As the spring blossoms fade and we edge closer to summer, Netflix UK is heating up with an impressive slate of new arrivals for May 2025. From high-profile comedy collaborations featuring Hollywood heavyweights to pulse-pounding action thrillers and the return of fan-favourite animated series, this month promises something for every streaming enthusiast. Whether you’re seeking laugh-out-loud comedies, heart-racing horror, or thought-provoking documentaries, Netflix’s UK library is expanding with must-see content that will keep you entertained throughout the month.
Netflix Original Series
The Four Seasons (Season 1)
Release Date:Â May 1, 2025
Genre:Â Comedy
Main Cast:Â Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo
Short Synopsis:Â This eight-episode romantic comedy reunites “Date Night” stars Fey and Carell as friends whose vacation dynamic is shattered when one couple in their group splits up. We follow them through four seasonal holidays as relationships unravel and reform.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â UK Same-Day Release as US
Forever (Season 1)
Release Date:Â May 8, 2025
Genre:Â Romance Drama
Main Cast:Â Michael Cooper Jr., Lovie Simone
Short Synopsis:Â Based on Judy Blume’s groundbreaking 1975 novel and reimagined by producer Mara Brock Akil, this series follows two childhood friends reunited as teens who experience the excitement and heartache of falling in love for the first time.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â Exclusive Adaptation of Classic Novel
Love, Death + Robots (Volume 4)
Release Date:Â May 15, 2025
Genre:Â Sci-Fi Anthology
Short Synopsis:Â The visually stunning animated anthology returns with ten new episodes featuring T-rex gladiators and devious felines. Created by Tim Miller and executive produced by David Fincher, this series continues to push the boundaries of adult animation.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â Globally Synchronized Release
Sirens (Limited Series)
Release Date:Â May 22, 2025
Genre:Â Dark Comedy
Main Cast:Â Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, Kevin Bacon
Short Synopsis:Â Set over one explosive weekend at a lavish beach estate, this dark comedy follows Devon (Fahy) as she intervenes in what she perceives as a creepy relationship between her sister (Alcock) and her new boss (Moore).
Region-Specific Highlight:Â Star-Studded British-American Co-Production
Big Mouth (Season 8)
Release Date:Â May 23, 2025
Genre:Â Adult Animation
Main Cast:Â Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein
Short Synopsis:Â The final season of this acclaimed adult animated comedy about the perils of puberty concludes as our beloved Bridgeton teens tackle new challenges as high schoolers, stepping into the harrowing unknown of the future.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â Full Final Season Streaming Exclusively
Netflix Original Films
The Biggest Fan
Release Date:Â May 1, 2025
Genre:Â Comedy
Language:Â Spanish (with English subtitles)
Short Synopsis:Â An actress facing cancellation travels across the country to revive her career, but her life is turned upside down when she encounters her biggest fan.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â International Exclusive
Last Bullet (Lost Bullet 3)
Release Date:Â May 7, 2025
Genre:Â Action-Adventure
Language:Â French (with English subtitles)
Short Synopsis:Â In this final entry of the turbo-charged action saga, car genius Lino is freshly released from prison and seeking justice against the corrupt commander who ruined his life. Old enemies must unite against a common threat to survive.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â Complete Trilogy Now Available
Nonnas
Release Date:Â May 9, 2025
Genre:Â Comedy Drama
Main Cast:Â Vince Vaughn, Linda Cardellini, Lorraine Bracco, Susan Sarandon
Short Synopsis:Â After losing his mother and grandmother, Joe (Vaughn) opens an authentic Italian restaurant that staffs four “nonnas” (grandmothers) from different Italian cities. Based on a real-life Staten Island restaurant.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â UK and US Simultaneous Release
Fear Street: Prom Queen
Release Date:Â May 23, 2025
Genre:Â Horror
Short Synopsis:Â Based on R.L. Stine’s novels, this teen horror focuses on the mysterious disappearances of popular girls competing for Prom Queen at Shadyside High, and the gutsy outsider who’s in for a bloody prom night.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â UK Horror Fans Get Early Access
A Widow's Game
Release Date:Â May 30, 2025
Genre:Â Crime Thriller
Language:Â Spanish (with English subtitles)
Short Synopsis:Â After her husband’s death, a widow discovers his secret double life, shattering her perfect facade and pulling her into a dangerous world she never knew existed.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â First in UK Spanish Thriller Season
Documentaries & Specials
Britain and the Blitz
Release Date:Â May 5, 2025
Genre:Â Historical Documentary
Short Synopsis:Â An in-depth look at how Britain endured the German bombing campaign during WWII, featuring newly restored footage and survivor testimonies.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â UK Exclusive Documentary
Untold: Shooting Guards
Release Date:Â May 6, 2025
Genre:Â Sports Documentary
