What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving May 2024

While Netflix has emerged relatively unscathed from the aftermath of the 2023 Hollywood strikes, its May lineup appears to lack the usual punch. Unlike previous months, there’s a noticeable absence of blockbuster hits from external studios, contributing to a perceived dip in Netflix’s offerings. Even the platform’s original series seem to be taking a breather, with the much-anticipated Bridgerton season 3 opting for a split release, leaving fans hanging until June for resolution.

Among the highlights for the month are Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted, the mythological series Blood of Zeus, and the full catalogue of the animated spy comedy Archer. However, compared to the stellar content Netflix boasted earlier in 2024, the current lineup may come across as underwhelming.

Stay tuned as we provide a comprehensive roundup of all the new additions to Netflix in May 2024, along with a glimpse of what’s bidding farewell by month’s end. Our standout recommendations for the month are highlighted in bold.

For those seeking further recommendations on what to watch, be sure to check out our curated lists of the best movies and shows on Netflix. And if Netflix isn’t your sole streaming destination, we’ve got you covered with guides to the top picks on Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+, and HBO Max. Keep your remote handy for a month filled with entertainment delights!

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Everything new on Netflix in May

May 1

• Deaw Special: Super Soft Power
• Down The Rabbit Hole
• Frankly Speaking
• Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar

May 2

• A Man in Full
• Beautiful Rebel
• Secrets of the Neanderthals
• T・P BON

May 3

• John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A. (Live Event)
• Unfrosted
• Postcards
• Selling the OC: Season 3
• The Unbroken Voice: Season 2

May 4

• Katt Williams: Woke Foke (Live Event)
• The Atypical Family

May 5

• The Roast of Tom Brady (Live Event)
• The Peanut Butter Falcon

May 6

• John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A. (Episode 2)
• 30 for 30: Broke
• 30 for 30: Deion’s Double Play
• 30 for 30: The Two Escobars

May 7

• John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A. (Episode 3)
• Super Rich in Korea

May 8

• John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A. (Episode 4)
• The Final: Attack on Wembley

May 9

• John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A. (Episode 5)
• Bodkin
• Mother of the Bride
• The Guardian of the Monarchs
• Thank You, Next

May 10

• John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in L.A. (Episode 6)
• Blood of Zeus (Season 2)
• Cooking Up Murder: Uncovering the Story of César Román
• Living with Leopards
• Pokémon Horizons: The Series (Part 2)
• The Ultimatum: South Africa

May 11

• Mark Twain Prize Award: Kevin Hart

May 13

• Archer (Seasons 1-13)
• Princess Power (Season 3)

May 14

• Married at First Sight (Season 15)

May 15

• Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal
• The Clovehitch Killer

May 16

• Bridgerton (Season 3, Part 1)
• Dumb and Dumber To
• Maestro in Blue (Season 2)
• Upgrade

May 17

• The 8 Show
• Power
• Thelma the Unicorn

May 19

• A Simple Favor
• Golden Kamuy

May 20

• The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties (Season 4)

May 21

• Rachel Feinstein: Big Guy
• Wildfire (Seasons 1-4)

May 22

• Act Your Age (Season 1)
• Toughest Forces on Earth

May 23

• El vendedor de ilusiones: El caso Generación Zoe
• Franco Escamilla: Ladies’ Man
• Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf
• In Good Hands 2
• Tires

May 24

• Atlas
• Mulligan: Part 2
• Jurassic World: Chaos Theory
• My Oni Girl

May 28

May 29

• Bionic
• Colors of Evil: Red
• Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult
• Patrick Melrose

May 30

May 31

• A Part of You
• Chola Chabuca
• How to Ruin Love: The Proposal
• Raising Voices
• Tòkunbọ̀

Leaving Netflix in May

May 1

• Bennett’s War
• Magic Mike’s Last Dance

May 2

May 3

May 8

May 9

• Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

May 10

May 11

May 14

May 19

• Rosario Tijeras (Mexico): Seasons 1-3

May 21

• Sam Smith: Love Goes – Live at Abbey Road Studios

May 22

May 26

• Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure: Seasons 3-4

May 31

• 2012
• Boyz n the Hood
• Burlesque
• The Choice
• The Disaster Artist
• Forever My Girl
• The Great Gatsby
• Happy Gilmore
• The Hunger Games
• The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
• The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
• The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
• The Impossible
• Insidious
• L.A. Confidential
• Lakeview Terrace
• The Mick: Seasons 1-2
• Noah
• Oh, Ramona!
• The Other Guys
• Silent Hill
• Skyscraper
• Split
• Think Like a Man
• Think Like a Man Too
• You’ve Got Mail

In conclusion, while Netflix’s May lineup may not pack the same punch as previous months, there are still gems waiting to be discovered. From Jerry Seinfeld’s wit to the mythical adventures of Blood of Zeus, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Keep your eyes peeled for Bridgerton’s return in June, and don’t forget to explore our curated lists for more streaming recommendations across various platforms. With entertainment options aplenty, May promises to be a month of discovery and delight for Netflix subscribers. Happy streaming!