From chilling documentaries and high-octane sports dramas to animated adventures and supernatural sequels, Netflix is rolling out something for every kind of binge-watcher this week. Whether you’re revisiting the Blitz, diving into animated monster mayhem, or catching up on NBA locker room drama, May’s first full week brings a blend of gripping true stories, fresh originals, and long-awaited continuations. Highlights include the return of Blood of Zeus, the emotional impact of A Deadly American Marriage, and the buzzy arrival of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Here’s a closer look at what’s coming to Netflix this week:
Britain and The Blitz (2025) – Netflix Original
Streaming May 5
Britain and The Blitz is a deeply immersive documentary that brings the harrowing days of World War II to life with powerfully restored archival footage and personal stories from those who endured the bombings. This Netflix Original delivers an intimate and unflinching look at life on the home front during Britain’s darkest days. With vivid storytelling and haunting visuals, it’s both a tribute and a powerful lesson in resilience.
Mighty Monsterwheelies – Season 2 – Netflix Original
Streaming May 5
The monster truck heroes are back in Mighty Monsterwheelies: Season 2! Bolts, Sweeps, Axyl, and the rest of the gang return to Motorvania for new adventures, keeping their city safe from wild weather and wilder mishaps. From runaway Ferris wheels to avalanche emergencies, these rescue rigs are ready to roll in action-packed, kid-friendly fun.
Untold: Shooting Guards
Streaming May 6
The latest installment in the Untold series goes courtside—and beyond—into one of the NBA’s most infamous scandals. Untold: Shooting Guards revisits the 2009 locker room standoff between Washington Wizards teammates Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton. What started as a gambling dispute turned into a shocking tale of guns, suspensions, and careers derailed. This gripping doc peels back the curtain on ego, pressure, and the line between bravado and self-destruction.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
Streaming May 6
He’s back—and he brought company. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice revives Tim Burton’s macabre comedy in a sequel starring Michael Keaton as the ghost with the most, joined by returning star Winona Ryder and newcomers Jenna Ortega and Monica Bellucci. The Deetz family returns to their haunted roots, and when Lydia’s daughter unwittingly opens the portal to the Afterlife, all hell hilariously breaks loose. It’s weird, wild, and delightfully ghoulish.
Full Speed – Season 2 – Netflix Original
Streaming May 7
Start your engines—Full Speed returns with another pulse-pounding season. This Netflix sports docuseries revs through the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs, spotlighting the drama, rivalries, and relentless drive of the sport’s top racers. From behind-the-scenes moments to on-track thrills, Season 2 captures the speed, sweat, and stakes of America’s most beloved motorsport.
Blood of Zeus – Season 3 – Netflix Original
Streaming May 8
The gods are bleeding, and vengeance burns. In the explosive final season of Blood of Zeus, the king of the Titans escapes captivity and vows to destroy the Olympians who imprisoned him. With epic battles, shifting alliances, and dark mythological twists, this concluding chapter raises the stakes and delivers divine reckoning. It’s Greek mythology with an anime twist—and the war to end all wars is here.
Forever – Season 1 – Netflix Original
Streaming May 8
From Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends, The Game) comes Forever, a poignant and poetic coming-of-age love story. Set in L.A., this series follows two Black teens as they explore love, identity, and the pressures of the modern world. With heart, honesty, and a lush visual style, Forever is an emotional ride through the trials and triumphs of first love.
Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful
Streaming May 8
Global superstar Karol G bares her soul in Tomorrow Was Beautiful, a documentary that offers fans an all-access look at her whirlwind rise. From headlining stadiums to grappling with fame, heartbreak, and health, Karol’s journey is captured with honesty and flair. This intimate portrait is a must-watch for fans of Latin music and dream-chasers everywhere.
Heart Eyes (2025)
Streaming May 8
Heart Eyes is a horror-romcom that turns Valentine’s Day into a bloody mess. Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding star as unlucky coworkers mistaken for a couple by a deranged killer with a holiday-themed M.O. As the body count rises, so does the chemistry—and comedy. Directed by Josh Ruben, it’s a genre mash-up that blends scares, laughs, and a surprisingly sweet core.
A Deadly American Marriage (2025) – Netflix Original
Streaming May 9
This twisty true-crime documentary unpacks the story of a seemingly fairytale romance gone tragically wrong. When an Irish widower marries an American au pair, their transatlantic love story ends in murder—or was it self-defense? A Deadly American Marriage raises chilling questions about control, manipulation, and what justice looks like when love turns lethal.
Nonnas (2025) – Netflix Original
Streaming May 9
Vince Vaughn headlines Nonnas, a heartwarming comedy about food, family, and second chances. Mourning his mother’s death, Joe decides to honor her memory by opening a new Italian restaurant—staffed entirely by spirited local grandmothers. Directed by Stephen Chbosky (Wonder), this feel-good film serves up big laughs, touching moments, and mouth-watering meals from the heart.
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