Netflix May 2025 Slate: This month is looking seriously good if you're planning a Netflix binge! From big blockbuster movies to fresh originals and even some long-awaited sequels, there's something for everyone. Here’s a quick peek at all the good stuff dropping this month while you plan your next binge-watch watchlist:-

Landing on May 1st:

• Ali (2001): Will Smith becomes boxing legend Muhammad Ali in this powerful biopic.
• Airport Series (1970-1977): Think old-school disaster movies - plane emergencies, mid-air drama, even ocean crashes!
• American Gangster (2007): Denzel Washington brings the story of real-life drug kingpin Frank Lucas to the screen.
• American Graffiti (1973): A feel-good throwback to teenage life in the early ’60s.
• Angi: Fake Life, True Crime (2025) [Netflix Original]: A juicy Spanish docuseries about a fashion designer’s mysterious death.
• Burn After Reading (2008): Dark comedy lovers, this one’s pure chaos with Brad Pitt and George Clooney.
• Constantine (2005): Keanu Reeves as a demon hunter battling evil forces.
• Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011): Post-breakup blues meet hilarious dating lessons, starring Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling.
• Dawn of the Dead (2004): Zombies. Shopping mall. Classic survival story.
• Eat Pray Love (2010): Julia Roberts' soul-searching journey through Italy, India, and Bali.
• The Equalizer 2 (2018): More Denzel Washington dishing out justice.
• Hanna (2011): A teen trained to be a perfect assassin goes rogue.
• Home (2015): A fun alien-meets-girl animated adventure.
• Mid90s (2018): Growing up, skateboarding, and finding your people in '90s L.A.
• Ocean’s Eleven, Twelve & Thirteen (2001-2007): The ultimate heist movies - slick plans, smooth criminals, and Vegas glitz.
• Past Lives (2023): A touching Korean story about reconnecting with your first love after 20 years.
• Paul (2011): Two nerds find an alien voiced by Seth Rogen. Road trip chaos follows!
• The Paper Tigers (2020): Old martial arts buddies team up for a bit of late-life revenge.
• The Sugarland Express (1974): A woman breaks her husband out of jail, and America can’t look away.
• Sisters (2015): Two wild sisters throw an epic party in their childhood home.
• Starship Troopers (1997): Space soldiers vs giant alien bugs - satirical and action-packed.
• The Biggest Fan (2025) [Netflix Original]: A cancelled actress meets her craziest fan. Expect madness.
• The Cliche (2024): A fresh comedy straight from Thailand.
• The Four Seasons (Season 1) [Netflix Original]: A brand-new sitcom remake with Tina Fey and Steve Carell!
• The Jerk (1979): Steve Martin’s classic rags-to-riches comedy.
• The Lego Movie (2014): Everything is awesome… and full of LEGO fun.
• The Mule (2018): Clint Eastwood smuggles drugs and feelings across America.
• Twilight Saga (2008–2012): Yes, all of it. Bella, Edward, Jacob, sparkling vampires, and werewolves!
• Trainwreck (2025): Amy Schumer’s new rom-com about sorting out messy love lives.
• Trolls (2016): Colourful musical adventure, perfect for family movie night.
• Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005): Claymation gold - a giant veggie-eating rabbit must be stopped!
• Why I Dress Up for Love (2025): A sweet Japanese drama about finding yourself and maybe love in unexpected places.

Coming on May 2nd:

• Bad Boy (Season 1): An Israeli drama about a comedian surviving the tough world of juvenile detention.
• Peninsula (2020) & Train to Busan (2016): Two epic zombie survival flicks from South Korea.
• Unseen (Season 2) [Netflix Original]: South Africa’s crime thriller is back for another twisty ride.

Arriving on May 4th:

Conan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2025): Watch Conan get honoured in classic, hilarious fashion.

Dropping on May 5th:

• Britain and the Blitz (2025) [Netflix Original]: WWII told through new footage and real survivor stories.
• Mighty Monsterwheelies (Season 2) [Netflix Original]: Fun animated series for kids featuring monster trucks and monsters!

