Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the Max streaming service in May. The Max May 2024 lineup includes season three of the comedy series Hacks, the drama series Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, and the unscripted series Thirst with Shay Mitchell.
The May schedule also includes the comedy special Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die, as well as the original documentaries STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A. and MoviePass, MovieCrash. Turtles All the Way Down, Stop Making Sense, and The Iron Claw are some of the films coming to the service.
FEATURED PROGRAMMING
HACKS SEASON 3 (Max Original Comedy Series)
The nine-episode season debuts with two episodes on May 2, followed by two new episodes each week, concluding with the season finale on May 30.
Logline: A year after parting, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava (Hannah Einbinder) pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles.
Cast: Emmy, SAG Award, and Critics Choice Award winner Jean Smart and Emmy, SAG Award, and Critics Choice Award nominee Hannah Einbinder return alongside Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, and Lorenza Izzo. Guest stars include Helen Hunt, Christina Hendricks, Christopher Lloyd, Dan Bucatinsky, George Wallace, and Tony Goldwyn.
Credits: It was created and showrun by Emmy winners Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, and Jen Statsky. It is executive produced by Downs and Aniello via their Paulilu banner, Statsky via First Thought Productions, and Emmy winners Michael Schur via Fremulon, David Miner for 3 Arts Entertainment, and Morgan Sackett. The studio is Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.
TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN
Film from New Line Cinema and Temple Hill debuts on May 2
Logline: Turtles All the Way Down tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced). It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying… trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts that she cannot control. When she reconnects with Davis, her childhood crush, Aza is confronted with fundamental questions about her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope.
Cast: Isabela Merced, Cree, Felix Mallard, Maliq Johnson, Poorna Jagannathan, Judy Reyes, and J. Smith-Cameron.
Credits: Turtles All the Way Down from New Line Cinema and Temple Hill, based on John Green’s bestselling novel, is directed by Hannah Marks and written by executive producers Elizabeth Berger and Isaac Aptaker. Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, and Isaac Klausner serve as producers.
Richard Brener, Nikki Ramey, and Paulina Sussman executive produce on behalf of New Line Cinema, alongside executive producers Laura Quicksilver, Bart Lipton, John Green, and Rosianna Halse Rojas.
STOP MAKING SENSE
A24 documentary debuts May 3
Logline: Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Stop Making Sense stars core band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison, along with Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry, and Edna Holt.
The live performance, which was shot over three nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December 1983, features some of Talking Heads’ most memorable songs. The film was directed by Jonathan Demme.
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: SUMMER SCHOOL
The eight-episode Max Original drama series debuts with two episodes on May 9, followed by one episode weekly through June 20.
Logline: Following the harrowing events of “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin,” our Pretty Little Liars face a fate worse than death – summer school. However, Millwood High isn’t the only thing getting in the way of their fun summer jobs and new, dreamy love interests. A new villain, who may or may not have a connection to A, has come to town and is going to put them all to the test.
Cast: Bailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, Zaria, Malia Pyles, and Maia Reficco return as the next generation of Pretty Little Liars. The series also stars Mallory Bechtel, Sharon Leal, Alex Aiono, Jordan Gonzalez, and Elias Kacavas.
Credits: Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Lindsay Calhoon Bring created, wrote, and executive produced the series. Aguirre-Sacasa’s Muckle Man Productions and Alloy Entertainment produce it in association with Warner Bros. Television. Alloy’s Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo are also executive producers, along with Marlene King (who developed the original Pretty Little Liars series) and Michael Grassi.
THE IRON CLAW
A24 film debuts on May 10
Logline: This is the true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.
Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Stanley Simons, and Holt McCallany star in The Iron Claw, which Sean Durkin wrote and directed.
NIKKI GLASER: SOMEDAY YOU’LL DIE
HBO Original comedy special debuts May 11 at 10 p.m. ET
Logline: Taped late last year in front of a sold-out, lively audience at the Moore Theater in Seattle, Washington, Glaser dives into a wide range of topics that have further evolved her comedic prowess, including why she doesn’t want kids, the harsh realities of aging, her sexual fantasies, and plans for her own death – all in her hilarious, unapologetic, and brutally honest style. Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die showcases why Glaser is one of the funniest and most fearless comedians today.
Credits: Nikki Glaser wrote and performed the comedy special, which was directed by Hamish Hamilton and executive-produced by David Jammu and Chris Convy.
STAX: SOULSVILLE, U.S.A.
The four-episode HBO Original documentary series debuts with two episodes on May 20 at 9 p.m. ET, followed by the final two episodes on May 21.
Logline: STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A. tells the story of an underdog record label comprised of Black and white collaborators who ushered in the groundbreaking, industry-altering soul music of Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, The Staple Singers, Sam & Dave and many others that defined a generation.
