New on Disney+ in May: What to stream on Disney+ this month

A lifetime of great stories awaits on Disney+ from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, hulu, FX and ESPN. Stream blockbuster movies, brand-new originals, exclusive shows and live sports.

This month, Rachel McAdams gives it back to a ruthless boss when she gets stranded with him on a deserted island in Send Help. Morally conflicted Marvel hero Frank Castle returns in The Punisher: One Last Kill. And Stanley Tucci provides a dose of wanderlust ahead of the summer in the long-awaited second season of Tucci In Italy.

But May belongs to the return to Rutshire and the Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning series Rivals, and season 2 is turning up the heat as all the drama, glamour and devastating betrayals are dialled up to 11. As are the shoulder pads…

Here are all the best TV shows and film releases on Disney+ in May 2026. Don’t have Disney+? Scroll to the end to find out how to get it on Virgin TV.

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When two business colleagues become stranded on a deserted island as the only survivors of a plane crash, they must overcome past grievances and work together to stay alive. But they’re not in the office any more, and an unsettling, wryly humorous battle of wills and wits begins in this original, darkly comedic psychological thriller.

Stream season 2 now in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”. Season 1 also available

The battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches fever pitch as the war between Corinium and Venturer enters a dangerous new phase. More ruthless than ever, Tony Baddingham is determined to dismantle his rivals piece by piece, weaponising scandal and manipulating those closest to him to maintain his grip on power.

Amid the hedonistic glamour of 80s excess, the personal lives of our Rutshire heroes spiral into chaos. Marriages fracture under the weight of ambition, illicit affairs threaten to shatter families, and long-buried secrets ignite with explosive consequences. As rivalries push everyone to the brink, loyalties are tested and hearts are broken in the pursuit of victory. But what is the true cost of war?

Stream season 2 now in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”. Season 1 also available

Hosted by journalist, broadcaster and Rivals superfan Pandora Sykes, the visual Podcast will feature a line-up of cast, creators and celebrity fans of the series, offering exclusive access to the stories behind the series. Across the podcast, viewers and listeners can expect to delve deeper into each episode of Rivals season 2, as guests discuss the wonderful world of Dame Jilly Cooper, character arcs, the joys and challenges of bringing 1980s television and naughtiness to life, as well as sharing exclusive behind-the-scenes secrets.

Stream season 5 now in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”. Seasons 1-4 also available

In 2020, actors Rob and Ryan teamed up to purchase the fifth-tier Red Dragons in the hopes of turning the club into an underdog story the whole world could root for. The world took notice and the club made history, achieving back-to-back-to-back promotions that catapulted them into the English Football League’s Championship for the first time in over four decades.

Stream it now in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”.

As Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal, The Walking Dead) searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight. Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green (Bob Marley: One Love) from a script co-written by Bernthal and Green.

Stream season 2 now in Apps > Disney+ or just say “Disney+”. Season 1 also available

Stanley Tucci believes that the best way to understand what makes a country unique is through its food. Nowhere is this truer than in Italy, where even the shape of the pasta and the sauce served with it can speak directly to identity and sharply differentiate each region. He is returning to visit five new regions, including Le Marche, with many culinary delights that have escaped the attention of international tourists. In Campania, he celebrates a once-forgotten grape, and in Veneto, he wades into the controversy over the origins of tiramisu. Stanley also visits two very different islands: Sardinia, where he explores the relationship between food and longevity, and Sicily, where a multicultural history has left a delicious mark on its cuisine.

• Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (two-episode finale) – Monday 4 May

• Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again (season 2 finale) – Wednesday 6 May

• Send Help – Thursday 7 May

• Tucci In Italy (season 2) – Tuesday 12 May

• A Marvel Television Special Presentation: The Punisher: One Last Kill – Wednesday 13 May

• FX’s Welcome To Wrexham (season 5 two-episode premiere) – Friday 15 May

• Lisa Ann Walter: It Was An Accident – Friday 15 May

• Rivals (season 2 three-episode premiere) – Friday 15 May

• Bluey Minisodes (new episodes) – Wednesday 20 May

• Rivals (season 2, episode 4) – Friday 22 May

• Sofia The First: Royal Magic (eight-episode premiere) – Tuesday 26 May

• Abbott Elementary (season 5 part 2) – Wednesday 27 May

• Deli Boys (season 2) – Thursday 28 May

• Rivals (season 2, episode 5) – Friday 29 May

All Virgin TV customers with Virgin TV 360 or our Stream box can watch Disney+ with an active Disney+ subscription. Just scroll to Disney+ and press Select. You will need to log in to use Disney+ the first time you use it. Please use the QR code or website information presented when opening the app for the first time. 

Disney+ is fully integrated into 360 and our Stream box, so you can search without going into the app. Press Home on the remote, click on the Search (magnifying glass) icon and then type in the name of the series you’re looking for.

You can also use your remote’s powerful voice search to find your favourites from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Star and so much more, including an ever-growing range of titles in Ultra HD. Say the name of the series or movie you want to find, or say “Disney” or “Disney+ app” to launch the app via Voice Control.

Haven’t got Disney+ yet? You can add it in My Virgin Media under the Entertainment services section – it starts from £5.99 a month with no hidden costs and the ability to cancel any time. And if you’re new to Virgin Media, you can choose a broadband or TV bundle that includes a Disney+ subscription.

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