May is shaping up to be a thrilling month for HBO and Max subscribers, with a diverse array of new releases and classic films hitting the streaming platforms. The month kicks off with a bang, as April’s critically acclaimed crime drama Tokyo Vice concludes its second season and the unsettling political thriller The Sympathizer, starring Robert Downey Jr., premieres. Max also hosts the streaming debut of The Zone of Interest, a controversial Holocaust movie that has been making waves in the film world.
But after a month of intense drama and controversy, it’s time for HBO and Max to lighten things up a bit. And that’s exactly what they’re doing, with the debut of the Emmy-winning comedy Hacks’ third season. For fans of young adult fiction, John Green’s much-anticipated novel Turtles All the Way Down is finally making its way to small screens worldwide.
In terms of new releases, May is packed with an impressive array of films and TV shows across various genres. On May 1, Max premieres the horror classic Black Christmas, while Food Network brings us the latest season of Guy’s Grocery Games. On May 2, Hacks’ third season drops, as well as the French drama Selena + Restaurant.
Anime fans will be thrilled to see the return of Batwheels on May 3, while Cartoon Network brings us the latest season of Teen Titans Go!. On May 4, Discovery Channel premieres America’s Backyard Gold, a reality TV show that explores the world of competitive fishing.
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The following days see a flurry of new releases, including the Max Original series Pretty Little Liars: Summer School on May 9, and the A24 film The Iron Claw on May 10. HBO Original drops Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die on May 11, while Food Network brings us the latest season of Summer Baking Championship on May 13.
Documentary fans will enjoy the discovery of Expedition From Hell: The Lost Tapes on May 12, while Adult Swim premieres the animated series SMILING FRIENDS on May 13. On May 15, TLC brings us the latest season of Doubling Down with the Derricos, while Discovery Channel premieres the reality TV show Ghost Adventures on May 16.
May 18 sees the debut of Design Down Under on Magnolia Network, while Food Network premieres Ciao House on May 19. On May 20, CNN Original presents Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight, a limited series that tells the story of the tragic space shuttle disaster.
The following days see a range of new releases, including the Max Original series Home Sweet Rome on May 15, and the ID documentary Murder in the Heartland on May 16. Discovery Channel premieres Moonshiners: Master Distiller on May 22, while Motor Trend brings us the latest season of Last Chance Garage on May 23.
The month concludes with a range of new releases, including the documentary Caught: Wild and Weird America on May 24, and the Discovery Channel series Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America on May 25. On May 26, the DC Extended Universe film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice arrives on the platform, while 90 Day Fiancé: UK returns for its third season on May 27.
May 2024 is shaping up to be an incredible month for HBO and Max subscribers, with a diverse array of new releases across various genres. Whether you’re in the mood for horror, comedy, drama, or documentary, there’s something for everyone on the platform this month.
