New Releases on Netflix This Week and Top 10 Movies & Series: May 16, 2026

18 new movies have dropped on Netflix US this week alongside 13 new series with Remarkably Bright Creatures and Worst Ex Ever topping the charts.

Slow West – Picture Credit: A24

Welcome to your end-of-week recap of everything new on Netflix US! It’s been a busy week with 31 new releases in total (18 new movies and 13 new series) hitting the library. Below, we’ll pick out our favorite new additions and break down what’s been dominating the Netflix Top 10 charts.

Of course, if you’re reading this soon after publication, we’re just a few hours away from Netflix going live once again with Gina Carano going up against Ronda Rousey! If you’re catching this later, you’ll already know exactly who won, but fear not—a full replay will be available on Netflix to stream on demand.

Live events aside, it’s been an incredibly solid mid-May week for the streaming service, heavily bolstered by a massive comedy live event, the return of iconic anime properties, and a healthy dose of true crime. As always, you can find more on what’s coming up throughout the rest of May 2026 here, plus we’re tracking June 2026 arrivals here.

Here are our three highlights of the week:

Best New Movies and Shows on Netflix This Week

Black Phone 2 (2025)

Type: Movie
Genre: Horror, Thriller | Runtime: 1h 42m

Thanks to Netflix’s relatively fresh and ongoing first-window output deal with Universal Pictures, the highly anticipated horror sequel Black Phone 2 has officially hit the service this weekend. Continuing the terrifying lore established in the hit first film, this is the perfect popcorn thriller to queue up with the lights off this weekend. Expect this one to shoot straight to the top of the movie charts by Monday.

The sequel once again picked up rave reviews across the board, with it showcasing a Certified Fresh rating. Among the chorus of positive reviews included Bilge Ebiri for Vulture, who wrote, “What’s notable about Black Phone 2 is how unlike The Black Phone it is in some ways. That may provoke disappointment from some quarters, but it also makes for a unique, unexpected experience.”

Slow West (2015)

Type: Movie
Genre: Western, Drama | Runtime: 1h 24m

If you missed this underrated A24 indie gem a decade ago, it’s finally back on Netflix US. Starring Michael Fassbender and Kodi Smit-McPhee, this beautifully shot western follows a young Scottish man traveling across the ruthless 19th-century American frontier in search of the woman he loves, guided by a mysterious bounty hunter. It’s concise, stylish, and an absolute must-watch for fans of the genre looking for something a bit more off-the-beaten-path.

Goat (2026)

Type: Movie
Genre: Animation, Family, Sports

Making its streaming debut, Goat is a breezy, feel-good animated sports movie that perfectly balances heart, humor, and spectacular animation. Featuring a star-studded voice cast that includes Caleb McLaughlin and Stephen Curry[3], this PG-rated adventure is the ultimate family movie night pick for this weekend. As expected, it’s already generating strong numbers, currently sitting comfortably at #8 in the Top 10 movies chart.

Full List of New Arrivals on Netflix US This Week

18 New Movies Added This Week

Black Phone 2 (2025) – R – English
Bride of the Year (2012) Netflix Original – TV-14 – Afrikaans
Dhurandhar The Revenge (Raw & Undekha) (2026) – TV-MA – Hindi
Goat (2026) – PG – English
Hoax: The Kidnapping of Sherri Papini (2023) – TV-14 – English
KARTAVYA (2026) Netflix Original – TV-MA – Hindi
Killer Joe (2011) – NC-17 – English
Mardi Gras: Spring Break (2011) – R – English
Marty, Life Is Short (2026) Netflix Original – TV-14 – English
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022) – PG – English
Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil (2026) – TV-14 – Malayalam
OVERLORD:The Sacred Kingdom (2024) – R – Japanese
Slow West (2015) – R – English
Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard (2023) – TV-14 – English
The Bus: A French Football Mutiny (2026) Netflix Original – TV-MA – French
The Crash (2026) Netflix Original – TV-MA – English
The Roast of Kevin Hart (2026) Netflix Original – TV-MA – English
Untold UK: Jamie Vardy (2026) Netflix Original – TV-MA – English

13 New TV Series Added This Week

Akane-Banashi (Season 1- New Episodes Weekly) – TV-PG – Japanese
Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine (Limited Series) Netflix Original – TV-MA – Spanish
Between Father and Son (Season 1) Netflix Original – TV-MA – Spanish
Devil May Cry (Season 2) Netflix Original – TV-MA – English
Everyone Is Doing Great (Seasons 1-2) – TV-MA – English
Nemesis (Season 1) Netflix Original – TV-MA – English
Perfect Match (Season 4) Netflix Original – TV-14 – English
Pop Culture Jeopardy! (Season 1 – New Episodes Daily) Netflix Original – TV-14 – N/A
Roosters (Season 2) Netflix Original – TV-MA – Dutch
Soul Mate (Limited Series) Netflix Original – TV-MA – Japanese
The First 48 (Season 1) – TV-14 – English
The Puzzle Room with David Kwong (Season 1 – New Episodes Weekly) Netflix Original – TV-14 – English
The WONDERfools (Limited Series) Netflix Original – TV-14 – Korean

Most Popular Movies on Netflix US This Week

On the Movies side, the adaptation of Remarkably Bright Creatures has managed to surpass Swapped (that movie is still #1 globally) and take the top spot this week. However, the real story in the movie charts this week is the absolute dominance of catalog romance and rom-coms. Look at the middle of the pack: Mother’s Day, Pretty Woman, The Proposal, and Safe Haven are all eating up major viewership. Clearly, subscribers were in the mood for feel-good comfort watches this week! We also see our highlight Goat making a solid top 10 debut at number 8 with 20 points.

Remarkably Bright Creatures (76 points)
Swapped (68 points)
Mother’s Day (52 points)
Home (48 points)
Apex (41 points)
Pretty Woman (26 points)
The Proposal (21 points)
Goat (20 points)
And So It Goes (17 points)
Safe Haven (12 points)
My Dearest Assassin (12 points)
Marty, Life Is Short (12 points)
The Crash (9 points)
Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard (7 points)
Domestic Disturbance (6 points)
Striking Distance (6 points)
Hoax: The Kidnapping of Sherri Papini (6 points)
The Lost City (1 point)

Most Popular Series on Netflix US This Week

Cr. Kevin Kwan © 2026

Over on the TV Series charts, true crime continues its undisputed reign, with the docu-series Worst Ex Ever securing the top spot (72 points).

However, the biggest winner of the week has to be Kevin Hart. Not only did his live roast rocket up to the #2 spot with 60 points, but the algorithm clearly did its job by funneling viewers to his other content, pulling Funny AF with Kevin Hart up to #6 (29 points).

We also have to give a shoutout to the hype machine working its magic for this weekend’s live fight. Countdown: Rousey vs. Carano managed to scrape into the top charts, proving that subscribers are officially tuning in and getting ready for the bell to ring tonight.

Worst Ex Ever (72 points)
The Roast of Kevin Hart (60 points)
Man on Fire (54 points)
La Brea (40 points)
Lord of the Flies (30 points)
Funny AF with Kevin Hart (29 points)
Devil May Cry (26 points)
Legends (26 points)
Raw (25 points)
Nemesis (17 points)
Should I Marry A Murderer? (16 points)
Running Point (14 points)
Perfect Match (14 points)
Between Father and Son (9 points)
My Royal Nemesis (6 points)
Countdown: Rousey vs. Carano (1 point)
Salish & Jordan Matter (1 point)

That’s your roundup of what’s new – what have you been watching on Netflix this week? Let us know in the comments down below.