What to Watch on Sky and Now in May 2026
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April 28, 2026
Each month, Sky and NOW continue to keep schedules packed with fresh premieres, returning favourites, blockbuster films, and binge-worthy boxsets. Whether you're after the latest prestige drama, big-screen action, gripping documentaries, or easy comfort viewing, there’s always something new landing across both platforms.
In this monthly digest, we round up the standout arrivals, key returning series, and notable films heading to Sky and NOW this May, helping you plan your next watchlist with ease.
PONIES
Sky Atlantic - May 22
In 1977 Moscow, two "PONIES" ("persons of no interest" in intelligence speak) work anonymously as secretaries in the American Embassy. That is, until their husbands die under mysterious circumstances in the Soviet Union, and they are thrust into the CIA. Bea Grant (Emilia Clarke) is sharp, over-educated and fluent in Russian - a child of Russian immigrants, trying to make sense of a life that hasn't turned out the way she expected. Twila Hasbeck (Haley Lu Richardson) is a small-town firecracker: abrasive, bold and more fearless than she should be. Thrown together by grief and circumstance, the two dig into the vast conspiracy their husbands were killed for.
FROM - Season 4
Sky MAX
FROM unravels the mystery of a nightmarish town that traps all those who enter. As the unwilling residents fight to keep a sense of normalcy and search for a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest - including the terrifying creatures that come out when the sun goes down.
In Season Four, the closer the residents of town get to the answers they seek, the more terrifying their search becomes. Who is the Man in Yellow, and what does he want? Will Jade and Tabitha's revelation be the key to finally going home? How much longer can Boyd hold the town together, even as his body and mind are falling apart? And what role will the town's most recent arrival play in the events to come? Season Four will open doors that some in town will end up wishing had remained closed.
Matlock - Season 2 (Part 2)
Sky Witness - May 6
Mattie and the gang return from the winter hiatus to pick up where they left off.
As the second season resumes, Olympia and Matty each put together their own collateral for Julian, hoping to regain his trust after he makes a shocking discovery. Meanwhile, an injunction case takes a turn when their client is detained by ICE agents, forcing the team to shift gears to keep him with his family and prevent deportation
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 27
Sky Witness
The iconic Mariska Hargitay returns as Captain Olivia Benson in a heart-pounding new season of Dick Wolf’s Emmy®-winning drama. As Benson and her elite squad fight to protect the innocent and keep New York City safe, their mission to give voice to victims remains as vital and relevant as ever.
Coming to Sky Cinema
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
The cinematic return of the global phenomenon follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the center of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.
The Running Man (2025)
In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television - a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite - and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
Gabby (Laila Lockhart Kraner, reprising her role from the series) heads out on a road trip with her Grandma Gigi (four-time Grammy Award winner Gloria Estefan) to the urban wonderland of Cat Francisco. But when Gabby's dollhouse, her most prized possession, ends up in the hands of an eccentric cat lady named Vera (Oscar® nominee Kristen Wiig), Gabby sets off on an adventure through the real world to get the Gabby Cats back together and save the dollhouse before it's too late.
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues
Forty-one years after the release of the ground breaking mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap, the now estranged bandmates David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls (Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer) are forced to reunite for one final concert. They are joined by documentarian Marty Di Bergi (the late Rob Reiner, starring and directing his final film), who once again tries to capture his favourite metal gods as they contemplate mortality - and hope that their 12th drummer doesn't join their predecessors in The Great Beyond. Joined by music royalty Paul McCartney and Elton John, Spinal Tap wrestles with their checkered past to put on a concert that they hope will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock 'n' roll.
We Bury the Dead
After a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don't just rise - they hunt. The military insists they are harmless and slow-moving, offering hope to grieving families. But when Ava (Daisy Ridley) enters a quarantine zone searching for her missing husband, she uncovers the horrifying truth: the undead are growing more violent, more relentless, and more dangerous with every passing hour.
That’s everything coming to Sky and NOW this month. From brand-new premieres to returning favourites and blockbuster films, there’s no shortage of great viewing ahead. Let us know what you’ll be watching, and keep an eye out for more highlights, recommendations, and reviews coming soon.