Most Anticipated Releases of May 2026
May 2026 delivers a blockbuster lineup that promises to dominate both the big screen and our streaming queues. From long-awaited franchise sequels and fresh indie darlings to binge-worthy limited series and returning fan favorites, here’s our list of the most anticipated releases of May 2026:
May 1: The Devil Wears Prada 2
The month’s biggest fashion event returns to theaters. Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway reprise their iconic roles alongside Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci in this highly anticipated sequel, directed once again by David Frankel.
May 1: Hokum
A wild, genre-bending comedy-horror from rising talent that’s already generating buzz as one of the most original releases of the year.
May 1: 100 Foot Wave Season 3
The acclaimed documentary series returns with even more jaw-dropping big-wave surfing action and intimate stories from the world’s most extreme surfers.
May 1: Swapped
Netflix’s charming animated family adventure follows a tiny woodland creature (voiced by Michael B. Jordan) and a majestic bird (Juno Temple) who swap bodies and must team up to survive the wild in a fun Freaky Friday-style buddy comedy from Skydance Animation.
May 5: Daredevil: Born Again Finale
Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock wraps up Season 2 in explosive fashion on Disney+. Expect major Marvel street-level stakes and emotional payoffs.
May 8: Mortal Kombat II
Warner Bros. brings the tournament back with bigger fights and more iconic characters. Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage leads the charge as Earthrealm’s champions face Shao Kahn.
May 8: The Sheep Detectives
A charming PG-rated comedy from Amazon MGM Studios featuring Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, and a flock of woolly sleuths solving mysteries in the countryside.
May 12: The Punisher: One Last Kill
Jon Bernthal returns as Frank Castle in this high-octane Marvel Television special presentation on Disney+ in a gritty, standalone send-off packed with brutal action.
May 13: Top Gun 1 & 2 Re-Release
Tom Cruise flies back into IMAX for the 40th anniversary of the original Top Gun alongside Top Gun: Maverick. Limited one-week theatrical run.
May 15: Dutton Ranch
The Yellowstone universe expands with more epic Western drama, power struggles, and sweeping ranch life on Paramount+.
May 20: The Boys Series Finale
Prime Video’s subversive superhero saga comes to a bloody, satirical close. Expect maximum chaos as the final season reaches its explosive conclusion.
May 22: The Mandalorian and Grogu
The marquee event of the month. Disney’s first Star Wars theatrical release since The Rise of Skywalker. Jon Favreau directs Pedro Pascal and Grogu in a big-screen adventure packed with elevated action and Ludwig Göransson’s epic score. This is the way.
May 24: Rick and Morty Season 9
Adult Swim’s chaotic multiverse misadventures return for another season of dark humor, wild sci-fi, and endless portal gun madness.
May 25: Remarkably Bright Creatures
A heartfelt, whimsical adaptation starring Sally Field that blends mystery, emotion, and an unforgettable octopus.
May 27: Spider-Noir
Nicolas Cage stars as Ben Reilly / The Spider in this stylish, black-and-white (and color) live-action noir series set in 1930s New York. Streaming on MGM+ and Prime Video.
May 28: Hacks Series Finale
The award-winning comedy wraps up with sharp wit and big laughs as Deborah Vance’s journey reaches its satisfying end on Max.
May 29: Backrooms
A24 turns the viral internet horror phenomenon into a full theatrical nightmare. Expect liminal dread, unsettling atmosphere, and pure existential terror on the big screen.
May 29: Tuner
A stylish, high-concept thriller that’s generating early buzz for its tense atmosphere and clever twists. Starring Leo Wodall and Dustin Hoffman.
May 31: Euphoria Season 3 Finale
HBO’s raw, visually stunning teen drama delivers its highly anticipated season finale, closing out another emotionally charged chapter.
