Get Binge-Ready: Movies to Watch on HBO and Max This May
May promises a vibrant mix of returning favorites and fresh discoveries on HBO and Max. From laugh-out-loud comedies to captivating dramas and intriguing documentaries, here’s what to add to your watchlist:
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Returning Champs:
- Hacks (Season 3, May 2nd): The award-winning dark comedy returns with Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and Ava (Hannah Einbinder) navigating the complexities of their partnership.
- Pretty Little Liars: Summer School (May 9th): This next chapter in the PLL universe throws a whole new mystery at a fresh batch of liars. Expect a summer school setting with a dark twist.
Max Originals Take Center Stage:
- Turtles All the Way Down (May 2nd): Based on John Green’s acclaimed novel, this coming-of-age story delves into themes of friendship, mental health, and the complexities of teenage life.
- Six Is Not A Crowd (May 2nd): This Spanish-language series injects humor into a messy love triangle, perfect for those seeking a lighthearted watch.
- MoviePass, MovieCrash (HBO Original, May 29th): This documentary explores the rise and fall of MoviePass, a subscription service that revolutionized (and ultimately disrupted) the movie theater industry.
Beyond the Series:
- Mad Max Double Feature (May 1st): Revisit the iconic post-apocalyptic world of Mad Max with “Mad Max” and its acclaimed sequel, “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior.”
- Traces of Love (May 30th): This heartwarming Max Original documentary explores the enduring power of love through the story of a woman searching for a long-lost relative.
This is just a taste of what HBO and Max have in store for May. With a diverse selection of content, there’s something for everyone. So, grab your snacks, settle in, and get ready for a month of exceptional entertainment!
Here are our selections for the month, alongside a comprehensive list of all the offerings coming to HBO Max in May.
Check out the latest releases movies to watch on HBO Max in May 2024
| Date | Title | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1st | All About My Mother (1999) | Movie | Drama film directed by Pedro Almodóvar. |
| May 1st | Black Christmas (2019) | Movie | Horror film. |
| May 1st | Crank (2006) | Movie | Action thriller film starring Jason Statham. |
| May 1st | Crank: High Voltage (2009) | Movie | Action film, sequel to “Crank” (2006). |
| May 1st | The Dead Don’t Die (2019) | Movie | Zombie comedy film directed by Jim Jarmusch. |
| May 1st | Don Jon (2013) | Movie | Romantic comedy-drama film starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt. |
| May 1st | Eddie the Eagle (2016) | Movie | Biographical sports comedy-drama film. |
| May 1st | The Edge (1997) | Movie | Survival drama film starring Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin. |
| May 1st | The Florida Project (2017) | Movie | Drama film about a young girl living in a budget motel. |
| May 1st | Genius (2016) | Movie | Biographical drama film about the life of author Thomas Wolfe. |
| May 1st | Guy’s Grocery Games, Season 35 (Food Network) | TV Show | Culinary competition series. |
| May 1st | Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008) | Movie | Superhero film based on the Dark Horse Comics character Hellboy. |
| May 1st | Jack and the Beanstalk (1952) | Movie | Family film adaptation of the classic fairy tale. |
| May 1st | Jersey Boys (2014) | Movie | Musical drama film based on the Broadway musical of the same name. |
| May 1st | The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017) | Movie | Psychological thriller film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. |
| May 1st | The Lighthouse (2019) | Movie | Psychological horror film directed by Robert Eggers. |
| May 1st | Mad Max (1979) | Movie | Dystopian action film directed by George Miller. |
| May 1st | Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) | Movie | Post-apocalyptic action film directed by George Miller. |
| May 1st | Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985) | Movie | Action film set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. |
| May 1st | My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now? (TLC) | TV Show | Reality series following individuals who are severely overweight. |
| May 1st | Poltergeist (2015) | Movie | Horror film, remake of the 1982 film of the same name. |
| May 1st | Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) | Movie | Horror film, sequel to “Poltergeist” (1982). |
| May 1st | Poltergeist III (1988) | Movie | Horror film, third installment in the “Poltergeist” series. |
| May 1st | Silver Linings Playbook (2012) | Movie | Romantic comedy-drama film starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence. |
| May 1st | Sisters (2015) | Movie | Comedy film starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. |
| May 1st | The Upside of Anger (2005) | Movie | Comedy-drama film starring Joan Allen and Kevin Costner. |
| May 1st | Wild Mountain Thyme (2020) | Movie | Romantic drama film starring Emily Blunt and Jamie Dornan. |
| May 1st | Wonderland (2003) | Movie | Crime drama film based on the real-life Wonderland murders. |
| May 2nd | Hacks, Season 3 (Max Original) | TV Show | Comedy-drama series. |
| May 2nd | Selena + Restaurant, Season 1 (Food Network) | TV Show | Reality series following the opening of a restaurant by Selena Gomez. |
| May 2nd | Six Is Not A Crowd (Felices Los 6), Season 1 (Max Original) | TV Show | Romantic comedy series. |
| May 2nd | Turtles All the Way Down (Max Original) | TV Show | Drama series. |
| May 3rd | Batwheels, Season 2B (Cartoon Network) | TV Show | Animated series featuring crime-fighting vehicles. |
