Everything New on Max in May 2025

If you’re currently subscribed to Max (or HBO), keep an eye out for some exciting premieres in May that are worth noting. For instance, Jesse Armstrong, known for creating Succession, is set to release a new original movie at the end of the month titled Mountainhead, starring Steve Carell and Ramy Youssef. According to Max, this film revolves around “a gathering of wealthy friends amidst the backdrop of a global crisis unfolding internationally.

In addition, you can look forward to the following in May: New installments of the “Sex and the City” sequel series titled “And Just Like That…“, as well as Conan O’Brien’s travel show called “Conan O’Brien Must Go“. Furthermore, the movie “The Brutalist“, which won an Oscar this year and stars Adrien Brody and Guy Pearce, will be available for streaming on Max starting next month.

Furthermore, when you employ Max, don’t forget it offers a variety of live sports events too. Come May, you can catch NBA playoff games, NHL playoff matches, weekly baseball games, NASCAR races, soccer, tennis tournaments, and weekly episodes of All Elite Wrestling’s Dynamite and Collision.

Here’s the full list of what’s coming to Max in May 2025…

May 1: Here’s a roundup of some films I’m excited to watch this month, starting with:

– My favorite HBO Original, “100 Foot Wave”, Season 3
– The spooky duo, “A Haunted House” (2013) and “A Haunted House 2” (2014)
– The gripping war drama, “A Private War” (2018)
– A few classics like “Badman’s Country” (1958), “Barricade” (1950), “Broadway Melody of 1940” (1940), “Carson City” (1952), and “Fort Dobbs” (1958)
– Some modern films such as “Chronicle” (2012) and its Director’s Cut, “Dallas” (1950), “Dylan’s Playtime Adventures”, Season 1B, “Enter The Dragon” (1973), “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004), “Fort Worth” (1951), and “Funny People” (2009)
– Lastly, the psychological thriller “Hannibal” (2001) and the critically acclaimed German film, “In the Fade” (2017)

Can’t wait to dive into these! 😊

– Inception (2010) – Layers of Deception (2010)
– Legend of the Guardians The Owls of Ga’Hoole (2010) – Tales from the Forest of Ga’Hoole (2010)
– Lone Star (1952) – Solitary Frontier (1952)
– Lost River (2015) – The Misplaced River (2015)
– Madagascar (2005) – Madagascar: The Beginning (2005)
– Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012) – Madagascar 3: Europe’s Top Criminals (2012)
– Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) – Madagascar: Break Free for Africa (2008)
– Megan Leavey (2017) – Megan and the War Dog (2017)
– Notting Hill (1999) – The Hill of Love (1999)
– Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985) – Pee-wee’s Grand Expedition (1985)
– Rachel and the Stranger (1948) – Rachel and the Mysterious Man (1948)
– Rancho Notorious (1952) – The Infamous Ranch (1952)
– Red Tails (2012) – Red Aircraft (2012)
– Ride, Vaquero! (1953) – Saddle Up, Cowboy! (1953)
– Riding Shotgun (1954) – Riding with the Gunman (1954)
– Rocky Mountain (1950) – The Majestic Range (1950)
– Royal Wedding (1951) – The Regal Marriage (1951)
– San Antonio (1945) – Alamo City (1945)
– Santa Fe Trail (1940) – The Path of the Holy Faith (1940)
– Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend (1957) – Gunfight at Medicine Bend (1957)
– Son of Belle Starr (1953) – Child of the Outlaw (1953)
– Son of the Mask (2005) – Descendant of the Mask (2005)
– Springfield Rifle (1952) – The Musket of Springfield (1952)
– Stars in My Crown (1950) – Stars Above My Head (1950)
– Tall in the Saddle (1944) – Standing Tall on the Horseback (1944)
– Tall Man Riding (1955) – The Tall Stranger on a Horse (1955)
– The Band Wagon (1953) – Music on Wheels (1953)
– The Bounty Hunter (1954) – The Prize Captor (1954)
– The First Texan (1956) – The Pioneer of Texas (1956)
– The Goonies (1985) – The Treasure Hunters (1985)
– The Kissing Bandit (1948) – The Romantic Outlaw (1948)
– The Left-Handed Gun (1958) – The Gunslinger with the Unconventional Hand (1958)
– The Man Behind the Gun (1953) – The Hidden Gunman (1953)
– The Mortal Storm (1940) – The Deadly Tempest (1940)
– The Naked Spur (1953) – The Exposed Spur (1953)
– The Oklahoma Kid (1939) – The Rebel of Oklahoma (1939)
– The Oklahoman (1957) – The Citizen of Oklahoma (1957)
– The Painted Hills (1951) – The Colorful Mountainside (1951)
– The Princess Bride (1987) – The Royal Fiancée (1987)

