New films and series to watch in May 2024 on streaming platforms

Every evening, it's the same ordeal: we search again and again for the film or series that will make our night. To put an end to those long minutes of indecision, we've put together a selection of the best programs available on all of today's streaming platforms. Whether you subscribe to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney + or Paramount +, we've got just what you're looking for.

With so many streaming platforms out there, each with its own catalog, it's easy to get lost. It's hard to find your way through all the programs! Fortunately, every month, these applications provide us with a summary of their new releases: fashionable series, blockbusters, old classics or little-known nuggets... Discover what's in store for you this month on the major streaming sites available to us.

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• May 2024 cinema releases: list of films in cinemas and opening times near you
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This month's releases :

Netflix: the new films and series for May 2024
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Disney+: new films and series for May 2024
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Paramount +: new films and series for May 2024
Dive into Paramount+ exclusives with movies and series to discover in May 2024. [Read more]

Prime Video: new Amazon Originals and Exclusive films and series in May 2024
Discover Amazon Originals and Exclusives releases in May 2024, an ideal month for film and series fans. [Read more]

Streaming: 10 new series to discover in May 2024
Get ready for a marathon of series with the most anticipated launches on streaming platforms in May 2024. [Read more]

VOD: the new films to be seen on Video on Demand in May 2024
Dive into the world of VOD to discover the films that will be making news in May 2024. [Read more]

Apple TV+: the new Apple Originals films and series for May 2024
Experience a spring 2024 rich in discoveries with the latest Apple TV+ releases. [Read more]

Dans la brume, an apocalyptic thriller set in the heart of Paris with Romain Duris on Prime Video
Dans la brume, a sci-fi film directed by Daniel Roby, released in theaters on April 4, 2018, will be available for streaming on Prime Video on May 1, 2024. The film stars Romain Duris, Olga Kurylenko and Fantine Harduin. [Read more]

Bohemian Rhapsody: The epic story of Freddie Mercury and Queen, by Bryan Singer on Netflix and Disney+.
The biopic Bohemian Rhapsody, directed by Bryan Singer and starring Rami Malek, plunges us into the world of Freddie Mercury. Released in cinemas on October 31, 2018, it arrives on Netflix on May 1 and on Disney+ on May 3, 2024. [Read more]

A star is born: Bradley Cooper's first film with Lady Gaga arrives on Prime Video
A romantic drama directed by Bradley Cooper and starring Lady Gaga, about the meteoric rise of a young singer, the critically acclaimed A Star is Born joins Prime Video's catalog on May 1, 2024. [Read more]

Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, The Investigation resumes on Prime Video
Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, an action-adventure film directed by Rob Letterman, hits cinemas on May 8, 2019 and will be available on Prime Video from May 1, 2024. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton, and is a live-action adaptation of the 2016 video game Detective Pikachu. [Read more]

Child's Play - The Evil Doll lands on Prime Video
Child's Play - The Doll of Evil, a horror film by Lars Klevberg, scripted by Tyler Burton Smith, hits theaters June 19, 2019 and will soon be available for streaming on Prime Video. Mark Hamill, Aubrey Plaza and Gabriel Bateman star in this modern reinterpretation of the horror classic. [Read more]

Acapulco Season 3: new beginnings on Apple TV+.
Acapulco Season 3 offers a quest for redemption and success, on Apple TV+ from May 1, 2024. [Read more]

The First Slam Dunk: adaptation of cult manga soon on DVD and VOD - Trailer
The First Slam Dunk is the first adaptation of Takehiko Inoue's cult basketball manga. After a theatrical release last July, the film arrives on DVD and VOD on May 1, 2024. [Read more]

Shardlake: Shadow Detective - Tudor mysteries and intrigues on Disney+
Shardlake: Shadow Detective, a series full of mystery and intrigue, lands on Disney+ on May 1, 2024. Immerse yourself in 16th-century England with this captivating detective mystery. [Read more]

Baby Ruby: psychological thriller with Noémie Merlant and Kit Harington on Paramount+.
Immerse yourself in Jo's troubled daily life with Baby Ruby, a poignant drama about post-partum depression starring Noémie Merlant and Kit Harington, available May 1, 2024 on Paramount+. [Read more]

