Looking for something new to watch in this month? We’ve got you covered with a roundup of the top new movies releasing this month. Whether it’s the final installment of one of the best action franchises, a deadly mission 30,000 feet in the air, or a surfing trip that spirals into paranoia, here’s our guide for watch movies to watch in May.

Another Simple Favor

Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) reunite on the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than the road from the Marina Grande to the Capri town square.

Release: May 1 on Prime Video

Holy Night: Demon Hunters

Seoul descends into chaos as a devil-worshipping criminal network emerges. In a desperate plea for salvation, the police turn to ‘Holy Night’—a secretive trio of demon hunters armed with supernatural powers. Ba Woo (Don Lee), a powerhouse with immense physical strength, is joined by Sharon (Seohyun), who can detect and exorcise demons, and Kim-kun (David Lee), their loyal support. When psychiatrist Jung-Won (Kyung Soo-Jin) begs for help to save her possessed sister Eun-Seo (Jung Ji-So), the team faces a terrifying force unlike any they’ve seen before.

In Theaters: May 2 (Limited)

The Surfer

A man revisits his childhood beach to surf with his son. Humiliated by locals, he becomes entangled in an escalating conflict that pushes him to his limits.

In Theaters: May 2 (Limited)

Thunderbolts*

After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, seven disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.

Premiers: May 2 on Disney+

Fight or Flight

Exiled American agent Lucas Reyes (Josh Hartnett) is given one last chance to redeem himself – the assignment is to track down and identify a mysterious, international high-value asset known only as The Ghost on a flight from Bangkok to San Francisco. Complicating matters, the plane is filled with assassins from around the world who are assigned to kill them both. The pair must work together in a fight for their lives. At 37,000 feet, the stakes have never been higher.

In theaters: May 9

Shadow Force

In Shadow Force, Kyrah (Washington) and Isaac (Sy) were once the leaders of a multinational special forces group called Shadow Force. They broke the rules by falling in love, and in order to protect their son, they go underground. With a large bounty on their heads, and the vengeful Shadow Force hot on their trail, one family’s fight becomes all-out war.

In theaters: May 9

Wick is Pain

Witness the never-before-seen footage and true story behind the John Wick phenomenon – from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.

Digital Release: May 9

Friendship

Suburban dad Craig (Tim Robinson) falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor, Austin (Paul Rudd), as Craig’s attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of their lives.

In theaters: May 9 (Limited), May 23 (Wide release)

Hurry Up Tomorrow

A musician plagued by insomnia is pulled into an odyssey with a stranger who begins to unravel the very core of his existence.

In theaters: May 16

Final Destination: Bloodlines

Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefanie heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all.

In theaters: May 15

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Ethan Hunt and the IMF team continue their search for the terrifying AI known as the Entity – which has infiltrated intelligence networks all over the globe – with the world’s governments and a mysterious ghost from Ethan’s past on their trail. Joined by new allies and armed with the means to shut the Entity down for good, Hunt is in a race against time to prevent the world as we know it from changing forever.

In theaters: May 23

Fountain of Youth

Two estranged siblings (John Krasinski and Natalie Portman) partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth. They must use their knowledge of history to follow clues on an epic adventure that will change their lives … and possibly lead to immortality.

Premiers: May 23 on AppleTV+

Bring Her Back

A brother and sister uncover a terrifying ritual at the secluded home of their new foster mother.

In theaters: May 30

Tornado

When her father’s puppet samurai show gets ambushed by a notorious gang, Tornado vows to seek vengeance and forge her own destiny by stealing their ill-gotten gold.

In theaters: May 30 (Limited)

Tim Travers & the Time Travelers Paradox

A scientist creates a time machine and kills their younger self to see what would happen. And that self-obsessed, misanthrope, mad genius of a scientist is Tim Travers. And the universe was bad enough with only one of him.

In theaters: May 30 (Limited)

Lost in Starlight

In 2050 Seoul, astronaut Nan-young’s ultimate goal is to visit Mars. But she fails the final test to onboard the fourth Mars Expedition Project. The musician Jay buries his dreams in a vintage audio equipment shop. The two fall in love after a chance encounter. As they root for each other and dream of a new future. Nan-young is given another chance to fly to Mars, which is all she ever wanted…

In theaters: May 30 (limited) and on Netflix

The Phoenician Scheme

Wealthy businessman, Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists, and determined assassins.

In theaters: May 30 (Limited)

Mountainhead

A group of billionaire friends (Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef) get together against the backdrop of a rolling international crisis.

Premiers: May 31 on Max

Still looking for more to watch? Check out the top shows releasing in May or our list of top April movie releases. And be sure to let us know on our socials if we missed any May releases you’re looking forward to. Join our Discord community to discuss it all!