– The Shining (1980) = The Haunting at the Overlook Hotel (1980)
– The Silence of the Lambs (1991) = Whispers from a Predator’s Den (1991)
– The Young Guns (1956) = The Outlaws: A Tale of the Wild West (1956)
– They Died with Their Boots On (1941) = They Fought to the Last Breath (1941)
– This Means War (2012) = This Requires a Fight (2012)
– This Means War: Extended Edition (2012) = This Requires a Fight: Director’s Cut (2012)
– Thunder Over the Plains (1953) = Stormy Skies over the Prairie (1953)
– Trail Street (1947) = The Road to Destiny (1947)
– Vengeance Valley (1951) = Valley of Revenge (1951)
– Vivacious Lady (1938) = Lively Woman (1938)
– We Bought a Zoo (2011) = A Family’s Adventure in the Animal Kingdom (2011)
– Westbound (1959) = The Long Journey West (1959)
– Westward the Women (1951) = Women on the Move to the West (1951)
– Wichita (1955) = Cowboys of the Plains (1955)
– Ziegfeld Girl (1941) = Dancer in the Spotlight (1941)

* May 2nd: Adult Best Friends (2024) – This refers to the release date of a specific movie or TV show called “Adult Best Friends” in the year 2024.
* Malditos, Season 1 (Max Original): This is the first season of a Max Original series titled “Malditos.” It’s important to note that this is the original version of the show, as it airs on the streaming service Max.
* Teen Titans Go!, Season 9A (Cartoon Network): This is the ninth season of the animated series “Teen Titans Go!” and specifically refers to the first part or half of that season. It’s notable because it airs on Cartoon Network.

May 3
Ready Player One (2018)

6th of May:

* Fareed Zakaria: The Battle Against Government (CNN)
* Talking Pictures Podcast – Special Video Episode with Eli Roth, Recorded at the TCM Classic Film Festival
* The Playboy Killings, Season 3 (ID)
* Toxic, Season 1 (ID)

May 8
Conan O’Brien Must Go, Season 2 (Max Original)

May 9
Bloody Trophy (Krwawe Trofeum) (Max Original)
The Whale (A24, 2022)

11th May: Flavorful Miss Brown, Season 10 (Food Network)

The Bakersfield 3: An Account of Murder and Motherhood, Season 1 (ID)

May 12
Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)

13th May – My Picks for Today’s Viewing:

– I’m all in with “Paradise Bettered,” Season 1 on HGTV.
– Join me as we delve into the world of “Contraband: Caught at the Border,” Season 6, airing on Discovery.
– Let’s embark on a surprise journey together in “Dream Destination,” Season 1, exclusively on discovery+.

* The date is May 14th:
+ It’s May 14th today.
+ Today, we are on May 14th.
* Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out (Season 1), airing on the Food Network:
+ On the Food Network, season 1 of Cutthroat Kitchen is called “Knives Out.”
+ Season 1 of Cutthroat Kitchen on the Food Network goes by the name “Knives Out.”
* Mini Reni (Season 1), available on Magnolia Network:
+ On Magnolia Network, you can find season 1 of Mini Reni.
+ Season 1 of Mini Reni is shown on Magnolia Network.

