Wondering what movies and shows are coming to Netflix UK in May 2024?
We have you covered with our comprehensive list of everything that is coming your way during the month ahead.
Check out the highlights below and then keep scrolling to take a look at some of the other movies and shows coming to Netflix UK in May.
Please note: The Netflix schedule may be subject to change so bookmark this page for occasional updates.
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A Man in Full – Season 1
Release Date: May 2
Based on the novel by Tom Wolfe, this emotionally gripping drama series stars Jeff Daniels as a real estate mogul named Charlie Croker who tries to defend his empire from those trying to capitalize on his impending bankruptcy.
Unfrosted (2024)
Release Date: May 3
Jerry Seinfeld stars in this biographical comedy-drama about warring cereal companies and their fight to be the first to create a cake that could change breakfast forever.
Bodkin – Season 1
Release Date: May 9
Will Forte (Nebraska), Siobhán Cullen (The Dry), and Robyn Cara (Trying) star in this darkly comedic thriller about a group of podcasters who investigate the disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic Irish town. What they discover is stranger than any of them could have imagined.
Atlas (2024)
Release Date: May 24
Jennifer Lopez heads into outer space in this sci-fi movie about a government agent who travels to a distant world to defeat an A.I. soldier who is trying to destroy humanity.
Eric – Limited Series
Release Date: May 30
From BAFTA and Emmy Award-winner Abi Morgan (The Hour) comes this six-episode psychological thriller about a grief-stricken father whose behaviour becomes increasingly volatile and strange when his nine-year-old son goes missing.
Notable Additions
May 1
Down the Rabbit Hole (2024)
Mexican drama contrasting the lavish life of a boy with the darkness that seeps from his father’s criminal activities.
Frankly Speaking – Season 1
Korean comedy about a well-respected TV announcer who loses the ability to censor what he is saying on air.
The Black Phone (2022)
Ethan Hawke stars as a sadistic killer known as The Grabber in this chilling horror movie based on the novel by Joe Hill. Check out our review.
May 2
Beautiful Rebel (2024)
The origin story of one of Italy’s greatest rock stars, Gianna Nannini.
Secret of the Neanderthals (2024)
A documentary that uses fossil records to uncover the mysteries surrounding the Neanderthals.
T.P Bon – Season 1
Anime about an ordinary high school student who becomes part of a team of time-travelling agents.
May 3
Bullet Train (2022)
Five assassins board a Japanese bullet train and face off against each other in this exciting thriller starring Brad Pitt and Joey King.
May 4
The Atypical Family – Season 1
K-drama about a family with unique superpowers.
May 5
Obituary – Season 1
Irish crime comedy about an obituary writer who turns to murder to ensure job security.
May 7
Super Rich in Korea – Season 1
Reality show exploring the lavish lives of rich individuals living in Korea.
May 8
The Final: Attack on Wembley (2024)
On July 11, 2021, Wembley Stadium was on the brink of a historic win…until England supporters stormed the stadium and caused mayhem. This documentary uses first-hand testimony to retell that historic day.
May 9
Mother of the Bride (2024)
A doting mum jets off to a tropical island for her daughter’s wedding and discovers the groom’s father is the ex she hasn’t seen in decades.
The Guardian of the Monarchs (2024)
An investigation into the disappearance of Homero Gómez , the ‘Guardian of the Monarchs.’
Thank You, Next – Season 1
After a painful breakup, a successful lawyer enters the confusing world of modern dating.
May 10
Brian and Charles (2022)
The unlikely story of a friendship between an inventor and his ramshackle robot. Check out our review.
Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of Cesar Roman
A Spanish chef falls under the spotlight in this docuseries about secrets, false identities, and murder!
The Courier (2024)
Thriller about an enigmatic courier and the trouble she gets into after stalling an assassination attempt carried out by a callous crime boss.
May 15
Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal (2024)
Documentary about the infamous dating site for people seeking adulterous affairs and how it wrecked the lives of many after it was hacked.
May 17
The 8 Show – Season 1
Korean thriller about the contestants of a brutal competition reality show.
Thelma the Unicorn (2024)
A singing pony who dreams of stardom is transformed into a sparkly unicorn.
May 19
Golden Kamuy (2024)
A live-action adaptation of a popular anime about a group of treasure hunters.
May 23
Tires – Season 1
Comedian Shane Gillis stars in this comedy about a man who becomes the unqualified heir to an auto repair chain.
May 24
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory – Season 1
Animated spin-off to the Jurassic World movies.
My Oni Girl (2024)
Anime about a shy boy whose inability to say “no” is tested when a headstrong girl drags him on a mystical journey.
May 29
Colours of Evil: Red (2024)
Polish thriller about the investigation into the murder of a girl who was found on a beach in Poland’s Tricity.
May 31
A Part of You (2024)
Swedish coming-of-age drama about a teenage girl whose life is turned upside down when tragedy strikes her family.
Also Streaming…
May 1
Black Clover – Season 2
Cry Babies – Season 3
Deaw Special: Super Soft Power (2024)
Dr. Stone (2019)
Haikyu – Multiple Seasons
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar – Season 1
Jujutsu Kaisen – Season 1
Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie (2021)
Kin – Season 1
The Mauritanian (2021)
Psych – Multiple Seasons
Simon – Multiple Seasons
S.W.A.T. – Multiple Seasons
Unnatural (2018)
Young Justice – Multiple Seasons
May 2
24 Hours in Tesco
May 3
Kaur (2023)
Love With Its Details (2023)
Postcards – Season 1
Selling the OC – Season 3
The Unbroken Voice – Season 2
May 4
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A. – Season 1
The Great Indian Kapil Show – New Episodes
May 5
Katt Williams: New Comedy Special (2024)
Larva in Mars (2024)
Unpin & Ipin: The Lone Gibbon Kris (2019)
Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
May 6
The Roast of Tom Brady (2024)
May 7
Hatton Garden (2019)
May 8
Sweetheart (2021)
May 9
Hamka & Siti Raham Vol. 2
Taskmaster – Multiple Seasons
Trinil (2023)
May 10
Blood of Zeus – Season 2
Living With Leopards
The Ultimatum: South Africa
May 12
Murder In Successville – Multiple Seasons
May 14
Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
May 15
Murphy’s Law – Multiple Seasons
The Quintessential Quintuplets – Multiple Seasons
Paper Tigers (2021)
Vanderpump Rules
May 16
Billy Elliot (2000)
Monster (2024)
The Football Fraudster (2023)
May 17
Power (2024)
May 18
The Invitation (2022)
May 20
Cry Macho (2021)
May 21
Shaman King: Flowers – Season 1
May 22
Buying London – Season 1
May 23
Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf – Season 1
Ice Age: Collision Course (2016)
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009)
What will you be watching on Netflix UK in May 2024? Let us know in the comments below.