The BritBox schedule for May 2026 releases offers streaming for must-see original and exclusive titles like The Other Bennet Sister and Twenty Twenty Six: S1, slated for arrival. Other BritBox highlights for this month include I Literally Just Told You: S3, Howards End: S1, and QI (W): S24.
May’s new releases are sure to help you figure out what you should be watching on BritBox right now. Read more below for our highlights and the full list of what’s new on BritBox this month.
BritBox May 2026 Highlights
BritBox is the go-to place to find the best British entertainment to stream right now. Here are two of the best new titles coming to the platform this May:
Twenty Twenty Six: Season 1 (Released May 1) *BritBox Exclusive
With the start of the World Cup just around the corner in June, there’s no better time than now to watch Twenty Twenty Six on BritBox. This mockumentary series is a follow-up to British comedy Twenty Twelve and sees Hugh Bonneville return as Ian Fletcher, who is now working as the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s Director of Integrity. With each episode following a workweek at the Oversight HQ in Miami, there’s no shortage of hilarity to witness in this witty satire of what it takes to run a major international sporting event.
Stream Twenty Twenty Six on britbox on may 1
The Other Bennet Sister (Released May 6) *BritBox Original
See Jane Austen’s beloved novel Pride and Prejudice through new eyes with this BritBox Original period drama depicting the story from the perspective of the Bennet family’s overlooked middle daughter, Mary (Ella Bruccoleri). The Other Bennet Sister follows Mary as she sets forth on her own journey of love, independence, and self-discovery in Regency-era England. Experience it all with The Other Bennet Sister as soon as it premieres in early May on BritBox.
Stream The Other Bennet Sister on britbox on may 6
New On BritBox May 2026 — Full List
Wondering what else you’ll be able to watch on BritBox this month? Here’s the full list of new BritBox movies and shows streaming in May 2026:
Released May 1
Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) | New to BritBox | 1 x 120’ | Released All at Once | *US Only
Twenty Twenty Six: S1 | BritBox Co-Exclusive, North America Premiere | 6 x 30’ | Released All at Once
Released May 6
The Other Bennet Sister | North America Premiere, BritBox Original, BritBox Exclusive, | 10 x 30’ | Released 3x on Premiere, Then Weekly
Released May 11
I Literally Just Told You: S3 | North America Premiere | 5 x 60’ | Released All at Once
Released May 20
Howards End: S1 | New to BritBox | 4 x 60’ | Released All at Once | *US Only
Released May 25
QI (W): S24 | North America Premiere, BritBox Exclusive | 14 x 30’ | Released All at Once
How To Watch BritBox
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What Else Is Streaming New This May 2026?
BritBox’s new releases are just a portion of the new movies and shows you can watch this month if you’ve got more than one streaming service subscription. We update our guides to the new releases on the most popular streaming platforms every month, so you can stay on top of the freshest titles to watch. Here are full lists, schedules, and reviews for everything streaming: