What to Stream This Weekend: May 11–17, 2026

It's a heavy week for streaming — Netflix dropped 31 titles, HBO Max added a career-best thriller debut, and Hulu quietly landed the year's most buzzed-about British drama. Apple TV+ is sitting this one out entirely. Here's everything worth your time (and one title you can safely skip).

Netflix

Netflix wins this week on sheer volume: 31 new titles across movies and series. Eight of them are genuinely worth your attention.

Devil May Cry — Season 2 ✦ Binge-Worthy

Type: Animated series (8 episodes) · Premiered: May 12 · Rating: TV-MA

Half-demon mercenary Dante (voiced by One Piece alumni Johnny Yong Bosch) goes up against his own brother Vergil in Season 2 of the anime adaptation of Capcom's iconic video game franchise. Created by Castlevania producer Adi Shankar and animated by Studio Mir, the season builds on the first by letting familial drama fuel its action sequences — and the results are stunning. 1

RT Critics: 100% · Audience: 78%

"Devil May Cry emboldens its second season by capitalizing on familial drama that further motivates the wondrously crafted action set pieces to stunning effect." 1

Verdict: Binge-Worthy — even if you haven't played the games.

The WONDERfools ✦ Watch It

Type: Limited series · Premiered: May 15 · Rating: TV-14 · Language: Korean (subtitled)

A ragtag group of small-town misfits accidentally acquires superpowers from a garbage dump — then has to stop a doomsday-level threat anyway. Park Eun-bin (Extraordinary Attorney Woo) and Cha Eun-woo (My ID Is Gangnam Beauty) lead this K-drama superhero comedy billed as Netflix's most anticipated Korean release of 2026. 2

RT Critics: 98% (1 review — still early) · Audience: unscored

Verdict: Watch It — the critic consensus is tiny but enthusiastic. Ideal for K-drama fans who want something lighter.

Marty, Life Is Short ✦ Watch It

Type: Documentary · Premiered: May 12 · Rating: TV-14

Director Lawrence Kasdan (co-writer of The Empire Strikes Back) made this definitive portrait of comedian Martin Short — Saturday Night Live veteran and Only Murders in the Building co-star. The film draws on home videos Short filmed himself, and covers his decades-long relationship with his late wife Nancy Dolman. Tom Hanks, Steve Martin, Steven Spielberg, and John Mulaney appear. 3 4

RT Critics: 96% (27 reviews) · Audience: too few ratings

Verdict: Watch It — the kind of documentary that makes you want to call your loved ones.

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris ✦ Watch It

Type: Movie (2022, new to Netflix) · Runtime: 1h 55m · Rating: PG

In 1950s London, widowed cleaning lady Ada Harris (Lesley Manville, Phantom Thread) becomes obsessed with a couture Christian Dior gown and scrapes together everything she has to travel to Paris and claim one. Gentle, warm, and completely charming — this A24 gem is perfect weekend viewing. 5

RT Critics: 94% (Certified Fresh) · Audience: 93%

"Led by a luminous Lesley Manville, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris is a good old-fashioned story charmingly told." 5

Verdict: Watch It — a palate cleanser for any week.

GOAT (2026) ✦ Watch It

Type: Movie (animated) · Rating: PG · Studio: Sony Pictures Animation

Sony Pictures Animation's latest follows a young athlete with a star-studded voice cast including Caleb McLaughlin (Stranger Things), NBA star Stephen Curry, and Gabrielle Union. Warm, funny, and technically impressive — audience scores are running well ahead of critics here. Ranked #8 in Netflix's Top 10 movies chart this week. 6

RT Critics: 84% · Audience: 93% (500+ verified ratings)

"Sporting a terrific voice cast, nifty animation, and a solid moral for youngsters, GOAT plays a familiar game with enough style and finesse to come close to the greats." 6

Verdict: Watch It — great for families; the 93% audience score says kids are loving it.

Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom ✦ Watch It

Type: Movie (anime) · Rating: R · Language: Japanese (subtitled) · Originally released: 2024

The Overlord anime film — continuing the long-running dark fantasy series about the undead sorcerer Ainz Ooal Gown — arrives on Netflix after a theatrical run. If you're already in the Overlord universe, this is a must-watch. New viewers should start with the series first. 7

RT Critics: 94% (7 reviews) · Audience: 94% (250+ ratings)

Verdict: Watch It — for fans of the franchise. New to Overlord? Start with Season 1 of the series.

Black Phone 2 ✦ Watch It (with caveats)

Type: Movie · Premiered: May 16 · Runtime: 1h 42m · Rating: R

Mason Thames returns as Finn, now revisiting the campsite from his sister's recurring nightmares — where the Grabber (Ethan Hawke, Training Day) menaces the siblings from beyond the grave. Director Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange) takes the lore further than the 2021 original. 8 Netflix carries this via its first-window output deal with Universal Pictures.

RT Critics: 72% (Certified Fresh) · Audience: 82%

"Taking the consequences of its predecessor seriously, Black Phone 2 is a chilling sequel that mines memorable scares and thought-provoking themes from the scars that linger." 8

Verdict: Watch It — if you liked the first one. Horror newcomers should watch The Black Phone (2021) first.

Slow West ✦ Hidden Gem

Type: Movie (2015, new to Netflix) · Runtime: 1h 24m · Rating: R · Studio: A24

A young Scottish man (Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Power of the Dog) crosses the brutal 19th-century American West searching for his lost love, guided by a mysterious bounty hunter (Michael Fassbender, Shame). Ben Mendelsohn (Bloodline) rounds out a cast that punches well above this film's modest runtime. An underrated A24 debut from writer-director John M. Maclean. 9

RT Critics: 92% · Audience: 74%

Verdict: Watch It — 84 minutes well spent, especially if you've exhausted the A24 catalog.

Also on Netflix this week

Title	Type	RT Critics	RT Audience	Verdict
Nemesis S1 10	Crime drama, 8 eps	90%	42%	Watch It (critics like it; audiences less sold)
The Roast of Kevin Hart 11	Comedy special	25%	24%	Skip It
Killer Joe 12	Dark comedy thriller (2011, NC-17)	80%	61%	Watch It (NC-17 rating — not for everyone)

Event alert: Netflix broadcasts its first-ever live MMA event on May 16 — Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. 13 4

HBO Max

A smaller but high-quality batch — Lurker alone is worth a subscription this week.

Lurker ✦ Binge-Worthy

Type: Movie · Premiered: May 15 · Runtime: unknown · Rating: R

Alex Russell's directorial debut (Russell is a writer-producer on The Bear and Beef) follows Matthew (Théodore Pellerin, Mary), a clothing store employee who catches the eye of pop star Oliver (Archie Madekwe, Masters of the Air) and gets pulled into his inner circle on tour. When a rival does the same, things turn dark — fast. A sharp, unsettling portrait of parasocial obsession and the violence that simmers under celebrity culture. 14

RT Critics: 94% (117 reviews) · Audience: 85%

"Devilishly examining the intersection of fame and obsession to thrilling effect, Alex Russell's directorial debut delivers on all fronts." 14

Verdict: Binge-Worthy — the week's best film across all platforms.

U.S. Against the World ✦ Watch It

Type: Sports documentary series (5 episodes) · Episode 1 premiered: May 12 · Rating: TV-MA · Airs: Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET

HBO Sports Documentaries spent four years embedded with the US Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) in the build-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil. The series follows Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, and Weston McKennie through the coaching transition from Gregg Berhalter to Mauricio Pochettino, capturing the emotional stakes as the team prepares to compete in front of home crowds. Directed by Rand Getlin and Luke Korver; produced by Park Stories. 15

IMDb: 8.6/10 · RT: too early to score

Verdict: Watch It — required viewing for USMNT fans, and compelling even for casual soccer followers with the World Cup approaching.

The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas ✦ Watch It

Type: Feature documentary · Premiered: May 13 · Runtime: 1h 25m · Rating: TV-MA

Timed for AAPI Heritage Month, director Eugene Yi (The Rose: Come Back to Me) weaves personal stories from 15 prominent Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders — including Sandra Oh (Killing Eve), Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live), Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick), journalist Connie Chung, and Senator Tammy Duckworth. The film moves across identity, community, prejudice, and resilience. 16

RT Critics: 2 reviews (too early for a score) · Audience: unscored

Verdict: Watch It — a timely and substantive 85 minutes.

On the Roam — Season 2 ✦ Watch It

Type: Travel documentary series (6 episodes) · Premiered: May 14 · Airs: Thursdays · Label: Max Original

Jason Momoa (Aquaman) returns for a second season of his global adventure docuseries, chasing art, craftsmanship, and the people who inspire him. Season 1 was an easy-watch travelogue that relied almost entirely on Momoa's genuine enthusiasm — Season 2 appears to be more of the same. 17

"I have all these crazy dreams — to actually make them happen with the people who inspire me? It's a beautiful journey." — Jason Momoa, Season 2 trailer 18

RT Critics: 1 review (no score yet)

Verdict: Watch It — low-stakes, high-charm. Good background viewing.

Hulu

Hulu's week is headlined by one of the year's strongest drama returns, plus a solid sports documentary premiere and a surprise comedian special.

Rivals — Season 2 ✦ Binge-Worthy

Type: Drama series (first 3 episodes premiered May 15) · Rating: unrated · Based on: Dame Jilly Cooper's Rutshire Chronicles novels

Set in the English Cotswolds in the 1980s, Rivals pits Tory politician Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) against TV mogul Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant, Good Omens) in an escalating war of backstabbing, adulterous trysts, and political maneuvering. Season 2, adapted by Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Laura Wade from Cooper's first published (1988) novel in the series, reportedly surpasses Season 1 on nearly every level. 19 18

RT Critics: 100% (16 reviews) · Audience: fewer than 50 ratings (too new)

Verdict: Binge-Worthy — David Tennant at his charismatic nastiest. The Rivals universe rewards viewers who enjoy period drama with sharp teeth.

