New Releases on Netflix This Week and Top 10 Movies & Series: May 1, 2026
Don’t Breathe is back on Netflix US – Picture: Sony Pictures
Welcome back to your weekly roundup of everything new on Netflix! If your watchlist was looking a little light, you’re in luck. The turn of the month has brought an absolute deluge of fresh content to the platform, with a staggering 74 new movies and 24 new TV series touching down over the past seven days, thanks mostly to crossing into the month of May!
Whether you’re in the mood for an adrenaline-pumping new thriller, a fresh animated feature for the whole family, or just want to revisit some classic cinematic favorites, there is truly something for everyone in this week’s massive haul. Before we dive into the full list of new arrivals and what’s currently trending in the top 10s, let’s take a look at our must-watch top picks for the week.
Don’t forget you can find out more about what’s coming up throughout the remainder of May 2026 here.
Best New Movies and Shows on Netflix This Week
Swapped (2025)
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy | Director: Nathan GrenoCast: Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer, Justina Machado
Skydance Animation’s latest family-friendly feature has officially touched down on Netflix. The story takes us deep into “The Valley,” following Ollie, a tiny woodland pookoo, and Ivy, a strong-headed Javan bird. After a magical mishap, the two natural enemies must overcome their differences and lead with kindness to save their home from an ultimate evil.
In our review of the animated feature, Andrew Morgan gave it 3 out of 5 stars, noting:
“Overall, Swapped impresses just enough with its world-building and compassion to satisfy its four-quadrant family audience, surpassing previous Skydance animation films of recent note like Spellbound or Lucky. Vibrant colors, original creature designs, & bold, lifelike computer animation style will capture the minds, while its march towards empathy & understanding will reach their hearts.”
Man on Fire (Season 1)
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
If you’re looking for an action-packed binge this weekend, look no further than Man on Fire. This brand-new, gritty series adaptation of A.J. Quinnell’s classic thriller stars the Emmy-winning Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who completely elevates the source material. Delivering intense action sequences and a phenomenal lead performance, it’s easily one of the most exciting original series to hit Netflix this month.
Reviews have been mostly good, including a positive one from us, with most praising the direction, action, and acting prowess, although finding the plot lacking compared to its movie counterpart from yesteryear.
Bugonia (2025)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy | Director: Yorgos LanthimosCast: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons
Following its highly anticipated theatrical run, Yorgos Lanthimos’s latest eccentric masterpiece makes its SVOD debut on Netflix. Reuniting with his Poor Things and Kinds of Kindness muse Emma Stone alongside Jesse Plemons, Lanthimos delivers a bizarre, captivating, and darkly hilarious sci-fi comedy that you absolutely cannot miss. It’s a massive get for the Netflix movie library this week and will no doubt divide. I personally absolutely adored 90% of the movie and couldn’t stand the ending. I know that it’s based on a previously released work and that it ends exactly how it’s supposed to be, but still… Let me know what you think in the comments.
Don’t Breathe (2016)
Genre: Horror, Thriller | Director: Fede ÁlvarezCast: Jane Levy, Dylan Minnette, Daniel Zovatto, Stephen Lang
If you’re searching for a masterclass in tension, Fede Álvarez’s critically acclaimed 2016 thriller Don’t Breathe has made its way to Netflix. The premise is brilliantly simple: a trio of young Detroit thieves breaks into the home of a wealthy blind veteran, expecting an easy score. They quickly discover that their target is a highly lethal adversary, turning their heist into a terrifying fight for survival. Tightly paced and completely relentless, this is a brilliantly crafted horror that will literally have you holding your breath.
Full List of New Arrivals on Netflix This Week
Given the number of arrivals over the past seven days, we’d definitely recommend diving into the full list via our What’s New on Netflix hub page, which lets you search all titles and includes lots more info about each. We’d also recommend you download our app on iOS or Android!
