Best On Netflix

By Maddy Casale

Netflix is dropping some incredible content this May in the form of films and specials that will do everything from hook you with heart-pounding drama to transport you on an epic journey from the comforts of home. Whether you’re looking for something funny, otherworldly, or inspiring, Netflix has got you covered. Keep reading for the streamer’s best new movies coming in May.

Netflix is releasing two standout original films this month, with star-studded biographical comedy Unfrosted in early May and later, the Jennifer Lopez-led sci0fi action-thriller Atlas, which are both poised to potentially land in the Netflix Top 10.

Additionally, in the first half of the month, Netflix will debut some hilarious must-watch comedy specials that will have you laughing with, and even at , some of those involved in the forms of Katt Williams: Woke Foke and Roast of Tom Brady.

Lastly, all throughout Netflix’s May streaming slate you can also look forward to gripping Netflix Original documentary films about a wide range of topics, like Power, The Final: Attack on Wembley, and Living with Leopards.

Want to know what other eye-grabbing movies are dropping on Netflix in the next month? Keeping scrolling to check out our full list of what movies to watch on Netflix in May.

1. Released May 3

   

   This Netflix Original biographical comedy directed, written by, and starring Jerry Seinfeld offers a humorous and imaginative take on the invention of the delicacy we now know and love as the poptart. Set in 1963 Michigan, Unfrosted follows food manufacturing companies Kellogg’s and Post Cereal as they compete to see who can emerge victorious as the leading producer of a revolutionary new pastry.

   Stream Unfrosted on netflix

2. Released May 24

   

   Featuring Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Mark Strong, and Lana Parrilla, Atlas is a Netflix Original sci-fi action-thriller that revolves around the titular Atlas Shepherd (Lopez). Atlas is a gifted by solitary and pessimistic data analyst whose strong wariness towards AI will be put to the ultimate test when it might end up being her greatest ally in a vital mission to capture a renegade robot and save humanity.

   STREAM Atlas ON NETFLIX

3. Released May 9

   

   Kick back and relax with this Netflix Original rom-com that perfectly pairs romance and slapstick hilarity for an easy and enjoyable viewing experience. Emma (Miranda Cosgrove) returns after a year abroad to shock her mother, Lana (Brooke Shields), with the news that she’ll be getting married in just a month’s time at a resort in Phuket, Thailand. But any hope to enjoy her daughter’s tropical island wedding suddenly seems dashed when the groom’s (Sean Teale) father, Will, (Benjamin Bratt) turns out to be the very man who broke Lana’s heart years ago.

   STREAM Mother of the Bride ON NETFLIX

4. Released May 4

   

   Comedy fans won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind new live stand-up special from world renowned comedian and actor, Katt Williams. See Williams let loose in real-time as he utilizes his signature fast-talking and no-holds-barred comedy stylings in his 12th special, which will film in Los Angeles as a part of Netflix Is a Joke Fest.

   STREAM Katt Williams: Woke Foke ON NETFLIX

5. Released May 17

   

   Sure to be a treat for viewers of all ages, Thelma the Unicorn is a musical comedy film that follows a mini pony named Thelma (Brittany Howard) who dreams of becoming a glamorous singing sensation. Determined to turn her wish into a reality, Thelma gets painted in glitter and pretends to be a unicorn, putting her on the fast track to global stardom. But is fame and notoriety really worth it when you can’t achieve it as yourself? Find out in this earnest, amusing, and unique new title on Netflix as soon as it drops.

   STREAM Thelma the Unicorn ON NETFLIX

6. Released May 17

   

   Power is a topical Netflix Original documentary that exposes the untold truths and tales of American policing by looking at slave patrols from the 1700s, the 1800s’ first publicly funded police departments, the uprisings of the 1960s, and more to show how we’ve reached our current moment in history. The film is both educational and enlightening as it challenges viewers to think critically and reflect on who is policed, who the police protects, who makes the rules, and why American policing is the way it is now.

   STREAM Power ON NETFLIX

7. Released May 5

   

   Whether you love him or hate him, Tom Brady has left an undeniable mark on the world of American football after a successful 23 year career as a star quarterback in the NFL. So after experiencing an abundance of wins and praises, it only seems fair that the now retired athlete gets a taste of humble pie (all in good fun, of course). Netflix’s Roast of Tom Brady will stream live on the platform as Kevin Hart leads a surprise roster of roasters from the worlds of comedy, entertainment, sports, and beyond to get some hits in on the seven-time Super Bowl champ.

   STREAM Roast of Tom Brady ON NETFLIX

8. Released May 24

   

   My Oni Girl is a vibrant Japanese animated fantasy film that delves into the budding connection between totals opposites, a shy high-school boy named Hiiragi Yatsuse (Kensho Ono) and a headstrong demon girl named Tsumugi (Miyu Tomita). Longing for a true friend, Hiiragi finds himself dragged along by Tsumugi as she embarks on an otherworldly quest to find her missing mother, which will ultimately prove life-changing for the both of them.

   STREAM My Oni Girl ON NETFLIX

9. Released May 8

   

   This Netflix Original sports documentary takes viewers back to July 11, 2021, when thousands of England football fans made their way to Wembley Stadium for what they thought would be a major win in the nation’s first major final since 1966. With the UEFA Euro title on the line, it all came down to a penalty shootout between Italy and England that ended in the latter’s loss by one, leading 6,000 ticketless football fans to storm the stadium and leave chaos and destruction in their wake. Utilizing firsthand testimonies and exclusive footage, The Final: Attack on Wembley depicts the true story of that fateful day that left English sports fans shaken.

   STREAM The Final: Attack on Wembley ON NETFLIX

10. Released May 10

    

    Animals lovers are sure to enjoy this incredible Netflix Original nature documentary that tracks the lives and growth of two leopard cubs from infancy into adulthood. Over the course of multiple years, the Living with Leopards film crew gives an engrossing in-depth and personal look at the journey of these two strong, spotted big cats as they come-of-age in the wild.

    STREAM Living with Leopards ON NETFLIX

11. Released May 31

    

    STREAM A Part of You ON NETFLIX

    A Part of You is a Swedish coming-of-age drama that centers on Agnes (Felicia Maxime), a 17-year-old girl who has always admired and been jealous of her older sister, Julia (Zara Larsson), who seems to have everything that Agnes has ever wanted in life. But when a sudden event turns Agnes’ life upside down, she must assemble the pieces of her shattered world to reinvent herself, forcing Agnes to question whether achieving her long-held desires is actually worth the price she’ll have to pay.