| May 3rd | Stop Making Sense (A24 2023 Re-Release) | Movie | Concert film featuring the Talking Heads. |
| May 3rd | Teen Titans Go!, Season 8 (Cartoon Network) | TV Show | Animated series based on the DC Comics characters. |
| May 3rd | Zillow Gone Wild, Season 1 (HGTV) | TV Show | Reality series exploring unique homes listed on Zillow. |
| May 4th | America’s Backyard Gold, Season 1 (Discovery Channel) | TV Show | Reality series following backyard inventors. |
| May 5th | People Magazine Killer Investigates, Season 1 (ID) | TV Show | True crime series. |
| May 6th | Mini Beat Power Rockers, S4B | TV Show | Animated series for preschoolers. |
| May 6th | Next Baking Master: Paris, Season 1 (Food Network) | TV Show | Culinary competition series. |
| May 6th | Yellowstone Wardens, Season 4 (Animal Planet) | TV Show | Reality series following the work of game wardens in Yellowstone National Park. |
| May 7th | Mecum Full Throttle: Houston TX 2024 (Motor Trend) | TV Show | Automotive auction series. |
| May 7th | Outdaughtered, Season 10 (TLC) | TV Show | Reality series following the Busby family. |
| May 8th | In Pursuit with John Walsh, Season 5 (ID) | TV Show | True crime series. |
| May 8th | Stupid Pet Tricks, Season 1 (TBS) | TV Show | Comedy series featuring pets performing tricks. |
| May 9th | Pretty Little Liars: Summer School (Max Original) | TV Show | Mystery drama series. |
| May 10th | The Iron Claw (2023) (A24) | Movie | Psychological horror film. |
| May 11th | Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die (HBO Original) | Special | Comedy special featuring Nikki Glaser. |
| May 12th | Expedition From Hell: The Lost Tapes (Discovery Channel) | TV Show | Documentary series exploring lost expeditions. |
| May 12th | Naked and Afraid XL, Season 10 (Discovery Channel) | TV Show | Reality series following survivalists in extreme conditions. |
| May 13th | SMILING FRIENDS, Season 2 (Adult Swim) | TV Show | Animated comedy series. |
| May 13th | Summer Baking Championship, Season 2 (Food Network) | TV Show | Culinary competition series. |
| May 14th | Doubling Down with the Derricos, Season 5 (TLC) | TV Show | Reality series following the Derrico family with multiple sets of multiples. |
| May 15th | Botched Bariatrics, Season 1 (TLC) | TV Show | Reality series following patients undergoing bariatric surgery. |
| May 15th | Ghost Adventures, Season 28 (Discovery Channel) | TV Show | Paranormal investigative series. |
| May 15th | Home Sweet Rome (2023) (Max Original) | TV Show | Reality series following families renovating homes in Rome. |
| May 15th | Sleepless (2017) | Movie | Action thriller film starring Jamie Foxx and Michelle Monaghan. |
| May 16th | Murder in the Heartland (ID) | TV Show | True crime series. |
| May 17th | My Lottery Dream Home, Season 15 (Discovery Channel) | TV Show | Reality series following lottery winners finding their dream homes. |
| May 18th | Design Down Under, Season 2 (Magnolia Network) | TV Show | Home renovation series. |
| May 19th | Ciao House, Season 2 (Food Network) | TV Show | Reality series following the renovation of Italian homes. |
| May 20th | Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight, Limited Series (CNN Original Series) | TV Show | Documentary series exploring the final mission of the Space Shuttle Columbia. |
| May 20th | STAX: Soulsville U.S.A (HBO Original) | Special | Documentary special exploring the history of Stax Records. |
| May 21st | Elephants vs. Man with Nick Paton Walsh (CNN Original) | Special | Documentary special examining human-elephant conflict. |
| May 21st | Hell on Earth: The Verónica Case (La Mano En El Fuego) (Max Original) | Special | True crime special. |
| May 22nd | Moonshiners: Master Distiller (Discovery Channel) | TV Show | Reality series following moonshiners competing to create the best liquor. |
| May 23rd | Last Chance Garage, Season 1 (Motor Trend) | TV Show | Automotive repair series. |
| May 23rd | Romário: The Guy (Romário: O Cara), Season 1 (Max Original) | TV Show | Documentary series exploring the life of Brazilian footballer Romário. |
| May 23rd | Texas Metal’s Loud and Lifted, Season 2 (Motor Trend) | TV Show | Reality series focusing on custom vehicle builds. |
| May 23rd | Thirst with Shay Mitchell (Max Original) | Special | Travel documentary series featuring Shay Mitchell. |
| May 24th | Caught: Wild and Weird America (Discovery Channel) | TV Show | Reality series exploring unusual and bizarre events in America. |
| May 24th | Diary of an Old Home, Season 4 (Magnolia Network) | TV Show | Home renovation series. |
| May 25th | Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America (Discovery Channel) | TV Show | Documentary series exploring abandoned structures across America. |
| May 26th | Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice | Movie | Superhero film featuring Batman and Superman. |
| May 27th | 90 Day Fiancé: UK, Season 3 | TV Show | Reality series following couples navigating the K-1 visa process. |
| May 27th | Two Guys Garage, Season 23 (Motor Trend) | TV Show | Automotive repair series. |
| May 29th | Homicide Hunter: American Detective, Season 4 (ID) | TV Show | True crime series featuring Detective Joe Kenda. |
| May 29th | MoviePass, MovieCrash (HBO Original) | Special | Documentary special examining the rise and fall of MoviePass. |
| May 29th | Traces of Love (Evidências Do Amor) (Max Original) | Special | Romantic drama special. |
| May 30th | Outchef’d, Season 3 (Food Network) | TV Show | Culinary competition series. |
| May 31st | Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail, Season 3 (Discovery Channel) | TV Show | Reality series following Parker Schnabel as he explores gold mining opportunities around the world. |
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