The Films and Shows You Should Be Streaming in May 2026
May 2026 brings a variety of new and returning genre films and series to major streaming platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, and Paramount+. Highlights include cult classics, horror sequels, and sci-fi favorites such as 'Jennifer's Body,' 'Black Phone 2,' and 'Battlestar Galactica.' The selections aim to spotlight noteworthy titles across services, blending new releases with beloved older content.
- ▪Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo star in the romantic comedy '13 Going on 30,' arriving on Netflix May 1.
- ▪Karyn Kusama's 'Jennifer's Body,' starring Megan Fox, joins Netflix on May 1 as its cult following continues to grow.
- ▪'Starship Troopers' and 'Waterworld' are among the 1990s sci-fi films arriving on Netflix on May 1.
- ▪The horror sequel 'Black Phone 2,' directed by Scott Derrickson and starring Ethan Hawke, arrives on Netflix May 16.
- ▪The 'Battlestar Galactica' series, including its miniseries and spinoff 'Caprica,' returns to Paramount+ and Pluto TV on May 1.
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May is here, and while that brings the summer movie season in theaters, there are plenty of sizzling streaming suggestions too. Yes, it’s time for the Nerd’s Watch, the place to find out all the best genre titles coming to Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, and more. Plus, we do the work for you. These are just the titles we think you’d care about.cnx.cmd.push(function(){cnx({"playerId":"92b7b46b-43ed-4e0e-b21b-2c999302d9d7","settings":{"advertising":{"macros":{"AD_UNIT":"/23178111854/od.gizmodo.com/article","CHILD_UNIT":"article","POST_ID":"2000752320","POST_TYPE":"post","CHANNEL":"io9","SECTION":"movies","SUBSECTION":"","CATEGORIES":"movies","TAGS":"streaming,the-nerds-watch","NOP":"0"},"timeBeforeFirstAd":0}}}).render("cnx-player-main")}); What follows is a list of the best stuff on all…
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