17 Netflix Original Movies Coming in May That Everyone Will Be Talking About

In this sequel to the 2016 Malaysian supernatural film (and the second instalment in a planned trilogy), a Muslim medical practitioner continues to heal after the death of his wife and son and becomes a freelance preacher, though he is now plagued by a mysterious woman who questions him about faith and destiny.

When it's available: May 1

In this Spanish rom-com, four sisters with very different personalities embark on a road trip together after their mother passes away (and after they learn that the man they always called Dad is not, in fact, their real father).

When it's available: May 3

Zac Efron takes on serial killer Ted Bundy in this thriller, which is interestingly told from the perspective of his longtime girlfriend, Elizabeth Kloepfer (played by Lily Collins), who was in denial about who Bundy really was for years.

When it's available: May 3

This rom-com stars KJ Apa, Jacob Latimore, Maia Mitchell, and Tyler Posey as Griffin, Alec, Phoebe, and Ricky, four members in a close-knit group of recent high school grads trying to make the most of their last Summer together before heading off to college.

When it's available: May 3

In this Argentinian comedy-drama, a once-famous 35-year-old singer named Martina gets dumped and loses her voice. But just when everything seems hopeless, her supposed half-sister, Francisca, arrives out of the blue, asking that Martina accompany her and her cute young boyfriend to Chile to clear up the question of their parentage.

When it's available: May 10

Based on the novel by Laura Norton, this Spanish rom-com follows an architect who returns home to the comfort (and craziness) of her family after her longtime boyfriend cheats on her with a famous TV reporter.

When it's available: May 10

This French erotic thriller follows Zachary, a 17-year-old recently released from jail and rejected by his mother who finds himself living on the streets of Marseille, where he falls for a young sex worker named Shéhérazade.

When it's available: May 10

Amy Poehler produced, directed, and stars in this raunchy comedy alongside the dream cast of Maya Rudolph, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Paula Pell, and Emily Spivey as a group of gal pals celebrating one of the friend's 50th birthday in California's wine country.

When it's available: May 10

Tiya Sircar from The Good Place stars in this comedy as Kate Bradley, an NYC TV news reporter who attempts to hunt down an anonymous good Samaritan, "Good Sam," who keeps leaving $100,000 in cash on seemingly random people's doorsteps.

When it's available: May 16

This female-centric action flick from the Philippines follows a former BlackRose cartel assassin, who — after refusing a mission — fakes her own death to escape the cartel and begin a new life, which works until the cartel discovers that she is still alive.

When it's available: May 17

In this incredibly cool sci-fi drama, two science geek best friends, C.J. and Sebastian, work together to create a time machine that will allow them to save C.J.'s brother, who was wrongfully killed by a police officer.

When it's available: May 17

This Austrian drama follows a young Nigerian woman named Joy, who is caught in a vicious cycle of sex trafficking and who is forced by her exploiter, Madame, to supervise Precious, a new recruit who is reluctant to accept her fate.

When it's available: May 24

This adorable sci-fi adventure flick takes place at a Summer camp, where four misfit teens must join forces when an alien invasion ruins their Summer fun. Anyone else feeling major Stranger Things vibes?

When it's available: May 24

Allison Williams stars in this intense thriller as a cello prodigy who is forced to abandon music after a family tragedy, only to return to performing years later with the help of a rising new star (and an insanely freaky reunion).

When it's available: May 24

This Hindi drama follows a meek yet gifted young woman who recruits the help of a mysterious conman to help her reclaim her car, which was stolen by a Mumbai gangster.

When it's available: May 30

In this South Korean mystery thriller, a monk is hired to look into a cult group known as Deer Mount, while at the same time, a police captain investigates a murder case that he suspects is tied to a member of the Deer Mount cult.

When it's available: May 30

This rom-com, starring stand-up queen Ali Wong and Fresh Off the Boat's Randall Park (as well as a bunch of other amazing actors), follows childhood sweethearts who reconnect as adults in incredibly different socioeconomic situations, 15 years after a dramatic falling out.

When it's available: May 31