Get ready for a month packed with drama, laughs, thrills, and heartwarming moments — all coming to Netflix in May 2025! From gripping documentaries and binge-worthy series to family-friendly adventures and high-octane films, there’s something for everyone.
Whether you’re in the mood for true crime, romantic twists, laugh-out-loud comedy, or adrenaline-fueled action, Netflix’s May 2025 line-up has you covered.
Here’s What Coming to Netflix in May 2025
The Four Seasons (1 May 2025)
The decades-long friendship between three married couples is tested when one divorces, complicating their tradition of quarterly weekend getaways.
Check out the trailer for The Four Seasons below:
The Biggest Fan (1 May 2025)
Facing online cancellation, an actress travels to Mexico to revive her career. But when she meets her biggest fan, her life turns upside down.
Angi: Fake Life, True Crime (1 May 2025)
Sentenced for the murder and impersonation of her friend, this documentary sheds new light on Angi — and the death of her husband years before.
UNSEEN (2 May 2025)
In the wake of tragedy, Zenzi is forced to trust those who put her behind bars. Will her newfound desire for freedom finally put her grief to rest?
Check out the trailer for UNSEEN below:
Conan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (4 May 2025)
Comedy’s biggest stars gather to toast and celebrate late-night legend Conan O’Brien as he accepts the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Britain and The Blitz (5 May 2025)
This immersive documentary brings history to life through vividly restored archival footage and firsthand accounts of WWII Britain during the Blitz.
I’m a History buff, so this is definitely on my to-watch list for Netflix in May 2025.
Check out the documentary’s trailer below:
Mighty Monsterwheelies Season 2 (5 May 2025)
Bolts, Sweeps, Axyl and the gang are back on patrol in Motorvania, keeping everyone safe from avalanches, storms — and even a runaway Ferris wheel!
The Devil’s Plan Season 2 (6 May 2025)
Brilliant contenders gather for a new battle of minds. From a Go legend to a poker pro, Hollywood actor, news anchor, and lawyer — who will triumph?
Untold: Shooting Guards (6 May 2025)
What really went down between Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton? This exposé unpacks how a gambling dispute led to guns drawn in an NBA locker room.
Check out the trailer for the documentary below:
Full Speed Season 2 (7 May 2025)
In the race for the 2024 NASCAR championship, this high-octane documentary series gets closer than ever to the drama on and off the track.
Last Bullet (7 May 2025)
Car genius Lino returns to conclude his vendetta against Areski and the corrupt commander who ruined their lives in this turbo-charged trilogy finale.
FOREVER (8 May 2025)
Reunited as teens, two childhood friends fall deeply in love, experiencing the joy and heartache of a first romance that will change their lives forever.
Check out the trailer for FOREVER below:
Karol G: Tomorrow was Beautiful (8 May 2025)
Karol G pulls back the curtain of her career in this intimate look at her life as she navigates a stadium tour, love, health and chasing greatness.
Blood of Zeus Season 3 (8 May 2025)
Set loose from captivity and burning for revenge, the king of the Titans swears to crush the Olympian gods and reclaim the power they stole from him.
The Royals (9 May 2025)
When charming Prince Aviraaj meets Sophia, a self-made girl boss, the worlds of royalty and startups collide in a whirlwind of romance and ambition.
Nonnas (9 May 2025)
After losing his beloved mother, a man risks everything to honor her by opening an Italian restaurant with actual nonnas — grandmothers — as the chefs.
A Deadly American Marriage (9 May 2025)
A widowed Irish dad. An American au pair. Love, marriage and a fresh start in the US end with him dead and her in prison. Was it murder or self-defense?
Check out the trailer for A Deadly American Marriage below:
Backlash: 2025 (10 May 2025)
In the weeks following WrestleMania, WWE Superstars seek retribution against past opponents and begin fresh rivalries with new adversaries.
Bad Thoughts (13 May 2025)
When a father-son duo learns that they may not be biologically related, the two embark on a wild adventure through Mexico to find the truth.
Untold: The Liver King (13 May 2025)
He built a supplement empire by devouring raw meat on social media. And he had the muscles to prove it. But, really, how did the Liver King get so huge?
Check out the trailer for Untold: The Liver King below:
Snakes and Ladders (14 May 2025)
An ambitious but overlooked teacher wants to be head of a prestigious school, but must climb a slippery ladder of lies and corruption to reach the top.
Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story (14 May 2025)
Recently discovered police recordings and first-person accounts tell the story of Fred and Rose West, two of the UK’s most prolific murderers.
Check out the trailer for this documentary below:
American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden (14 May 2025)
Featuring rare footage and interviews with CIA insiders, this edge-of-your-seat documentary series traces the epic hunt for Osama bin Laden.
Check out the trailer for American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden below:
Thank You, Next Season 2 (15 May 2025)
Leyla is finally about to get her happy ending with Cem, but will she allow herself to trust his mysterious nature and fall in love all over again?
Love, Death & Robots Volume 4 (15 May 2025)
Dinosaur gladiators, messianic cats, string-puppet rock stars — it can only be Love, Death + Robots. The fourth volume features ten startling shorts showcasing the series’ signature, award-winning style of bleeding-edge animation, horror, sci-fi, and humor.
I thoroughly enjoyed the first 3 volumes, so this is definitely on my to-watch list for Netflix in May 2025.
Check out the trailer for Volume 4 below:
Franklin (15 May 2025)
A counterfeit artist, also a single father, is forced to work with his ex-lover to craft the perfect $100 bill — all to save his dying daughter.
Secrets We Keep (15 May 2025)
When a neighbor’s au pair vanishes from her wealthy suburb, Cecilie seeks answers — and unravels secrets that shatter her seemingly perfect world.
Check out the trailer for Secrets We Keep below:
Bet (15 May 2025)
At a private school where gambling determines social status, a skillful new student with a mysterious past is shaking things up — and betting on revenge.
Pernille Season 5 (15 May 2025)
With Ole Johan’s wedding planning soaking up all the attention, Pørni struggles to balance the demands of her job with her family — and her own heart.
Vini Jr. (15 May 2025)
Vini Jr. has it all: talent, resilience and boldness. Follow his dancing, unpredictable feet on his inspiring journey to becoming a global soccer star.
Football Parents (16 May 2025)
When it comes to their children’s amateur football careers, this group of parents has no shame, no chill — and a peculiar sense of team spirit.
Rotten Legacy (16 May 2025)
After a grave illness, a media mogul discovers his children’s tactics threaten the empire he carefully built — and he’ll do whatever it takes to save it.
Check out the trailer for Rotten Legacy below:
Dear Hongrang (16 May 2025)
When a long-missing heir returns with lost memories, love and suspicion entwine. Is he truly Hongrang, or a stranger disturbing hearts and family ties?
The Quilters (16 May 2025)
In this award-winning short documentary, men in a Missouri maximum-security prison design and sew beautiful, personalized quilts for foster children.
Resurrected Rides (20 May 2025)
Two teams of mechanics compete to refurbish beat-up classic cars, adding their own flair to win over the judges and take home the big cash prize.
Tires (23 May 2025)
At his father’s auto shop, a hapless heir with zero business sense but a lot of heart tries to rev up the struggling crew — and make a profit.
Atlas (24 May 2025)
When a data analyst with a deep distrust of AI joins a mission to capture a renegade robot, things go sideways — and now she must learn to trust the tech to survive.
The Life You Wanted (29 May 2025)
A woman’s peaceful life is upended when a figure from her past unexpectedly shows up at her door with a troubled teenager and a dangerous secret.
Netflix Tudum 2025: The Live Event (Coming Soon)
Celebrate your favorite shows and movies at this star-studded, live global fan event with special performances and exclusive reveals.
Rhythm + Flow: Poland (Coming Soon)
Aspiring Polish rappers drop bars, battle, and craft tracks to impress judges Bedoes 2115, DZIARMA, and Sokół — vying for fame and a 500,000 złoty prize.
Losmen Bu Broto: The Series (Coming Soon)
For the Broto family, managing their beloved Yogyakarta inn is no easy feat — especially when their youngest son falls in love with a married guest.
Mad Unicorn (Coming Soon)
An aspiring entrepreneur breaks new ground with the launch of a startup courier service that brings new opportunities – and powerful enemies.
Lost in Starlight (Coming Soon)
When an astronaut leaves Earth for Mars, the vast infinite space divides star-crossed lovers in this animated romance that crosses the cosmos.
Well, there you have it, everything that’s coming to Netflix in May 2025. If you don’t have an account yet, sign up HERE.
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