Top 7 Must-See New Netflix Movies in May 2025: From 'Past Lives' to 'The Wild Robot'
May marks the shift from spring to summer, and this month’s lineup of new movies hitting Netflix mirrors the season with its vibrant energy and extended daylight hours.
Whether the warmer weather and longer stretches of daylight encourage the scaredy cats to venture outside their comfort zones and watch some thrillers or whether it calls for more lighthearted fair in the form of animated adventures or romantic comedies, Netflix has its viewers set for all kinds of options in May 2025. For those looking to stream A Simple Favor , to revitalize before proceeding with the sequel film Another Simple Favor now on Prime Video, the original film will be on Netflix until May 19.
Discover the top seven newly released movies streaming on Netflix in May here:
Past Lives – May 1
Those looking forward to Celine Dion's performance The Materialists If you're planning to visit theaters in June, you might want to check out Song's directional debut. Past Lives , featuring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro, debuts on the streaming platform at the beginning of the month.
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The heartbreaking romantic drama film was released in theaters in 2022 via A24, and it received two Oscar nominations for Best Picture as well as Best Original Screenplay, written by Song.
The Twilight Films – May 1
Although it isn't even summer yet, it's never to early or late to have a cozy movie night with the Twilight While co-stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have both achieved significant success in their acting careers, it remains enjoyable to look back at how they started with their breakthrough roles.
The entire five movies of the series—which additionally feature actors like Billy Burke, Sarah Clarke, Justin Chon, Anna Kendrick, Taylor Lautner, Dakota Fanning, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Ashley Greene, Jackson Rathbone, Gil Birmingham, Rachelle Lefevre, Peter Facinelli, and many others—are currently available for streaming on Netflix.
Heart Eyes – May 8
The Valentine's Day-inspired horror movie featuring Mason Gooding and Olivia Holt, released in cinemas during February, was directed by Christopher Landon, known for directing similar films. Happy Death Day .
The Heart Eyes killer always strikes on Valentine's Day, killing couples in the most gruesome of ways. It's up to Jay Simmonds (Gooding) and Ally McCabe (Holt), who have a somewhat frosty corporate meet cute at their jobs, to put a stop to the senseless killing of love stories and romance. They may just find their own in the process.
Smile – May 14
As summer is just around the corner, it makes for an excellent time to enjoy a spooky film, and Smile is another opportunity to have some fun with a suspenseful story. The first film stars Sosie Bacon, Jessie T. Usher, Robin Weigert, Kal Penn, Caitlin Stasey, Kyle Gallner and more.
Smile 2 starring Naomi Scott, Lukas Gage, Rosemarie DeWitt, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Ray Nicholson and others released in theaters in 2024.
Nonnas – May 9
Vince Vaughn returns to the big screen in Nonnas , which also stars Linda Cardellini, Theodore Helm, Jimmy Smagula, Susan Sarandon, Drea de Matteo, Karen Giordano and more. Vaughn's character risks everything to honor his late mother by opening an Italian restuarant with a group of local grandmothers as the chefs.
Fear Street: Prom Queen – May 23
Director Matt Palmer will transport audiences back into the Fear Street The franchise began following the successful trio of horror movies that kicked off and concluded in 2021. The initial three parts of the film sequence, 1994, 1978 and 1666 was released on Netflix that year, with episodes increasingly distant from the present, displayed in reverse chronological sequence.
The comeback to Shadyside, occurring in 1988, is scheduled for May 23. The movie features actors India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza, David Iacono, Ella Rubin, Chris Klein, Lili Taylor, Katherine Waterson, and Ariana Greenblatt joining forces in this terrifying new horror flick.
The Wild Robot – May 24
At the outset, it’s worth mentioning that viewers are advised to keep tissues handy while watching this film. This animated feature boasts an impressive ensemble of voice actors including Pedro Pascal voicing Fink the Fox, Kit Connor portraying Brightbill the goose, and Lupita Nyong’o lending her talents to Roz the robot, among others.
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Roz has been assigned the responsibility of assisting a young duckling in acquiring survival skills in nature. This involves instructing him on hunting techniques, swimming proficiency, and flying abilities so that he will be able to join his flock when they depart, even though he lost his parents early in life. In this emotional journey, Roz observes an artificial intelligence developing maternal instincts, aided unexpectedly by a cunning fox known for its adept parental behaviors.
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