‘Dutton Ranch,’ ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’ and more: See What’s New on Paramount Plus May 2026
When Paramount Plus first arriving on the scene, the streaming service has made a name for itself as the go-to destination for fans of Paramount-owned productions. You can watch CBS shows like Survivor and The Amazing Race alongside unknown favorites from MTV and Comedy Central, including The Challenge, South Park, Paramount films and more.
Paramount Plus has expanded significantly since then, becoming the home of UFC fights, Taylor SheridanThe Yellowstone universe and independent series such as The Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King and The Madison.
New original shows, old favorite movies and more come to Paramount Plus every month. This May brings Dutton Ranch, a Yellowstone spin-off starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, a new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, and the final season of The Chi. You can also catch tons of live sporting events, including UFC 328 and the Champions League final at the end of the month.
Here are the new releases you can expect to see at Paramount Plus in May.
TV shows
May 1
Battlestar Galactica (Seasons 1-4)
Battlestar Galactica, the acclaimed series created by Ronald D. Moore, is coming to Paramount Plus this month, along with its spin-off series, Caprica, and a feature-length special, The Plan. Considered one of the best TV series of the early aughts, the show starred Edward James Olmos as Admiral Bill Adama, the commander of a plane carrying some of the only survivors from an attack by the Cylons, android-like creatures they created. Mary McDonnell, Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber and James Callis star in a series that is definitely worth rewatching.
May 6
May 8
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, Season 11
18 fan-favorite drag queens will be competing in the Tournament of All Stars on the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, airing exclusively on Paramount Plus beginning May 8. This season, we’re expecting a double dose of the Davenports, Crystal Methyd and season 12 runner-up Silky Nutmeg. Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked. Here are the contestants this season:
- April Carrion
- Aura Mayari
- Crystal Methyd
- Salina EsTitties
- Vivacious
- Silky Nutmeg Ganache
- A’Keria C. Davenport
- In the morning
- Lucky Starzzz
- Hershii Liquor-Jete
- Jasmine Kennedy
- Joey Jay
- Kennedy Davenport
- Sam Star
- Sugar Cain
- Morgan McMichaels
- Morphine Loves Dion
- Mystique Summers
May 12
- Tyler Perry’s Zatima, Season 4
May 15
Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser debuted their roles as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler on Yellowstone, and now their spin-off series, Dutton Ranch, will premiere on Friday, May 15. You can catch two episodes of the new series, which sees Beth and Rip build a new future together in Texas. This series features Finn Little, Juan Pablo Raba, Jai Courtney, JR Villarreal, Marc Menchaca, Natalie Alyn Lind, and Ed Harris and Annette Bening.
Couples Therapy, Season 5
The addictive reality series Couples Therapy returns for season 5 this month with nine new episodes following four troubled couples. In each episode, they meet Dr. Orna Guralnik to navigate their relationship and deal with secrets, trauma and a long-term relationship that has expired. The show will air Friday, May 15 on Paramount Plus Premium, or you can watch episodes weekly on Showtime Sunday nights at 10 pm ET.
May 21
May 22
Lena Waithe’s acclaimed series Chi, about a group of friends living on Chicago’s South Side, is coming to an end. The eighth and final season will premiere on Friday, May 22, and will consist of 10 weekly episodes.
May 28
- Criminal Minds: Evolution, Season 19 premiere
Movies
May 1
Sports
May 9
UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland
Paramount Plus is the new home of UFC, and this May, you can catch Fight Night broadcasts every week, as well as UFC 328 between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland. The game will be broadcast live on Paramount Plus beginning at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT on May 9.
May 16-17
May 30
- UEFA Champions League Final, Time TBD