Driven by instinct and defying the notion that Black artists needed to be “made marketable,” the Memphis-based label went from ultimate outsider to one of the most influential producers of Black music – finding its place inside the broader mainstream record industry. Stax became more than a record label; it transformed into a beacon of Black freedom.
It is a quintessentially American story of an audacious group of individuals who dared to make their own music on their own terms, creating an institution that has continued to help define our culture long after the label itself has gone. This is the story of Stax. As raw and honest as the sounds the label laid to vinyl.
Credits: HBO Documentary Films presents STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A., a Laylow Pictures Production and a White Horse Pictures Production in association with Concord Originals, Polygram Entertainment and Warner Music Entertainment.
Directed by Jamila Wignot; produced by Jamila Wignot and Kara Elverson; executive produced by Ezra Edelman, Caroline Waterlow, Nigel Sinclair, Nicholas Ferrall, Scott Pascucci, Sophia Dilley, Michele Smith, Jody Gerson, David Blackman, Charlie Cohen, and Ron Broitman.
THIRST WITH SHAY MITCHELL
The four-episode Max Original unscripted series debuts on May 23.
Logline: Shay Mitchell explores the world one drink at a time as she visits exotic locations, samples unique ingredients, and meets expert hosts. On her journey, she encounters the latest drink trends, the best bars, and 8,000 years of sipping history.
Credits: Thirst with Shay Mitchell is produced by The Nacelle Company and Amore+Vita; executive produced by Brian Volk-Weiss, Missy Bania, Cisco Henson, Shay Mitchell, and Matte Babel; co-executive produced by Kayleigh Rocheck and Ken Franklin.
MOVIEPASS, MOVIECRASH
HBO Original documentary debuts May 29 at 9 p.m. ET
Logline: In eight years, MoviePass went from being the fastest-growing subscription service since Spotify to total bankruptcy, losing over $150 million in 2017 alone. Moviepass, Moviecrash chronicles the company’s beginnings as an innovative movie ticketing model, exploring the visionary mission of its co-founders, its jaw-dropping early successes, and its precipitous downfall caused by mismanagement and corporate greed.
Credits: HBO Documentary Films presents Moviepass, Moviecrash, an Unrealistic Ideas production and an Assemble Media production in association with Nightbrain Pictures and Tower Way.
Directed by Muta’Ali; produced by Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Archie Gips, Jack Heller, Scott Veltri, Jevon Frank, and David Wendell; executive produced by Muta’Ali, Jason Guerrasio, and Joel Stonington; co-executive producers, Jennifer Leamy and Javier Quintana.
BELLATOR CHAMPIONS SERIES PARIS
The Accor Arena event will stream on Max on Friday, May 17, at 11 a.m. ET. More details can be found below:
Completed Bellator Champions Series Paris Main Card:
Bantamweight World Title Bout: C-Patchy Mix (19-1) vs. Magomed Magomedov (16-1)
Welterweight Co-Main Event Bout: Cédric Doumbé (5-1) vs. TBA
Middleweight Contender’s Bout: Gregory Babene (23-11) vs. Costello van Steenis (14-3)
Featherweight Main Card Bout: Yves Landu (20-9) vs. Jonas Bilharinho (11-2-1)
Lightweight Main Card Bout: Archie Colgan (9-0) vs. Thibault Gouti (17-6)
Preliminary Card:
Heavyweight Preliminary Bout: Slim Trabelsi (6-0) vs. Louie Sutherland (6-2)
Lightweight Preliminary Bout: Mansour Barnaoui (20-6) vs. Yusuke Yachi (26-13)
Middleweight Preliminary Bout: Imamshafi Aliev (9-0) vs. Mike Shipman (15-4)
Women’s Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Aspen Ladd (11-5) vs. Ekaterina Shakalova (8-1)
Featherweight Preliminary Bout: Asael Adjoudj (7) vs. Bruno Fontes (6-0)
MAX GENRE HIGHLIGHT: SPORTS PROGRAMMING AND COMEDIES TO CELEBRATE PLAYOFFS
Whether you’re looking for a sports documentary after a big win or a laugh after a heartbreaking loss, Max has a vast catalog of series, documentaries, and films that are perfect for streaming for sports fans after their favorite team’s NBA or NHL playoff game on Max.
YOUR TEAM WON? WATCH THIS NEXT!
38 at the Garden (HBO Original)
Tournament of Champions
Bluegrass Kingdom: The Gospel of Kentucky Basketball (2013)
Shaq (HBO Original)
Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (HBO Original)
Duke ’91 & ’92 (2012)
Bleed for This (2016)
Tiger (HBO Original)
Women of Troy (2020) (HBO Original)
Kareem: Minority of One (2015) (HBO Original)
Magic & Bird: A Courtship of Rivals (HBO Original)
Angel City (HBO Original)
King Richard (2021)
Soccer Soul: Elijo Creer (2023)
Being Serena (HBO Original)
Shaun White: The Last Run (Max Original)
Tony Hawk: Until The Wheels Fall Off (HBO Original)
A Voyage of Discovery: The Ocean Race
First (2012)
What’s My Name: Muhammad Ali (2019) (HBO Original)
When We Were Kings (1996)
La Foquita: El 10 De La Calle (2022)
Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)
YOUR TEAM LOST? WATCH THIS.