15th May:

* Duster – First Season (Exclusive to Max)
* Mermicorno: Starfall – Second Season (Exclusive to Max)
* United States of Scandal with Jake Tapper – Second Season (Exclusive to CNN)

May 16
The Brutalist (A24)

May 17
Bugs Bunny Builders, Season 2E (Cartoon Network)

May 18
Love & Marriage: Detroit, Season 2 (OWN)
Say Yes to the Dress, Season 21 (TLC)

May 19
American Monster: Abuse of Power, Season 1 (ID)

May 20
Kong: Skull Island (2017)

May 21
Homicide Hunter: American Detective, Season 5 (ID)

May 22
Expedition Files, Season 2 (Discovery)

23rd May:

– Pee-wee Herman (HBO Original)
– Rebuilding Galveston, Season 7 (Magnolia Network)
– Funny Sundays, Season 1B (Cartoon Network)

May 25
Say Yes To The Dress With Tan France, Season 1 (TLC)

May 28
Down Home Fab, Season 3 (HGTV)

May 29
And Just Like That…, Season 3 (Max Original)

May 31
Mountainhead (HBO Original)

The 10 Worst Comedies of the Last Ten Years (2015-2024)

10. Yoga Hosers (2016)

Kevin Smith has often asserted that excessive marijuana usage boosted his creativity and work output. However, in 2023 when he stopped consuming cannabis, he presented a slightly altered narrative, stating it was a means to mask a deep emotional wound stemming from childhood abuse. In a video on the topic, Smith humorously addressed those disappointed that Silent Bob would no longer smoke by saying, “Sorry. ‘Silent Bob should be smoking weed!’ He wasn’t. He didn’t when he made those movies.”

If there is an example of an anti-drug message in cinema, it is the film “Yoga Hosers,” a painfully funny production about two Canadian convenience store clerks (Smith’s daughter Harley and Johnny Depp’s daughter Lily-Rose Depp). They become entangled with a peculiar Quebecois detective (Depp himself) and sentient Nazi sausages called Bratzis (portrayed by Smith himself). The plot is incoherent, and the humor primarily relies on overplayed accents and jokes about Canadians saying “eh” frequently. I’m relieved that Smith is now sober, not only for his wellbeing, but also mine. As a longtime fan of Kevin Smith who still appreciates his early (funny!) comedies, I hope he experiences a successful comeback someday.

9. Hot Tub Time Machine 2 (2015)

As a movie enthusiast, I must say the original “Hot Tub Time Machine” wasn’t Shakespearean literature, but it cleverly intertwined a self-discovery narrative amidst the rowdy antics of a group of friends grappling with their mid-life crises. The first film had successfully resolved the emotional turmoil of its characters, leaving not much for the sequel to address except for increasing the number of splashed bodily fluids and hot tub water. In the second installment, three out of four leading actors from the original found themselves inexplicably transported into the future, in search of a mysterious assailant who wounded Rob Corddry’s character – unfortunately, John Cusack, one of the original “Hot Tub” stars, didn’t return for the sequel and was replaced by Adam Scott portraying his character’s son. The creators of “Hot Tub Time Machine” were fortunate to pull off that concept once; such a bolt of comedic inspiration seldom strikes twice, even with a time-traveling hot tub!

8. The Ridiculous 6 (2015)

Adam Sandler’s partnership with Netflix has been around for quite some time now, yielding several decent movies. I enjoy “Leo”, “Hustle”, and even defend the goofy yet heartwarming “Hubie Halloween”. Regrettably, Sandler’s Netflix agreement kicked off on a rocky note with the comic western “The Ridiculous 6”. Despite boasting an impressive cast that included Terry Crews, Will Forte, Luke Wilson, Steve Zahn, Harvey Keitel, David Spade, Steve Buscemi, and others, the film failed to elicit a single chuckle in its western setting, despite having so many talented individuals trotting across the prairie.

