Netflix is dropping titles that are sure to shine all May long, so get ready to check out the best movies and shows streaming now. You can count on Netflix to lead the way with incredible and innovative new content like Netflix Original movies Unfrosted and Atlas, in addition to Netflix Original series Bridgerton: Season 3, Part 1 and Blood of Zeus: Season 2, and so much more.
If you’re trying to filter through all your options and decide what to watch on Netflix this month, you can also check out many other wonderful new Netflix Originals that you’ll love, like movies Mother of The Bride, Thelma the Unicorn, and Power, and shows Bodkin, A Man in Full, and Geek Girl.
May’s new releases are sure to become some of the most popular movies and shows on Netflix, so make you sure watch them before they’re gone.
Best New Movies on Netflix — May 2024
All month long, people have been eagerly waiting to see what new titles would be coming to Netflix. From old classics to brand new films having their premieres, Netflix is full of top-notch movies, documentaries, and comedy specials this May, but there were two that in particular stuck out above the rest. Here are the best new movies on Netflix this month.
Unfrosted (Released May 3) *Netflix Film
From the comedic mind of Jerry Seinfeld comes this biographical comedy film that takes viewers back in time to 1963 Michigan, where business rivals Kellogg’s and Post Cereal compete to create a revolutionary pastry that would change the face of breakfast as we know it. In this story of ambition, feuds, and copious amounts of sugar, there is no shortage of hilarity, chaos, and fictionalized fun, so do yourselves a favor and catch it all in this delectable Netflix Original film as soon as it drops in May.
Stream Unfrosted on netflix on may 3Atlas (Released May 24) *Netflix Film
This Netflix Original sci-fi action thriller centers on a gifted but misanthropic data analyst named Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez) who joins a mission to stop a robot that has gone rogue, attempting to end all war by wiping out all of mankind. Atlas’s deep mistrust of artificial intelligence is tested when relying on it just may be her last hope to help save humanity. Witness the entire gripping story by streaming Atlas on Netflix later this month.
Stream Atlas on netflix on may 24Best New Shows on Netflix — May 2024
This May, the shows on Netflix are more exciting than ever before, but two of those titles stand out above the rest. Here are some of the best new shows that Netflix is bringing your way this month.
Blood of Zeus: Season 2 (Released May 10) *Netflix Series
After a three and a half year wait for more, Blood of Zeus finally returns to Netflix with a brand new season of Greek mythology-inspired epic adventures. Set in mythical ancient Greece, the adult animated fantasy action series follows a commoner named Heron (Derek Phillips) who discovers that he is a demigod son of Zeus (Jason O’Mara) born with the purpose to save Olympus and Earth from demonic forces. Season 2 sees Hades (Fred Tatasciore) attempt to steal Zeus’s crown for himself in order to reunite with his his precious Persephone (Lara Pulver) and be permanently free from the Underworld.
Stream Blood of Zeus on netflix on may 10Bridgerton: Season 3, Part 1 (Released May 16) *Netflix Series
One of the most highly-anticipated streaming released of the year premieres exclusively on Netflix this month. Indeed, get ready to return to the regency era, Shona Rhimes style, with Bridgerton: Season 3. This latest season of the hit historical fiction-romance series revolves around the relationship between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), whose longtime friendship eventually turned into a one-sided love for Penelope. But after Colin unintentionally broke her heart at the end of Season 2, our girl Pen is returning a new woman prepared to give up her crush and move on. Will Colin finally see the person who has always been by his side and fight for her, or was their love story doomed from the start? Find out in Bridgerton: Season 3, only on Netflix.
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Netflix New Releases for May 2024 — Full List and Schedule on Netflix Now
Wondering what else you’ll be able to watch on Netflix this month? Here’s the full list of new movies and shows coming out on Netflix streaming May 2024
Released May TBA
Buying London (GB) *NETFLIX SERIES
The Life You Wanted (IT) *NETFLIX SERIES
Released May 1
Airport
Airport ’77
Airport 1975
Blended
Blue Mountain State: Season 1
Blue Mountain State: Season 2
Blue Mountain State: Season 3
Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland
Deaw Special: Super Soft Power (TH) *NETFLIX COMEDY
Down The Rabbit Hole (MX) *NETFLIX FILM
Eat Pray Love
Frankly Speaking (KR) *NETFLIX SERIES
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar (IN) *NETFLIX SERIES
Hellboy (2019)
Hulk
Jumanji (1995)
Liar Liar
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
Mortal Kombat (2021)
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Outlander: Season 6
Patriots Day
Public Enemies
Ride Along
Shrek
Shrek Forever After
Starship Troopers
The Best Man Holiday
The Edge of Seventeen
The Equalizer
The Gentlemen
The Matrix Resurrections
The Nutty Professor
The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
The Wedding Planner
The Young Victoria
Traffic
White House Down
Woody Woodpecker
Released May 2
A Man in Full *NETFLIX SERIES
Beautiful Rebel (IT) *NETFLIX FILM
Lola
Secrets of the Neanderthals (GB) *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
T・P BON (JP) *NETFLIX ANIME
Released May 3
2 Hearts
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A. *NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL (LIVE EVENT)
Postcards (NG) *NETFLIX SERIES
Selling the OC: Season 3 *NETFLIX SERIES
The Unbroken Voice: Season 2 (CO) *NETFLIX SERIES
Unfrosted *NETFLIX FILM
Released May 4
