Everything New on Hulu in May 2026: Blockbuster Movies & Huge Returns

Must-Watch May: The Biggest Originals and Blockbusters Crashing Hulu

Hulu’s lineup for May 2026 is officially here, and it is packed with heavy-hitting original returns, highly anticipated cinematic streaming debuts, and gripping international dramas. Whether you are looking for a gritty sports docuseries, dark comedy, or spine-chilling sci-fi horror, the platform has rolled out a massive variety of content to keep your screens busy.

Here is a breakdown of the standout titles you cannot afford to miss, followed by the complete day-by-day release calendar.

The Big Original and Exclusive Series Returns

The middle of the month brought back some of Hulu's most successful franchises alongside fresh reality formats:

Welcome to Wrexham (Season 5): Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds’ beloved sports docuseries returned on May 14. This season tracks Wrexham A.F.C. as they navigate the fierce competition of the Championship League, chasing a historic push toward the Premier League.

Rivals (Season 2): Dropping on May 15, the scandalous 1980s British media drama returns with David Tennant and Aidan Turner continuing their brutal boardroom warfare. Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett join the cast to amplify the corporate chaos.

Battle of Fates (Season 1): Premiering on May 18, this unique Korean reality competition features 49 fortune tellers, tarot readers, and shamans competing in a high-stakes elimination format, complete with a fully dubbed English version.

Deli Boys (Season 2): Arriving May 28, the dark comedy about two Pakistani-American brothers running a secret empire raises the stakes. Look out for brilliant guest stars including Kumail Nanjiani, Andrew Rannells, Fred Armisen, and Lilly Singh.

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Heavyweight Movie Additions

Film buffs are getting treated to excellent theatrical transitions this month, including massive sci-fi and thriller hits:

Send Help: Sam Raimi’s twisted survival thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O'Brien is already streaming.

We Bury the Dead: Daisy Ridley's intense survival horror-thriller offers a remarkably fresh take on the zombie subgenre.

Alien: Romulus (Arriving May 21): The critically acclaimed sci-fi horror masterpiece that successfully revitalized the iconic franchise finally makes its subscription streaming debut.

Arco (Arriving May 22): The Oscar-nominated, stunningly animated sci-fi feature from director Ugo Bienvenu follows a young boy from the year 2932 who accidentally time-travels to 2075.

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