What’s New on Netflix This May 2024

The weather’s heating up, and so is Netflix this May! Get ready to ditch the beach for the couch (or vice versa, no judgment here) because a fresh wave of shows and movies is about to hit the streaming giant. We’re talking action-packed adventures with A-list stars, laugh-out-loud comedies, heartwarming coming-of-age stories, and documentaries that will have you glued to your screen. So, grab your remote, bookmark this guide, and get ready to explore the hottest titles hitting Netflix this May!

If you’re always on the lookout for Netflix’s latest releases, then look no further! We’ve listed down shows and films to anticipate and add to your watchlist this month of May!

Top Pick Of The Month

Atlas (Film)
Launch date: May 24

Gear up for a mind-blowing adventure this month with “Atlas,” premiering on May 24th. This sci-fi action flick stars Jennifer Lopez as a data analyst with a serious case of AI-phobia. When a mission to capture a rebellious robot goes sideways, she’s forced to team up with the very thing she fears to save humanity. Talk about a plot twist!

Love & Life

Frankly Speaking (Series)
Launch date: May 1

Need a good laugh? We’ve got you covered! Kicking off May 1st is the side-splitting series “Frankly Speaking,” where a respected announcer hilariously loses his ability to filter his thoughts on live TV. Brace yourself for some seriously funny consequences.

The Atypical Family (Series)
Launch date: May 4

Blessed with superpowers, a man and his family begin to lose their abilities under the weight of the world — until a mysterious woman changes everything.

Mother of the Bride (Film)
Launch date: May 9

If you’re a sucker for rom-coms, “Mother of the Bride” (launching May 9th) promises tropical wedding chaos and family drama with a healthy dose of laughter. In this breezy rom-com, a tropical island wedding teeters on the brink of disaster after the mother of the bride discovers the groom’s father is her ex.

Bridgerton: Season 3 Part 1 (Series)
Launch date: May 16

As a new crop of debutantes yearns to become the brightest of the ball, a wallflower with a double life finds her light amid secrets and surprises.

ECLECTIC SELECTIONS

A Man in Full (Series)
Launch date: May 2

Facing relentless foes and sudden bankruptcy, an Atlanta real estate tycoon must claw his way back to the top when his empire begins to crumble.

Super Rich in Korea (Series)
Launch date: May 7

The drama is real this May! Delve into the world of “Super Rich in Korea” (May 7th), a series that explores the extravagant lifestyles of multi-billionaires living it up in Korea. Singaporean tycoons, Italian luxury brand heirs, and Pakistani nobles. Explore the lavish lives of multibillionaires living in Korea, and why they came.

The 8 Show (Series)
Launch date: May 17

Feeling competitive? “The 8 Show” (May 17th) will put your competitive spirit to the test. This show throws eight contestants into a mysterious building where they face off in a high-stakes game for a life-changing sum of cash. Eight individuals trapped in a mysterious 8-story building participate in a tempting but dangerous game show where they earn money as time passes.

Eric (Series)
Launch date: May 30

A desperate father, alongside a tenacious cop, battles his own demons on the streets of 1980s New York as he searches for his missing nine-year-old son.

SQUAD GOALS

Road Trip (Film)
Launch date: May 14

And if simpler times are calling your name, “Road Trip” (May 14) follows four women on a hilarious journey to fulfill a lifelong dream after their friend’s passing. After their friend’s death, four women set out on the dream trip they planned as teenagers, rekindling old bonds as they pay their last respects.

I Am Not Big Bird (Film)
Launch date: May 21

A heartbroken guy takes a spontaneous trip to Thailand with his friends to escape his troubles, but the fun ends when he is mistaken for a notorious porn star.

Geek Girl (Series)
Launch date: May 30

Craving a show that breaks the mold? “Geek Girl” (May 30) might be your perfect pick. This heartwarming series follows an awkward teen who discovers her true potential and confidence in the world of high fashion. Awkward teen Harriet has always wanted to fit in. Until she gets scouted by a top London model agent and learns that some people are meant to stand out.

MORE FOR YOUR MUST-WATCH LIST

Unfrosted (Film)
Launch date: May 3

Get ready for a blast from the past! This May, Jerry Seinfeld returns with a hilarious Pop-Tart-themed comedy, “Unfrosted” (May 3). In a time when milk and cereal ruled breakfast, a fierce corporate battle begins over a revolutionary new pastry. A Pop-Tart comedy from Jerry Seinfeld.

Bodkin (Series)
Launch date: May 9

In this darkly comedic thriller, a crew of podcasters sets out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic Irish town.

Blood of Zeus: Season 2 (Series)
Launch date: May 10

To escape the Underworld forever, Hades crafts a plan to claim Zeus’s crown for himself and reunite with his beloved Persephone as ruler of Olympus.

Tires (Series)
Launch date: May 23

At his father’s auto shop, a hapless manager strives to improve customer service and drive profits while keeping his troublemaking cousin in line.

My Oni Girl (Film)
Launch date: May 24

A shy teenage boy’s inability to say no is tested when a headstrong girl drags him on a mystical journey amid summer snow to find her missing mom.

Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult (Documentary)
Launch date: May 29

And for a truly unique experience, “Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult” (May 29) is a three-part documentary series that exposes the dark side of social media fame and the manipulative tactics of cults. A group of prominent TikTok dancers are trapped in a cult masquerading as a management company called 7M. Among them is Miranda Wilking, whose family is desperately trying to get their daughter out. As other dancers and former members escape and work to rebuild their lives, it isn’t until they come together to try and put a stop to the cycle of their abuser that the real healing begins. This three part documentary series from director Derek Doneen, Dirty Robber and WV Alternative exposes the diabolical tactics used by cult-like organizations to exert control over people as well as the lengths families will go to keep their loved ones safe.

The Titan Games: Season 2 (Series)
Launch date: May 29

With pro athletes and everyday people now competing in three divisions, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson searches for challengers worthy of Mount Olympus.

A Part of You (Film)
Launch date: May 31

A teenager struggles to pick up the pieces of her shattered world in this emotional and bittersweet coming-of-age drama about those who are left behind.

The Life You Wanted (Series)
Launch date: COMING SOON

Gloria is finally happy after transitioning and settling down — until a longtime friend reappears with disrupting news and throws her world into chaos.

So, what are you waiting for? With this amazing selection, there’s a perfect show or movie waiting for you on Netflix this May. As the days get shorter and the evenings cozier, grab your favorite snacks, settle in, and enjoy the cinematic journey that Netflix has thoughtfully curated for you. From binge-worthy series to cinematic masterpieces, this month offers a diverse range of content that ensures there’s never a dull moment. Happy streaming!

All titles and dates are subject to change.