Fresh content floods screens from May 11-17, 2026, across Netflix, JioHotstar, and Amazon Prime Video. Action sequels, sci-fi epics, and investigative thrillers dominate, offering revenge-fueled chases, cosmic survival quests, and ethical cop dilemmas for diverse tastes.
1)Dhurandhar 2 (JioHotstar – May 15)
Ranveer Singh returns as the rogue undercover agent dismantling Karachi syndicates in this raw sequel directed by Aditya Dhar. Extended by three minutes beyond theaters, it unleashes unfiltered brutality—high-octane raids, betrayals, and moral gray zones—as the anti-hero avenges personal losses amid cross-border intrigue. Ranveer’s intensity clashes with a menacing ensemble, promising the ₹1,365 crore franchise’s signature adrenaline.
Cast: Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, Gaurav Gera, Danish Pandor, Manav Gohil
2)Marty Life is Short (Netflix -12 May)
Based on the life of comedian Martin Short, the documentary explores his beautiful, intimate, never-before-seen sides. It features classic clips, new interviews and star-studed moments.
Cast: Martin Short
3)Project Hail Mary (Amazon Prime Video – May 12)
Ryan Gosling stars as Ryland Grace, a science teacher-turned-astronaut awakening alone on a spaceship to reverse Earth’s solar dimming catastrophe. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, this Andy Weir adaptation blends witty problem-solving, alien diplomacy, and zero-gravity thrills—echoing The Martian’s ingenuity with interstellar stakes and emotional flashbacks revealing his sacrifice.
4)Kartavya (Netflix – May 15)
Saif Ali Khan embodies principled cop Arjun Rathore, ensnared in a corruption vortex threatening his family in this SRK-backed thriller. Tense interrogations expose bureaucratic rot as Arjun weighs duty against survival, delivering Saif’s signature brooding edge in a narrative of moral quandaries, midnight raids, and redemption arcs.
Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Rasika Dugal , Sanjay Mishra, Saurabh Dwivedi
5)Inspector Avinash 2 (JioHotstar – May 14)
Randeep Hooda reprises the fearless Kanpur SP battling escalated gang wars and political nexus. This crime procedural ramps gritty realism—raw encounters, informant betrayals, and ethical lapses—as Avinash’s unorthodox methods push legal limits against ruthless dons.
Cast: Randeep Hooda, Urvashi Rautela, Amit Sial, Abhimanyu Singh, Rajniesh Duggall, Shalin Bhanot, Freddy Daruwala
6)Good Omens 3 (Amazon Prime Video – May 13)
David Tennant and Michael Sheen bid farewell as demon Crowley and angel Aziraphale thwart final Armageddon threats. Neil Gaiman’s apocalyptic bromance finale mixes witty banter, heavenly rebellions, and heartfelt closure amid quirky side plots with new celestial foes.
Cast: Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Jon Hamm, Doon Mackichan, Gloria Obianyo, Liz Carr, Bilal Hasna
7)The WONDERfools (Netflix – May 15)
This Korean fantasy-comedy follows misfit dreamers unlocking magical powers in a mundane town. Ensemble hijinks blend whimsy, romance, and self-discovery as ordinary folks wield absurd abilities, delivering laugh-out-loud escapism with heartwarming undercurrents.
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, Lionel Boyce
7)Exam (Amazon Prime Video)- 15May
Exam is a gripping investigative scam thriller set in a hilly, fictional town of Thykara. The story kicks off with the timely transfer of DSP Maramalli, a week ahead of the highly competitive fictional exam, the Regional Public Service Exam (RPSE). The RPSE exam qualifies candidates for 2nd in-command Government posts such as Assistant Commissioner of IT, Assistant Inspector of Local Funds and so on. For many, especially in rural India, these exams are the only hope for a financially secure future.The scale of some of the scams is in 10s of 1000s of crores. Despite the inherent drama in the subject, it is yet to be captured on screen – Exam is a story based on this scam.“To infiltrate the world of the Regional Public Service Exam (RPSE) scam, Jhansi, a tenacious young woman, assumes the identity of a police officer to take down the criminals behind the scam, only to uncover its influence going far too deep into the system. With the walls closing in on her, Jhansi must bring down the web of deceit that threatens to destroy the lives of countless aspirants,” reads the story description.
Cast: Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan, Abbas
Prime drops dominate with spectacle, while JioHotstar owns mass action. Binge smart—diverse thrills await