New on Disney Plus in May 2026: all the latest movies and shows streaming

If you're looking for a guide to everything streaming on Disney Plus in May 2026 then you've found the right place! On this page we'll fill you in on all the exciting new shows, movies, and sports events that are coming to Disney Plus in May.

This month that means season finales for both Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord and Daredevil: Born Again season 2, plus a brand new Marvel Special Television Presentation focused on Matt Murdock's old frenemy The Punisher. There's also all the usual sports, reality shows, and movies that are released on Disney Plus each month.

Are you looking for something else to watch on the streamer? Don't forget to check out our lists of the best Disney Plus movies, and the best Disney Plus shows for more streaming inspiration. Or check out our guide to everything on Netflix in May 2026 and everything new on Prime Video in May 2026 to see what else is out there.

Pick of the month for May 2026

The Punisher: One Last Kill

The last time we saw Frank Castle he was breaking out of prison at the end of Daredevil: Born Again season 1. Well, you can't keep the Punisher down. This Marvel Television Special Presentation sees Frank – once again played by Jon Bernthal – try to find a little peace, only for it to be brutally snatched away. Now he must re-enter the fray in the only way he knows how: by punching, stabbing, and shooting his way through hordes of baddies.

This is the third of these Marvel Television Special Presentations, following Werewolf By Night and The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. Those were both great, so we have high hopes for this one...

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord season finale

Yep, this terrific animated Star Wars show is already reaching the finish line. It's been an exciting and surprising show, with Maul (Sam Witwer) attempting to forge a new criminal empire in the galaxy and train an apprentice. But even darker forces are surrounding him and in these final two episodes it looks like everything is about to reach a head.

Concentrating on an explicitly villainous character has worked wonders for this show and made Shadow Lord a must-watch each week. If you've been enjoying it so far and are sad that it's wrapping up, don't worry... Disney has confirmed that a second season is in development.

Daredevil: Born Again season 2 finale

And back in Marvel land, Daredevil: Born Again's superb second season is reaching its grand finale. It's been an absolutely superb season, with the conflict between Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) and Wilson Fisk (Vincent D'Onofrio) reaching ever more dangerous heights that could consume the entire city.

Last week's episode ended on a real gut punch. The most exciting thing about this much-improved second season, however, is the sense that it could go anywhere. Who will be left standing as the Man Without Fear takes on the Kingpin, perhaps for the last time?

Streaming on Disney Plus in May 2026

May 1, 2026

• The Boss (El Encargado) season 4 (Series)
• Premiere Impuros season 6 (Series)
• Magicampers season 1 (Series – new episodes)
• Perfect Crown (Hulu Original – new episode)
• Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA (Series – three-episode premiere)
• We Bought a Zoo (Movie)

May 2, 2026

• Perfect Crown (Series – new episode)

May 4, 2026

• American Idol season 9 (Series)
• Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (Series – two-episode season finale)

May 5, 2026

• Daredevil: Born Again season 2 (Series – season finale)

May 6, 2026

• Gold Land (Series – new episodes)

May 8, 2026

• Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Chibi: Shorts season 1 (Series premiere)
• Playdate with Winnie the Pooh: Shorts season 3 (Series – new episodes)
• Perfect Crown (Series – new episode)
• Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA (Series – new episode)
• We Bury The Dead (Movie)

May 9, 2026

• Chibiverse season 4 (Series – three-episode premiere)
• Perfect Crown (Series – new episode)

May 11, 2026

• American Idol season 9 (Series – season finale)

May 12, 2026

• Tucci in Italy (Series – new season premiere) 
• The Punisher: One Last Kill (Marvel Television Special Presentation – premiere)

May 13, 2026

• Battle of Fates season 1 (Series – premiere)
• Gold Land (Series – new episodes)
• Hey A.J.! (Series – new episodes)

May 15, 2026

• Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel (Series – new episodes)
• Perfect Crown (Series)
• Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA (Series – new episodes)

May 16, 2026

• Perfect Crown (Series – season finale)

May 20, 2026

• Bluey Minisodes (Series – new episodes)
• Gold Land (Series – new episodes)

May 22, 2026

• BeddyByes season 1 (Series – new episodes)
• Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA (Series – new episode)

May 23, 2026

• Banana Ball: Bananas vs. Tailgaters (Sport)

May 26, 2026

• Sofia the First: Royal Magic (Series – premiere)

May 27, 2026

• Gold Land (Series – new episodes)

May 29, 2026

• Banana Ball: Party Animals vs. Coconuts (Sport)
• RoboGobo season 2 (Series – new episodes)
• Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA (Series – new episode)

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