The 8 films and series not to be missed on Netflix in May 2024

Benedict Cumberbatch as Eric, Jennifer Lopez as Atlas, Will Forte as Bodkin and the return of Bridgertons.

UNFROSTED: THE EPIC OF THE POP-TART – film – May 3

The first film directed by Jerry Seinfeld is a slightly crazy American true story. “Michigan, 1963. Cereal giant Kellogg's and its rival Post begin a frantic race to create a cookie that will revolutionize breakfast.“Around Jerry Seinfeld, we will see in the cast Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, Hugh Grant and Max Greenfield.

EURO 2020: A FINAL ON THE EDGE OF CHAOS – documentary – May 8

The final of the last Euro football side behind the scenes. “With England finally in contention for a major championship title, 6,000 ticketless football fans storm Wembley Stadium, leaving chaos in their wake.”

BODKIN – series – May 9

The excellent Will Forte (The Last Man on Earth) is back in this darkly humorous Irish thriller. “UA group of podcasters decides to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic Irish town.. Also starring Siobhán Cullen and Robyn Cara.

THE BRIDGERTON CHRONICLEseason 3 part 1 – series – May 16

One of the biggest Netflix series is preparing to make its return, with a new couple in the lead. “Determined to free herself from her attachment to Colin Bridgerton, Penelope Featherington sets out in search of a husband and receives help from a totally unexpected source. Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton will be the stars this year.

THELMA THE UNICORN – film – May 17

A zany family comedy for the whole family. “A pony who sings while dreaming of fame gains instant notoriety when she transforms into a glittery unicorn. But fame is no easy task.”

JURASSIC WORLD: CHAOS THEORY – series- May 24

After the end of The Cretaceous Colo, the gang reunites for a new cartoon derived from the film saga. They go “unravel a mystery when its members uncover a global conspiracy that threatens the dinosaurs, but also their own lives.”

ATLAS – film – May 24

Jennifer Lopez in a new SF blockbuster against a backdrop of reflection on Artificial Intelligence. “An intelligence analyst stuck on a distant planet must learn to fight using robotic army armor if she is to survive.” Directed by Brad Peyton, the film will also bring together Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown and Abraham Popoola.

ERIC – series – May 30

Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) returns in a new intimate thriller, created by Abi Morgan (screenwriter of Iron Woman). A mini-series set in New York in the 1980s. “A desperate man searches for his nine-year-old son alongside a stubborn cop, all while confronting his own demons.”