New On Netflix: All 109 Movies & TV Shows Arriving In May

Summary Netflix May 2024 features diverse new titles like A Man in Full & Unfrosted.

Bridgerton Season 3 & Atlas starring JLo are highly anticipated additions.

Comedians Jerry Seinfeld & John Mulaney present new content on Netflix.

The new TV shows and movies arriving on Netflix in May 2024 will certainly get subscribers excited, as once again the streaming platform is offering a plethora of titles across an incredibly diverse range of genres. Netflix emerged as one of the first major streaming services, helping to reshape how people watch content. From there, their library grew to include Netflix Original programming as well as many licensed movies and TV shows. With an already extensive library of content, Netflix is adding new titles each month with some highly-anticipated new additions in May 2024.

April 2024 marked the much-talked-about release of one of Netflix's biggest projects to date with Rebel Moon - Part Two: The Scargiver which premiered on April 19. However, somewhat surprisingly, the limited series Ripley starring Andrew Scott became the most buzzed-about release. May 2024 will also see a lot of big titles coming to Netflix, both in the world of movies and TV while also including some Netflix Originals. Among the notable titles include the new sci-fi movie Atlas starring Jennifer Lopez, Jerry Seinfeld's return in Unfrosted, Benedict Cumberbatch's unique mystery series Eric, and the return of Bridgerton.

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Everything Arriving On Netflix In May 2024

Date Arriving Title Genre Notes May 19 A Simple Favor (2018) Comedy/Mystery May 19 Golden Kamuy (2018-) Action May 20 The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties (2020-) Reality Season 4; Netflix Original Series May 21 Rachel Feinstein: Big Guy (2024) Comedy Special Netflix Original Special May 21 Wildfire (2005-2008) Drama Seasons 1-4 May 22 Act Your Age (2023-) Comedy May 22 Toughest Forces on Earth (2024) Documentary May 23 El vendedor de ilusiones: El caso Generación Zoe (2024) Documentary Netflix Original May 23 Franco Escamilla: Ladies' Man (2024) Comedy Special Netflix Original Special May 23 Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf (2024-) Action Netflix Original Series May 23 In Good Hands 2 (2024) Rom-Com Netflix Original Movie May 23 Tires (2024) Comedy Netflix Original Series May 24 Atlas (2024) Sci-Fi/Action Netflix Original Movie May 24 Butterfly in the Sky: The Story of Reading Rainbow (2024) Documentary Netflix Original Movie May 24 Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (2024-) Adventure Netflix Original Series May 24 Mulligan (2023-) Comedy Netflix Original Series May 24 My Oni Girl (2024) Adventure Netflix Original Series May 28 Burnt (2015) Drama May 29 Bionic (2024) Sci-Fi Netflix Original Movie

Date Arriving Title Genre Notes May 29 Colors of Evil: Red (2024) Drama Netflix Original Movie May 29 Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult (2024) Documentary Netflix Original Movie May 29 Patrick Melrose (2018) Drama May 30 Eric (2024) Crime/Drama Netflix Original Series May 30 Geek Girl (2024-) Comedy May 31 A Part of You (2024) Drama Netflix Original Movie May 31 How to Ruin Love: The Proposal (2024) Reality Netflix Original Series May 31 Raising Voices (2024) Drama Netflix Original Series May 31 Tòkunbọ̀ (2024) Action Netflix Original Movie

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The Best Movies And TV Shows Arriving On Netflix In May 2024

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A Man in Full

Jeff Daniels has already found plenty of acclaim on television with roles in The Newsroom and American Rust and he returns to the small screen in an exciting new limited series coming to Netflix on May 2. A Man in Full comes from another television legend, David E. Kelley, and stars Daniels as a real estate mogul who is going bankrupt, fending off the vultures circling his fallen empire, and he attempts to rebuild.

