May has delivered an exciting mix of crime thrillers, emotional dramas, action-packed sequels, and gripping mysteries across streaming platforms. From global spy missions and revenge stories to sports scandals and emotional journeys, these movies and shows offer something for every binge-watcher. If you’ve missed these releases so far, now is the perfect time to catch up.
10 Best Movies & Shows of May (2026)
1. Glory (Netflix)
After the shocking death of their sister & a star boxer, two brothers return to their hometown in Haryana searching for answers hidden inside the boxing world. As they investigate deeper, they uncover secrets involving crime, family tensions, and dangerous rivalries. This sports thriller blends emotional drama with mystery and suspense.
2. Love Insurance Kompany (Prime Video)
In a futuristic world controlled by algorithms, a man refuses to accept technology’s prediction that his love story is doomed to fail. Determined to prove that emotions cannot be calculated like data, he challenges the system to win back the woman he loves. This sci-fi romance mixes technology, emotions, and modern relationships in a fresh way.
3. Dacoit (Prime Video)
Haridas steps back into a violent world after escaping prison, driven by anger and unfinished revenge. His search for justice becomes deeply personal when the target turns out to be someone he once trusted completely. This gritty crime drama blends betrayal, revenge, and emotional intensity.
4. Citadel Season 2 (Prime Video)
Mason Kane, Nadia Sinh, and Bernard reunite when a dangerous international threat forces them back into the world of espionage. As the mission spreads across multiple countries, old secrets and new risks begin testing the team from every side. Season 2 raises the scale with explosive action, global conspiracies, and high-stakes suspense.
5. Thank You, Next Season 3 (Netflix)
Leyla continues rebuilding her life while facing emotional decisions she can no longer avoid. As relationships, career struggles, and personal growth collide, she slowly learns to stop running from difficult truths. Season 3 delivers an emotional and relatable story about healing and self-discovery.
6. Undekhi: The Final Battle (SonyLIV)
The powerful Atwal family begins falling apart as betrayal, revenge, and violent ambition destroy old loyalties from within. Rinku’s rebellion against Papaji pushes the family into a brutal fight for control and survival. This final season delivers intense crime drama, emotional confrontations, and explosive power struggles.
7. Lukkhe (Prime Video)
Two ambitious rappers locked in a fierce rivalry slowly get pulled into a far more dangerous world beyond music competitions. As ambition, ego, and survival collide, crime and risky alliances begin shaping their journey. This series mixes Punjabi music culture with street drama and tension.
8. Sapne Vs Everyone Season 2 (Prime Video)
Prashant and Jimmy continue struggling through Mumbai’s harsh reality while chasing dreams that constantly feel out of reach. Between failures in the film industry and risky choices tied to politics and real estate, both are pushed toward emotional breaking points. Season 2 explores ambition, survival, and the difficult price of success.
9. Legends (Netflix)
A small group of inexperienced customs officers is unexpectedly pushed into undercover operations against dangerous drug networks in the 1990s. Guided by a veteran operative, they struggle to survive situations they were never fully prepared for. This thriller combines suspense, crime operations, and tension inspired by real events.
10. Lord of the Flies (Netflix)
A group of stranded schoolboys initially tries to survive peacefully after a plane crash leaves them isolated on an island. But as fear, power struggles, and rebellion begin taking over, their fragile sense of order slowly collapses into chaos. This intense survival drama explores how quickly human behaviour can turn dangerous.
So, which ones have you watched already!