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As the warmth of May ushers in a season of cinematic brilliance and compelling storytelling, this month’s entertainment lineup promises to captivate and inspire. From slasher horrors to murder mysteries, May 2025 offers a diverse array of films and television series that cater to every taste. Whether you’re seeking high-octane drama, heartfelt narratives, or innovative storytelling, the following selections are set to dominate screens and conversations alike.
Scroll below to see our curated list of what to watch in May 2025. If you’re not a film buff, then check out our guide on the best books to read in May 2025.
Here are the best new TV shows and movies to watch in May 2025:
Another Simple Favor
The sharply dressed and even more sharply tongued duo returns in Another Simple Favor, a sequel to the slick 2018 thriller. When the enigmatic Emily reappears in Stephanie’s life, it’s not long before the two are pulled into yet another web of lies, blackmail and murder. As they navigate high society scandals, dangerous liaison, and their own complicated friendship, secrets from the past resurface with deadly consequences. Expect dark humor, high fashion and jaw-dropping twists.
Release Date: 1 May
Motorheads
In this high-octane drama, a group of outsiders forms an unlikely friendship over a mutual love of street racing while navigating the hierarchy and rules of high school.
Release Date: 20 May
Fear Street: Prom Queen
Based on the classic R.L. Stine novel, Fear Street: Prom Queen dives into the blood-soaked corridors of Shadyside High as prom season begins. When a popular student is found dead, followed by more chilling attacks, the excitement of the big dance quickly spirals into terror. With everyone a suspect and no one safe, a group of teens must confront old rivalries, buried secret, and a masked killer who’s just getting started. Teen drama meets slasher horror in this suspense-filled installment of the Fear Street universe.
Release Date: 23 May
Better Sister
In Better Sister, two siblings are forced to face the consequences of long-buried family secrets. Chloe, a successful lawyer and devoted wife, finds her carefully constructed life unravelling when her husband is brutally murdered and she becomes entangled in a shocking murder investigation along with her sister. As Chloe digs deeper into the mystery, the bond between the sisters is tested by betrayal, jealousy, and the haunting question of how well we truly know the ones we love. A tense psychological drama that explores identity, ambition and the dark side of sisterhood.
Release Date: 29 May
Goodboy
Starring Park Bo-gum, Goodboy is a comedy, action series that tells the story of former medal-winnin athletes who become police officers and fight in a world full of criminals. In this series, you see the team of these elite forcers taking down the people behind a large crime group.