Knock at the Cabin: A fight against the apocalypse by M. Night Shyamalan on Netflix
Knock at the Cabin, M. Night Shyamalan's horrific thriller starring Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge and Dave Bautista, takes the senses by storm. Available May 1, 2024 on Netflix. [Read more]

The Idea of Being with You, modern romance with Anne Hathaway on Prime Video : trailer
The Idea of Being with You, directed by Michael Showalter, stars Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in the lead roles. This romantic drama, due May 2 on Prime Video, is based on the book by Robinne Lee. [Read more]

Barbarian: Chills guaranteed with Zach Cregger on Netflix
Barbarian, a horror film directed by Zach Cregger and starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård and Justin Long, infiltrates our worst nightmares. After a Disney+ release in 2022, the film joins the Netflix catalog on May 2, 2024. [Read more]

Un Homme, Un Vrai: new mini-series from the creator of Big Little Lies on Netflix
Un Homme, Un Vrai, David E. Kelley's mini-series lands on Netflix from May 2, 2024. Immerse yourself in the drama of a real estate tycoon struggling to save his empire. [Read more]

Gianna, l'âme rebelle: biopic on Italian rock singer Gianna Nannini on Netflix
From May 2, 2024, discover Gianna, l'âme rebelle, a Netflix-exclusive dramatic biopic directed by Cinzia Th. Torrini. [Read more]

Behind the Music: A behind-the-scenes look at Legends of Music on Paramount+.
Relive the fascinating stories of music's icons with "Behind the Music", available in full from May 2 on Paramount+. [Read more]

John Mulaney presents Everybody's in L.A.: A comedy series to discover on Netflix
John Mulaney presents Everybody's in L.A.: A six-episode comedy series streaming live on Netflix, bringing top comedians to Los Angeles for the 'Netflix is a Joke' festival, starting May 4, 2024. [Read more]

Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Epic - Jerry Seinfeld's raunchy comedy on Netflix
Dive into the sweet rivalry that turned American breakfasts upside down with Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Epic, from May 3, 2024 on Netflix. [Read more]

Clarkson's Farm, Season 3: a new challenge for Jeremy Clarkson and his farm on Prime Video
From May 3, 2024, discover the new adventures of Jeremy Clarkson and his farm, on Prime Video. [Read more]

One-night stand, a romantic comedy for teens on Disney+
Kim O. Nguyen's romantic comedy Date d'un soir, starring Julia Lester, Antonia Gentry and Kenny Ridwan, follows two best friends as they search for prom partners after breakups. Available on Netflix on May 3. [Read more]

Charles III: Portrait of a Controversial King, a documentary on Disney+.
Charles III: Portrait of a Controversial King arrives on Disney+ on May 3, 2024. Written by Ron Nelson, this documentary offers an intimate look at the life of the new British monarch through rare footage, never-before-seen interviews, and forgotten interviews. [Read more]

[TV] Tarek Boudali's comedy 3 Jours Max premieres on Canal+: Our opinion
The sequel to 30 Jours Max, 3 Jours Max continues the adventures of Rayane, the worst policeman ever. Directed by Tarek Boudali, the film premieres on Canal+ this Friday, May 3, 2024. [Read more]

[TV] Si On Chantait with Clovis Cornillac and Alice Pol broadcast on M6
Si on chantait, a comedy by Fabrice Maruca, starring Clovis Cornillac, Jeremy Lopez and Alice Pol, takes us on a humorous singing adventure in the heart of a French industrial town, premiering on M6 on Friday, May 3, 2024. [Read more]

Star Wars - Tales of the Empire: discover the new animated nugget on Disney+.
As World Star Wars Day approaches, Disney+ is preparing to offer its subscribers a great gift: "Star Wars: Tales of the Empire". This animated series, eagerly awaited by fans and available on the SVOD platform on May 4, 2024, promises an epic adventure at the heart of the Galactic Empire. [Read more]

Super Rich in Korea: reality show on the lives of expatriate billionaires in Korea on Netflix
Plunge into the intimacy of the ultra-rich with Super Rich in Korea, a new reality show to be discovered on Netflix on May 7, 2024. [Read more]

