If you thought last month was good, you are not ready for May. From a brand new sci-fi epic by the creators of Stranger Things to the terrifying return of The Black Phone and a live Kevin Hart roast, Netflix is not playing around this May! Here are the Top 20 best new movies and series coming to Netflix US in May 2026.
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⏳ Chapters (Timestamps): 0:00 - Intro: Netflix May 2026 Lineup 0:18 - 1. The Boroughs (May 21) 0:44 - 2. Black Phone 2 (May 16) 1:07 - 3. The Roast of Kevin Hart (LIVE - May 10) 1:31 - 4. Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine (May 15) 1:55 - 5. Nemesis (May 14) 2:19 - 6. Lord of the Flies (May 4) 2:42 - 7. Swapped (May 1) 3:06 - 8. Ladies First (May 22) 3:26 - 9. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder S2 (May 27) 3:54 - 10. The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek (May 7) 4:27 - 11. Remarkably Bright Creatures (May 8) 5:11 - 12. Worst Ex Ever S2 (May 6) 5:50 - 13. Pop Culture Jeopardy! (May 11) 6:27 - 14. La Brea Seasons 1-4 (May 1) 7:07 - 15. Everyone Is Doing Great (May 11) 7:39 - 16. The Breakfast Club (May 1) 8:12 - 17. 13 Going on 30 (May 1) 8:39 - 18. Meet the Parents & Meet the Fockers (May 1) 9:11 - 19. Jumanji (May 1) 9:40 - 20. Schindler's List (May 1) 10:08 - Outro & What to watch next!
