Screen time – May 2025 -.

We are approaching that time of year when many of the biggest and most exciting blockbusters make their appearance. Summer is almost here and that means we have one last hurrah of typically smaller films and series to defend before our lives are overwhelmed and ruled by big and overtly expensive summer hits. So, with that in mind, let’s dive into May’s installment of Screen Time.

As a reminder, we based our choices on a UK release calendar, so be sure to check locally for the correct dates and offerings.

The four seasons [Netflix] – May 1

Kickoff is a new comedy drama series from Netflix. It features the immense collective efforts of Tina Fey, Steve Carrell, Will Forte and Colman Domingo, and sees the four protagonists as good friends who go on four seasonally-themed vacations in a single year. Coming from Fey and her 30 Rock co-creators, expect a witty and memorable comedy experience.

Another simple favor [Prime Video] – May 1

Blake Lively is still in the spotlight after the ongoing drama and accusations of It Ends With Us, but in May she will be on the front page again for another reason. The pair appear alongside Anna Kendrick and will be reunited for the drama sequel Another Simple Favor, in which Lively’s Emily Nelson wants to make Kendrick’s Stephanie Smothers’ life uncomfortable and takes an unorthodox form of revenge by asking her to be her bridesmaid.

Lightning* – May 2

The second and penultimate Marvel Cinematic Universe film for 2025, Thunderbolts* follows a group of anti-heroes tasked with saving the world and stopping the growing threat of the immensely powerful Sentry, all under the watchful eye of Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. With a stacked cast led by Florence Pugh, this will no doubt help set up the extended ensemble effort that will be Avengers: Doomsday.

Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld [Disney+] – May 4

Star Wars Day means that Disney+ has a new animated Star Wars series for its fans. After hosting Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire in the past, Tales of the Underworld trades heroes and villains for criminals and villains, and focuses on Cad Bane and Asajj Ventress as they try to continue to survive and thrive in a galaxy far, far away.

Final Destination: Bloodlines – May 14

It took a long time, but the beloved and long-running horror series returns. Final Destination: Bloodlines takes us back to the beginning and sees how a young woman fights to escape the grip of death and protect herself and her family from the fate of grizzlies. This film will also be one of the last times we will see Tony Todd on screen, as the actor sadly passed away in November 2024.

Love, Death & Robots: Volume 4 [Netflix] – May 15

The acclaimed and well-received animated anthology series returns this month, offering a series of new short stories suitable for sci-fi fans. The fourth season of Love, Death & Robots will undoubtedly attempt to push moral and emotional boundaries while delivering episodes with creative, artistic and animated flair.

Duster [Max] – May 15

Originating from producer J.J. Abrams, HBO Max ‘s Duster is a crime drama series that follows a getaway driver for a growing criminal syndicate whose life begins to derail and culminate in crazy, stupid and increasingly dangerous events. In this show, Josh Holloway will play the lead role of Jim, a casting that seems perfect for a character meant to be watched at home in 1970s Southwestern America.

Shoot Tomorrow – May 16

You may not be familiar with this film, but once we throw some of the cast at you, there’s no doubt you’ll want to be. The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega, Barry Keoghan and Riley Keough. Yes, Hurry Up Tomorrow features numerous stars of tomorrow all locked in a plot revolving around an insomniac musician who meets a stranger who soon leads him down an unexpected path to challenge everything he knows about himself.

Murderbot [Apple TV+] – May 16

Apple TV+ ‘s great new series for the month. Murderbot revolves around the security-android of Alexander Skarsgard, a bot who, after succeeding in hacking his programming, begins to struggle with emotions and free will, eventually doing irreparable damage while becoming addicted to television. This sci-fi drama series looks to be a rather unique and memorable one when it arrives in May.

Mission: Impossible – The final reckoning – May 21

The last mission we expect Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt to accept. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is set to conclude years and years of action movies revolving around the IMF’s greatest and most memorable agent, with this being a send-off few could match. With a budget of about $400 million and a duration of nearly three hours, this film will not only be the blockbuster of the month, but perhaps even the blockbuster of the year.

Lilo & Stitch – May 23

Disney’s latest series of live-action remakes has not been going according to plan at all lately, especially looking at Snow White. But this can all be quickly salvaged when Lilo & Stitch makes its arrival and tells the iconic story of the unruly alien and his good-hearted human friend as they seek to bask in the Hawaiian sun and generally wreak havoc on the Pacific island.

Fountain of Youth [Apple TV+] – May 23

Apple TV+ ‘s second major project of the month and also one of its more unusual feature film productions. Fountain of Youth is a blockbuster-style action adventure in which John Krasinski and Natalie Portman lead a cast of explorers as they scour the world in search of the mythological fountain of youth. This film has Guy Ritchie at the helm and Eiza Gonzalez, Domhnall Gleeson and Stanley Tucci among the cast and looking to create a memorable and exciting Indiana Jones -esque story.

Clarkson’s Farm: Season 4 [Prime Video] – May 23

Prime Video and its partnership with Jeremy Clarkson may be slowing down now that The Grand Tour has ended, but this by no means means means it’s over. The pair will return this month for a new season of Clarkson’s Farm documentary series, which shines a spotlight on the picturesque rural plot of Diddly Squat Farm, and sees how the presenter manages to get through another difficult year in livestock and crop production.

Fear Street: Prom Queen [Netflix] – May 23

The Fear Street series has been a very popular and successful effort for Netflix, so it’s no shock that the streamer wants to offer more of this to its subscribers. Prom Queen is this new effort, and it takes us back to Shadyside High in 1988 to experience the story of how an undiscovered assassin steadily picks the prom queen candidates in the days leading up to the big ceremony.

The Phoenician Schedule – May 30

Wes Anderson returns to cinemas at the end of the month to deliver an all-new, star-studded ensemble effort that is, of course, just as weird as its predecessors. The Phoenician Scheme follows Benecio Del Toro’s Zsa-Zsa Korda, a wealthy businessman who, after escaping the clutches of death too many times, decides to secure his future by transferring his wealth exclusively to one of his daughters. We won’t go through the full cast to save everyone some time, but expect appearances by Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Michael Cera, Jeffrey Wright, Benedict Cumberbatch, Bryan Cranston, Rupert Friend and more.

Karate Kid: Legends – May 30

Cobra Kai is wrapped up and over, but the ongoing story of the Karate Kid universe is far from over. Next up is a major live-action theatrical effort starring not only Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso, but also Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han, as the veterans of the franchise come together to train the promising Li Fong, played by Ben Wang, to help him find success and glory in the ultimate karate competition.

And there we have it, another Screen Time is in the books. Be sure to check back in a few weeks to see what June and the summer have in store for moviegoers and streaming service subscribers.