On May 6th:

• The Devil’s Plan (Season 2) [Netflix Original]: Reality show with mind games - Korean style.
• UNTOLD: Shooting Guards (2025) [Netflix Original]: Sports doc spotlighting NBA players Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton.

Speeding in on May 7th:

• Full Speed (Season 2) [Netflix Original]: More NASCAR stories and adrenaline.
• Lost Bullet 3 (2025) [Netflix Original]: Final high-speed ride of this French action saga.

Releasing May 8th:

• Blood of Zeus (Season 3) [Netflix Original]: Mythological wars continue - final season!
• Forever (Season 1) [Netflix Original]: High school love story full of heart.
• Heart Eyes (2025): A romantic comedy… with a horror twist!
• The Haunted Apartment “Miss K” (2024): Spooky horror from Indonesia.

Coming May 9th:

• A Deadly American Marriage (2025) [Netflix Original]: True crime at its chilling best.
• Bad Influence (2025) [Netflix Original]: Spanish thriller to keep you guessing.
• Nonnas (2025) [Netflix Original]: Vince Vaughn + Italian grandmas + restaurant = comedy gold.
• Too Hot to Handle: Italy (Season 1) [Netflix Original]: Italian singles meet strict dating rules.
• The Royals (2025) [Netflix Original]: Indian royal drama, big love stories and bigger secrets.

On May 11th:

ABBA: Against the Odds (2024): A documentary about the iconic pop group.

Arriving on May 12th:

Tastefully Yours (Season 1) [Netflix Original]: Korean rom-com fans, mark your calendars!

Dropping on May 13th:

• All American (Season 7): More football, more drama.
• Bad Thoughts (Season 1) [Netflix Original]: Tom Segura’s twisted new comedy series.
• UNTOLD: The Liver King (2025) [Netflix Original]: Meet the man who ate raw meat to become famous.

Landing May 14th:

• American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden [Netflix Original]: Docu-series about the mission to find the world’s most wanted man.
• Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story [Netflix Original]: Chilling real-life true crime.
• Garbo: Where Did You Go? (2024): A deep dive into the life of Hollywood legend Greta Garbo.
• Married at First Sight (Season 17): Yes, they’re still marrying strangers!
• Smile (2022): Terrifying horror hit. Watch with the lights on.
• Snakes and Ladders (Season 1) [Netflix Original]: Mexican comedy drama about climbing the tough ladder of success.

May 15th brings:

• Bet (Season 1) [Netflix Original]: New series based on the wild world of high-stakes gambling.
• Franklin (Season 1) [Netflix Original]: Emotional Lebanese drama about family and sacrifice.
• Love, Death & Robots (Volume 4) [Netflix Original]: 10 brand-new episodes. Expect robots. Expect chaos.
• Pernille (Season 5) [Netflix Original]: The Norwegian dramedy keeps rolling.
• Secrets We Keep (Limited Series) [Netflix Original]: Dark mysteries from Denmark.
• Thank You, Next (Season 2) [Netflix Original]: Turkish drama continues the messy love stories.
• The Reserve (Limited Series) Netflix Original – Danish mystery series headlined by Marie Bach Hansen and Excel Busano.
• Vini Jr. (2025) Netflix Original – Documentary on the Brazilian soccer star.

What’s coming to Netflix on May 16th:

• Dear Hongrang (Season 1) – A K-drama romance series that follows the warming emotions of young love.
• Football Parents (Season 1) – Dutch comedy series about the hilarious and often embarrassing moments parents face while watching their kids play soccer.
• Instant Family (2018) – A feel-good family comedy starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne as they deal with the challenges of adopting three siblings.
• Rotten Legacy (Season 1) – Spanish drama about a media mogul struggling to keep his empire intact while dealing with his personal and family conflicts.
• The Quilters (2025) – A heartfelt documentary short about men in maximum-security prisons who create beautiful quilts for foster children.
• Where Hope Grows (2014) – An inspiring movie about a former pro baseball player who finds a new purpose by training a young man working at a supermarket.