Bac Nord, by Cédric Jimenez with Gilles Lellouche and François Civil on Netflix
Bac Nord, Cédric Jimenez's gripping thriller, arrives on Netflix on May 7, 2024, with Gilles Lellouche and François Civil at the heart of an intense police story. [Read more]

Dark Matter: SF series with Jennifer Connelly and Joel Edgerton on Apple TV+.
Dark Matter: a journey through realities that explores alternate existence on Apple TV+ from May 8, 2024. [Read more]

Hollywood and the Con Queen, a documentary about the Con Queen scam on Apple TV+.
The documentary Hollywood and the Con Queen explores the incredible story of the "Con Queen", mystifying Hollywood, from May 8, 2024 on Apple TV+. [Read more]

Let It Be: The original film about The Beatles on Disney+: trailer
Let It Be, Michael Lindsay-Hogg's masterpiece with The Beatles, in restored version on Disney+ from May 8, 2024. [Read more]

Mother of the Bride: Brooke Shields in a romantic comedy on Netflix
The Mother of the Bride, to be discovered from May 9, 2024 on Netflix, promises laughter and emotion with Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt. [Read more]

Maxton Hall - The World That Separates Us, new teen series in an elite school on Prime Video
Discover Maxton Hall - The World Between Us, a drama series about the secrets of a private school, from May 9, 2024 on Amazon Prime Video. [Read more]

Thanks and see you next time! A new Turkish series on Netflix
Merci et au suivant! lands on Netflix on May 9, 2024. Directed by Bertan Başaran and written by Ece Yörenç, this Turkish series tells the story of Leyla, a renowned lawyer who handles the divorce of Tuba Tepelioğlu, the last wife of serial lover Cem Murathan. The series blends romance, comedy and drama in a captivating plot. [Read more]

Bodkin: new series starring Will Forte where dark humor meets Irish mystery on Netflix
Bodkin, a new series from Jez Scharf starring Will Forte, Siobhan Cullen and Robyn Cara between dark humor and mystery thriller, to be discovered from May 9, 2024 on Netflix. [Read more]

Iron Man: The rebirth of an armored hero lands on Disney+.
Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau, is a science-fiction action film released in 2008, starring Robert Downey Jr., Terrence Howard, and Gwyneth Paltrow. The film, centered on the story of a billionaire playboy turned superhero, arrives on Disney+ on May 10, 2024. [Read more]

Interview with a Vampire, series with Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid on Paramount+.
The series Interview with a Vampire, adapted from Anne Rice's celebrated novel, arrives exclusively on Paramount+ in France, starring Jacob Anderson and Sam Reid, from May 10, 2024. [Read more]

Les Ombres du Passé (Shadows of the Past): a dark thriller series revealing buried secrets on Disney+.
Les Ombres du Passé is a thriller series directed by Clara Roquet, Miguel Sáez Carral and Adrià P. Xancó. The series, broadcast from May 10 on Disney+, stars Elena Anaya, Marta Etura and Belén Cuesta in a plot centered on the reopening of a disappearance case in Mallorca. [Read more]

Doctor Who on Disney+: release date, new Doctor, trailer... We take stock
The Doctor is back in all-new form, in the new season of Doctor Who, due on Disney+ from May 11, 2024. Ready to meet Gallifrey's Time Lord again? [Read more]

Proxima: Eva Green reaches for the stars on Netflix
Eva Green, Matt Dillon and Sandra Hüller star in Alice Winocour's poignant space drama Proxima, available on Netflix from May 14, 2024. [Read more]

Uncle Samsik: a new Korean drama series to be discovered on Disney+.
Uncle Samsik arrives on Disney+ on May 15, 2024. Directed by Yeon-Shick Shin, this k-drama series stars Song Kang-Ho, Byun Yo-han, and Kyu-hyung Lee. The story follows Samsik, a mysterious man who promises to make Kim San's dreams come true, while drawing her into a game of political scheming. [Read more]

