A fresh wave of new Max movies has landed this May, covering everything from comedy and action to gripping drama and much more. Whether you’re in the mood for lots of laughs, nail-biting suspense or something with more heart, this month’s batch of films has plenty to offer. Max might not always rival other streamers for sheer quantity, but it continues to shine when it comes to quality – one of the key reasons why it remains one of the best streaming services for movie fans.
Looking for the complete list of new arrivals on Max this May, including TV shows and documentaries? Don’t miss our full guide to what’s new on Max in May 2025. Or, if you’re more interested in the platform’s must-watch classics, check out our roundup of the best Max movies. In the meantime, here are the latest films hitting Max this month.
New Max movies: May 1
- A Haunted House (2013)
- A Haunted House 2 (2014)
- A Private War (2018)
- Badman's Country (1958)
- Barricade (2012)
- Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940)
- Carson City (1952)
- Chronicle (2012)
- Chronicle: Director's Cut (2012)
- Dallas (1950)
- Enter The Dragon (1973)
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
- Fort Dobbs (1958)
- Fort Worth (1951)
- Funny People (2009)
- Hannibal (2001)
- In the Fade (2017)
- Inception (2010)
- Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole (2010)
- Lone Star (1996)
- Lost River (2015)
- Madagascar (2005)
- Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012)
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
- Megan Leavey (2017)
- Notting Hill (1999)
- Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
- Rachel and the Stranger (1948)
- Rancho Notorious (1952)
- Red Tails (2012)
- Ride, Vaquero! (1953)
- Riding Shotgun (1954)
- Rocky Mountain (1950)
- Royal Wedding (1951)
- San Antonio (1945)
- Santa Fe Trail (1940)
- Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend (1957)
- Son of Belle Starr (1953)
- Son of the Mask (2005)
- Springfield Rifle (1952)
- Stars in My Crown (1950)
- Tall in the Saddle (1944)
- Tall Man Riding (1955)
- The Band Wagon (1953)
- The Bounty Hunter (2010)
- The First Texan (1956)
- The Goonies (1985)
- The Kissing Bandit (1948)
- The Left-Handed Gun (1958)
- The Man Behind the Gun (1953)
- The Mortal Storm (1940)
- The Naked Spur (1953)
- The Oklahoma Kid (1939)
- The Oklahoman (1957)
- The Painted Hills (1951)
- The Princess Bride (1987)
- The Shining (1980)
- The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- The Young Guns (1956)
- They Died with Their Boots On (1941)
- This Means War (2012)
- This Means War: Extended Edition (2012)
- Thunder Over the Plains (1953)
- Trail Street (1947)
- Vengeance Valley (1951)
- Vivacious Lady (1938)
- We Bought a Zoo (2011)
- Westbound (1959)
- Westward the Women (1951)
- Wichita (1955)
- Ziegfeld Girl (1941)
New Max movies: May 2
- Adult Best Friends (2024)
New Max movies: May 3
- Ready Player One (2018)
New Max movies: May 9
- Bloody Trophy (Krwawe Trofeum) (2025)
- The Whale (2022)
New Max movies: May 12
- Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
New Max movies: May 16
- The Brutalist (2024)
New Max movies: May 20
- Kong: Skull Island (2017)
New Max movies: May 31
- Mountainhead (2025)
For more Max-based coverage, read our guides on The Last of Us season 2, House of the Dragon season 3, Euphoria season 3, and The White Lotus season 3.