Landing on May 20th:

• Sarah Silverman: Postmortem (2025) – A stand-up comedy special where Sarah Silverman delivers her unique humour and sharp insights.
• UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre (2025) – The final part of the sports documentary series about NFL quarterback Brett Favre, diving into the downfall of a Hall of Famer.

Arriving on May 21st:

• Poor (Season 1) – A Colombian telenovela where a wealthy businessman and a working-class dreamer swap lives after discovering they were switched at birth. They both learn what truly matters.
• Real Men (Season 1) – Italian comedy series following four long-time friends overcoming the challenges of a modern world of empowered women.
• Sneaky Links: Dating After Dark (Season 1) – A dating reality show where six singles check into a motel looking for love, but things get complicated when their past relationships are invited too.
• The UnXplained with William Shatner (Season 6) – William Shatner returns to explore strange mysteries and unsolved phenomena in this documentary series.

Dropping on May 22nd:

• She The People (Season 1) – A political dramedy series by Tyler Perry about the lives of women in power and their impact on the world around them.
• Sirens (Limited Series) – A dark comedy series led by Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon, telling a story of unexpected connections and complicated relationships.

On May 23rd:

• Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds (2025) – An inside look at the U.S. Air Force’s Thunderbirds flight squadron, brought to you by Higher Ground Productions.
• Big Mouth (Season 8) – The final season of Netflix’s beloved adult animated sitcom that takes a hilarious and insightful look at the awkwardness of adolescence.
• Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025) – A teen horror movie set in Shadyside, continuing the chilling events from the Fear Street trilogy with more prom-night terror and murders.
• Forget You Not (Season 1) – A Taiwanese comedy series about an aspiring stand-up comedian juggling her career while caring for her sick father.
• Off Track 2 (2025) – The follow-up to the hit series that continues the journey of characters balancing their personal and professional lives.

Releasing May 24:

• The Wild Robot (2024) – An Oscar-nominated animated film from DreamWorks, following a robot's journey in a wild forest.
• Our Unwritten Soul (Season 1) – A Korean drama about twin sisters - one in Seoul, the other in the countryside - who switch lives.​

Landing on May 25:

Franco Escamilla: Ladies' Man (2025) – A stand-up comedy special by the Mexican comedian.​

Arriving May 26:

• CoComelon (Season 13) [Netflix Original] – Kids' animation series.
• Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders (2025) – A true-crime documentary exploring the 1982 Tylenol poisonings in the U.S.
• Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life (2025) – A stand-up comedy special by Mike Birbiglia.​

On May 27:

Better Late Than Single (Season 1) – A Korean makeover reality series.

Dropping May 28:

F1: The Academy (Season 1) – A docu-series following female race drivers competing in a new F1 league.​

Releasing May 29:

• Dept. Q (Season 1) – A British crime drama from the creators of "The Queen’s Gambit" and "The Crown."
• Losmen Bu Broto: The Series (Season 1) – An Indonesian drama series.
• Single’s Inferno: Choices – An interactive story game where players navigate romantic choices.​

Landing on May 30:

• A Widow’s Game (2025) – A Spanish thriller based on a true story about a young nurse who becomes the prime suspect in her husband's murder.
• Lost in Starlight (2025) – A romantic Korean animated film about an astronaut meeting a musician before her Mars mission.
• The Heart Knows (2025) – An Argentinian drama about a man who, after a heart transplant, explores his donor's life.​

Closing May 31:

Netflix TUDUM 2025 (LIVE) – A one-and-a-half-hour live stream event featuring previews of upcoming Netflix projects, special performances, and exclusive reveals.

May 2025 is jam-packed with everything from rom-coms to true crime, sports documentaries, fantasy sagas, hilarious comedies, and chilling horrors. So, whether you’re in the mood for zombies, vampires, gangsters, love stories, or legends, Netflix has your entire month sorted. Ready to binge?

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