New Movies and Shows to Stream This Week on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Max and More

I know opening multiple streaming platforms feels like a headache. This week (May 4–10, 2026), the new movies and shows hitting streaming platforms are quite varied across Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Max, Disney+, and Apple TV+.

From the season finale of the most-awaited Star Wars animated series and a new season of Citadel, to a live comedy special like The Roast of Kevin Hart, there’s plenty to explore this week across streaming platforms.

Quick List

Here’s a quick look at new movies and shows streaming this week across major streaming platforms:

New on Netflix This Week

Between May 4 and May 10, Netflix has the highest number of new movies and shows releasing on the platform, which include:

Lord of the Flies (May 4)

Netflix holds the US rights for this four-episode limited series based on William Golding’s 1954 novel. Written by Emmy-winning screenwriter Jack Thorne (Adolescence, Enola Holmes) and produced by the company behind Sex Education, the story follows a group of British schoolboys who crash-land on a tropical island in the 1950s and attempt to create their own society, which grows darker with each passing day.

Lord of the Flies is exclusively available on Netflix in the US, ready to watch from Monday, May 4, at 3 a.m. ET onwards.

All four episodes will be released on the day of its premiere, allowing you to binge-watch in a single night. The series is set to be one of the most talked-about novel adaptations in the coming days.

Funny AF With Kevin Hart (May 4 Semifinal / May 5 Finale, Live)

Kevin Hart travels the country with other comedians to find the next stand-up superstar. The winner of the show will be decided by real-time viewer voting. The semifinal airs on May 4 and the finale on May 5, both at 9 p.m. ET. It’s a one-of-a-kind show that many of you might actually enjoy watching live on Netflix on May 4 and 5.

Legends (May 7)

The British crime drama series Legends is another major addition coming to Netflix on May 7, 2026. It’s a limited series in the crime drama genre and could be a great fit for a weekend night.

Remarkably Bright Creatures (May 8)

The film Remarkably Bright Creatures is an adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt’s novel, which was a New York Times hardcover fiction bestseller for 64 consecutive weeks.

The cast includes Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Alfred Molina, and Colm Meaney. The story focuses on a widow who works nights at a small-town aquarium, develops a bond with a giant Pacific octopus, and crosses paths with a young man who arrives in search of family.

Scheduled for a Netflix release on May 8, this drama film is a warm, heartfelt story that deserves your time and attention this weekend.

The Roast of Kevin Hart (May 10, Live at 8 p.m. ET)

The Roast of Kevin Hart drops on May 10 on the platform as part of the Netflix Is a Joke Comedy Festival. The show will go live this Sunday at 8 p.m. ET in the United States. If you enjoy live stand-up comedy, this could be a perfect choice to stream this week on Netflix.

New on Prime Video This Week

Prime Video doesn’t have a series of new releases scheduled this week, but it does have one major sequel dropping.

Citadel – Season 2 (May 6)

Citadel Season 2 officially drops on Prime Video on May 6, 2026, across 240 countries and territories.

Season 2 consists of seven episodes, all of which will be available from the day of its premiere.

Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Stanley Tucci return as their spy characters Mason, Nadia, and Bernard, to face another global threat. Many of the previous agents have been killed by an unknown group called Manticore. Bernard looks to recruit new agents but can’t do so without Mason and Nadia leading the operation.

Season 1 was made on a budget of $300 million, making Citadel one of the most expensive TV series ever made. With Season 2 dropping on May 6, you’ll get to see whether it justifies its budget.

New on Hulu This Week

New movies and shows this week on Hulu bring sports entertainment and the addition of classic films. Here’s what you can stream this week on the platform:

WWE LFG Season 1 (May 7)

On May 7, Hulu drops Season 1 of WWE LFG, where WWE legends mentor a new set of superstars. The show focuses on the journey of new athletes who train under experienced WWE professionals and compete to become the next big name in the company. For WWE fans, this is a great deal available with a Hulu subscription this Thursday in the United States.

Star Wars Trilogy (Available Now — Watch on Hulu)

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi have come to Hulu this month. On the same day the Maul – Shadow Lord finale drops on Disney+, Star Wars fans can access both on the same day, via TV Guide.

Note: Hulu has some big releases scheduled later in May, including Rivals Season 2, Welcome to Wrexham Season 5, and Deli Boys Season 2. I’ve included the complete list of new releases on the platform for May 2026.

New on Max This Week

Greenland 2: Migration (May 8)

Greenland 2: Migration follows the Garrity family — played by Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and Roman Griffin Davis — as their lives are upended when they are forced to leave the bunker where they sheltered during a comet strike and must find a new home.

You can watch Greenland 2: Migration on Max from May 8, 2026. It’s a sequel that may not fully do justice to the original, but it could still be an entertaining watch this weekend.

Wuthering Heights (Available Now)

Written, directed, and produced by Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, Saltburn), and featuring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as the leads, Wuthering Heights arrived on Max on May 1, 2026. It was one of the most talked-about movies during its theatrical release, and you can now stream it this week on Max.

Euphoria Season 3 (Episode 5)

Euphoria Season 3 is currently airing on Max in the United States, and if you’ve been following it closely, another episode arrives this week. The fifth episode, titled “This Little Piggy,” drops on Sunday, May 10, at 9 p.m. ET on Max.

New on Disney+ This Week

Disney+ has an edge over the other streaming platforms this week, dropping the season finale of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord on Monday itself.

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord – Season Finale (May 4 — Episodes 9 & 10)

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord dropped two episodes on April 6, 2026, and continued its two-episodes-per-week release schedule on Disney+. The show, created by Dave Filoni, follows Maul as he tries to rebuild his criminal organization on a planet outside the Empire’s reach. During his search, he encounters a young Jedi Padawan who has lost his faith and sees in him a potential apprentice.

The final two episodes — Chapter 9: “Strange Allies” and Chapter 10: “Finale” — premiere at 12:00 a.m. local time on May 4 (Star Wars Day) in the United States.

Daredevil: Born Again – Season 2 (Episode 8)

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is currently streaming on Disney+ with seven episodes already available. With only the finale, titled “The Southern Cross,” remaining, you can stream it on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT in the United States. The international release will follow on May 6.

New on Apple TV+ This Week

Apple TV+ also joins the other streaming platforms with one new release in this week’s lineup.

Unconditional (May 8)

Unconditional is a fresh mother-daughter thriller from the makers of Homeland. The series arrives on Apple TV+ on May 8, 2026. It’s ideal for those who love sharp thrillers that build psychological suspense throughout.

Apple TV+ also has originals scheduled later this month, including the dark comedy Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed and the For All Mankind spinoff Star City.

What Should You Watch First?

Here are my top picks from this week’s new movies and shows across platforms:

• Lord of the Flies (Netflix, May 4) — With Emmy-winning writing and a four-episode limited series format, this is one of the best releases dropping on Netflix this Monday.
• Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Finale (Disney+, May 4) — Arriving on Star Wars Day, the finale is a perfect treat for fans to stream this week on Disney+.
• Citadel Season 2 (Prime Video, May 6) — With all major characters returning and all seven episodes available on premiere day, Citadel Season 2 is one of the best choices to stream this week.
• Remarkably Bright Creatures (Netflix, May 8) — This Sally Field-led film has all the warmth and emotional depth of a perfect Mother’s Day weekend watch.
• The Roast of Kevin Hart (Netflix, May 10) — For those looking for live stand-up comedy, The Roast of Kevin Hart on Sunday, May 10, is a no-brainer.

Coming Later in May 2026 — Full Platform Calendar

Apart from the above movies and shows, there are plenty of new releases scheduled across platforms, including:

Final Verdict

Lord of the Flies on Netflix is one of the best releases scheduled this week. Written by Jack Thorne, the limited series brings one of literature’s most haunting stories to life across four episodes, all releasing on the same day (May 4). The Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord finale on Disney+ and Citadel Season 2 on Prime Video are strong alternatives to explore this week.