Everything Coming to Netflix in May 2026: The Complete Streaming Guide You Need

Netflix May 2026: A Month Packed with Must-Watch Content

May 2026 is shaping up to be one of Netflix's strongest months in recent memory. From the Duffer Brothers' new sci-fi series The Boroughs to Scarlett Johansson's alien thriller and a double dose of Kevin Hart, the streaming giant is pulling out all the stops. Here's your complete guide to everything hitting Netflix this month.

Original Series Dropping in May

The crown jewel of Netflix's May lineup is The Boroughs, the highly anticipated new series from Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer. This sci-fi thriller follows residents of a small town who discover their community sits on top of a dark secret. With its eerie atmosphere and slow-burn mystery, early reviews suggest it's Stranger Things energy but aimed squarely at adults.

Then there's Lord of the Flies, Netflix's ambitious adaptation of William Golding's classic novel. This multi-episode series reimagines the stranded-schoolboys story for a modern audience, and it's already generating serious buzz for its unflinching portrayal of human nature's dark side.

Legends, a new crime series from the creator of Guilt, adds another layer to Netflix's May offerings. It follows a group of interconnected characters whose lives collide in unexpected and dangerous ways.

Movies and Special Content

Movie fans have plenty to look forward to. Scarlett Johansson stars in a mysterious alien-themed film that's been kept surprisingly under wraps — all we know is that she plays someone who encounters something not of this world, and early descriptions suggest it's more psychological thriller than action blockbuster.

Kevin Hart is back with not one but two projects this month, proving once again why he's one of Netflix's most reliable stars. Whether you're here for comedy or something more dramatic, Hart's got you covered.

And Sacha Baron Cohen returns in Ladies First, a gender-flipped comedy where he plays a man navigating a world run entirely by women. It's exactly as provocative and hilarious as you'd expect from the mind behind Borat and The Dictator.

Don't sleep on Devil May Cry Season 2 for anime fans, or The Four Seasons for those who love a good ensemble drama. Netflix is truly serving everyone this May.