74 New Movies Added This Week
13 Going on 30 (2004) – PG-13 – English
27 Dresses (2008) – PG-13 – English
48 Hrs. (1982) – R – English
Airport (1970) – G – English
Airport 1975 (1974) – PG – English
Airport ’77 (1977) – PG – English
American Graffiti (1973) – PG – English
Bad News Bears (2005) – PG-13 – English
Biker (2025) – TV-14 – Telugu
Borat (2006) – R – English
Buen Camino (2025) Netflix Original – TV-MA – Italian
Bugonia (2025) – R – English
Burn After Reading (2008) – R – English
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie (2017) – PG – English
Catch and Release (2006) – PG-13 – English
Den of Thieves (2018) – R – English
Domestic Disturbance (2001) – PG-13 – English
Don’t Breathe (2016) – R – English
Dracula Untold (2014) – PG-13 – English
Dumb and Dumber To (2014) – PG-13 – English
Eat Pray Love (2010) – PG-13 – English
Fatale (2020) – R – English
Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) – PG-13 – English
Green Book (2018) – PG-13 – English
Hitch (2005) – PG-13 – English
Home (2015) – PG – English
I Can Only Imagine (2018) – PG – English
Je m\’appelle Agneta (2026) Netflix Original – R – Swedish
Jennifer’s Body (2009) – R – English
Jew (2022) – TV-MA – English
Jumanji (1995) – PG – English
Jumping the Broom (2011) – PG-13 – English
K-Pax (2001) – PG-13 – English
La Bamba (1987) – PG-13 – English
Little Fockers (2010) – PG-13 – English
Meet the Fockers (2004) – PG-13 – English
Meet the Parents (2000) – PG-13 – English
Miraculous World: Paris, Tales of Shadybug and Claw Noir (2023) – TV-Y – English
Mother’s Day (2016) – PG-13 – English
My Dearest Señorita (2025) Netflix Original – TV-MA – Spanish
National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978) – R – English
Non-Stop (2014) – PG-13 – English
Ouija (2014) – PG-13 – English
Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016) – PG-13 – English
Pompeii (2014) – PG-13 – English
Pretty Woman (1990) – R – English
Raakaasa (2025) – TV-14 – Telegu
Schindler’s List (1994) – R – English
Single White Female (1992) – R – English
Son-in-Law (2026) Netflix Original – R – Spanish
Splash (1984) – PG – English
Starship Troopers (1997) – R – English
Steel Magnolias (1989) – PG – English
Supernova Strikers: Genesis () – TV-MA – English
Swapped (2025) Netflix Original – PG – English
The Best Man Holiday (2013) – R – English
The Boss (2016) – R – English
The Breakfast Club (1985) – R – English
The Double (2013) – R – English
The Five-Year Engagement (2012) – R – English
The Gentlemen (2019) – R – English
The Land Before Time (1988) – G – English
The Night Before (2015) – R – English
The Proposal (2009) – PG-13 – English
The Road to El Dorado (2000) – PG – English
There’s Something About Mary (1998) – R – English
Tootsie (1982) – PG – English
Trainwreck (2015) – R – English
Under the Skin (2013) – R – English
Veronica Mars (2014) – PG-13 – English
Waterworld (1995) – PG-13 – English
Wild Mountain Thyme (2020) – PG-13 – English
You, Always (2025) – TV-MA – English
Zombieland: Double Tap (2019) – R – English
24 New TV Series Added This Week
Allegedly with Ellison Barber (Season 1 ) Netflix Original – TV-MA – English
Assassination Classroom (Season 1) – TV-14 – English
Blue Lock (Season 1) – TV-14 – Japanese
Booba (Season 5) – TV-Y7 – None
Detective Conan (Season 3) – TV-14 – Japanese
Envious (Season 4) Netflix Original – TV-MA – Spanish
Glory (Season 1) Netflix Original – TV-MA – N/A
Homicide Squad: New Orleans (Season 1) Netflix Original – TV-14 – English
La Brea (Seasons 1-3) – TV-14 – English
Light to the Night (Season 1) – TV-PG – Mandarin
LOVED ONE (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly) – TV-14 – Japanese
Man on Fire (Season 1 ) Netflix Original – TV-MA – English
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir (Season 5 – Parts 1 and 2) – TV-Y7 – French
My Dress-Up Darling (Season 1) – TV-MA – Japanese
My Sesame Street Friends: My Abby (Season 1) – TV-Y – English
One Piece (Elbaph Arc) – TV-14 – Japanese
Part-Time Wife (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly) – TV-PG – English
Rescue Me (Seasons 1-7) – TV-MA – English
Robocar Poli (Season 4) – TV-Y – Korean
Shangri-La Frontier (Season 1) – TV-14 – Japanese
Should I Marry a Murderer? (Season 1) Netflix Original – R – English
Shut Up Evan (Season 1 – New Episodes Regularly) Netflix Original – TV-MA – English
Straight to Hell (Season 1) Netflix Original – TV-MA – Japanese
The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch (Season 4) – TV-PG – English
Most Popular Movies on Netflix This Week
APEX. Charlize Theron as Sasha in APEX. Cr. Kane Skennar/Netflix © 2026
APEX made a big impact in the top 10s, ranking as the third-largest premiere for Netflix in 2026 so far, with Charlize Theron putting in a particularly brave performance, which led to the film picking up a full suite of points. Just behind is Roommates, now into its third week on the streamer.
Apex (70 points)
Roommates (62 points)
Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill (40 points)
Minions: The Rise of Gru (38 points)
KPop Demon Hunters (34 points)
Thrash (33 points)
Bugonia (25 points)
180 (20 points)
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (20 points)
Him (14 points)
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (11 points)
Miraculous World: Paris, Tales of Shadybug and Claw Noir (9 points)
The Secret Life of Pets (5 points)
Sing (2 points)
The Requin (1 point)
Anaconda (1 point)
Most Popular Series on Netflix This Week
Picture Credit: Netflix
Over on the TV side, it’s a tight competition between the return of Running Point and the UK cult thriller Unchosen, but ultimately, Running Point wins out. Elsewhere, Kevin Hart’s new reality show is performing particularly well in the US compared to most other regions, and that also applies to BEEF, which has largely departed the top 10s elsewhere.
Running Point (65 points)
Unchosen (58 points)
Hulk Hogan: Real American (49 points)
BEEF (33 points)
Funny AF with Kevin Hart (22 points)
Raw (22 points)
This Is a Gardening Show (20 points)
Should I Marry A Murderer? (20 points)
Funny AF with Kevin Hart (19 points)
Million Dollar Secret (17 points)
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 (17 points)
Trust Me: The False Prophet (14 points)
Homicide Squad: New Orleans (10 points)
Man on Fire (9 points)
Supernova Strikers: Genesis (7 points)
Salish & Jordan Matter (1 point)
That’s it from us – what are you watching on Netflix this weekend? Let us know in the comments down below.