7. Mother’s Day (2016)

During the later years of Garry Marshall’s career, he found commercial success by creating ensemble comedies featuring attractive individuals finding love across different holidays such as New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, and most notably, Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, Mother’s Day was not as intentionally humorous as the film titled Mother’s Day that preceded it, which was a violent horror movie. The silence I experienced during the comedy screening of Mother’s Day in the theater was almost deafening, a level of quiet usually associated with a Benedictine monastery, not a bustling multiplex.

6. The Happytime Murders (2018)

Brian Henson’s risqué puppet comedy, titled “The Happytime Murders,” is filled with adult humor and sex jokes that some might find amusing, but it seems the creative team behind this film didn’t delve too deeply into its production. For trivia buffs, this movie features Melissa McCarthy biting a puppet on the penis, and Joel McHale staring at a puppet’s vagina in a nod to the famous scene from “Basic Instinct.” However, it is Maya Rudolph who truly shines in this film. She effortlessly delivers a rice pilaf joke that has earned her hero status among comedy enthusiasts. Rice pilaf, indeed! That woman is remarkable.

5. Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)

In the movie “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” Warner Bros. portrayed itself as a heartless conglomerate of intellectual properties controlled by an antagonistic AI, which was quite a humorous self-criticism in the film industry. The overall quality of the movie was so weak that it made the original Space Jam seem like a masterpiece such as “2001: A Space Odyssey.” LeBron James isn’t a bad actor by any means, and he doesn’t do worse than Michael Jordan did in the original film. However, almost everything else about “A New Legacy” was a disappointment from start to finish. The movie seems to lack understanding of what makes Looney Tunes, particularly Bugs Bunny, so appealing. Unfortunately, they turned Bugs Bunny, an icon of American comedy, into an unfunny whiner in the film. It’s almost illegal to produce a movie where such a legendary character as Bugs Bunny is this unamusing.

4. Dirty Grandpa (2016)

The film “Dirty Grandpa” adopts a similar comedic approach as “The Happytime Murders”: By juxtaposing characters that are perceived as pure or innocent (grandfathers) with crude and explicit language, it aims to create humor. If hearing Robert De Niro utter words like “smegma” amuses you, then this movie is for you. However, if your humor preference leans towards well-crafted jokes (or avoids constant homophobia), you may find yourself underwhelmed. The title, at least, accurately represents the content of the film.

3. Marmaduke (2022)

If there’s an animated movie uglier and less visually appealing than Marmaduke, I haven’t seen it. And I hope I never do! This film looks like it was made as part of a money laundering operation or one of those weird deals where producers have to create something by a deadline.

However, despite the terrible animation quality, Marmaduke boasts the voice talents of some genuinely funny, well-known actors such as J.K. Simmons, David Koechner, and Pete Davidson. Did they not read the script? Didn’t they see the hideous characters they were supposed to voice? Were they each offered a private island in exchange for their services? How did this happen? Marmaduke is just plain garbage. I wouldn’t wish it on the kids on my school bus who used to tease me by inventing booger songs, which, come to think of it, were more creative than this Marmaduke movie.

2. The Emoji Movie (2017)

Imagining an interesting film about smartphone culture or even emojis isn’t far-fetched, but such a script would need more wit and bite than what ‘The Emoji Movie’ offered. Leaving aside its somewhat positive message about accepting diversity, the movie is exactly as you’d expect from a studio tied to a tech company that relies on annual smartphone sales for its profitability: A subtly marketed advertisement that hints at using a phone to gain popularity and attractiveness among girls. Yuck.

1. Dolittle (2020)

In the style of Tim Burton’s Batman, where a back-street doctor botches a chemical facial repair on Jack Napier, resulting in the grotesque visage of the Joker, Dolittle is similar. It’s like watching a film adaptation of that chaotic scene; an unappealing, disjointed mess that appears to have been pieced together from leftovers and re-takes of something originally quite different. Initially, it seems (we can only guess) that this was intended to be a more serious production. However, it morphed into a cinematic Frankenstein’s creature, filled with bathroom humor, animal puns, questionable CGI, and Robert Downey Jr.’s over-the-top performance, which makes Captain Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp, seem shy in comparison.

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