May is now in full swing, and that means it’s time for the annual summer movie season. This may draw a lot of viewers back to theaters, but considering all the same studios that are releasing movies also run streaming services, you can bet they don’t want to take all your attention away from the TV.

Every month, Netflix adds movies and TV shows to its library. Here are our picks for some of May’s most promising new titles for U.S. subscribers. (Note: Streaming services occasionally change schedules without giving notice. For more recommendations on what to stream, sign up for our Watching newsletter here.)

Netflix has announced everything coming to the streaming service in May 2025 and I've found five must-watch shows and movies that you need to add to your watchlist.