(Credits: Nicolas J Leclercq)

It has just been the middle of April, and Netflix fanatics have already seen some great content on their favourite OTT. The good news is, as May approaches, Netflix already has a bunch of great releases in the pipeline. The next month is stacked with comeback chaos, creepy slashers and also some amazing crime thriller movies.

The OTT giant’s movie lineup is quite unpredicatable but in the best way possible. May kicks off with a wave of nostalgia as The Twilight Saga, a franchise that needs no introduction returns on the platform. If you are looking for some dramas, the Jonah Hill directorial debut Mid90s and Past Lives can be your picks.

For those who are looking to seek more adrenaline, they can opt for Denzel Washington’s The Equalizer 2. But those, who want to watch a film with the act of courage with a dose of emotions, should go for The Walk. Amy Schumer starrer Trainwreck which will balance out the month with a dose of chaotic comedy.

Whether you are in the mood to watch some lightweight comedies, prom night horror, or even French car chases, Netflix has something for everyone. So, it is now time for you to plan accordingly, as here is your step-by-step guide to the movies in May.

May 1st:

• The Twilight Saga (Catherine Hardwicke, Bill Condon, David Slade, Chris Weitz 2008-2012) – Looking forward to getting nostalgic, revisit the iconic vampire, human, and werewolf love triangle that captivated a whole generation.
• Mid90s (Jonah Hill, 2018) – This Jonah Hill directorial debut is a story of a 13-year-old boy who finds his people at a local skate shop. The film is set against the backdrop of ’90s LA and is a raw, messy and painfully cool story of a teenager.
• Past Lives (Celine Song, 2023) – It is a story of two childhood friends who get separated as kids but cross paths as adults. As that happens, they face everything they left unsaid as kids in this quiet and emotional story.
• Paul (Greg Mottola, 2011) – If you are in the mood for some extraterrestrial creature drama, Paul is the perfect pick for you. Check out what happens when two nerds on a road trip encounter a sarcastic alien who is running from the FBI.
• Sisters (Jason Moore, 2015) – You know the film has promised giggles when two SNL giants, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, come together as sisters. The film is a full chaos show, which is a given, and it shows what happens when two very grown-up sisters throw one last farewell party at their childhood home.
• The Equalizer 2 (Antoine Fuqua, 2018) – In the mood for some action and thrill? Don’t worry, The Equalizer 2 has got enough to keep you on your toes. Denzel Washington is back to slay and fix the unfixable that no one else will.
• The Walk (Robert Zemeckis, 2015) – Just like the name hints, The Walk is a true story of the man who walked between the Twin Towers on a high wire. This daring yet surprisingly emotional film will call for you to be on the ball.
• Trainwreck (Judd Apatow, 2015) – We all are living in a world full of people who do not believe in commitment and long-term relationships. This decade-old movie shows a woman who believed in the same until she meets a sports doctor who makes her start questioning everything.

May 2nd:

• Peninsula (Yeon Sang-ho, 2020) – If you have watched and loved the 2016 Korean blockbuster Train to Busan and want to watch something similar, Peninsula is just the film for you. The film revolves around the survivors who navigate and battle a zombie-infested Korea.

May 7th:

• Lost Bullet 3 (Guillaume Pierret, 2025) – Netflix is not just rereleasing content but is also bringing new films to its watchers. Lost Bullet 3 is one such Netflix Original which is all set to give you the thrill with octane car chases and explosive confrontations.

May 9th:

• Nonnas (Stephen Chbosky, 2025) – This film, featuring Vince Vaughn, plays the role of a loving son who honours his late mother by opening an Italian restaurant and staffing grandmothers in it.

May 23rd:

• Fear Street: Prom Queen (Matt Palmer, 2025) – Based on the novel ‘The Prom Queen,’ the film is a new installment of the Fear Street series where the prom night turns into a deadly event as the candidates for prom queen begin to vanish.

May 30th:

• A Widow’s Game (Carlos Sedes, 2025) – In the mood to watch a real-life-based story? A Widow’s Game is the perfect pick for you. It is a story of a young nurse who becomes the prime suspect in her husband’s murder.