Netflix’s New Releases Coming in May 2026
Netflix is set to release a variety of new content in May 2026, including the drama series 'Lord of the Flies,' the live MMA event featuring Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, and Sacha Baron Cohen's comedy film 'Ladies First.' Comedian Kevin Hart will have two major releases: the reality competition 'Funny AF With Kevin Hart' and his live roast event as part of the Netflix Is A Joke festival. The month also includes the return of Tina Fey's 'The Four Seasons' for a second season and a range of soccer-themed programming ahead of the FIFA Men’s World Cup.
- ▪Lord of the Flies, a four-episode series adaptation of William Golding’s 1954 novel, premieres on Netflix after launching on the BBC to critical acclaim.
- ▪Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano will be Netflix’s first live MMA event, airing on May 16 from the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles with an undercard including Nate Diaz vs. Mike Perry and Francis Ngannou vs. Philipe Lins.
- ▪Kevin Hart debuts two projects in May: the standup competition 'Funny AF With Kevin Hart' on May 5 and 'The Roast of Kevin Hart,' hosted by Shane Gillis, on May 10.
- ▪Sacha Baron Cohen stars in 'Ladies First,' a comedy film directed by Thea Sharrock and inspired by the 2018 French film 'I Am Not an Easy Man,' released on May 22.
- ▪The second season of Tina Fey's 'The Four Seasons' returns on May 28, reuniting the core cast for another round of seasonal stories centered on friendship and middle age.
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Clockwise from top left: 'Ladies First,' 'USA 94: Brazil's Return to Glory,' 'Lord of the Flies,' 'Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano,' 'Funny AF With Kevin Hart,' and 'The Four Seasons' S2. Netflix Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment A double helping of Kevin Hart; Sacha Baron Cohen trying to break the glass ceiling in a world ruled by women; a harrowing retelling of a William Golding schoolboy allegory; Ronda Rousey taking on Gina Carano in fight for relevancy; a second season of Tina Fey’s buddy comedy; and everything football, fútbol, futebol and Fußball are among the new film and TV highlights to…
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