Every week, Netflix adds new films to its catalogue in Japan. Here's what dropped during May 18–May 24, 2026 — each title links to a full editorial page on Movie OTT with cast, crew, and where to watch.
Editorial collection
New on Netflix Japan — May 18–May 24, 2026
Fresh Netflix releases this week in Japan. 25 new films, auto-curated from official streaming-availability data.
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- #1
Comic 8 Revolution: Santet K4bin3t
2025 · 0 min
When two mischievous shamans use black magic to curse and control the government, eight agents disguised as staff attempt to foil their plan.
- #2
Past Is Past
2026 · 0 min
Past Is Past is a 2026 Filipino comedy directed by Frank Llyod Mamaril and starring Alex Calleja, built around the raw energy of stand-up. It's the kind of film that dares you to laugh at the things you've been carrying too long.
- #3
Rebirth of Mothra
1996 · 0 min
Mothra, one of Godzilla's longtime allies (and sometimes foe) gets her very own movie series in this, the first of a trilogy. When the three-headed Death Ghidorah, an even fiercer cousin of King Ghidorah, begins to destroy the forests of Ja
- #4
Nee Forever: A Modern Love Story
2026 · 0 min
In 'Nee Forever', a Gen Z couple navigates the complexities of modern romance sparked by a dating app, leading to unexpected consequences that challenge their relationship.
- #5
Mothra vs. Godzilla
1964 · 0 min
Godzilla does battle with the giant moth, which this time hatches two offspring that toughen the battle.
- #6
Sheng Wang: Purple
2026 · 0 min
Sheng Wang takes the stage in his comedic special, 'Purple', masterfully directed by Ali Wong. Join us for a journey through humor, culture, and spectacle.
- #7
Son-in-Law
2026 · 0 min
José Sánchez becomes a feared political operator after a rough patch, but this time neither his memorable mustache nor his sharp tongue will be enough.
- #8
Angel Eyes
2001 · 0 min
After meeting under extraordinary life-and-death circumstances, a Chicago police officer (Lopez) and a lost soul named Catch (Caviezel) fall in love. While uncovering the truth about Catch, she is forced to deal with the secrets of her own
- #9
Re/Member: The Last Night
2025 · 0 min
Three years after a harrowing ordeal, high schoolers find themselves trapped once more in a deadly, looping nightmare. Re/Member: The Last Night, a terrifying sequel, forces them to confront brutal encounters and unravel a sinister curse that threatens to consume them entirely. It's a relentless journey into occult horrors and the bonds of friendship under extreme duress.
- #10
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 · 0 min
Two of cinema's greatest monsters collide in Ishirō Honda's 1962 kaiju landmark. Campy, colorful, and surprisingly fun — King Kong vs. Godzilla invented the franchise crossover before anyone had a name for it.
- #11
Barbara - Becoming Shirin David
2026 · 0 min
Barbara - Becoming Shirin David immerses viewers in the life of the iconic German artist Shirin David. This documentary captures her rise in the music industry and personal journey.
- #12
Godzilla vs. Hedorah
1971 · 0 min
Intended to address the crisis levels of pollution in postwar Japan, Godzilla vs. Hedorah finds the King of the Monsters fighting an alien life form that arrives on Earth and steadily grows by feeding on industrial waste. Director Yoshimits
- #13
Godzilla Raids Again
1955 · 0 min
This time around, Godzilla is reawakened by an A-Bomb again but decides to wreak havoc on Osaka.
- #14
The Point Men
2023 · 0 min
Based on the real 2007 South Korean hostage crisis in Afghanistan, The Point Men stars Hwang Jung-min and Hyun Bin in a tense diplomatic thriller about NIS operatives racing against Taliban deadlines.
- #15
Confidential Assignment 2: International
2022 · 0 min
Hyun Bin and Yoo Hae-jin reunite for this globe-trotting sequel that trades North Korea intrigue for international espionage hijinks. A 128-minute blend of buddy-cop comedy and high-stakes action that doesn't take itself too seriously.
- #16
The Bus: A French Football Mutiny
2026 · 0 min
This in-depth documentary about the French football team's scandal-laden 2010 World Cup and their infamous bus strike is "outstanding" hails Le Point.
- #17
Kesari
2019 · 0 min
Based on an incredible true story of the Battle of Saragarhi in which an army of 21 Sikhs fought against 10,000 Afghans in 1897.
- #18
- #19
Untold UK: Liverpool's Miracle of lstanbul
2026 · 0 min
At half-time in the 2005 Champions League final, Liverpool were 3-0 down. What happened next made football history — as players recall in this documentary.
- #20
In Her Shoes
2005 · 0 min
After a falling out, party girl Maggie and her attorney sister Rose have little left in common. But a discovery of a long-lost grandmother could bring them together. Written by Susannah Grant ('Erin Brockovich').
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