Netflix is pulling out all the stops for May 2024 with a sizzling slate of new film and television premieres, headlined by hugely anticipated releases from some of entertainment’s biggest names.
Leading the charge is Shonda Rhimes’ regal romance series Bridgerton, which returns for the first half of its third season on May 16th. The new episodes promise to reignite the high society scandal and swoon-worthy courtships that have made Bridgerton a global phenomenon.
But the real must-see television event may be The Roast of Tom Brady on May 5th. In an unprecedented live streaming spectacle, the greatest quarterback of all time will endure an onslaught of scorching insults and hilarious jabs from a lineup of A-list celebrity roasters. Hosted by Kevin Hart, it could be the most-watched roast in history.
Netflix is also the place for premium comedy this month with John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In L.A., a six-night live series from May 3-10 where the acclaimed comedian explores the city’s comedy scene. And on May 4th, the legendary Katt Williams brings his biting social commentary to the live Netflix special Katt Williams: Woke Foke.
For film fans, Jennifer Lopez leads an all-star cast in the gripping sci-fi thriller Atlas on May 24th. Lopez plays a data analyst who must stop a rogue AI before it’s too late. The animated Jurassic World: Chaos Theory also extends the dinosaur saga on May 24th.
Buzzy documentaries arrive as well, including the definitive look at the Ashley Madison cheating website scandal on May 15th, and an expose on the alarming “7M TikTok Cult” influence campaign on May 29th.
Rounding out the stacked lineup are new seasons of hit shows like Selling the OC and Princess Power, archive hits like 30 for 30 and Reba, international gems like the Japanese anime Garouden, and a host of fresh stand-up specials.
From anticipated new originals to signature franchises to unprecedented live events, Netflix is ensuring there is truly something for every viewer this May. The streaming giant is betting big that this electrifying lineup of star-powered programming will turn heads and dominate the cultural conversation heading into the summer entertainment season.
