New Movies and TV Shows to Stream in May 2026

Several new movies and TV shows are available for streaming in May 2026.

Platforms include Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Prime Video, and Peacock.

Highlights include "Jack Ryan: Ghost War," "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair," "Ladies First," "The Boroughs," and "Mating Season."

"The Boroughs" is a new sci-fi mystery series from the executive producers of "Stranger Things."

Jack Ryan: Ghost War (Prime Video):: John Krasinski reprises his role as Jack Ryan in this action-packed political thriller, teaming up with old and new friends to stop a black-ops squad from causing global chaos. Following the conclusion of the hit show in 2023, Krasinski is back as the famed Tom Clancy character in the follow-up film “Jack Ryan: Ghost War,” now streaming on Prime Video. The Massachusetts native, who also co-wrote the movie, returns as Ryan for another mission, reuniting with friends old and new to take on a black-ops unit gone bad. The flick also stars Sienna Miller, Wendell Pierce, and Michael Kelly. Why this matters: Fans of the "Jack Ryan" series can enjoy Krasinski's return to the role in a new movie format.

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (Peacock):: Quentin Tarantino's violent two-part revenge thriller, starring Uma Thurman, is edited into one uncut gem with bonus sequences and an intermission. See a pair of legendary old films in a new light with “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair,” streaming Friday. Released in theaters in December and now arriving on Peacock, the long-awaited project combines Quentin Tarantino’s pair of “Kill Bill” movies into one epic experience — if you have the stomach for more than four hours of gory martial arts mayhem.

Ladies First (Netflix):: Sacha Baron Cohen stars in this comedy as a chauvinistic executive who finds himself in a world ruled by women. An adaptation of the French film “I Am Not an Easy Man,” “Ladies First” streams Friday on Netflix. In the new comedy, Sacha Baron Cohen plays a chauvinistic executive who finds himself transported to a parallel Earth where women rule society. The flick also stars Rosamund Pike and Richard E. Grant.

The Boroughs (Netflix):: From the executive producers of "Stranger Things," this sci-fi mystery series centers on residents in a retirement community who investigate strange disappearances. If your weekend plans involve Netflix, these are the three new series you should start watching.

Mating Season (Netflix):: This raunchy adult animated series, produced by Titmouse, explores the messy world of modern dating and relationships through anthropomorphic animals. If you’re in the mood for a raunchy adult animated series, “Mating Season” should be on your watchlist. Produced by animation studio Titmouse, the show is being positioned as a spiritual successor to “Big Mouth.” It leans into similar raunchy humor and fast-paced comedic storytelling, with a large ensemble cast of well-known comedy voice actors.

Kylie (Netflix):: For fans who still can’t get Kylie Minogue out of their heads, the Australian pop legend pulls back the curtain on her acclaimed career in “Kylie,” now streaming on Netflix. The three-part docuseries was directed by Emmy winner Michael Harte, whose previous credits include “Three Identical Strangers” and “Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie.”

Q: Where can I watch "Jack Ryan: Ghost War"?

Q: Where can I watch "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair"?

Q: Where can I watch "Ladies First"?

Q: What is "The Boroughs" about?

This May offers a diverse selection of new movies and TV shows across various streaming platforms.

Viewers can choose from action, comedy, drama, and documentary genres.

Key platforms to check include Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Prime Video, and Peacock.