New on Netflix UK May 2025: All the upcoming shows and films

A new comedy from 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt creator Tina Fey, a dark new series starring Julianne Moore and Kevin Bacon and the return of two animated juggernauts. Yes, May is looking, erm, May-ty fine on Netflix.

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Got all that? Great. Here’s all you need to know about the best TV show and film releases on Netflix in May 2025.

Stream season 1 from Thursday 1 May in Apps > Netflix

Reuniting Date Night co-stars Tina Fey and Steve Carell, this eight-episode romantic comedy is about six old friends who head out for a relaxing weekend away only to learn that one couple in the group is about to split up. We then follow them on four holidays over a year to see how it affects everyone’s dynamics. Created and written by Fey and fellow 30 Rock writer/producers Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield, this looks brilliant.

Stream it from Wednesday 7 May in Apps > Netflix

The final entry in the Lost Bullet saga brings its trademark turbo-charged action back to our screens for one final ride. Freshly released from prison, indestructible car genius Lino (Alban Lenoir, French Blood) is out to seek justice and settle his vendetta against Areski (Nicolas Duvauchelle, Braquo) and the corrupt commander who ruined their lives. But in this final chapter, old enemies must unite against a common enemy to survive and uncover the truth.

Stream it from Thursday 8 May in Apps > Netflix

Children’s and young adult author Judy Blume has written some of the most influential novels of the 20th century. But her 1975 book Forever… might be her crowning work. That groundbreaking book – once the second most banned and challenged book in America, FYI – has been reimagined by megaproducer Mara Brock Akil. Set in 2018 Los Angeles, it tells the story of two teens exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other’s firsts.

Stream it from Friday 9 May in Apps > Netflix

There are few things in life as comforting as a home-cooked meal. When Joe (Vince Vaughn, Wedding Crashers) loses his mum and grandma, he decides to open Enoteca Maria, an old-school Italian spot that staffs four grans, or “nonnas,” from different cities in Italy. Stephen Chbosky’s moving drama about this real-life Staten Island restaurant is full of heart with a big cast including Linda Cardellini (Brokeback Mountain), Lorraine Bracco (Goodfellas) and Susan Sarandon (Thelma & Louise).

Stream volume 4 from Thursday 15 May in Apps > Netflix. Volumes 1-3 available now

We’d love to show you the trailer for the latest volume of mechanical mayhem, this time featuring T-rex gladiators and devious felines. But if you’ve seen any of the previous iterations of the animated anthology series created by Tim Miller (Deadpool) and executive produced by David Fincher (Mindhunter), you’ll know why we can’t. Jennifer Yuh Nelson (Kill Team Kill) returns as supervising director, with Miller, Yuh Nelson and Fincher all directing episodes in this 10-episode series.

Stream the limited series from Thursday 22 May in Apps > Netflix

Julianne Moore (Mary & George), Meghann Fahy (The White Lotus), Milly Alcock (House Of The Dragon) and Kevin Bacon (Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F) star in this dark comedy series set over one explosive weekend at a lavish beach estate. When Devon (Fahy) tries to intervene in what she thinks is a creepy relationship between her sister (Alcock) and her new boss (Moore), she might have bitten off more than she can chew…

Stream it from Friday 23 May in Apps > Netflix

The Red Arrows represent the speed, agility and precision of our Royal Air Force. In America, that role in the United States Air Force belongs to the Thunderbirds. Formed in 1953, they’re one of the US Air Force’s oldest squadrons and one of the oldest formal flying aerobatic teams in the world. This new documentary takes you inside the unprecedented training, peril and personal sacrifice it takes to push the limits of these remarkable flying machines.

Stream season 8 from Friday 23 May in Apps > Netflix. Seasons 1-7 available now

The hilarious (and very edgy) animated comedy about teenage friends who find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty reaches its, ahem, climax with its final season. Through it all, friendship is the cornerstone for surviving this time of life (as we all remember… fondly?). But how will our beloved Bridgeton teens tackle new challenges as high schoolers as they step into the harrowing unknown of the future? If it was anything like us: badly and with regrettable fashion choices.

Stream it on Sunday 1 June at 12.30am in Apps > Netflix

It has been a blistering, breathless start to 2025 on Netflix. But are you interested in what comes next on your favourite streaming platform? Then the latest edition of this highly anticipated annual live event from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles is for you. Expect huge stars, exclusive reveals, sneak peeks and dynamic live performances, all the celebrating the shows and movies you love – and the ones that are soon to be your new favourites. Hold on to your butts…

• Angi: Fake Life, True Crime (Season 1) – Thursday 1 May

• The Biggest Fan – Thursday 1 May

• The Four Seasons (Season 1) – Thursday 1 May

• Bad Boy (Season 1) – Friday 2 May

• Unseen (Season 2) – Friday 2 May

• Conan O’Brien: The Mark Twain Prize – Sunday 4 May

• Britain And The Blitz – Bank Holiday Monday

• Mighty Monsterwheelies (Season 2) – Bank Holiday Monday

• The Devil’s Plan (Season 2) – Tuesday 6 May

• Last Bullet – Wednesday 7 May

• Forever (Season 1) – Thursday 8 May

• Nonnas – Friday 9 May

• Too Hot To Handle: Italy (Season 1) – Friday 9 May

• Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Sunday 11 May

• Bad Thoughts (Season 1) – Tuesday 13 May

• American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden (Season 1) – Wednesday 14 May

• Love, Death + Robots (Volume 4) – Thursday 15 May

• Pernille (Season 5) – Thursday 15 May

• The Reserve (Limited Series) – Thursday 15 May

• Football Parents (Season 1) – Friday 16 May

• Rotten Legacy (Season 1) – Friday 16 May

• Sirens (Limited Series) – Thursday 22 May

• Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds – Friday 23 May

• Big Mouth (Season 8) – Friday 23 May

• Fear Street: Prom Queen – Friday 23 May

• Forgot You Not – Friday 23 May

• Better Late Than Single (Season 1) – Tuesday 27 May

• A Widow’s Game – Friday 30 May

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1. Use your voice
A. Just press and hold the voice button and say “Netflix” to open the app.

2. Via the app section
A. Press Home.
B. Go to the right and select Apps.
C. Select Netflix in the Apps screen.

3. Via channel 204 if you have our 360 box
A. Tuning to this channel automatically launches Netflix.

4. Navigating down to the Netflix icon in the homepage if you have our Stream box

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Press home on your remote
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Select All Apps
Select Netflix

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