May 2026 theatrical and OTT releases: 'Raja Shivaji', 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' and more

May 2026 is looking to be a big month with reboots of beloved franchises, and some genuinely exciting new OTT arrivals. Whether you are headed to the theatre or settling in for a home viewing session, there is something for every kind of film and television lover this month. Here is everything worth keeping an eye out for.

'Raja Shivaji' opens today as a highly anticipated Bollywood film—a Hindi epic drama that will bring the story of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj to the screen. Directed by Riteish Deshmukh, who also plays the title role, the film features an ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Bhagyashree, Fardeen Khan, and Genelia Deshmukh, with Salman Khan making a special appearance. For fans of epic historical cinema, today is the day to head to the theatre.

Release: Theatrical

Release date: May 1, 2026

Twenty years after Miranda Priestly first terrorised the offices of Runway magazine, the sequel brings back Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci alongside a formidable new cast including Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, and Lucy Liu. The story picks up with Miranda closer to retirement and locked in a power struggle with her former assistant turned rival executive Emily Charlton, while Andy Sachs is pulled back into the chaos. Directed once again by David Frankel, it is arguably the most anticipated film of the month.

Release: Theatrical

Release date: May 1, 2026

Set in a small-town boxing hub, 'Glory' follows two brothers who investigate a shocking murder while navigating a troubled reunion with their father. Starring Divyenndu, Pulkit Samrat, and Suvinder Vicky and directed by Karan Anshuman, the series is steeped in themes of revenge, rage and ambition.

Platform: Netflix

Release date: May 1, 2026

An animated comedy featuring the voices of Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple as a tiny woodland creature and a majestic bird who are sworn enemies in the Valley and suddenly find themselves in each other's bodies. Directed by Nathan Greno, the film also features Tracy Morgan and Cedric the Entertainer.

Platform: Netflix

Release date: May 1, 2026

A sequel to the 2023 film, 'The Kerala Story 2' follows three young women from different parts of India whose lives take a dark and unexpected turn as romance and personal choices slowly transform into control, manipulation, and loss of freedom. Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, the film stars Ulka Gupta, Aditi Bhatia, and Aishwarya Ojha in the lead roles.

Platform: ZEE5

Release date: May 1, 2026

The third instalment in the beloved Malayalam cult comedy franchise takes Shaji Pappan and his iconic gang into wildly ambitious new territory, spanning three distinct timelines, colonial-era Kerala in 1790, the present day, and a dystopian future in 2370 as they hunt for a mysterious substance capable of reshaping time itself. Directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, the film stars Jayasurya, Saiju Kurup, Vinayakan, and Sunny Wayne reprising their much-loved roles.

Platform: ZEE5

Release date: May 1, 2026

A seasoned motocross rider returns to the gruelling sport he once abandoned, confronting fierce competition and a father whose relentless pressure threatens to push him to the brink. Directed by Abhilash Reddy Kankara, the film stars Sharwanand alongside Rajasekhar and Malavika Nair in what is being described as a sincere and engaging sports drama with genuinely thrilling racing sequences.

Platform: Netflix

Release date: May 1, 2026

'Citadel' follows Mason Kane, Nadia Sinh, and Bernard Orlick, elite operatives of a legendary agency destroyed by Manticore, a ruthless network backed by the world's most powerful families, who are pulled back into action when a terrifying new threat emerges. Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Stanley Tucci return alongside new additions Jack Reynor and Matt Berry, with all seven episodes dropping at once.

Platform: Prime Video

Release date: May 6, 2026

The sequel to the 2021 action hit returns with more fighters, more mythology, and presumably more of the bone-crunching tournament combat that made the first film such a crowd-pleaser for fans of the iconic video game franchise. 'Mortal Kombat II' arrives with expectations significantly higher than its predecessor, which became a surprise hit despite its modest budget. For fans of visceral action cinema, this is the one to watch early in the month.

Release: Theatrical

Release date: May 7, 2026

Fifty years of one of the greatest bands in rock history told through the voices of the people who lived it and the fans who never stopped believing in it, directed by Malcolm Venville. Alongside the band themselves, the documentary features reflections from Lars Ulrich, Javier Bardem, and Chuck D, arriving in cinemas just as Iron Maiden continues its two-year Run For Your Lives world tour. It is essential viewing for anyone who has ever felt the power of a Maiden riff.

Release: Theatrical

Release date: May 7, 2026

What happens when a flock of sheep decide they know exactly how to solve a murder because their shepherd read them detective novels every night? Directed by Kyle Balda and written by Craig Mazin, the film brings together an extraordinary cast including Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Bryan Cranston, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Patrick Stewart, and Bella Ramsey for what is shaping up to be one of the most delightfully unexpected films.

Release: Theatrical

Release date: May 8, 2026

The most beloved duo from the Star Wars universe makes the leap from television to the big screen, following Din Djarin and Grogu as they embark on a new chapter in their journey together. Pedro Pascal returns as Din Djarin alongside Grogu, and the film is expected to carry the same warmth, action, and emotional depth that made the series a global phenomenon.

Release: Theatrical

Release date: May 11, 2026