Heeramandi, Bridgerton Season 3, Atlas: Upcoming Netflix releases in May

1. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazar 

Set in the backdrop of pre-independence India, the series throws light on the life of courtesans through the streets of Lahore. The story is set on themes of love and betrayal.

Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali 

Cast: Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, Sanjeeda Sheikh.

2. Bridgerton Season3: Part 1

Season 3 of the series will be released in two parts, followed by part 1 on May 16 and part 2 on June 13. The series is an adaptation of Julia Quinn’s historical romance novel. The series follows the love triangles and the stories of different characters who turn from friends to lovers. 

Director: Chris Van Dusen

Cast: Nicola Coughlan, Phoebe Dynevor, Jonathan Bailey, Luke Newton, Simone Ashley, Rege Jean Page, Claudia Jesse, Luke Thompson. 

3. Down the rabbit hole 

The film is set to premiere on May 1st, 2024, worldwide. The film falls under the genre of Mexican satire. The story unfolds the life of a boy named Tochtli who was raised in the shades of culture and later cripples with the darkness of his father’s criminal activities. 

Director: Manolo Caro

Cast: Debi Mazar, Manuel Garcia Rulfo, Teresa Ruiz, Raul Briones, Daniel Gimenez caco, Pierre Louis, Fabiola Stevenson, Alfredo Gatica. 

4. Mother of Bride 

This rom-com is set to premiere on May 9, 2024. The story revolves around the life of a mother-daughter and their setbacks. The story throws light on the surprise wedding announcement of Emma(daughter) and the unforeseen event that is connected to the big event. 

Director: Mark Waters

Cast: Brooke Shields, Miranda Cosgrove, Benjamin Bratt, Chad Michael Murray, Racheal Harris, Sean Teale, Wilson Cruz, Michael McDonald, Tasneem Roc. 

5. Atlas

An action thriller set to release on 24 May 2024. The story throws light on the life of a data analyst who shows contempt for AI but later finds it needful for a life-changing mission. 

Director: Brad Peyton

Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Simu Lui, Sterling K Brown, Mark Strong

6. Thelma the Unicorn

Set to release on May 17, 2024, the film is a musical comedy that tells the story of a unicorn who has an ambitious dream of being a singer and appearing at big singing events. The animated movie with its vivid graphical and colorful visuals is going to be a thrill to watch. 

Director: Jared Hess

Voice cast: Jon Heder, Will Forte, Zach Galifianakis, Jemaine Clement, Edy Patterson, Ally Dixon, Fred Armisen.

7. Unfrosted

Premiering on Netflix on May 3, 2024, the movie is packed with humour and conflicts. The story takes on the venture of Kellogg’s and Post to shape breakfast. As the story unravels, their hunt eventually leads to a frosted treat. 

Director: Jerry Seinfeld

Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Hugh Grant, Jim Gaffigan, Sarah Cooper, Amy Schumer, Jerry Seinfeld.