The summer movie season is almost here, and we are gearing up for some of the best upcoming movies in May. In May 2024, we will see some of the most anticipated movie releases, such as Kingdom of The Planet of The Apes, The Fall Guy, and much more. Moreover, many Bollywood movies and series will also be released in May. Whether you prefer a theatrical experience or like to binge-watch in the comfort of your home, May 2024 promises a wide range of blockbusters and binge-worthy content for every movie lover’s taste.
With so many choices, we have compiled a list of 10 best upcoming movies in May based on their release date.
Upcoming Movies In May on OTT Platforms
If you are a binge-watcher who prefers to watch movies alone while lying on your bed, here is the list of the best upcoming movies in May on different OTT platforms.
| Movie | Releasing On | Cast | Director | Streaming On |
| Heermandi | 1st May | Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Farida Jalal | Sanjay Leela Bhansali | Netflix |
| The Idea of You | 2nd May | Anne Hathway, Nicolas Galitzin, Ella Rubi, Reid Scot, Jordan Aaron Hall, Jaiden Armour, Raymond Chamn | Michael Showalter | Amazon Prime Video |
| Shaitaan | 3rd May | Ajay Devgn, R. Madhavan, Jyotika, Janki Bodiwala, Anngad Raaj | Vikas Bahl | Netflix |
| The Tattooist Of Auschwitz | 3rd May | Harvey Keitl, Melani Lynske, Jonaah Haer-King, Anny Prochnia, Karin An, Yali Topo Margalit, Oleksand Yatsenk | Tali Shalom Ezer | Jio Cinema |
| The Atypical Family | 4th May | Jans Ki-yan, Chu Woo-heen, Go Doo-shimnt, Claudi Kims, Park So-yit, Ryu Abeleh, Oh Man-seokk, Choi Gwang-roks | Jo Hyun-taek | Netflix |
| Monsters At Work 2 | 5th May | Billy Critilaf, John Freewill, Ben Feldweith, Mindy Kalinro, Henry Winkler, Lucas Neffut, Alanny Ubalmao | Bobs Gannaway | Disney + Hotstar |
| Aadujeevitham, The Goat of Life | 10th May | Prithviraj Sukumaran, Amala Paul, Rik Aby, | Blessy | Disney + Hotstar |
| Madgoan Express | 17th May | Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, Avinash Tripathi, Nora Fatehi, Upender Limaye, Chhaaya Kadam | Kunal Khemu | Disney +Hotsar |
However, there are many other upcoming movies in May, including various web series you can watch on different OTT platforms. But these were some of the most anticipated movies that will be streaming in the month of May 2024.
Upcoming Movies in May 2024: Theatrical Release
Moving on, for the people who love to watch the first show of the first day in theatres, here is the list of the best upcoming movies in May. The list includes both Hollywood and Bollywood movies that created a buzz before their release
| Movie | Releasing On | Cast | Director |
| The Fall Guy | 3rd May | Ryan Goslings, Emily Blemth, Winston Park Duke, Teresa Palmer Joe | David Leitch |
| I Saw The TV Glow | 3rd May | Harriet Slater, Jacob Batalon, Avantika Vandanapu, Adain Bradley, Humberly Gonzalez | Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg |
| Tarot | 3rd May | Harriet Slater, Jacob Batalon, Avantika Vandanapu, Adain Bradley, Humberly GonzalezKevin Durand, | Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg |
| Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes | 1oth May | Freya Allan, Peter Macon Samuel, Owen Teague, Eka Darvilles, Sara Wiseman Goods | Wes Ball |
| The Sabarmati Report | 3rd May | Ridhi Dogra, Raashi Khanna, Vikrant Massey | Ranjan Chandel |
| Kalki 2898 AD | 9th May | Prabhas, Amitabh Bachan, Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani | Nag Ashwin |
| Srikanth | 10th May | Rajkummar Rao, Alaya F, Jyotika, Sharad Kelkar, Ravi Singh | Tushar Hiranandani |
| Chota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan | 24th May | Anupam Kher, Makran Deshpande, Surbhi Tiwari, Ashriya Mishra, Yagya Dev | Rajiv Chilaka |
| Bhaiyya Ji | 24th May | Manoj Bajpai, Survinder Vicky, Zoya Husain, Vipin Sharma, Jatin Chaudhary | Apoorv Singh Karki |
| Mr. and Mrs. Mahi | 31st May | Rajkumar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor | Sharan Sharma |
These are some of the best upcoming movies you can watch in theatres in May. The list is compiled based on the release date and popularity of the cast and director.
Best Web Series To Release in May
If you are looking to add some web series to your watch list, here is the list of the best upcoming web series in May 2024.
| Web-Series | Release Date | Cast | Episodes | Streaming On |
| The Broken News 2 | 3rd May | Jaideep Ahlawat, Sonali Bendre, Shriya Pilgaonkar, VinayWaikul | 8 | Zee 5 |
| Dark Matter | 8th May | Joel Edwent, Connelly, Alice Bragua, Jimmy Simpson, Dayo Okeniyis, Oakes Fegmin | 9 | Apple TV |
| Maxton Hall | 9th May | Damian Hardung, Harriet Herbig Matten, Sonja Weiber, | 6 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Outer Range Season 2 | 16th May | Josh Brolin, Imogen Poots, Lili Taylor, Tamara Podemski, Lewis Pullman, Tom Pelphrey | 8 | Amazon Prime Video |
These were some of the most anticipated upcoming movies in May. Apart from that, these are some other movies and series releasing in May that you can watch in May 2024
Some Other Releases in May
Ist May
- Want Love??
2nd May
- Jeanne Du Barry
3rd May
- Mars Express
- Finding The Money
- Wildcat
- Evil Does Not Exist
- Thabo and Rhino Case
- Lost Soulz
10th May
- Not Another Chruch Movie
- The Image of You
17th May
- Back To Black
23rd May
- The Blue Angels
24th May
- Kidnapped
- Queen of Duece
- Sight
31st May
- Robot Dreams
- In a Violent Nature
- The Dead Dont Hurt
- Young Women and the Sea
- Summer Camp
- Hidden Master
- Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle
So, these are some of the best upcoming movies in May. However, we have also mentioned some of the best web series that are going to be released in May for your convenience.
Tell us which of the above-mentioned movies or web series you are eagerly waiting for in the comments section.
FAQ’s
1. What are some of the highly anticipated movie releases for May 2024?
Ans. Some of the highly awaited movies of May 2024 are: “Kingdom of The Planet of The Apes,” “The Fall Guy,” “Heermandi,” “The Idea of You,” and “Shaitaan.”
2. Which streaming platforms will feature new movie releases in May 2024?
Ans. Movies such as “Heermandi” and “Shaitaan” will be available on Netflix, while “The Idea of You” will stream on Amazon Prime Video. You can also watch”Monsters At Work 2″ on Disney+ Hotstar.
3. What Bollywood films are set to hit OTT platforms in May 2024?
Ans. Bollywood movies include “Aadujeevitham, The Goat of Life,” “Madgoan Express,” and “Srikanth,” among others, which are available on Disney+ Hotstar.
4. Which theatrical releases are generating buzz for May 2024?
Ans: Highly anticipated theatrical releases include “The Fall Guy,” “I Saw The TV Glow,” “Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes,” “The Sabarmati Report,” and “Kalki 2898 AD,”
5. What are some upcoming web series to watch out for in May 2024?
Ans: Some of the best web series in May are: “The Broken News 2” on Zee5, “Dark Matter” on Apple TV, “Maxton Hall” on Amazon Prime Video, and “Outer Range Season 2” also on Amazon Prime Video.
