May 2026 Indie Film Releases – UK, Ireland & North America
May 2026 Indie Film Releases – UK, Ireland & North America
This page tracks independent film releases arriving in May 2026, including theatrical premieres, streaming debuts and digital VOD releases across the UK, Ireland and North America.
We update this page regularly as new films are announced, so check back throughout the month for the latest indie film releases and trailers.
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May 2026 Release Calendar
📅 May 22 – THE BALLOONISTS (UK & Irish Cinemas)
THE BALLOONISTS – An Aviation Adventure Documentary About The First Non-Stop Balloon Flight Around The World
📍 Director: John Dower
📍 Production: Rise Films
📍 Produced in association with: Anonymous Content, Red Bull Studios
📍 Distributor: Dogwoof
📍 Genre: Documentary / Adventure
📍 Runtime: 86 mins | Cert: TBC
📍 Release Date: 22 May 2026 (UK & Irish Cinemas)
🎬 Synopsis THE BALLOONISTS follows explorer Bertrand Piccard and British flying instructor Brian Jones as they attempt one of the last great aviation challenges of the twentieth century — flying non-stop around the world in a hot-air balloon.
With rival teams launching across the globe, the race is on to secure a place in aviation history. Battling extreme weather, technical failures and the mental strain of the journey, the pair must rely on skill, endurance and friendship to survive the extraordinary challenge.
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