Daniels is great at playing ambitious and determined men who do not realize how flawed they are. He is also backed by an amazing cast that includes Diane Lane, Lucy Liu, and Regina King. With Kelley’s name behind everything from Ally McBeal to Big Little Lies, there is always anticipation to see what his next television project is and A Man in Full has the feel of a prestige cable drama rather than a Netflix series.

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA

John Mulaney is responsible for some of the best stand-up comedy specials on Netflix and has emerged as one of the most popular comedians working right now. In addition to his work on stage, he also delivered the hilarious Oh, Hello on Broadway and the Sack Lunch Bunch on Netflix. With that track record, there is a lot of excitement about his latest Netflix project even if not much is known about it.

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA is a new six-episode event with each episode streaming live on Netflix starting on May 3. The special takes place during the Netflix is a Joke comedy special with Mulaney teasing a lot of celebrity guests as he boasts that almost every funny person in the world will be in town during this week. Though it is unclear what format the show will take, possibly an interview-style show or standup set, it is sure to bring the laughs.

Unfrosted

Another hugely popular comedian is coming to Netflix with a new project on May 3. Jerry Seinfeld is an icon of the stand-up world as well as the co-creator of one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, Seinfeld. Though he has mostly stuck to the standup stage since the show ended, Seinfeld returns with a new movie that also marks his directorial debut. Inspired by one of Seinfeld’s standup bits, Unfrosted is a hilarious reimaging of the invention of the Pop Tart.

Seinfeld is a master at examining one common aspect of society and finding all the funny and strange details of it that people notice but don’t really think about. It will be interesting to see how he manages to maintain that over the course of a feature-length movie. It will also be fun to see Seinfeld acting once again and he is backed by an amazing cast that includes Melissa McCarthy, Hugh Grant, Peter Dinklage, and Bill Burr, among many others.

Bodkin (Season 1)

Netflix is full of true-crime documentaries but a new series examines the people behind these investigations and the culture surrounding them. Bodkin is a dark comedy premiering on Netflix on May 9 and starring Will Forte as the leader of a trio of true-crime podcasts. Looking for a new mystery for their show, they travel to a remote Irish village and begin digging into a cold case.

The premise might sound like an Irish-set version of Only Murders in the Building, however, it takes a much darker and satirical look at this kind of story. It looks to examine the fascinating and potentially parasitic nature of people who profit off of such crimes and tragedies while also showing that there is indeed a mystery worth digging into. Forte is always a fun presence on screen, especially with his being a more serious role.

Archer (Seasons 1-14)

Along with a lot of Netflix Originals that get fans excited, there are also some great established shows that get added to the library over time. One of the latest series that comes to Netflix in its entirety on May 13 is the adult animated comedy, Archer. The series is a sendup of the spy genre, following the skilled yet self-centered and dim secret agent Sterling Archer who saves the world along with his dysfunctional spy agency.

The series is a hilarious spoof that has a lot of fun with its take on spy movie conventions and tropes. There are also some genuinely fun action sequences in the show and plots that could appear on the big screen. However, it is the wacky and colorful characters that populate this world that makes Archer worthwhile and it makes for the perfect binge-worthy show with 14 seasons to enjoy on Netflix in May.

Bridgerton (Season 3)

Certainly the most anticipated returning show to Netflix is Bridgerton which kicks off its third season on May 16. The series perfectly caters to fans of the period romances with scandalous and alluring relationships and complex characters within the upper-class and sophisticated society. The third season picks up with the romance brewing between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).

Each season of the show has captured the attention of Netflix fans and become one of the most talked-about shows on the platform. With certain revelations and developments from last year as well as the show adapting the fourth book in Julia Quinn's series, there is a lot to get excited about for Bridgerton season 3. However, fans should be aware that this season is split into two parts with the second half of Bridgerton season 3 arriving in June.

