New on Netflix: Full List of Shows, Movies in May 2026
Netflix's May 2026 lineup features a mix of live events, new series, and film additions. Highlights include live programming such as 'The Roast of Kevin Hart' and the MMA bout 'Rousey vs. Carano,' continuing Netflix's trend of hosting live sports and comedy events. New original series like 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' 'The Boroughs,' and 'Legends' also premiere alongside classic films and documentaries.
- ▪The Roast of Kevin Hart, a live comedy event, premieres on Netflix on May 10, 2026.
- ▪Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, a live MMA bout featuring Francis Ngannou and Nate Diaz, airs on May 16, 2026.
- ▪New original series debuting in May 2026 include 'Remarkably Bright Creatures,' 'The Boroughs' from the Duffer brothers, and Sacha Baron Cohen's 'Ladies First.'
- ▪Netflix continues expanding into live programming, following previous events like the Tyson Fury fight and Jake Paul matchups.
- ▪Classic films such as 'The Breakfast Club,' 'Pretty Woman,' and 'Schindler’s List' are added to Netflix on May 1.
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By Griff GriffinContributing Pop Culture WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.A pair of unmissable live events set Netflix apart in May 2026.The first is “The Roast of Kevin Hart,” which brings comedians and A-listers together with one purpose: take brutal shots at Hart in front of a live audience. That airs May 10.The second is “Rousey vs. Carano,” a hard-hitting MMA bout pitting two former UFC Legends of the women's division against each other. Airing May 16, the card also features former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, and MMA icon Nate Diaz.
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