May is shaping up to be a bittersweet month for Netflix UK subscribers. While exciting new titles are rolling in, the platform is simultaneously waving goodbye to over 50 movies and TV shows — including some real fan favourites. From the entire Transformers and Men in Black collections to Schitt’s Creek, Saving Private Ryan, and The Greatest Showman, the clock is ticking. Here’s everything you need to know — and what to queue up right now before it’s too late.

The Biggest Titles Leaving Netflix UK in May 2026

Title	Leaving Date	Why You Should Watch It
Jack Reacher (2012) & Never Go Back (2016)	May 1	Tom Cruise at his action-hero best — slick, brutal, endlessly rewatchable
Puss in Boots (2011)	May 1	The beloved Shrek spin-off that still holds up brilliantly for all ages
Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)	May 1	A hilarious, gory sequel that delivered exactly what fans wanted
Transformers Full Collection (5 films)	May 4	Michael Bay’s chaotic blockbuster saga — loud, explosive, and weirdly fun
Men in Black Full Collection (4 films)	May 7	Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones at their coolest; MIB International included
Saving Private Ryan (1998)	May 13	Spielberg’s devastating WWII masterpiece — a genuine must-watch
The Greatest Showman (2017)	May 15	Hugh Jackman’s crowd-pleasing musical that you’ll hum for days
Schitt’s Creek (6 Seasons)	May 16	One of the funniest, warmest sitcoms of the last decade — binge it fast
Birdman (2014)	May 19	Michael Keaton’s Oscar-winning comeback — filmed to look like one single take
The Addams Family (2019) & Sequel (2021)	May 20	Animated family fun with dark, gothic charm
Bob Marley: One Love (2024)	May 21	A vibrant, music-filled biopic celebrating a true global legend
The Holdovers (2023)	May 22	Paul Giamatti’s quiet, Oscar-winning gem — funny, moving, and deeply human
Migration (2023)	May 23	Illumination’s charming animated adventure about a family of ducks finding their wings

Shows & Films Worth Highlighting

Schitt’s Creek leaving on May 16 is genuinely the biggest loss of the month. All six seasons of this sitcom — which follows a wealthy family forced to rebuild their lives in a small town — are going at once. If you’ve been putting it off, stop. Start tonight.

Saving Private Ryan on May 13 is another one that demands attention. Spielberg’s 1998 war epic remains one of the most visceral, emotionally overwhelming films ever made — the Omaha Beach opening sequence alone is worth the watch.

The Holdovers quietly became one of 2023’s best films and deserved every award it received. Paul Giamatti plays a grumpy teacher forced to spend the holidays with a troubled student — it’s warm, funny, and unexpectedly moving. Don’t miss it before May 22.

Birdman and Bob Marley: One Love round out the must-watches — one a cerebral, technically brilliant drama, the other a joyful celebration of a music icon. Both deserve a spot on your watchlist before they vanish on May 19 and May 21 respectively.

For everything new hitting Netflix UK this month to replace what’s leaving, head over to TechnoSports for the full breakdown. And if you want to stay ahead of every streaming departure and arrival, TechnoSports has you covered month by month.

Full Departure Calendar at a Glance

Date	Key Titles
May 1	Jack Reacher x2, Puss in Boots, Zombieland: Double Tap, In the Line of Fire
May 4	All 5 Transformers films, Love & Other Drugs
May 7	All 4 Men in Black films
May 13	Saving Private Ryan
May 15	The Greatest Showman, Mr. Bean’s Holiday
May 16	Schitt’s Creek (all 6 seasons), Harriet
May 19	Birdman
May 20	The Addams Family & Sequel
May 21	Bob Marley: One Love
May 22	The Holdovers
May 23	Migration