Netflix is constantly adding movies to its already sizeable library. For thriller fans like myself, whenever there’s a wave of new additions, the first thing I look out for is exciting, tense and gripping watches. Fortunately, new (and classic) thrillers arrive on the streaming service at a very good clip.
If you’re also eager to find the latest thriller movies on Netflix, I can help. I’ve combed through Netflix’s May 2026 slate and picked out three worthwhile picks that you can enjoy over the next week. These range from a Gerard Butler “cops vs. robbers” fan-favorite, an influential “buddy cop” movie that marked Eddie Murphy’s debut, and a particularly dark option.
