every kind of viewer.

The slate kicks off strong on May 1, and as the month progresses, viewers can look forward to more compelling, nuanced content. So, without further ado, here are all the movies releasing on Netflix in May 2026. 

May 1, 2026

  • Borat (2006) – A wildly controversial mockumentary starring Sacha Baron Cohen, who plays a fictional Kazakh journalist, traveling across the United States. 
  • Green Book (2018) – Oscar-winning drama about an evolving friendship, based on the true story of an Italian American bouncer, who becomes the bodyguard to a renowned Black pianist. 
  • Jennifer’s Body (2009) – Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried starrer cult-favorite horror comedy about a high school cheerleader who begins executing her male classmates due to being possessed. 
  • My Dearest Señorita (2026) Netflix Original – A Spanish drama about Adela, the central character’s intersex condition, and her journey towards self-discovery. 
  • Son-in-Law (2026) Netflix Original – A man becomes a powerful politician after a personal setback, but realizes that his charm might not be enough for the job! 
  • Swapped (2026) Netflix Original – Two very different people switch lives in this fantasy adventure film, and begin to understand each other’s worlds, while learning empathy. 
  • Veronica Mars (2014) – Private detective Veronica is back, and this time, she’s in her hometown, where the prime suspect in a murder is her ex-boyfriend. 
  • You, Always (2025) – A romantic drama set in Australia, about a doctor caught in a love triangle between his new partner and best friend. 

May 4, 2026 

  • The Silent Twins (2022) – A biographical drama based on the real story of twin sisters June and Jennifer Gibbons, who only communicated with each other. 

May 7, 2026 

  • My Dearest Assassin (2026) Netflix Original – A Thai romance drama with a dash of action, where a woman is targeted for her rare blood type. 

May 8, 2026

  • Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026) Netflix Original – Sally Field and Lewis Pullman star in this heartfelt drama that features a woman who forms a bond with an octopus and uncovers the mystery behind her lost son. 

May 11, 2026

  • Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) – A charming period drama where a cleaning lady’s obsession with owning a Dior dress leads to an unexpected journey to Paris. 

May 15, 2026 

  • Hoax: The Kidnapping of Sherri Papini (2023) – A true-crime drama that recounts the case of a mother who claimed she had been kidnapped. 

May 16, 2026

  • Black Phone 2 (2025) – Sequel to Ethan Hawke’s hit horror movie, where the Grabber returns and Finney and Gwen delve into the truth behind past murders. 

May 22, 2026 

May 23, 2026 

  • Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (2025) – A colorful adventure film based on the popular children’s series, where Gabby goes on a magical journey. 

Expected / TBD in May 2026

  • Goat (2026) – An animated sports-comedy where a small goat gets the opportunity to play a fast-paced sport, and despite skepticism, he sets out to prove that size doesn’t define greatness. 
  • Father of the Bride (1991) – A beloved family comedy that features a father who cannot accept his daughter is getting married and must come to terms with letting go. 
  • Father of the Bride Part II (1995) – In this sequel, the father goes through another major life transition and becomes a grandfather! 

All in all, May will feature a well-rounded mix of entertainment. So, schedule movie nights, store your favorite snacks, and wait until you can stream some of the most incredible movies on Netflix! Which one of these are you looking forward to watching? 

Sonika Kamble is an entertainment writer at Fandomwire, covering everything from timeless classics to newly released movies. With over 1000+ articles published, she delves into breakdowns, think pieces, speculations, and more.

She enjoys connecting the dots and covering newfound angles about characters, scenes, and themes from movies directed by Scorsese, Fincher, Tarantino, Linklater, and other exceptional filmmakers.

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