Ready for a new month of streaming? Get those streaming devices fired up and read on for all the best new shows and movies (and sports!) to stream in May 2024…
New movies to stream in May 2024
New limited series and TV shows streaming in May
Upcoming sports events to stream
New movies streaming in May 2024
The Idea of You
Release date: May 2
Where: Prime Video
Imagine going to a concert to see your favorite band, only for your mother to date the lead singer. That’s basically the setup of The Idea of You, which stars Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in an age-gap relationship.
Turtles All the Way Down
Release date: May 2
Where: Max
Turtles All the Way Down is the newest film adaptation of a John Green (most popularly known for The Fault In Our Stars) novel. It’s a romantic drama about a 16-year-old with obsessive-compulsive disorder who reconnects with her childhood crush.
Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story
Release date: May 3
Where: Netflix
Jerry Seinfeld makes his directorial debut with this brand biopic about the Pop-Tart. Based on the real-life rivalry between cereal companies that led to the creation of the iconic toaster pastry, this comedy film stars Seinfeld himself alongside Melissa McCarthy, Hugh Grant, Daniel Levy, Maria Bakalova, Jack McBrayer, and more.
The Iron Claw
Release date: May 10
Where: Max
A24’s The Iron Claw is finally making its streaming debut. Telling the story of the Von Erich brothers, the film chronicles the tragedy and triumph as they make history in the competitive world of professional wrestling in the ‘80s. Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, and Harris Dickinson star as the Von Erich brothers. The film was released to great fanfare, with many praising Efron’s transformative performance.
New limited series and TV shows
The Contestant
Release date: May 2
Where: Hulu
Ever dreamed of being a reality TV star? It might look glamorous, but it can also go very wrong. Hulu’s The Contestant is a documentary about the true story of Tomoaki Hamatsu, a Japanese man who starred in a reality TV show without his knowledge. In a weird Truman Show–esque situation, Hamatsu spent months in a room alone and naked, forced to obtain daily necessities (like clothes and food) by entering sweepstakes.
Hacks
Release date: May 2
Where: Max
The excellent Emmy-winning comedy series Hacks finally returns for its third season. The series follows a legendary comedian, played by Jean Smart, who reinvents her act to avoid losing her cushy residency with the help of an unemployable young writer, played by Hannah Einbinder. Succession’s J. Smith-Cameron joins the cast in a recurring role.
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s in LA
Release date: May 3
Where: Netflix
John Mulaney leads a new hybrid series for Netflix. In a mix of live TV, comedy, musical, and documentary styles, the series is part of the Netflix Is a Joke Festival that is being held the very same week. A number of comedian guests will join Mulaney for the series, so this should be pretty fun.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire
Release date: May 4
Where: Disney Plus
Time for a new Star Wars Disney Plus series. Part of the ongoing “Tales” anthology series, Tales of the Empire is the follow-up to 2022’s Tales of the Jedi. All episodes of the animated series drop today.
Dark Matter
Release date: May 8
Where: Apple TV Plus
Apple TV Plus has built quite a repertoire of sci-fi television. The newest to join the lineup is Dark Matter, adapted from Blake Crouch’s acclaimed novel. Crouch himself handles the adaptation, which should make it pretty faithful to the source material. The series centers on a kidnapped physicist who is taken to a parallel universe and his battle to find his way back to his own timeline. The series stars Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, and Jimmi Simpson.
Doctor Who
Release date: May 10
Where: Disney Plus, BBC iPlayer
Ncuti Gatwa takes over as the Fifteenth Doctor in the long-running sci-fi series. Expect greater adventures through time with the new Doctor and his companions. Millie Gibson, Jonathan Groff, Jinkx Monsoon, and Indira Varma also star. It’s the fourteenth overall season of the series and the first that will stream on Disney Plus (where it is marketed as season one) outside the UK.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
Release date: May 12
Where: Crunchyroll
Demon Slayer season four will see the series adapt the Hashira Training Arc from the manga. Hashiras are the high-ranking members of the Demon Slayer Corps, and Tanjiro will train to become one in preparation for the battles ahead. Expect season four to also revolve around Nezuko’s new powers, revealed at the end of season three.
Interview with the Vampire
Release date: May 12
Where: AMC+
AMC’s excellent Interview with the Vampire is back for its second season. The TV series is an updated retelling of the classic novels by Anne Rice, chronicling the human life of vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) by renowned journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian). Season two will tell the story of Louis’s time in Europe as he embarks on a quest to discover the Old World Vampires.
