What to watch in May on Disney+, Netflix and more

Looking for some new shows to binge-watch this month? Get your popcorn ready because your favourite streaming platforms have just released a slew of new shows and films for you to watch over the weekend. From Disney+ to Netflix, as well as Max and Viu, ahead, we’ve rounded up some of the most exciting titles that will be rolling out this May. 

The WONDERfools 

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Starring Park Eun-bin (Extraordinary Attorney Woo) and heartthrob Cha Eun-woo, this fun new series lands May 15. Set in 1999 during all those Y2K jitters, The WONDERfools follows a lovable, awkward bunch of regular people who suddenly get superpowers. It’s an action-comedy about them stumbling through their new abilities, causing more laughs than victories as they try to take on the villains threatening Haeseong City.

The WONDERfools will be available on Netflix from May 15 

Perfect Match (Season 4) 

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If you love reality dating shows on Netflix, you’ll be happy to hear that Perfect Match is coming back for season four this May. The new season features contestants from Love Is Blind, Love Island and other shows, with a twist: more singles will be in the villa for longer, giving latecomers a better shot at finding a connection and actually staying in the game.

Perfect Match will be available on Netflix from May 13

Worst Ex Ever (Season 2) 

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Worst Ex Ever returns for Season 2 with four true crime episodes about toxic relationships. Told from survivors’ perspectives, the show uses animated reenactments, body cam footage and police interviews to reveal how love can hide deceit and violence. This season includes a killer with a Marvel superhero name, a breakthrough in a 2011 cold case, a kidnapping, and a 90 Day Fiancé reality star. 

Worst Ex Ever (Season 2) is now on Netflix 

My Royal Nemesis 

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After being sentenced to death in Joseon for conspiring against the royal family, Kang Dan‑shim’s soul is blasted 300 years forward into the body of aspiring actress Shin Seo‑ri. Waking up in modern Seoul as a body double, Seo‑ri scrambles to survive and seize this unexpected second chance—until a run‑in with hot‑headed CEO Cha Se‑gye pulls her into his world. What starts as sharp banter and power plays slowly shifts into a slow‑burn romance as Seo‑ri uses wit, grit and a little luck to remake her fate.

My Royal Nemesis is now on Netflix

Send Help

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This new show on Disney+ is every employee’s nightmare. In this dark comedy-thriller, the film follows two colleagues who are the lone survivors of a plane crash on a deserted island. Forced to confront past grudges, they must cooperate to survive, but dwindling resources, the elements and rising mistrust turn their fight into a high‑stakes battle of wills and wits.

Send Help is now on Disney+ 

The Testament of Ann Lee

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From writer‑director Mona Fastvold comes the true story of Ann Lee, founder of the Shakers, with Amanda Seyfried as the charismatic leader who preaches gender and social equality. The film follows her emotional quest to build a utopian community, enriched by reimagined Shaker hymns, choreography by Celia Rowlson‑Hall and an original score by Daniel Blumberg. Ideal for viewers drawn to historical dramas about radical faith and visionary women.

The Testament of Ann Lee will be available on Disney+ from May 13 

Perfect Crown

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If you haven’t caught this highly praised Disney+ rom‑com, now’s the time. Starring IU and Byeon Woo‑seok, it follows Grand Prince I‑AN, dragged into palace power struggles and pressured into a strategic marriage with chaebol heiress Huiju. What begins as a calculated alliance quickly gets messy as real feelings emerge and schemes start to collapse.

Perfect Crown is now on Disney+ 

Azure Spring

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This feel‑good romance stars Yeri (Red Velvet) as An‑na, a retired athlete, and Kang Sang‑jun as Deok‑Hyun, a man stuck in the past. As Korean divers on a seaside island, they heal, rediscover purpose and fall in love. Adapted from a webtoon, this show is perfect if you like gentle, seaside rom‑coms.

Azure Spring is now on Viu

WANNA ONE GO: Back to Base

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Seven years after disbanding, Wanna One reunites at the dream hideout “WANNA‑BASE,” where members reconnect, play games, and relive shared memories as long‑held wishes come true. Featuring fan favourites like Hwang Min‑hyun, Park Ji‑hoon and Kang Daniel, this heartfelt reunion celebrates the group’s legacy and the enduring bond between its members.

WANNA ONE GO: Back to Base is now on Viu

Unplanned Trip: Limited Edition

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This Korean variety series follows fan favourites Park Seo‑joon, Jung Yu‑mi and Choi Woo‑shik as they embark on an unscripted road trip around South Korea. With no set plan for destinations, accommodation or transport, the trio navigate surprises, spontaneous adventures and their chemistry. Now, the big question is: will they pull off the ultimate unplanned getaway?

Unplanned Trip: Limited Edition is now on Viu