Short Synopsis:Â This sports documentary focuses on the infamous dispute over gambling between Washington Wizards teammates Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton that shocked the NBA.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â Extended UK Cut with Additional Footage
Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds
Release Date:Â May 23, 2025
Genre:Â Documentary
Short Synopsis:Â Go inside the unprecedented training, peril, and personal sacrifice required to join one of the US Air Force’s oldest and most prestigious flying aerobatic teams.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â Features Comparison with UK’s Red Arrows
Netflix TUDUM 2025
Release Date:Â May 31, 2025 (Live)
Genre:Â Special Event
Short Synopsis:Â This hour-and-a-half live stream from Los Angeles will preview Netflix’s upcoming slate in a global fan event featuring special performances and exclusive reveals.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â Live UK Broadcast at 1:30 AM
Licensed Content
Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning
Release Date:Â May 11, 2025
Genre:Â Action
Main Cast:Â Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell
Short Synopsis:Â The high-octane seventh installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise sees Ethan Hunt and his IMF team on their most dangerous mission yet.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â First Time Streaming in UK
Weekly Series
Tastefully Yours (Season 1)
Release Date:Â Weekly from May 12, 2025
Genre:Â Romantic Comedy
Language:Â Korean (with English subtitles)
Main Cast:Â Kang Ha Neul, Go Min Si
Short Synopsis:Â This weekly K-drama follows a passionate chef and food critic whose competitive relationship evolves into something more delicious.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â UK Exclusive Weekly Release
Our Unwritten Seoul (Season 1)
Release Date:Â Weekly from May 24, 2025
Genre:Â Romantic Drama
Language:Â Korean (with English subtitles)
Main Cast:Â Park Bo Young
Short Synopsis:Â Park Bo Young plays identical twins who swap identities, leading to romantic complications and family revelations in this charming weekly K-drama.
Region-Specific Highlight:Â Only on Netflix UK
The Complete May 2025 Netflix UK Release Schedule
Netflix Originals are marked with an (N)
May 1
- Angi: Fake Life, True Crime (Limited Series) (N)
- The Biggest Fan (N)
- The Four Seasons (Season 1) (N)
May 2
- Bad Boy (Season 1)
- Unseen (Season 2) (N)
May 4
- Conan O’Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (N)
May 5
- Britain and the Blitz (N)
- Mighty Monsterwheelies (Season 2)
May 6
- The Devils Plan (Season 2)
- Untold: Shooting Guards (N)
May 7
- Last Bullet (Lost Bullet 3) (N)
May 8
- Forever (Season 1) (N)
- Blood of Zeus (Season 3 – Final Season) (N)
May 9
- A Deadly American Marriage (N)
- Nonnas (N)
- Too Hot to Handle: Italy (Season 1) (N)
May 11
- WWE Backlash (LIVE) (N)
- Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning
May 12
- Tastefully Yours (Season 1 – Weekly) (N)
May 13
- Bad Thoughts (Season 1) (N)
- Untold: The Liver King (N)
May 14
- American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden (Season 1) (N)
- Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story (Limited Series) (N)
May 15
- Love, Death & Robots (Volume 4) (N)
- Pernille (Season 5) (N)
- The Reserve (Limited Series) (N)
- Vini Jr. (N)
May 16
- Dear Hongrang (Season 1) (N)
- Football Parents (Season 1) (N)
- Rotten Legacy (Season 1) (N)
- The Quilters (N)
May 20
- Sarah Silverman: PostMortem (N)
- Untold: The Fall of Favre (N)
May 22
- Sirens (Limited Series) (N)
May 23
- Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds (N)
- Big Mouth (Season 8 – Final Season) (N)
- Fear Street: Prom Queen (N)
- Forget You Not (Season 1) (N)
- Off Track 2 (N)
May 24
- Our Unwritten Seoul (Season 1 – Weekly) (N)
May 26
- Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life (N)
May 27
- Better Late Than Single (Season 1) (N)
May 30
- A Widow’s Game (N)
- Lost in Starlight (N)
May 31
- Netflix TUDUM 2025 (LIVE) (N)
May Movie Night Recommendations
May 2025 on Netflix UK is set to be a month of blockbuster entertainment! From the laugh-out-loud reunion of comedy icons Tina Fey and Steve Carell in “The Four Seasons” to the final adrenaline-pumping installment of the “Lost Bullet” franchise, there’s something for every taste and mood. Horror fans should mark their calendars for “Fear Street: Prom Queen,” while documentary enthusiasts have multiple “Untold” sports stories to dive into.
Whether you’re planning a movie night with friends or setting up for a weekend binge session, now’s the perfect time to create your watchlist for the month ahead. Don’t forget to set reminders for the live events like WWE Backlash and Netflix’s TUDUM showcase – these global streaming moments are not to be missed!
As warmer days approach, Netflix UK continues to deliver first-class entertainment directly to your screens. Which of these May releases are you most excited about? The heartwarming “Nonnas” with its star-studded cast, or perhaps the final season of the outrageous animated hit “Big Mouth”? Whatever your preference, Netflix’s May lineup promises to keep you thoroughly entertained as we transition into the summer months.
