May TBW: 26 Most Anticipated TV Shows and Movies
Is it May already? Here’s all the upcoming movies and TV shows we have to look forward to!
Another Simple Favor
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively are back as the bestie duo Stephanie and Emily as they head off to Italy for Emily’s wedding. To no surprise, the lies, betrayal, murder, and revenge quickly unfold during the lavish trip.
Another Simple Favor premieres May 1 on Prime Video.
The Four Seasons
This miniseries follows three married couples going on their quarterly getaway, but find themelves thrown into a loop when one of the couples is heading towards a divorce.
The Four Seasons comes out May 1 on Netflix.
Thunderbolts*
After a long wait, Thunderbolts* is on the way with a group of antiheroes forced to work together on a dangerous mission as they’re caught in a deathtrap.
Thunderbolts* hits theaters on May 2.
Rosario
Following her abuela’s death, Rosario Fuentes uncovers a deep secret that reveals her grandmother was engaged in a dark ritual practice and inadvertently releases supernatural activities that will haunt her.
Rosario premieres May 2 in theaters.
The Surfer
Starring Nicolas Cage, psych thriller The Surfer follows an increasingly paranoid father hoping to teach his son to surf at his childhood beach. The more the locals threaten him to stay off the beach, the more unhinged he becomes.
The Surfer comes to theaters May 2.
Forever
Based on Judy Blume’s novel, Forever takes us to the heart of California when two young athletes fall in love and go through the ups and downs of being each other's firsts.
Forever debuts May 8 on Netflix.
Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 3
The BAU squad is back with a new season set six months after the prisoners attack on the Sicarius Killer. Getting back into the action, the team must reluctantly recruit the help of the killer to stop his web of followers that have been causing havoc across the country.
Criminal Minds: Evolution season 3 premieres May 8 on Paramount+.
Poker Face Season 2
Natasha Lyonne captured our hearts as witty detective Charlie Cale in Poker Face. The second season will follow her exploring new mysteries as she continues to put her lie detector skills to work. There will be tons of eccentric characters around her — from a punk Cynthia Erivo to a conniving schoolgirl.
Poker Face season 2 comes to Peacock on May 8.
Summer Of 69
After its debut at SXSW, the Jillian Bell directorial debut Summer Of 69 will be coming to our screens. It follows an awkward high school girl who befriends an exotic dancer to help make her crush like her before she graduates.
Summer Of 69 drops May 9 on Hulu.
Shadow Force
When a family has a bounty out on them, they must escape with their young son and evade their former employer’s shadow ops that are out to kill them.
Shadow Force hits theaters on May 9.
Nonnas
If you’re looking for a start to your Italian summer, turn to the Vince Vaughn-led film Nonnas where he opens a restaurant in honor of his beloved mother and hires only grandmothers as chefs.
That’s amore! Nonnas premieres May 9 on Netflix.
Overcompensating
From creator Benito Skinner and executive producer Charli XCX, Overcompensating follows the chaotic journey of college students, led by closeted former football and homecoming king Benny. Messy relationships, fake IDs, partying, and fraternity hazing rituals are all in store.
Overcompensating premieres May 15 on Prime Video.
Final Destination: Bloodlines
After an older relative cheats death in her earlier life, her family is subjected to death literally coming after them. Can they figure out a way to break the cycle?
Final Destination: Bloodlines debuts in theaters on May 16.
Hurry Up Tomorrow
Based on the life of The Weeknd, Hurry Up Tomorrow sees the artist pull back the layers of his complicated, anxiety-ridden life. As his fame grows, a breakdown is imminent.
Hurry Up Tomorrow premieres May 16 in theaters.
Murderbot
A soap opera-loving rogue security robot gains free will and is thrown into a mission of protecting a group of scientists on a volatile planet.
Murderbot hits Apple TV+ on May 16.
Motorheads
Live life on the wild side with new series Motorheads following a group of high school outsiders who find a mutual connection in their love for street racing.
Motorheads comes to Prime Video on May 20.
Sirens
A woman visits her estranged younger sister in an attempt to intervene in her addiction to luxury. With a devotion to a powerful socialite, it might be a much bigger challenge than she thinks.
Sirens hits Netflix on May 22.
Lilo & Stitch
Ohana means family! The live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch is almost here as it tells the story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and her new alien pal.
Lilo & Stitch premieres May 23 in theaters.
Worth The Wait
May brings flowers, but it’s also Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and what better way to celebrate than a with Tubi’si first original Asian American film? Worth The Wait will see Lana Condor and Ross Butler as strangers who fall in love and deal with what life throws at them.
Worth The Wait premieres May 23 exclusively on Tubi.
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
As a sequel to Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, the film will bring us back into the action as Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) tries to stop Gabriel from getting his hands on the AI program “the Entity.”
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning premieres May 23 in theaters.
Fear Street: Prom Queen
The new Fear Street installment Fear Street: Prom Queen will follow the popular girls at Shadyside High vying to be named 1988 Prom Queen. When a mysterious nominee appears, other candidates start to vanish.
Fear Street: Prom Queen drops on Netflix on May 23.
Big Mouth Season 8
In the final season of Big Mouth, we’ll see the Bridgeton teens taking on high school with even more raunchy experiences as they navigate the uncertainty of their futures.
Big Mouth season 8 returns to Netflix on May 23.
And Just Like That Season 3
Back in New York City, Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, Seema, and more are in for a whirlwind with new beginnings — from love interests to new jobs.
And Just Like That season 3 comes to Max on May 29.
The Better Sister
Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks star as two estranged sisters who reunite over the murder of one of their husbands. When a shocking prime suspect is revealed, they must work together to untangle their family’s complicated history and learn the truth.
The Better Sister premieres May 29 on Prime Video.
Karate Kid: Legends
A kung fu prodigy moves to New York City and finds himself thrust into a karate competition to help his friend. He’ll need to enlist the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso as he learns to blend two fighting styles into an epic showdown.
Karate Kid: Legends hits theaters on May 30.
Bring Her Back
From the team behind Talk To Me comes Bring Her Back. The new Australian horror film finds a brother and sister being introduced to their new foster family, only to learn they’re involved in a terrifyingly dark ritual.
Bring Her Back drops May 30 in theaters.
