Read more about every movie coming to Max in May 2024
Streaming May 1
Jerry Seinfeld is one of thegreatest stand-up comedians of all time, and his writing has been proven over and again through sitcoms likeSeinfeld. This time, he’s returning to writing and directing a biographical comedy film titledUnfrosted. Apparently, Jerry Seinfeld had wanted to make a film on Pop-Tarts for years, and it finally came to fruition in 2024.
Set in Michigan in 1963, the story chronicles the birth of Pop-Tarts and how they changed the face of breakfast before they hit the shelves of stores through the lens of young Jerry Seinfeld.Unfrostedwill be available to stream on Netflix beginning May 1.
Down the Rabbit Hole
Down the Rabbit Hole(Fiesta en la Madriguera) isa Spanish-languagefamily comedy directed by Manolo Caro, who has worked on several popular films and TV shows, includingThe House of Flowers,Tales of an Immortal Couple, andPerfect Strangers. Netflix’s official synopsis reads as follows:
“Tochtli, a boy who likes hats, dictionaries, samurais, guillotines, and the French. And now, all he wants is a new animal for his private zoo: a Namibian pygmy hippo. His father, Yolcaut, is willing to satisfy his every whim, even if that whim is an endangered exotic animal. Because Yolcaut will always manage.”
Down the Rabbit Holeis set to be released on May 1.
Mother of the Bride
Streaming May 9
Mother of the Brideis a newromance comedy filmstarring Brooke Shields, Chad Michael Murray, and Benjamin Bratt. In the movie, Emma (Miranda Cosgrove) returns from London to inform her mother, Lana, that she’s getting married next month. However, it turns out that the man who won Emma’s heart is the son of a man who broke her mother’s heart years ago. Will their parents' tangled past hinder things between Emma and her fiancée? Or will it strengthen their bond?Mother of the Bridewill be available on Netflix starting May 9.
Thelma the Unicorn
Streaming May 17
Thelma the Unicorn, based on Aaron Blabey’s book series of the same name, is an upcominganimated musical comedyfilm set to be released on Netflix on May 17. The film, which marks the acting debut of Britanny Howard, follows Thelma, a pony who dreams of becoming a singer but finds it difficult to achieve stardom.
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However, a pink and glitter-filled moment alters her fate, turning her into a unicorn, and Thelma achieves her dream of becoming a worldwide music sensation, albeit at a high cost. The film also stars Will Forte, Jemaine Clement, Edi Patterson, Fred Armisen, and Jon Heder.Thelma the Unicornis streaming on May 17.
Streaming May 24
Jennifer Lopez has starred in many filmsthroughout her career, but she has lately steered toward action flicks. The most recent one isThe Mother, which has garnered mostly favorable reviews since its release. She is now back with another action-adventure film, this time co-starring Simu Liu, Mark Strong, Sterling K. Brown, and Gregory James.
Atlasis an upcoming science fiction action thriller by Brad Peyton that tells the story of Atlas Shepherd, an unsociable data analyst who distrusts artificial intelligence. But when she is assigned on a mission to capture a rogue robot from her past, an incident forces her to rely on AI, which she despises, all in the interest of humankind.Atlaswill be released on Netflix on May 24.
My Oni Girl
For audiences whodislike watching anime seriesdue to the length and time commitment but still appreciate the art style, anime films are a fantastic alternative. Luckily, Netflix produces plenty of content in the genre, and May 2024 is no different. In the coming month, the streaming service will release another exciting movie from the director ofA Whisker Away, titledMy Oni Girl.
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Hiiragi Yatsuse is a first-year high school student who struggles to make friends despite his kind personality. However, his life takes an unprecedented turn when he meets Tsumugi, a demon girl who appears to be searching for her mother in the human realm.My Oni Girlwill be available for streaming on Netflix beginning May 24.
A Part of You
Streaming May 31
A Part of Youis an upcoming Netflix drama directed by Sigge Eklund, starring Zara Larsson, Felicia Maxime, and Edvin Ryding. The story revolves around Agnes, a 17-year-old girl who lives in the shadow of her elder sister Julia, who has always been the coolest person she has ever known.
She was the most popular girl in school and often the center of attention at parties. She is now dating Noel, a great guy fromtheir high school. When Agnes comes closer to achieving everything she has ever dreamed of, she tries to seize the opportunity, but it comes at a cost.A Part of Youwill premiere on Netflix on May 31.