Sonic, the movie', the first part of the adventures of SEGA's hedgehog arrives on Netflix
SEGA's famous blue hedgehog is coming to your screens! Sonic, the Movie' arrives on Netflix on May 15, 2024. [Read more]

Outer Range Season 2: The Abbott Mystery intensifies on Prime Video in May 2024
From May 16, 2024, dive deeper into the Abbott Mystery with season 2 of Outer Range on Prime Video. [Read more]

The Bridgerton Chronicle on Netflix: discover the trailer for season 3
Have you been waiting for it? Season 3 of The Bridgerton Chronicle finally shows itself in a trailer, released by Netflix this Wednesday, March 20, 2024. See you on May 16 for the first part, and June 13, 2024 for the second part, to discover the sequel to one of the most popular series of the moment! [Read more]

Crawlspace: survival thriller in confined space on Paramount+.
Henry Thomas fights for his life in Crawlspace, a thrilling survival thriller available May 17 on Paramount+. [Read more]

The Beekeeper, action film by David Ayer starring Jason Statham on Prime Video
David Ayer's action thriller The Beekeeper reunites Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman and Josh Hutcherson, plunging viewers into the vengeful quest of a man with a secret past, airing on Prime Video from May 17, 2024. [Read more]

Avatar, La Voie de l'Eau debuts on Disney+: rediscover our review
vatar: La Voie de l'Eau, the sequel to the 2009 feature film that has since become the biggest hit in history, joins the Disney+ catalog on May 17, 2024. [Read more]

The Big Cigar: TV series about Black Panther founder Huey Newton's escape to Cuba
The Big Cigar, the TV series that tells the story of Huey Newton's escape to Cuba, lands on Apple TV+ on May 17, 2024. [Read more]

The 8 Show: A new Korean series on Netflix
The 8 Show lands on Netflix on May 17, 2024. This Korean series, directed by Han Jae-rim, tells the story of eight people trapped in a mysterious eight-storey building, taking part in a risky game show. Each episode explores the challenges they face, with payoffs increasing as time passes. [Read more]

Poor Creatures, by Yorgos Lanthimos with Emma Stone soon on VOD - Our review
With Poor Creatures, Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos unveils a gothic tale reminiscent of Frankenstein, starring Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe. Released on VOD for purchase on May 16, and for rental on May 24, 2024. [Read more]

Thelma the Unicorn: An animated musical on Netflix
Thelma the Unicorn will be released on Netflix on May 17, 2024. This animated film, directed by Jared Hess and Lynn Wang, tells the story of Thelma, a pony with dreams of becoming a singing star. Thanks to an unexpected transformation into a unicorn, Thelma achieves international fame, but discovers that success comes at a price. [Read more]

Monster High 2: adventures and mysteries at monster school on Paramount+.
Join Clawdeen, Draculaura and Frankie for new adventures at Monster High starting May 20 on Paramount+. [Read more]

Mandibules: When Dupieux meets a giant fly, (re)watch on Netflix
Quentin Dupieux's fantasy comedy Mandibules, starring Grégoire Ludig and David Marsais, arrives on Netflix on May 21, 2024 after a successful theatrical release on May 19, 2021. [Read more]

The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg's wonderful autobiography on Netfix - Our review
For his thirty-sixth feature film, Steven Spielberg delves into his own childhood. Largely autobiographical, The Fabelmans evokes the passion for cinema of a young child in Arizona in the 1950s. The film arrives on Netflix on May 22, 2024. [Read more]

Pauline: a new fantasy series on Disney+.
Pauline arrives on Disney+ on May 22, 2024. Directed by Sebastian Colley, Matthias Murmann, and Philipp Käßbohrer, this fantasy series tells the story of a young girl who discovers she is pregnant with a demonic child, and must confront the supernatural stakes of this situation. With Sira-Anna Faal, Ludger Boekelmann, and Lukas von Horbatschewsky. [Read more]

Trying Season 4: family, love and identity quests return on Apple TV+.
The Trying parenting adventure continues on Apple TV+ with humor and emotion from May 22, 2024 [Read more]

Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza: documentary series on the musical phenomenon on Paramount+.
Explore the history and legacy of Lollapalooza in the documentary series Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza, starting May 22 on Paramount+. [Read more]

