The second half of May will also see the release of some striking films, following the warmly received *Mortal Kombat II* and *The Devil Wears Prada 2*. While eagerly anticipated films hit cinemas, new movies will also arrive on digital platforms.
The Most Notable Films Coming Out in May 🍿
Below you will find our compiled list of prominent films set to meet moviegoers before the end of this month. Here are the most notable films coming out in May:
1️⃣ Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
The Star Wars series returns to the big screen with The Mandalorian & Grogu, an extension of The Mandalorian series.
- Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure
- Director: Jon Favreau
- Cast: Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Amy Sedaris, Jeremy Allen White
- Release Date: May 22 / Theatrical Release
In The Mandalorian and Grogu, directed by Jon Favreau, the creator of the series, Din Djarin and Grogu embark on a new adventure. In this new story, Mando and Grogu are sent on a challenging mission by the New Republic, which is trying to establish a new order after the fall of the Empire.
2️⃣ Backrooms
The Backrooms series, which gained popularity through horror videos published on YouTube by a young content creator, is being adapted for the big screen with a striking film. Kane Parsons, who attracted Hollywood's attention with his YouTube videos, is at the helm of the project.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Director: Kane Parsons
- Cast: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell, Renate Reinsve
- Release Date: May 28 / Theatrical Release
The film centers on a dark journey that begins after a mysterious door is discovered in the basement of a furniture showroom. This door drags the characters into a labyrinth of rooms that behave like a colossal, living organism with no apparent end.
3️⃣ Christopherlar (The Christophers)
The Christophers, bearing the signature of acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh (Ocean's Eleven, Traffic), stars veteran actor Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel, known for her work in I May Destroy You.
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Steven Soderbergh
- Cast: Sir Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, James Corden, Jessica Gunning
- Release Date: May / Theatrical Release
The long-estranged Christophers family reunites due to a significant development. This gathering leads to the uncovering of long-hidden secrets and a rapid escalation of tension within the family.
4️⃣ Moda (Couture)
Couture, starring Angelina Jolie, Louis Garrel, Ella Rumpf, and Garance Marillier, focuses on the lives of three women whose paths intersect during Paris Fashion Week.
- Genre: Drama
- Director: Alice Winocour
- Cast: Angelina Jolie, Ella Rumpf, Anyier Anei, Louis Garrel, Vincent Lindon
- Release Date: May 15 / Theatrical Release
In the intense atmosphere of Paris Fashion Week, the stories of three women from different backgrounds intersect. Maxine, an American director, begins to question both her life and priorities after receiving shocking news in the middle of her career. Meanwhile, a young model steps out of her accustomed life to determine her own future, while a makeup artist working backstage struggles to exist in an unseen world. As the paths of these three characters converge within the glamorous yet harsh reality of the fashion world, each is forced to confront their own identity and choices.
5️⃣ Jack Ryan: Ghost War
Amazon Prime Video continues the Jack Ryan series, which previously offered a TV adaptation to viewers, with a new film.
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Director: Andrew Bernstein
- Cast: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, Sienna Miller, Betty Gabriel
- Release Date: May 20 / Amazon Prime Video
In this new film, Jack Ryan reluctantly returns to the world of espionage when an international covert mission uncovers a deadly conspiracy. Racing against time, Jack joins his CIA colleagues Mike November and James Greer, and sharp-witted MI6 agent Emma Marlow, in a highly risky and deeply personal war against a rogue black ops unit.
6️⃣ Saplantı (Obsession)
The horror-thriller Obsession surprised many with its positive reviews. The film's Rotten Tomatoes score currently stands at 95%.
- Genre: Horror, Thriller
- Director: Curry Barker
- Cast: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson
- Release Date: May 15 / Theatrical Release
A desperate romantic, hoping to win the heart of their crush by breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow,” gets exactly what they wished for. However, they soon discover that some desires come with a dark and unsettling price.
7️⃣ Yolcu (Passenger)
Another horror film set to be released in a rather fruitful May for the genre is Passenger, directed by André Øvredal (Troll Hunter).
- Genre: Horror
- Director: André Øvredal
- Cast: Melissa Leo, Lou Llobell, Jacob Scipio
- Release Date: May 22 / Theatrical Release
A young couple, freely traveling in their caravan, witnesses a horrific traffic accident on a desolate road. Shortly after leaving the scene, they realize they are not the only survivors of the crash and that a malevolent entity called "The Passenger" has infiltrated their vehicle. This invisible and unstoppable force traps the couple in both a physical and psychological bind, cutting off their escape routes. Their struggle for survival transforms what was initially a pleasant caravan trip into a relentless battle for survival at every stop and every kilometer.
8️⃣ Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie, a mockumentary, was one of the most striking films of 2025 for independent cinema.
- Genre: Mockumentary, Comedy, Science Fiction
- Director: Matt Johnson
- Cast: Matt Johnson, Jay McCarrol, Ben Petrie
- Release Date: May 22 / Theatrical Release
Canadian comedy duo Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol bring their long-running cult project to the cinema with this film. The series follows two friends from Toronto and their absurd, often disastrous, plans to perform with their band "Nirvanna the Band" at the legendary Rivoli club. In the new film, when their plans to arrange a show at the Rivoli go horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to 2008.
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