Welcome to Wrexham — Season 5 ✦ Watch It

Type: Sports documentary series (FX, streaming on Hulu) · 2-episode premiere: May 14

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's ownership of Welsh football club Wrexham AFC continues into Season 5. The overall series carries a 95% Tomatometer — one of Hulu's most consistently acclaimed shows. Season 5 is too new to have a score of its own, but the track record speaks for itself. 20

RT Critics (Season 5): no score yet · Series overall: 95%

Verdict: Watch It — if you're already a fan, don't skip the premiere.

Tucci in Italy — Season 2 ✦ Watch It

Type: Food travel documentary series · Premiered: May 12 · Also on: Disney+

Stanley Tucci (Julie & Julia, Big Night) continues his culinary tour of Italy, this season visiting Naples/Campania, Sicily, Le Marche, Sardinia, and Veneto. Each episode blends food travel with regional history, guided by local chefs, pasta makers, and community elders. 21 18

"Tucci's signature elegance, charisma, and curiosity makes each episode a treat, at once a foodie's dream and comprehensive history lesson." — Shannon Connellan, Mashable 18

RT Critics: 3 reviews (no score yet) · Audience: fewer than 50 ratings

Verdict: Watch It — the comfort food of streaming.

Lisa Ann Walter: It Was an Accident ✦ Watch It

Type: Stand-up comedy special · Premiered: May 15 · Filmed at: Helium Comedy Club, Philadelphia

Abbott Elementary's Melissa Schemmenti — played by Lisa Ann Walter, who started her career as a stand-up before film and TV — returns to her roots with her first-ever hour special. She covers Gen-X dating, American politics, and personal stories. 22

RT Critics: no score yet · Audience: no score yet

Verdict: Watch It — Abbott Elementary fans will find this charming and satisfying.

The Split — Complete Series ✦ Hidden Gem

Type: British legal drama (3 seasons, 2018–2022) · Episodes: 18 total · Creator: Abi Morgan (The Hour, Suffragette)

Nicola Walker (Unforgotten, The Salisbury Poisonings) plays Hannah Defoe, a divorce lawyer at a prestigious London firm who leaves the family business after a bitter dispute — then has to work through the fallout in her professional and personal life simultaneously. All three seasons just landed on Hulu. 22

RT Critics (Season 1): 88% 22

Critics praised Season 1 for its sharp gender-politics writing and Nicola Walker's commanding performance.

Verdict: Watch It — if you haven't seen it, this is a genuinely rare find: a legal drama where the cases are less important than the people arguing them.

Skip It on Hulu this week

Abraham's Boys: A Dracula Story (May 12, R) — Titus Welliver plays Abraham Van Helsing, and his two sons have spent their lives under his oppressive rule. Described as "a vampire film without vampires," it arrived on Hulu after a theatrical run in July 2025. Critics and audiences agree: this one doesn't work. 23

RT Critics: 40% · Audience: 27%

"Abraham's Boys: A Dracula Story bleeds its source material dry, opting for insipid plotting and misleading story-beats." 23

Apple TV+

No new releases this week. 24 25 The next Apple TV+ premiere is Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed on May 20.

Quick-reference: everything featured this week

Title	Platform	Type	RT Critics	RT Audience	Verdict
Devil May Cry S2	Netflix	Animated series	100%	78%	Binge-Worthy
The WONDERfools	Netflix	K-drama limited series	98%*	—	Watch It
Marty, Life Is Short	Netflix	Documentary	96%	—	Watch It
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris	Netflix	Movie (2022)	94%	93%	Watch It
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom	Netflix	Anime movie	94%	94%	Watch It (fans only)
Black Phone 2	Netflix	Horror movie	72%	82%	Watch It
GOAT (2026)	Netflix	Animated movie	84%	93%	Watch It
Slow West	Netflix	Movie (2015)	92%	74%	Watch It
Nemesis S1	Netflix	Crime drama	90%	42%	Watch It (split)
Killer Joe	Netflix	Dark comedy (NC-17)	80%	61%	Watch It
The Roast of Kevin Hart	Netflix	Comedy special	25%	24%	Skip It
Lurker	HBO Max	Thriller movie	94%	85%	Binge-Worthy
U.S. Against the World	HBO Max	Sports documentary	— (IMDb 8.6)	—	Watch It
The A List	HBO Max	Feature documentary	2 reviews	—	Watch It
On the Roam S2	HBO Max	Travel documentary	1 review	—	Watch It
Rivals S2	Hulu	Period drama	100%	—	Binge-Worthy
Welcome to Wrexham S5	Hulu	Sports documentary	— (series: 95%)	—	Watch It
Tucci in Italy S2	Hulu	Food documentary	3 reviews	—	Watch It
Lisa Ann Walter special	Hulu	Stand-up special	—	—	Watch It
The Split (complete)	Hulu	Legal drama (S1: 88%)	88% (S1)	—	Watch It
Abraham's Boys	Hulu	Horror movie	40%	27%	Skip It

*The WONDERfools: 98% based on 1 review — too few to treat as settled.

RT scores as of May 17, 2026 — early-window releases may update as more reviews arrive.

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