Everything but you with Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell soon on VOD
Anything But You, a romantic comedy from Will Gluck starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, available on VOD from May 23, 2024. [Read more]

The Blue Angels: an immersive documentary on Prime Video
Dive into the heart of the action with The Blue Angels, a documentary about the U.S. Navy's elite squadron, starting May 23, 2024 on Prime Video. [Read more]

Arthur the King, an adventure between Mark Wahlberg and his faithful legged companion on Prime Video
Arthur the King tells the adventure story of a racing team captain and his canine companion in the Ecuadorian jungle. Directed by Simon Cellan Jones and starring Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu and Juliet Rylance, the film is due on Prime Video on May 24, 2024. [Read more]

Little Wing, comedy-drama with Brian Cox and Kelly Reilly on Paramount+.
Discover "Little Wing", Dean Israelite's touching drama starring Brian Cox and Kelly Reilly, which explores the challenges of adolescence and unexpected bonds, available May 24 on Paramount+. [Read more]

Evil Season 4: chills and the paranormal on Paramount+.
Discover Evil season 4 from May 24 on Paramount+, with a plot that's darker and more mysterious than ever. [Read more]

Dom Season 3: an explosive finale on Prime Video
The third and final season of Dom arrives on Prime Video on May 24, 2024, bringing the saga of Pedro and Victor Dantas to a dramatic and explosive close. [Read more]

The Beach Boys: documentary on the iconic band on Disney+: trailer
Starting May 24, Disney+ unveils "The Beach Boys", a never-before-seen documentary by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, exploring the rise of the iconic band. [Read more]

Eric: thriller mini-series starring Benedict Cumberbatch on Netflix - Trailer
Eric arrives on Netflix on May 30, 2024. This six-episode drama miniseries, created by Abi Morgan and directed by Lucy Forbes, explores Vincent's desperate search for his son Edgar, who disappeared in 1980s New York. Benedict Cumberbatch plays the lead role, accompanied by Gaby Hoffmann and McKinley Belcher III. [Read more]

Argylle, the spy movie starring Dua Lipa and Henry Cavill, soon on VOD
Matthew Vaughn's "Argylle" starring Dua Lipa, Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, John Cena, Samuel L. Jackson and many more... arrives on VOD for purchase on May 30, 2024. [Read more]

The Zone of Interest by Jonathan Glazer, Oscar winner for Best Foreign Film 2024, soon on VOD
Ten years after Under the Skin, Jonathan Glazer was back at Cannes 2023 with The Zone of Interest. A deeply moving work that won the Festival's Grand Prix, it will be available on VOD for purchase on May 30 and for rental on June 4, 2024. [Read more]

Jim Henson: The Man of a Thousand Ideas, a documentary on Disney+.
Jim Henson: The Man with a Thousand Ideas arrives on Disney+ on May 31, 2024. Directed by Ron Howard, this documentary traces the life and career of Jim Henson, creator of Sesame Street and The Muppet Show. With testimonials from his close collaborators, the film offers a glimpse into Henson's visionary mind. [Read more]

Kali, Sabrina Ouazani's explosive revenge on Prime Video
Kali, an action film by Julien Seri, available on Amazon Prime Video from May 31, 2024, plunges us into a frantic quest for justice. Sabrina Ouazani plays Lisa, aka Kali, a former Special Forces operative determined to track down her husband's murderers. [Read more]

Inisherin's Banshees, starring Colin Farrell, joins the Disney+ catalog : Our opinion
Filmmaker Martin McDonagh returns with The Banshees of Inisherin, a drama set in the midst of the Irish Civil War, where the tranquility of a small, uneventful island is challenged by the relationship between two neighbors, whose friendship has come to an end. The film will join the Disney+ catalog on May 31, 2024. [Read more]

Comedies, documentaries, action or horror films, animated features, series of all kinds... Our evenings are going to be busy! So, what are we watching tonight?

Streaming: what are we watching this Thursday May 9th, 2024 on Netflix, Amazon and Disney+ platforms?
Feeling like curling up in front of the TV today? We've got the week's releases on your favorite streaming platforms, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+! [Read more]