What's New to Watch on Netflix the Week of May 1, 2026
Netflix is adding several new titles in the week of May 1, 2026, including the animated film Swapped and a British miniseries adaptation of Lord of the Flies. Swapped features Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple voicing characters in a body-swap adventure produced under John Lasseter's supervision. The Lord of the Flies series follows stranded schoolboys as their society deteriorates, receiving strong early reviews.
- ▪Swapped, an animated family film voiced by Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple, premieres on May 1.
- ▪The 2026 British miniseries adaptation of Lord of the Flies debuts on May 4 and has received positive critical reception.
- ▪Legends, a crime drama based on a true story about undercover customs officers in 1990s London, premieres on May 7.
- ▪The film Swapped is directed by Nathan Greno, who co-directed Tangled, and produced by Skydance.
- ▪Lord of the Flies is a four-episode drama series based on William Golding's classic novel.
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The first of the month brings tons of fresh new content to streaming services, and Netflix is no exception. This week, the streamer adds a high-budget British adaptation of Lord of the Flies, a star-studded animated feature, and more. Here's what you need to watch. Netflix Review .cls-1{fill:#eb002e}.cls-1,.cls-2,.cls-3{stroke-width:0}.cls-2{fill:#7e011f}.cls-4{fill:none;stroke:#fff;stroke-width:5px}.cls-3{fill:#fff} 4.5 Outstanding Check Price This Week on Netflix: PCMag's Picks Swapped (May 1)Let's start the month with a charming new animated feature for the whole family. In Swapped, Michael B.
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