Katt Williams: Woke Foke *NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL (LIVE EVENT)
The Atypical Family (KR) *NETFLIX SERIES
Released May 5
Roast of Tom Brady *NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL (LIVE EVENT)
The Peanut Butter Falcon
Released May 6
30 for 30: Broke
30 for 30: Deion’s Double Play
30 for 30: The Two Escobars
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A. *NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL (LIVE EVENT) (new episodes)
Reba: Seasons 1-6
Released May 7
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A. *NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL (LIVE EVENT) (new episodes)
Super Rich in Korea (KR) *NETFLIX SERIES
Released May 8
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A. *NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL (LIVE EVENT) (new episodes)
The Final: Attack on Wembley (GB) *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
War Dogs
Released May 9
Bodkin *NETFLIX SERIES
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A. *NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL (LIVE EVENT) (new episodes)
Mother of The Bride *NETFLIX FILM
Sing Street
Thank You, Next (TR) *NETFLIX SERIES
The Guardian of the Monarchs (MX) *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Released May 10
Blood of Zeus: Season 2 *NETFLIX ANIME
Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román (ES) *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A. *NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL (LIVE EVENT) (new episodes)
Living with Leopards (GB) *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Pokémon Horizons: The Series Part 2 (JP) *NETFLIX FAMILY
The Ultimatum: South Africa (ZA) *NETFLIX SERIES
Released May 11
Mark Twain Prize Award: Kevin Hart *NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIAL
Released May 13
Archer: Seasons 1-13
Princess Power: Season 3 *NETFLIX FAMILY
Released May 14
Married at First Sight: Season 15
Released May 15
Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal (GB) *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
The Clovehitch Killer
Released May 16
Bridgerton: Season 3 Part 1 *NETFLIX SERIES
Dumb and Dumber To
Maestro in Blue: Season 2 (GR) *NETFLIX SERIES
Monster (ID) *NETFLIX FILM
Upgrade
Released May 17
Power *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
The 8 Show (KR) *NETFLIX SERIES
Thelma the Unicorn *NETFLIX FAMILY
Released May 19
A Simple Favor
Golden Kamuy (JP) *NETFLIX FILM
Released May 20
The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties: Season 4 (FR) *NETFLIX SERIES
Released May 21
Rachel Feinstein: Big Guy *NETFLIX COMEDY
Wildfire: Seasons 1-4
Released May 22
Act Your Age: Season 1
Toughest Forces on Earth (GB) *NETFLIX SERIES
Released May 23
El vendedor de ilusiones: El caso Generación Zoe (AR) *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Franco Escamilla: Ladies’ Man (MX) *NETFLIX COMEDY
Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf (JP) *NETFLIX ANIME
In Good Hands 2 (TR) *NETFLIX FILM
Tires *NETFLIX SERIES
Released May 24
Atlas *NETFLIX FILM
Butterfly in the Sky: The Story of Reading Rainbow
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory *NETFLIX FAMILY
Mulligan: Part 2 *NETFLIX SERIES
My Oni Girl (JP) *NETFLIX FILM
Released May 28
Burnt
Released May 29
Bionic (BR) *NETFLIX FILM
Colors of Evil: Red (PL) *NETFLIX FILM
Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult *NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
Patrick Melrose
Released May 30
Eric (GB) *NETFLIX SERIES
Geek Girl (GB) *NETFLIX SERIES
Released May 31
A Part of You (SE) *NETFLIX FILM
Chola Chabuca
How to Ruin Love: The Proposal (ZA) *NETFLIX SERIES
Raising Voices (ES) *NETFLIX SERIES
Tòkunbọ̀ (NG) *NETFLIX FILM
June Netflix Release Dates Worth Looking Forward To
Still wondering what Netflix content is on the horizon? Here are two buzz-worthy titles to look forward to watching on Netflix in June 2024:
Sweet Tooth: Season 3 (Released June 6) *Netflix Series
Bittersweet news ahead: this Netflix Original title is officially coming to an end next month. Sweet Tooth is a fantasy drama series that takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where a virus began wiping out the majority of the world’s population at the same time that human-animal hybrids began being born, causing friction between the hybrids and mankind. The third and final season will pick back up with adolescent part-deer hybrid, Gus (Christian Convert), as he, Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), Wendy (Naledi Murray), and Bear (Stefania LaVie Owen) set forth on a journey to Alaska to find Gus’s mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz), who has been trying to unravel the secrets behind the virus in order to reverse in and save humanity and hybrids alike. See it all go down in this grand finale as soon as it premieres in June, only on Netflix.
Stream Sweet Tooth on Netflix on June 6Hit Man (Released June 7) *Netflix Film
Get ready for the summer months with this blazing new original romantic action comedy film from Netflix dropping in June. Hit Man follows a Houston-based college professor named Gary Johnson (Glen Powell) whose city police department has him moonlighting as a fake hit man in order to arrest anyone attempting to hire him. But when a beautiful woman (Adria Arjona) is in need of his hit man services, Gary’s attraction for her leads him into dangerous, unknown, and illegal territory as he tries to walk the walk as an actual hit man and gets in too deep.
Stream Hit Man on Netflix on June 7What Else Is Streaming New This May
Netflix new releases are just a portion of the new movies and shows you can watch this month if you’ve got more than one streaming service subscription. We update our guides to the new releases on the most popular streaming platforms every month, so you can stay on top of the freshest titles to watch. Here are full lists, schedules, and reviews for everything streaming: