From Swapped to Lord of the Flies: What to Watch on Netflix
Plus Legends, Worst Ex Ever, Den of Thieves, Love Is Blind: Poland, and more.
By Ashley Lee
May 1, 2026
What to Watch on Netflix: May 1, 2026 | Swapped to Lord of the Flies - Netflix Tudum
It’s a new month, which means it’s time for a wild new adventure. Head deep inside the animal kingdom with Swapped, the animated family film where a tiny woodland creature (voiced by Michael B. Jordan) and a regal bird (voiced by Juno Temple) must switch bodies — and perspectives. The two sworn enemies are forced to walk in each other’s feathers and fur in order to save their magical wilderness.
Then get deeper in the wilds with Lord of the Flies, about a group of schoolboys who crash-land on a tropical island, where their attempts to survive are threatened by the lure of their darkest instincts. The four-part adaptation of William Golding’s dystopian classic is adapted for television by Jack Thorne (Adolescence, Enola Holmes).
The new movies and shows on Netflix this week also include the British crime drama series Legends, the Gerard Butler heist flick Den of Thieves, the beloved dinosaur story The Land Before Time, and the Julia Roberts globe-trotting tale Eat Pray Love. Whichever adventure you choose, be sure to watch it with your best travel companions and your favorite snacks within reach.
Scroll on for all the titles coming to Netflix the week of May 1–7.
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Date
Date
Genre
TV Shows
Movies
May 1
May 1
Glory
In a small-town boxing hub, two brothers investigate a shocking murder while navigating a troubled reunion with their father, a renowned coach.
May 1
My Dearest Señorita
A young woman from a traditional family learns she’s intersex, sparking a journey of self-discovery, gender identity, and love found in unexpected places.
May 1
Son-In-Law
José Sánchez (Adrian Vasquez) becomes a feared political operator after a rough patch, but this time neither his memorable mustache nor his sharp tongue will be enough.
May 1
Swapped
A tiny woodland creature and a majestic bird swap bodies, forcing them to team up to survive the wildest adventure of their lives.
May 1
13 Going on 30
Jenna Rink (Jennifer Garner) wishes she could just grow up after being humiliated at her 13th birthday party — only to wake up as a 30-year-old fashion magazine editor.
May 1
48 Hrs.
A detective paroles a wisecracking hustler to help him catch a pair of escaped cop killers, but the odd couple only has 48 hours to get the job done.
May 1
Airport
A blizzard, a bomb, and a stowaway help create the perfect storm for the manager of a Midwestern airport and a pilot with a messy personal life.
May 1
Airport 1975
When a Boeing 747 loses its pilots in a midair collision, a member of the cabin crew must take control with radio help from a flight instructor.
May 1
Airport '77
A luxury 747 packed with VIPs and priceless art goes down in the Bermuda Triangle after being hijacked by thieves — and time for a rescue is running out.
May 1
Bad News Bears
A grumpy, grizzled Little League coach named Buttermaker (Billy Bob Thornton) tries to lead a group of spirited underdogs toward a shot at the championship.
May 1
The Boss
After serving time for insider trading, a broke tycoon seeks to restore her former glory with homemade brownies, but she has unexpected competition.
May 1
The Breakfast Club
The athlete, the brain, the bully, the princess, and the loner break through the social barriers of high school during a Saturday in detention.
May 1
Burn After Reading
When a pair of clueless gym employees stumble on secret CIA documents, their clumsy attempts at blackmail land them in a dangerous world of trouble.
May 1
Den of Thieves
A highly skilled crew of bank robbers plotting a heist at the supposedly impenetrable Federal Reserve faces off against an elite unit of LA cops.
May 1
Domestic Disturbance
A divorced man is the only one who believes his son’s claim that his new stepfather is a killer — and launches an investigation to protect his family.
May 1
Eat Pray Love
After deciding to reshape her life after a divorce, Liz (Julia Roberts) travels around the world in search of good food, spirituality, and true love.
May 1
Fried Green Tomatoes
Flashbacks reveal the remarkable story of soulmates Idgie (Mary Stuart Masterson) and Ruth (Mary-Louise Parker), whose antics cause an uproar in their rural Southern town in the 1920s.
May 1
Green Book
When a refined pianist hires a street-smart driver to navigate a concert tour of the segregated South, a friendship forms amid the backdrop of racism.
May 1
Hitch
A suave New York dating coach finds himself uncharacteristically smitten when he meets a smart, cynical reporter who seems immune to his charms.
May 1
Home
When misfit alien Oh (voiced by Jim Parsons) mistakenly sends a party invite to the entire galaxy, he goes on the run to avoid trouble and befriends spunky human girl Tip (voiced by Rihanna).