Bridgerton
Release date: May 16
Where: Netflix
Season three of Bridgerton will be split into two parts. The first arrives today, while the second batch streams in June.
The Kardashians
Release date: May 23
Where: Hulu
The Kardashians are back for another season. It’s been a hot minute since anything truly exciting has happened on the show, and for a moment, it seemed like this season was going to be explosive. Rumors swirled that Kylie Jenner would announce her pregnancy during the season finale, but that has since been debunked, only for these pregnancy rumors to emerge again. That aside, what does this season have in store for fans? More vague promises of “drama.”
Here’s how to watch The Kardashians online
Eric
Release date: May 30
Where: Netflix
Netflix’s new limited series is based on a true story. The show grapples with police corruption in the NYPD amid their search for a missing 9-year-old. Meanwhile, the boy’s father (played by Benedict Cumberbatch), a puppeteer, copes with his grief by talking to the monster under his son’s bed.
Sports events to stream in May
Ready to dive into the sports world? May features the French Open, Kentucky Derby, and so much more!
MLB: Regular season
Dates: May 1-31
Where: MLB.TV International, YouTube TV, Fubo, ESPN+, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Sportsnet
Here come the Yankees! Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and the Bronx Bombers began the season in torrid fashion, embarking on their first 10-3 start since 2003. What does May hold for a Yankees club seeking its first World Series title since 2009? Check out our MLB hub each week for a list of top games to watch.
NBA Playoffs
Dates: May 1-31
Where: NBA League Pass International, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, ProSieben/ProSieben MAXX
The road to the NBA Finals rages on as Nikola Jokic, Jaysion Tatum, and other superstars look to keep their championship dreams alive. Which teams will fall in the coming weeks, and who will clinch an opportunity to compete for the Larry O’Brien Trophy?
NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs
Dates: May 1-31
Where: CBC Gem, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, ProSieben/ProSieben MAXX
Who will earn the right to party with Lord Stanley’s Cup in June? May’s NHL playoffs action will bring us even closer to determining our Stanley Cup Finals showdown, especially as the remaining Canadian teams look to win the country’s first championship since 1993.
Soccer: Premier League
Dates: May 2-29
Where: Fubo, NOW, Sky Sports, Discovery+, Peacock Premium, Hulu + Live TV, Sling Blue, YouTube YV, DirecTV Stream, Optus Sports, Disney+ Hotstar
The Premier League title race could go down the wire with Man City, Arsenal, and Liverpool all vying for honors. Spurs and Villa are also keen to secure Champions League football for next season, adding importance to matchups like Liverpool vs. Spurs (May 5), Man U vs. Arsenal (May 12), Villa vs. Liverpool (May 13), and Spurs vs. Man City (May 14).
Cycling: Giro d’Italia
Dates: May 4-26
Where: SBS, Rai Play, NOS, RTBF, Eurosport
Welcome back to Italy for the 2024 Giro d’Italia! Primož Roglič hits the road looking to become the event’s first repeat winner since Miguel Indurain in 1992-93.
Horse Racing: Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes
Dates: May 4 (Kentucky Derby) and May 18 (Preakness Stakes)
Where: YouTube TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Peacock
Any horse (and jockey) planning on winning the Triple Crown, a feat not achieved since Justify in 2018, must triumph at the Kentucky Derby first. Then, they’ll need to replicate the feat two weeks later at the Preakness in Baltimore. Are we in line to see history this year?
Tennis: French Open
Dates: May 26-June 9
Where: 9Now, France TV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Eurosport, TSN
Roland Garros is upon us once again! Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Iga Świątek return to Paris vying for another French Open victory. We’ll see if 14-time winner Rafael Nadal hits the clay court amid his recovery from multiple injuries, including a recent abdominal issue. We’re running out of time to see one final Djokovic-Nadal clash, although World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz has more than proven he can hold his own against The Joker.
Soccer: UEFA Champions League
Dates: May 7-June 1
Where: RTÉ Player, ServusTV, Paramount Plus, YouTube TV, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, DAZN, Discovery+, SonyLIV
Champions League action continues in May with the second leg of the semifinals on May 7—who will secure a spot in the final of Europe’s biggest club competition on June 1?
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