May 2026 Movie and TV Release Calendar: Everything New in Theaters and Streaming
- Apr 23
- 6 min read
Looking for the biggest May 2026 movie and TV releases? Here’s your complete guide to new movies in theaters and new TV shows streaming in May 2026 on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, and more.
LA Today is specifically looking forward to the highly anticipated return of The Devil Wears Prada 2 and the intergalactic adventures of The Mandalorian and Grogu.
To make sure you don't miss a single drop, we've put together the ultimate May 2026 release calendar.
Bookmark this page, set your reminders, and dive into what you should be watching this month!
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🎬 See It in LA — Where to Watch May's Biggest Releases
Here's our shortlist for May 2026.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 (May 1) — This is an event-movie, not a streaming-night movie. Catch opening weekend at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard for the full premiere-city energy, or head to AMC Century City 15 if you want to do dinner-and-a-movie in the same zip code as Meryl Streep's character would shop.
Mortal Kombat II (May 8) — For this one, go loud. AMC Burbank 16 IMAX and Regal LA Live 4DX in downtown both have the seat-rumbling, screen-assault experience this franchise was built for.
Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (May 8) — Billie is from Highland Park. Catching the concert film at home in LA feels right. The El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Blvd tends to pick up limited concert-film runs, and The Landmark at Westwood is another strong bet for the hometown-pride viewing.
Top Gun (re-release, May 13) — A re-release on the big screen is a gift. Do this one right: The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Wilshire, or The New Beverly Cinema in Fairfax if you want the film-buff crowd. Either of those hits different than a chain multiplex.
The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 22) — Disney owns the El Capitan Theatre, which is where Disney premieres live. Expect themed programming, first-day crowds, and probably some street-level activations on Hollywood Boulevard. For a calmer experience with the full Lucasfilm treatment, AMC Burbank 16 (down the street from Disney's campus) is the move.
A few standing rules for LA movie-going in 2026: The Academy Museum programs retrospectives and one-off screenings — always check their calendar. The New Beverly (Quentin Tarantino's theater) runs 35mm and 70mm prints nightly, a different movie every night. The Egyptian Theatre (Netflix-owned, American Cinematheque-programmed) is where LA's most serious cinephile calendar lives. Vidiots in Eagle Rock has become one of the best-programmed rep houses in the city — classics, cult, restorations, director Q&As.
LA is still the best movie city in the world.
🍿 New Movies in Theaters (May 2026)
Get your popcorn ready. May is kicking off the summer blockbuster season with a mix of nostalgic sequels, gripping thrillers, and a few indie gems that are definitely worth your time.
Date | Title | Where to Watch |
May 1 | The Devil Wears Prada 2 | Theaters |
Animal Farm | Theaters | |
Deep Water | Theaters | |
Hokum | Theaters | |
One Spoon of Chocolate | Theaters | |
An Autumn Summer | Theaters | |
Casa Grande | Theaters | |
Two Pianos | Theaters | |
The Last One for the Road | Theaters | |
Our Land | New York Theaters | |
Animal Friends | Theaters | |
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea | Theaters | |
LOSS Based on the Planets (2026) | Theaters | |
American Dream (rerelease) | Theaters | |
Dhabkaaro | Theaters | |
May 2 | The Metropolitan Opera: Eugene Onegin | Theaters |
May 7 | Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition | Theaters |
Krishnavatar Part 1: Hridayam | Theaters | |
May 8 | Mortal Kombat II | Theaters |
The Sheep Detectives | Theaters | |
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour | Theaters | |
Couples Weekend | Theaters / VOD / Digital | |
Silent Friend | Theaters | |
The Python Hunt | Theaters | |
Affection | Theaters | |
Blue Film | Theaters | |
Neglected | Theaters | |
Influenced | Theaters | |
The Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory Church | Theaters | |
Louder Than Guns | Theaters | |
Godari Gattupaina | Theaters | |
Linda Perry: Let It Die Here | Theaters | |
M4M: Motive for Murder | Theaters | |
May 10 | Labyrinth | Theaters |
Fried Green Tomatoes | Theaters | |
May 13 | Top Gun (rerelease) | Theaters |
May 15 | Driver's Ed | Theaters |
In the Grey | Theaters | |
Is God Is | Theaters | |
Obsession | Theaters | |
Forge | Los Angeles Theaters | |
Magic Hour | Theaters | |
LifeHack | Theaters | |
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe | Theaters | |
92% Poetic License | Theaters | |
Been Here Stay Here | Theaters | |
Decorado | Theaters | |
Sleeping Dog (2026) | Theaters | |
Diamonds | Theaters | |
The Wizard of the Kremlin | Theaters | |
May 19 | That They May Be One | Theaters |
May 21 | Stolen Kingdom | Theaters |
Drishyam 3 | Theaters | |
May 22 | The Mandalorian and Grogu | Theaters |
Passenger | Theaters | |
Corporate Retreat | Theaters | |
I Love Boosters | Theaters | |
Tuner | Theaters | |
I Am Ryan | Theaters | |
Saccharine | Theaters | |
May 29 | Backrooms | Theaters |
Pressure | Theaters | |
The Breadwinner | Theaters | |
The Currents | Theaters | |
The Furious | Theaters | |
Stop! That! Train! | Theaters | |
Renoir | Theaters | |
May 30 | The Metropolitan Opera: El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego | Theaters |
May 31 | Speed Demon | Theaters / VOD / Digital |
📺 New TV Shows Streaming (May 2026)
If you're more of a stay-at-home-and-binge type of person, get ready with massive drops on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and Apple TV+, your queue is about to get a serious upgrade.
