New on Disney+ in May 2026 — all the new shows and movies to watch

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May is officially here, and Disney+ is rolling out a fresh slate of notable additions worth putting on your radar. This month’s new on Disney+ highlights include an adventurous boy band travelogue, an intense new Marvel special and a unique competition series. Whether you’re looking for a road trip through the American wilderness or a supernatural showdown, there is plenty to keep you streaming.

Kicking things off on May 1, "Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA" debuts with a three-episode premiere. The series follows the Japanese boy band on an epic road trip through the Rocky Mountains, splitting the group into two distinct journeys. The action ramps up on May 12 as Marvel brings Frank Castle back to the screen in "The Punisher: One Last Kill." This special finds the iconic antihero pulled back into the fight as he searches for a sense of purpose not tied to his usual cycle of revenge.

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New on Disney Plus in May 2026: Top picks

'Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA'

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This reality series sends Japanese boy band Travis Japan on a North American road trip through the Rocky Mountain. Split into teams, one group takes on the journey by RV while the other takes the time to immerse itself in local culture. It could be a vacation special similar to the likes of other American bands' tour diaries, but this show takes the time to introduce you to the boys as well as offer some time to get to know their music and personalities while they take in the American culture permeating every area around them.

Stream on Disney Plus beginning May 1

'The Punisher: One Last Kill'

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Frank Castle returns for another round of gritty violence in this "special presentation". This time, however, he's looking to find some kind of meaning in the violence beyond the pure drive for revenge that's always fueled him. He's seemingly backed away from the killing game for a while, but there's a mysterious force that brings him back into the fold for another confrontation -- details are sparse as to what, but you can bet it's going to be bloody.

Stream on Disney Plus beginning May 12

'Battle of Fates'

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This Korean competition show centers on 49 "fate readers" skilled in shamanism, saju, tarot, and face reading. They're all set to prove who can genuinely read someone's destiny. That makes it a bit of a more psychological bid than usual -- how can you see if someone's future and fate can actually be read? We'll find out when this unique twist on classic game shows debuts and all of these contestants' abilities are put to the test.

Stream on Disney Plus beginning May 13

Everything new on Disney Plus in May 2026

May 1

  • The Boss (El Encargado) (Season 4) – Premiere
  • Impuros (Season 6) ( – Premiere
  • Magicampers (Season 1) – New Episodes 
  • Perfect Crown (Hulu Original) – New Episode 
  • Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA – Three-Episode Premiere
  • We Bought a Zoo 

May 2

  • Perfect Crown  – New Episode 

May 4

  • American Idol (Season 9) (ABC) – Streaming live at 8pm ET
  • Disney+: Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (Disney+ Original) – Two-Episode Season Finale

May 5

  • Marvel Television's Daredevil: Born Again (Season 2) (Disney+ Original) – Season Finale at 6pm PT

May 6

  • Gold Land (Hulu Original) – New Episodes

May 8

  • Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Chibi: Shorts (Season 1) – Premiere
  • Playdate with Winnie the Pooh: Shorts (Season 3) – New Episodes
  • Perfect Crown (Hulu Original) – New Episode
  • Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA (Hulu Original) – New Episode
  • We Bury The Dead (2025)

May 9

  • Chibiverse (Season 4) – Three-Episode Premiere
  • Perfect Crown – New Episode

May 11

  • American Idol (Season 9) (ABC) – Season finale streaming live at 8pm ET 

May 12

  • Tucci in Italy (New Season) – Premiere 
  • A Marvel Television Special Presentation: The Punisher: One Last Kill (Disney+ Original) – Premiere at 6pm PT 

May 13

  • Battle of Fates (DUBBED) (Season 1) (Hulu Original) – Premiere
  • Gold Land (Hulu Original) – New Episodes
  • Hey A.J.! – New Episodes 

May 15

  • Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel – New Episodes
  • Perfect Crown
  • Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA – New Episode

May 16

  • Perfect Crown (Hulu Original) – Season Finale

May 20

  • Bluey Minisodes – New Episodes
  • Gold Land (Hulu Original) – New Episodes

May 22

  • BeddyByes (Season 1) – New Episodes
  • Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA (Hulu Original) – New Episode

May 23

  • Banana Ball: Bananas vs. Tailgaters – 7pm ET

May 26

  • Sofia the First: Royal Magic – Premiere

May 27

  • Gold Land (Hulu Original) – New Episodes

May 29

  • Banana Ball: Party Animals vs. Coconuts – 7pm ET
  • RoboGobo (Season 2) – New Episodes
  • Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA (Hulu Original) – New Episode

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Brittany Vincent has been covering video games and tech for over 13 years for publications including Tom's Guide, MTV, Rolling Stone, CNN, Popular Science, Playboy, IGN, GamesRadar, Polygon, Kotaku, Maxim, and more. She's also appeared as a panelist at video game conventions like PAX East and PAX West and has coordinated social media for companies like CNET. When she's not writing or gaming, she's looking for the next great visual novel in the vein of Saya no Uta. You can follow her on Twitter @MolotovCupcake.

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