New Movies on Netflix Ireland: Top 10 Right Now 2026

Netflix Ireland’s top 10 movies for May 2026 reveal a curated mix of regional Tudum rankings and Rotten Tomatoes best-of lists — with Apex holding the #1 spot, Bugonia arriving April 26, and fresh additions like Jennifer’s Body and Swapped keeping the library in flux. This guide pulls together the current rankings, verified release dates, and what sources actually say about viewership trends.

#1 Movie Netflix Ireland: Apex · #2 Netflix Ireland: Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill · New Release Example: Jennifer’s Body · Another New Movie: Swapped · Netflix Tudum Source: May 2026 releases

What are Netflix’ top 10 movies right now?

Netflix doesn’t publish viewership rankings publicly, but the platform’s own editorial hub, Netflix Tudum, curates top 10 lists by region. For Ireland, Apex currently holds the #1 position. TV Guide lists 56 best movies on Netflix as of May 2026, while Rotten Tomatoes maintains a curated list of 100 best Netflix movies, updated monthly.

Ireland Top 10

• Apex — #1 in Ireland (Netflix Tudum)
• Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill — #2 in Ireland (Netflix Tudum)
• The Godfather — 97% on Rotten Tomatoes (The Irish Road Trip)
• Marriage Story — 90% on Rotten Tomatoes (The Irish Road Trip)
• The Interpreter — ranked in the Irish top 10

Global Trends

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple has earned Oscar recognition and appears on multiple curated Netflix lists as of April 2026. Rotten Tomatoes lists it among their best Netflix movies to watch right now.

What new movies are added to Netflix?

May 2026 continues the platform’s spring refresh. Netflix Tudum tracks new additions weekly, and titles like Jennifer’s Body and Green Book have recently joined the library. Below is what’s known from available sources.

This Week Additions

• Jennifer’s Body — newly added to Netflix
• Green Book — also among this week’s additions
• Borat — added to the library

May 2026 Highlights

• Swapped — featured on Netflix Tudum as a May 2026 release
• Remarkably Bright Creatures — arriving May 2026

What movie is #1 on Netflix right now?

For the Ireland region specifically, Apex sits at the top of Netflix Tudum’s rankings. This is distinct from global charts, which Netflix doesn’t officially publish — regional differences mean the answer varies depending on your location.

Ireland #1

Apex holds the #1 position in Ireland as of May 2026. The film received Tudum’s regional promotion, making it the most prominently featured title for Irish subscribers.

Regional Variations

Rotten Tomatoes and TV Guide publish lists of top-rated Netflix films, but these reflect critical consensus, not viewership counts. The actual most-watched title likely differs from region to region based on local subscriber behavior.

What movies is everyone watching on Netflix?

“Everyone’s watching” is tricky to pin down because Netflix doesn’t release real-time viewership data for individual titles. What we do have are curated editorial lists and critical ratings that offer a proxy for popularity.

Most Popular Lists

• Netflix Tudum’s weekly regional top 10s
• TV Guide’s 56 best Netflix movies (May 2026) (TV Guide)
• Rotten Tomatoes’ 100 best Netflix movies (Rotten Tomatoes)

IMDb Cross-Reference

Cross-referencing Netflix lists with IMDb ratings can surface which films score both critical acclaim and audience satisfaction. Titles like 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (Oscar-nominated) tend to appear on multiple lists simultaneously.

What are three good movies on Netflix?

Looking for quality over quantity? Three films that consistently appear on critics’ lists with strong Rotten Tomatoes scores include The Godfather (97%), Marriage Story (90%), and Uncut Gems (90%). All three are available on Netflix Ireland.

Recent Recommendations

• The Godfather — 97% on Rotten Tomatoes (The Irish Road Trip)
• Marriage Story — 90% on Rotten Tomatoes (The Irish Road Trip)
• Uncut Gems — 90% on Rotten Tomatoes (The Irish Road Trip)

Highly Rated New

If you’re after newer releases, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple has earned Oscar recognition and features Jodie Comer as Isla. Bugonia, also Oscar-nominated, arrives April 26, 2026.

When were these new releases scheduled?

Rotten Tomatoes provides confirmed Netflix release dates for several high-profile titles. The editorial tracker shows the following schedule for April and May 2026.

The implication: these dates represent what trackers have on file as of early May 2026 — Netflix occasionally adjusts schedules without notice.

What’s confirmed, what’s still unclear

Based on available sources, certain facts are well-established while others rely on editorial curation rather than hard viewership data.

What the industry is saying

The original 28 Days Later, directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland, redefined zombie cinema. Their return with 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple is one of the most anticipated genre comebacks in years.

— Industry commentary on the Danny Boyle / Alex Garland reunion

Derry Girls captures 1990s Northern Ireland with wit and warmth, featuring Irish talent like Nicola Coughlan — who also plays Penelope Featherington in Bridgerton — in the lead role of Clare Devlin.

— Entertainment.ie

Rotten Tomatoes aggregates critical consensus monthly, publishing a list of 100 best Netflix movies to watch right now. TV Guide similarly tracks 56 best movies on Netflix as of May 2026. These editorial rankings offer the best available proxy for what’s trending when viewership numbers aren’t public.

Bottom line

Netflix keeps its actual viewership data private, so any “top 10” you see — including this one — reflects editorial curation, critical ratings, or regional Tudum rankings rather than raw watch time. For Irish subscribers, Apex is #1 on Tudum right now. The most critically acclaimed films on the platform include The Godfather (97% RT), Marriage Story, and Uncut Gems (both 90% RT), while new additions like Jennifer’s Body and Swapped keep the library fresh.

What this means: for the most current additions to Netflix Ireland, check Rotten Tomatoes and JustWatch rather than relying on any single ranking. The pattern across all sources is that editorial lists vary significantly by region and metric.

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