May’s New Releases – From Multiverse Hopping Wizards to Chipmunks on a Mission
This month is bringing a wide variety of stories to the large and small screen – these are May’s new releases you should watch.
May’s New Releases – Streaming Originals
Clark – Netflix May 5th
Bill Skarsgård stars in the unbelievable story of Clark Olofsson, the controversial criminal who inspired the term “Stockholm syndrome.” The limited series is based on Olofsson’s autobiography – filled with both truths and lies.
Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Sustainable War – Netflix May 9th
The first season of Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 takes place after a global financial crisis and the world is engulfed in an AI-driven war. It’s up to Section 9 to counter new forms of cyber threats. This is that season remade into a feature-length theatrical animation with new scenes and full re-color grading.
Operation Mincemeat – Netflix May 11th
This mission requires special materials.
Operation Mincemeat is set in 1943 as the Allies are determined to launch an all-out assault on Fortress Europe. But they face an impossible challenge – to protect a massive invasion force from entrenched German firepower and avert a potential massacre.
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Vampire in the Garden – Netflix May 16th
This anime is fromWIT STUDIO, the creators of Attack on Titan. The fateful meeting of a human and the vampire queen may change a world at war.
Chip n’ Dale – Disney+ May 20th
The Rescue Rangers are back once again to save their friend’s life. The mix animation styles and characters from across the Disney universe give it a bit of a Roger Rabbit feel. Hopefully its bad guy won’t terrify an entire generation of kids.
Even More Streaming Originals
Love, Death & Robots Volume 3 – Netflix May 20th
More of the award-winning David Fincher lead animated series.
Prehistoric Planet – AppleTv+ May 23rd
Experience the world of dinosaurs in an all new way with this series from the producers of Planet Earth. David Attenborough is accompanied by a breathtaking score by Hans Zimmer for this documentary event.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi – Disney+ May 25th
The Jedi returns to the screen. The story is set after the fall of his one-time friend and apprentice Anakin Skywalker. While Kenobi watches over Skywalker’s son, he has to contend with his own loss.
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Stranger Things Season 4 Volume 1 – Netflix May 27th
The Battle of Starcourt has been won, but that’s not the end of the story. The friends are apart for the first time, trying to live their lives. While they struggle in the aftermath an old evil rises. You can check out all of our coverage here.
May’s New Releases – In Theaters
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness – Theaters May 6th
The continued adventures and mistakes of Doctor Stephen Strange. You can check out all of our coverage here.
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Firestarter – Theaters and Peacock May 13th
A re-make of the Stephen King classic. This story follows Charlie, a girl with extraordinary pyrokinetic powers.
Monstrous – Theaters May 13th
Christina Ricci stars in this thriller set in the idealistic 1950s.
A terrifying new horror awaits Laura and her 7-year-old son, Cody, when then they flee her abusive ex-husband. They try to settle into a new life in an idyllic and remote lakeside farmhouse. Still traumatized, their well-being is pushed to the limit as their fragile existence is threatened.
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Men – Theaters May 20th
A new horror from Alex Garland – director of Annihilation and Ex Machina.
Bob’s Burgers The Movie – May 27th
The beloved animated show makes it to the big screen. Join the Belchers on an adventure that starts with a massive sink hole in front of the restaurant.
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And the Movie with Tom Cruise
Top Gun: Maverick – Theaters May 27th
Pete Mitchell returns to the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program. He’s facing an uncertain future and dealing with the ghosts of his past while training the next class of pilots.
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