It’s a new month, which means Netflix is gearing up to release a whole collection of new content on its streaming service. With a huge batch arriving, here are all the shows and movies to keep an eye out for in May.
But before we dive in, we based our picks on Netflix’s British additions, so be sure to engage your local service for accurate information.
TV programs:
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story – May 4
The first major spin-off for Netflix’s period drama explores the early life and succession story of young Queen Charlotte.
Queen Cleopatra – May 10
This drama/documentary series delves into the story behind perhaps Egypt’s most famous ruler, Cleopatra.
Ultraman (3 season) – May 11
The popular anime series comes to an end this month with the third and final season of Ultraman.
Black Knight – May 12
This sci-fi action series comes from South Korea and is set in a dystopian future where the world has been ravaged by air pollution, leaving people dependent on Black Knights for delivery services.
Mulligan – May 12
Mulligan expands Netflix’s animated offerings and tells the story of what happens when an alien civilization destroys Earth and humanity must start all over again.
XO, Kitty – May 18
In this spin-off of the To All The Boys series, Kitty is reunited with her long-distance boyfriend at the same high school in Seoul that her late mother attended.
FUBAR – May 25
Arnold Schwarzenegger is back to his action roots in this series revolving around a CIA agent given one last task, only to discover a shocking family revelation.
Movies:
Freaky (2020) – May 4
Vince Vaughn and Kathyrn Newton star in this horror comedy in which a high school student switches bodies with a deranged serial killer.
The subtle art of not giving a f * ck – May 9
Based on the best-selling book, this documentary explores society’s obsession with the pursuit of happiness.
Ad Astra (2019) – May 10
Brad Pitt stars in this sci-fi film about an astronaut who undertakes a dangerous mission across the solar system to find out the truth about his missing father.
The Mother – May 12
Jennifer Lopez leads this action film in which she stars as a former hitman who is thrust back into the world she left behind to protect the daughter she gave up years earlier.
Victim/Victim – May 23
This crime/documentary tells the story of women who reported sexual assault and instead of being protected by the legal system, were charged with false reporting and then arrested and even imprisoned.