A new horror-comedy film, Send Help, has emerged as the most-watched movie on Ireland’s streaming charts for May, according to data from JustWatch’s Streaming Charts, in a month otherwise dominated by a mix of catalogue titles, franchises and established TV series across both film and television rankings.
The chart, which tracks streaming popularity across platforms in Ireland, places Send Help, directed by Sam Raimi, at number one in the movie category.
The film stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien and tells the story of a corporate strategist and her young executive superior who become stranded after a plane crash and are forced into a tense survival situation that gradually turns into a psychological battle of control and endurance.
Despite being described by some viewers as a mid-budget original release in an increasingly franchise-driven industry, its performance on streaming platforms has pushed it ahead of a strong mix of older and more recognisable titles. These include The Devil Wears Prada at number two, Apex at number three, and The Long Walk at number four.
The rest of the top ten reflects a wide spread of genres and eras. Mortal Kombat sits at number five, followed by The Running Man in sixth place. The controversial anthology-style film 7 Immoral Tales appears in seventh, while Remarkably Bright Creatures takes the eighth spot. Rounding out the list are Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War in ninth place and The Nice Guys at number ten.
Taken together, the movie rankings suggest a relatively even split between legacy titles with long-standing recognition and newer or recently resurfaced streaming content, rather than a single dominant blockbuster driving viewing habits in Ireland over the period.
JustWatch. Most watched movies in May 2026 in Ireland.
In contrast, the television chart shows a stronger dominance of returning series and established streaming brands, with supernatural thriller Widow’s Bay taking the top position.
It is followed by The Pitt in second place and the long-running horror series FROM in third, both of which have built sustained audiences across multiple seasons.
At number four is Off Campus, while the superhero satire The Boys holds fifth place, continuing its strong global streaming presence. Teen drama Euphoria remains a consistent performer in sixth position, while espionage thriller The Night Manager sits at number seven.
The list also includes Spider-Noir at number eight, with Half Man and The Boroughs rounding out the top ten at ninth and tenth respectively. The overall composition of the TV chart reflects a heavy reliance on established franchises, adaptations and long-running series rather than standalone breakout hits.
JustWatch. Most watched TV Shows in May 2026 in Ireland.
While Send Help leads the film rankings, its success should be viewed in the context of streaming performance rather than box office dominance, as the JustWatch chart reflects viewing activity across platforms rather than cinema attendance or critical reception.
The film’s position does, however, indicate strong audience interest in original, mid-budget productions at a time when the streaming landscape is still heavily influenced by older catalogue titles and franchise-heavy content.
Elsewhere in the movie chart, the presence of titles like The Devil Wears Prada and The Nice Guys highlights the continued popularity of rewatchable catalogue films, particularly those with strong ensemble casts or long-standing cultural recognition.
Similarly, entries such as The Running Man, The Nice Guys and Mortal Kombat suggest that established intellectual property continues to perform steadily on streaming services, even years after their original release.
On the television side, the dominance of genre-driven content such as FROM, The Boys and Spider-Noir reflects ongoing viewer interest in darker, high-concept storytelling.
Meanwhile, the continued presence of Euphoria indicates sustained engagement with younger-skewing drama series, even as newer titles attempt to break into the top rankings.
The data overall suggests a relatively balanced streaming environment in Ireland during May, with no single platform or genre overwhelmingly dominating viewing habits.
Instead, audiences appear to be splitting attention between newer releases like Send Help, enduring catalogue films, and serialised television content that continues to build momentum across multiple seasons.
