Every week, Netflix adds new films to its catalogue in US. 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 US — May 18–May 24, 2026
Fresh Netflix releases this week in US. 25 new films, auto-curated from official streaming-availability data.
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- #1
Ladies First
2026 · 0 min
Sacha Baron Cohen wakes up on the wrong side of a matriarchy in Netflix's Ladies First, a sharp gender-swap comedy arriving May 22, 2026. Rosamund Pike, Charles Dance, and Fiona Shaw round out a cast that's anything but throwaway.
- #2
The Gospel According to André
2018 · 0 min
This documentary explores the life of a famed haute couture tastemaker and Vogue magazine legend, known for his bold style and muumuu-clad flair.
- #3
Cleaner
2007 · 0 min
Former cop Tom Carver makes his living cleaning up crime scenes, but when he unintentionally joins a criminal cover-up, he has to think fast.
- #4
- #5
Penalty Kick
2018 · 0 min
Convinced Mexico will lose the World Cup qualifier without him, a soccer superfan faces an impossible choice when family obligations stand in his way.
- #6
Dads
2022 · 0 min
On a fishing trip with Matthew Shepard's father, five disparate dads discuss their love, hopes and fears for their trans kids in this short documentary.
- #7
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').
- #8
Carnivore
2020 · 0 min
Hunter, author, cook and conservationist Steven Rinella treks into the world's most remote, beautiful regions, bringing game meat from field to table.
- #9
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.
- #10
- #11
All Good Things
2010 · 0 min
Based on a true story, the scion of a New York real estate empire is suspected of murdering his wife, who disappeared mysteriously in the early 80s.
- #12
Cheer to Life
2025 · 0 min
A pendant from the past sets Jéssica on a trip through Israel — where family twists, unexpected love and a search for meaning shape the ride of her life.
- #13
Freaks - You're One of Us
2020 · 0 min
Tipped by a mysterious tramp, a meek fry cook discovers she has superpowers — and kindred spirits — and uncovers an unsavory, widespread conspiracy.
- #14
Starship Troopers
1997 · 0 min
In the distant future, the Earth is at war with a race of giant alien insects. Little is known about the Bugs except that they are intent on the eradication of all human life. But there was a time before the war... A Mobile Infantry travels
- #15
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.
- #16
Little Fockers
2010 · 0 min
After 10 years of marriage and two children, Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) has finally earned a place in the "circle of trust" of his father-in-law, Jack (Robert De Niro). But can Greg prove that he has what it takes to be the family’s next “Go
- #17
The Land Before Time
1988 · 0 min
Go back in time with this animated classic as a group of young dinosaurs - Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Ducky and Petrie - find themselves depending on one another to reach the Great Valley.
- #18
Sampradayaini Suppini Suddapusaani
2026 · 0 min
A darkly comic family thriller about covering up an accidental killing, Sampradayaini Suppini Suddapusaani is one of 2026's most unpredictable OTT releases. Funny, tense, and surprisingly human.
- #19
La Bamba
1987 · 0 min
The rise of Ritchie Valens from farm laborer to chartbusting rocker. Stars Esai Morales and Lou Diamond Phillips.
- #20
Steel Magnolias
1989 · 0 min
A wedding is about to take place. The bride is Shelby (Julia Roberts), and her mother, M'Lynn (Sally Field), would do anything for her. Dolly Parton plays Truvy, the owner of the beauty parlor. They provide each other with friendship.
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