Date | Title | Where to Watch |
May 1 | Glory | Netflix |
Vitrerie Joyal | Netflix | |
Zillow Gone Wild | HGTV | |
May 3 | MLB Sunday Leadoff | Peacock |
May 4 | Lord of the Flies: Season 1 | Netflix |
Dr. Seuss’s Horton! | Netflix | |
May 6 | Worst Ex Ever Season 2 | Netflix |
Citadel Season 2 | Prime Video | |
May 7 | The Terror: Devil in Silver | AMC+ |
MIA | Peacock | |
Legends | Netflix | |
The Chestnut Man | Netflix | |
The Terror | AMC | |
May 8 | Unconditional | Apple TV+ |
My Royal Nemesis | Netflix | |
Thank You, Next Season 3 | Netflix | |
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars | Paramount+ | |
Amadeus | Starz | |
May 9 | Song of the Samurai | HBO Max |
Pop Culture Jeopardy! | Netflix | |
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes | Adult Swim | |
May 10 | 90 Day Fiancé | TLC |
Home Town: Inn This Together | HGTV | |
May 11 | Mark Rober’s CrunchLabs | Netflix |
May 12 | Devil May Cry: Season 2 | Netflix |
Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine | Netflix | |
The Punisher: One Last Kill | Disney+ | |
Tyler Perry’s Zatima | Paramount+ | |
May 13 | Off Campus | Prime Video |
Good Omens: Season 3 | Prime Video | |
Between Father and Son | Netflix | |
Perfect Match Season 4 | Netflix | |
Roosters Season 2 | Netflix | |
The Face Doctors | TLC | |
May 14 | Welcome to Wrexham: Season 5 | FX |
Nemesis | Netflix | |
Soulmate | Netflix | |
May 15 | Rivals: Season 2 | Hulu |
Dutton Ranch | Paramount+ | |
The WONDERfools | Netflix | |
Couples Therapy | Paramount+ | |
May 19 | Baylen Out Loud | TLC |
Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas | Paramount+ | |
May 20 | Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed | Apple TV+ |
Carizzma | Netflix | |
May 21 | The Boroughs | Netflix |
SkyMed: Season 4 | Paramount+ | |
May 22 | Mating Season | Netflix |
May 24 | Rick and Morty: Season 9 | Adult Swim |
May 27 | Spider-Noir | Prime Video |
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Season 2 | Netflix | |
My Two Cents | Netflix | |
May 28 | Deli Boys: Season 2 | Hulu |
The Four Seasons: Season 2 | Netflix | |
Criminal Minds: Evolution | Paramount+ | |
May 29 | Star City | Apple TV+ |
Calabasas Confidential | Netflix | |
Brazil 70: The Third Star | Netflix |
(FAQ) May 2026 Release Calendar: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest movies coming out in May 2026?
The biggest May 2026 theatrical releases are The Devil Wears Prada 2 (May 1), Mortal Kombat II (May 8), Top Gun (rerelease, May 13), and The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 22). May also kicks off summer blockbuster season with a wave of indies and reissues — the full month-by-month calendar is above.
What's new on Netflix in May 2026?
Netflix's May 2026 slate includes Glory (May 1), Lord of the Flies: Season 1 (May 4), Legends (May 7), Devil May Cry: Season 2 (May 12), Perfect Match Season 4 (May 13), A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Season 2 (May 27), and The Four Seasons: Season 2 (May 28), among others.
What new TV shows are streaming in May 2026?
Beyond Netflix, May 2026 brings Citadel Season 2 on Prime Video (May 6), Good Omens: Season 3 on Prime Video (May 13), Welcome to Wrexham: Season 5 on FX (May 14), Rivals: Season 2 on Hulu (May 15), Rick and Morty: Season 9 on Adult Swim (May 24), and Spider-Noir on Prime Video (May 27).
Where can I see The Mandalorian and Grogu in Los Angeles?
The Mandalorian and Grogu opens in theaters on May 22, 2026. In LA, Disney typically holds its premieres at The El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard (which Disney owns), with themed programming and first-day crowds. For a calmer big-screen experience, AMC Burbank 16 — a block from Disney's main campus — is a strong alternative.
What's the best LA theater for opening-weekend movies?
For event releases, LA's top opening-weekend theaters include TCL Chinese Theatre, El Capitan Theatre, AMC Century City 15, AMC Burbank 16 IMAX, Regal LA Live 4DX, and iPic Westwood.
When does The Devil Wears Prada 2 come out?
The Devil Wears Prada 2 releases in theaters on May 1, 2026. It's one of the most anticipated sequels of the year and a top pick for LA Today's May release calendar.
Did we miss any big May 2026 movie and TV releases?
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