Atlas

Jennifer Lopex returns to Netflix for a new and exciting sci-fi action movie coming on May 24. Atlas is set in a future in which robots and artificial intelligence are widely used with Lopez starring as a data analyst who has a mistrust of AI. She is sent on a mission to retrieve a renegade robot only for the mission to go horribly wrong and have her fighting for her life while also having to rely on the technology she disdains.

Seeing Lopez back in the action genre is highly anticipated and the movie looks to be a grand and exciting blockbuster from Netflix. Lopez is also joined by a solid supporting cast that includes Sterling K. Brown, Mark Strong, and Simu Liu in a villain role. It has the potential to be a significant hit for the streaming service.

Eric

Benedict Cumberbatch comes to Netflix with a brand-new limited series on May 30 to close out the month. Eric also sounds like it will be one of the most unique titles on Netflix this month as Cumberbatch stars as a puppeteer who finds his mental state deteriorating when his young son is kidnapped. However, as he begins to search for his child, he finds an ally in the form of a monster puppet named Eric that his son created.

It is a very intriguing premise that looks to combine an enticing mystery story with some surrealism as well as a character study of a complicated protagonist. This could provide Cumberbatch with one of his most exciting roles in what could be one of the best Netflix limited series to hit the platform in some time.

A Man in Full Cast Jeff Daniels , Tom Pelphrey , Diane Lane , Lucy Liu , William Jackson Harper , Aml Ameen , Sarah Jones , Jon Michael Hill , Chanté Adams Release Date May 2, 2024 Seasons 1

Unfrosted (2024) Unfrosted is a 2024 biographical comedy directed, written, and starring Jerry Seinfeld. The film takes place in 1963 Battle Creek, Michigan, where Kellogg's and Post are fighting to create a new world-changing breakfast pastry. Cast Jerry Seinfeld , Melissa McCarthy , Jim Gaffigan , Hugh Grant , amy schumer , Max Greenfield , Christian Slater , Bill Burr , Daniel Levy , James Marsden , Jack McBrayer , Thomas Lennon , Bobby Moynihan , Adrian Martinez , Sarah Cooper , Fred Armisen Release Date May 3, 2024 Director Jerry Seinfeld

Bodkin (2024) Bodkin is a Netflix original series starring Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, and Robyn Cara. The series follows podcasters who set out to find the truth behind the disappearance of three strangers in a small town. But as they investigate, they discover the town is hiding a darker secret. Cast Will Forte , Siobhán Cullen , Robyn Cara , David Wilmot , Chris Walley Release Date May 9, 2024 Seasons 1 Streaming Service(s) Netflix

Archer Archer is an animated sitcom following the agents and support staff of ISIS (International Secret Intelligence Service). Sterling Archer (H. Jon Benjamin) is the show's narcissistic protagonist and ISIS's star agent, working under his mother Malory (Jessica Walter), and alongside agents Lana (Aisha Tyler) and Cyril (Chris Parnell). With a quirky and irreverent sense of humor, Archer spoofs spy stories with the exploits of the colorful characters that make up ISIS. Cast Lucky Yates , Aisha Tyler , Adam Reed , Amber Nash , H. Jon Benjamin , Chris Parnell , Judy Greer , Jessica Walter Release Date December 28, 2010 Seasons 14

Bridgerton From Shondaland and creator Chris Van Dusen, Netflix’s Bridgerton is based on the romance novels of the same name by author Julia Quinn. The series follows the eight Bridgerton siblings, Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth, as they search for love during the social season and navigate life in Regency-era England. Cast Will Tilston , Rege-Jean Page , Ruth Gemmell , Luke Thompson , Isabella Cortese , Martins Imhangbe , Julie Andrews , Phoebe Dynevor , Ruby Stokes , Ruby Barker , Claudia Jessie , Adjoa Andoh , Nicola Coughlan , Golda Rosheuvel , Charithra Chandran , Ben Miller , Jonathan Bailey , Florence Hunt , Polly Walker , Shelley Conn , Joanna Bobin , Luke Newton , Simone Ashley Release Date December 25, 2020 Seasons 3