May TBW: 22 Most Anticipated Movies and TV Shows

From high fashion to horror, this month brings a whole new list of movies and TV shows for your next binge watch. 

Animal Farm

Seth Rogen, Woody Harrelson, Gaten Matarazzo, Laverne Cox, and more are rebellious animals in the new adaptation of the classic 1945 George Orwell novel.  

Animal Farm premieres May 1 in theaters.


The Devil Wears Prada 2

The Runway magazine crew are reunited in The Devil Wears Prada 2. We follow Miranda’s (Meryl Streep) struggle against declining print media with the help of old assistant Andy (Anne Hathaway) as they go head-to-head with Emily (Emily Blunt)

Coming to theaters on May 1.


Hokum

A novelist (Adam Scott) visits an Irish Inn to spread his parents ashes, but encounters something more sinister that haunts the honeymoon suite. 

Catch Hokum in theaters on May 1. 


Swapped

Two enemy creatures (Michael B. Jordan and Juno Temple) swap bodies and must overcome their differences to save their environment. 

Swapped debuts May 1 on Netflix


Lord Of The Flies

Based on the book, Lord Of The Flies follows a group of British school boys stranded on an island who will do anything to survive.

Coming to Netflix on May 4. 


M.I.A.

The crime thriller stars Shannon Gisela as the ruthless Etta Tiger Jonze on a quest to avenge her family’s death and claim the title as the powerful queen pin of Miami. 

M.I.A. comes to Peacock on May 7.


Mortal Kombat II

Earthrealm champions, with the addition of Johnny Cage, face off against the tyrannical Shao Khan as their survival is threatened. 

Mortal Kombat II premieres May 8 in theaters. 


Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour

If you managed to miss Billie Eilish’s latest tour, Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour gives fans an immersive 3D experience of the concert with favorite hits such as “Birds Of A Feather,” “The Greatest,” and so much more. 

Debuts in theaters on May 8.


Devil May Cry Season 2

The popular video game franchise Devil May Cry returns for another season following Dante’s battle against his estranged twin brother Vergil. With all the dark forces surrounding them, Dante will ultimately have to confront the demons from his past. 

Devil May Cry season 2 premieres May 12 on Netflix.


Off Campus

Based on the Elle Kennedy book, Off Campus follows an unlikely duo Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham who enter a fake relationship to make Hannah’s crush jealous in exchange for tutoring help.

Off Campus comes to Prime Video on May 13.


Driver’s Ed

A high school senior and his classmates go on a chaotic road trip in a stolen driver’s ed car to win back his college girlfriend. 

Driver’s Ed hits theaters on May 13. 


Nemesis

A detective does everything in his power to catch a master thief behind a string of heists in this crime drama series. 

Nemesis debuts May 14 on Netflix. 


The Boroughs

From executive producers The Duffer Brothers, this new sci-fi series follows retirees living in a peaceful town only to discover monstrous dark secrets. 

The Boroughs hits Netflix on May 21.


The Mandalorian and Grogu

Amidst the fall of the empire, Din Djarin and Grogu are enlisted to help rescue Rotta The Hutt and gain information from the Hutt clan on a New Republic target. 

Releasing in theaters on May 22. 


I Love Boosters

The Boots Riley-directed film starring Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Demi Moore, Alexa Demie, and more follows a group of professional shoplifters targeting a highly successful fashion mogul. 

I Love Boosters comes to theaters on May 22. 


Corporate Retreat 

Coworkers on a team-building retreat find themselves in a bloody-filled fight for survival when their leader unexpectedly turns evil. 

Corporate Retreat premieres May 22 in theaters. 


Spider-Noir

Set in 1930s New York, Nicolas Cage is a private investigator who is pulled back into his once vigilante life to solve a new case. 

Spider-Noir premieres May 25 on MGM+.


A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder Season 2

A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder season 2 will bring us back into the life of a sleuthing Pip (Emma Myers) as she takes on a new investigation in the disappearance of a key witness: Jamie Reynolds.  

Coming to Netflix on May 27.


The Four Seasons Season 2

Tina Fey, Will Forte, Steve Carrell, Colman Domingo, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Marco Calvani, and Erika Henningsen return to our screens as a group of friends heading off on another chaotic trip in the Catskills. 

The Four Seasons season 2 returns May 28 on Netflix.


Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 19

Our favorite BAU agents are back at it again continuing a string of cases they must solve in Criminal Minds: Evolution season 19. While our favorites return, exciting guest stars this season will include Heated Rivalry star Connor Storrie, Yvette Nicole Brown, Justin Kirk, and more! 

Coming out on May 28 on Paramount+


Backrooms

Based on a viral YouTube series, A24 brings us Backrooms. It follows a furniture store owner who stumbles upon a liminal space with never-ending levels while a therapist works to track him down. 

Backrooms premieres May 29 in theaters.


The Breadwinner

The Breadwinner takes viewers into the comedic life of a sudden stay-at-home dad. He has to manage his household of three daughters while his wife goes on a month-long business trip. 

Coming to theaters on May 29.

Paola Cardenas

Paola Cardenas is a passionate journalist in the world of entertainment news. She’s always keeping up with the latest updates on your favorite TV shows, films, Broadway shows, music, and all things pop culture. As a first-generation Latina, she deeply cares about social and political issues within the entertainment industry and dedicated to implementing inclusive voices. She enjoys writing poetry, practicing sustainability, and of course, binge-watching comfort shows/films.

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