May 1
Jennifer's Body
When a popular teen becomes possessed and develops a distinct appetite for high school boys, her best friend tries to keep her bloody cravings in check.
May 1
Jumanji
Two siblings discover an enchanted board game that opens a door to a magical world — and unwittingly release a man who’s been trapped inside for years.
May 1
Jumping the Broom
After a whirlwind romance, a couple rushes to say “I do” at the bride’s family estate on Martha’s Vineyard, where their relations meet — and clash.
May 1
La Brea
Seasons 1-3
When a massive sinkhole appears in Los Angeles, those who fall in get trapped in an ancient world and must rely on one another to survive.
May 1
The Land Before Time
After a huge earthquake, a young dinosaur named Littlefoot (voiced by Gabriel Damon) finds himself lost and alone until he meets four friends in search of their families.
May 1
Meet the Parents
Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) is ready to marry his girlfriend — but before he pops the question, he must win over her formidable father, a humorless former CIA agent.
May 1
Meet the Fockers
Parents and personalities clash when newly engaged Greg (Ben Stiller) and Pam (Teri Polo) attempt to bring their families together in this sequel to the hit comedy.
May 1
Little Fockers
Greg Focker (Ben Stiller) has a pair of rambunctious kids, and the tension with his father-in-law rises to the surface once again.
May 1
National Lampoon's Animal House
The underachieving, hard-partying fraternity brothers of Delta House refuse to let threats of expulsion put a damper on their drunken debauchery.
May 1
Ouija
After their friend mysteriously dies, a group of grieving teens tries to contact her via a Ouija board that conjures up a nightmare from the other side.
May 1
Ouija: Origin of Evil
In 1960s California, a fake medium’s daughter tries to communicate with her late father through a Ouija board, but unleashes a demon instead.
May 1
Pretty Woman
Uptight business tycoon Edward (Richard Gere) makes a deal with vivacious Hollywood sex worker Vivian (Julia Roberts) to spend a week with him — and loses his heart in the bargain.
May 1
The Proposal
When an overbearing book editor learns she’s in danger of losing her visa status and may be deported, she forces her put-upon assistant to marry her.
May 1
Schindler's List
Businessman Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson) becomes an unlikely humanitarian, spending his entire fortune to help save 1,100 Jews from Auschwitz during World War II.
May 1
Starship Troopers
When fire-spitting, brain-sucking bugs attack Earth and obliterate Buenos Aires, an infantry unit heads to the aliens’ planet for a showdown.
May 1
Trainwreck
Single professional Amy (Amy Schumer) fears commitment until she meets the perfect guy. But the harder she falls, the hotter the mess.
May 1
Under the Skin
A seductive alien prowls the streets in search of prey: unsuspecting men who fall under her spell, only to be consumed by a strange liquid pool.
May 1
Veronica Mars
About to start a new life, former private eye Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell) returns to California when an ex-boyfriend calls on her expertise to help clear his name.
May 1
Waterworld
After the ice caps melt, a mutant seafarer takes a bartender and her young charge aboard his boat to escape the pirate who wants their map to dry land.
May 4
May 4
Dr. Seuss’s Horton!
Season 2
No need to worry, they’ll help in a hurry! Whether hunting for treasure or crossing a mud pit, Horton (voiced by Ethan Monaghan) and Samson (voiced by Max Mittelman) will solve any problem — and never quit.
May 4
Lord of the Flies
When a group of schoolboys crash-lands on a tropical island, their attempts to survive are threatened by the lure of their darkest instincts.
May 6
May 6
Countdown: Rousey vs. Carano
Hit training camp with MMA legends Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano before they return to the cage on May 16 for their must-see fight that’s been years in the making. Countdown: Rousey vs. Carano is narrated by Uma Thurman and directed by Tim Mullen and Jackie Decker.
May 6
Love Is Blind: Poland
In this unique dating experiment, Polish singles date, fall in love, and get engaged before ever meeting in person. Will their spark survive the reveal?
May 7
May 7
The Chestnut Man
Hide and Seek
After a woman goes missing, the Copenhagen police hunt a stalker who taunts victims with a chilling children’s rhyme. Based on the Søren Sveistrup novel Hide and Seek.
May 7
Legends
As drugs flood the streets of ’90s Britain, a team of civil servants is thrust undercover to topple the gangs behind it. Inspired by an untold true story.
May 7
My Dearest Assassin
A woman whose rare blood type puts a target on her back finds protection in the arms of the deadly assassin she loves — together, they fight to survive.
May 7
USA 94: Brazil's Return to Glory
This documentary revisits Brazil’s journey to the 1994 World Cup, featuring interviews and never-before-seen footage shot by the players themselves.
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