Semi-Pro (2008)
White Men Can’t Jump (1992)
Ballers (HBO Original)
Arli$$ (HBO Original)
Eastbound and Down (HBO Original)
Entourage (HBO Original)
7 Days in Hell (2015) (HBO Original)
Art of Self-Defense (2019)
Tour De Pharmacy (HBO Original)
Ferrell Takes the Field (HBO Original)
Las Bravas F.C. (Max Original)
BLEACHER REPORT LIVE SPORTS IN MAY
Please note this list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change. All times are in ET. Pre- and post-game programming will also be available to stream live, along with condensed replay highlights available after each game.
2024 NBA PLAYOFFS
TNT Sports’ coverage of the 2024 NBA Playoffs throughout May—including live games, pregame and postgame coverage, and alternative viewing experiences—will be available to stream on Max’s B/R Sports Add-On.
Max’s B/R Sports Add-On will be the exclusive streaming home of the 2024 NBA Western Conference Finals. Check local listings for matchups and game times.
2024 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
TNT Sports’ coverage of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs throughout May—including live games, pregame, and postgame coverage—will be available to stream on Max’s B/R Sports Add-On. Check local listings for matchups and game times.
MLB Tuesdays
May 7
Houston Astros* at New York Yankees*, 7:00 p.m.
May 14
New York Yankees* at Minnesota Twins*, 7:30 p.m.
May 21
Atlanta Braves* at Chicago Cubs*, 7:30 p.m.
May 28
Los Angeles Dodgers* at New York Mets*, 7:00 p.m.
FIA World Endurance Championship
May 10-11
TotalEnergies 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (FP3, Qualifying & Race)
MotoGP
May 10-12
Michelin® Grand Prix de France
May 24-26
Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya 2024
Cycling
May 4
GP Morbihan (Coupe de France)
May 4-26
Giro d’Italia
May 5
Elfstedenronde
Tro-Bro Léon
May 9
Circuit of Wallonia
May 11
Tour of Finistère (Coupe de France)
May 14-19
4 Jours de Dunkerque
Bellator
May 17
Bellator Champions Series Paris – Accor Arena
*Telecast will not be available in the local indicated market
MAX MAY 2024 SCHEDULE
This list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change.
AVAILABLE MAY 1
All About My Mother (1999)
Black Christmas (2019)
Crank (2006)
Crank: High Voltage (2009)
The Dead Don’t Die (2019)
Don Jon (2013)
Eddie the Eagle (2016)
The Edge (1997)
The Florida Project (2017)
Genius (2016)
Guy’s Grocery Games, Season 35 (Food Network)
Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)
Jack and the Beanstalk (1952)
Jersey Boys (2014)
The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)
The Lighthouse (2019)
Mad Max (1979)
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now? (TLC)
Poltergeist (2015)
Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)
Poltergeist III (1988)
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Sisters (2015)
The Upside of Anger (2005)
Wild Mountain Thyme (2020)
Wonderland (2003)
AVAILABLE MAY 2
Hacks Season 3 (Max Original)
Selena + Restaurant Season 1 (Food Network)
Six Is Not A Crowd (Felices Los 6) Season 1 (Max Original)
Turtles All the Way Down (Max Original)
AVAILABLE MAY 3
Batwheels Season 2B (Cartoon Network)
Stop Making Sense (A24 2023 Re-Release)
Teen Titans Go! Season 8 (Cartoon Network)
Zillow Gone Wild Season 1 (HGTV)
AVAILABLE MAY 4
America’s Backyard Gold Season 1 (Discovery Channel)
AVAILABLE MAY 5
People Magazine Killer Investigates Season 1 (ID)
AVAILABLE MAY 6
Mini Beat Power Rockers S4B
Next Baking Master: Paris Season 1 (Food Network)
Yellowstone Wardens Season 4 (Animal Planet)
AVAILABLE MAY 7
Mecum Full Throttle: Houston TX 2024 (Motor Trend)
Outdaughtered Season 10 (TLC)
AVAILABLE MAY 8
In Pursuit with John Walsh Season 5 (ID)
Stupid Pet Tricks Season 1 (TBS)
AVAILABLE MAY 9
Pretty Little Liars: Summer School (Max Original)
AVAILABLE MAY 10
The Iron Claw (2023) (A24)
AVAILABLE MAY 11
Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die (HBO Original)
AVAILABLE MAY 12
Expedition From Hell: The Lost Tapes (Discovery Channel)
Naked and Afraid XL Season 10 (Discovery Channel)
AVAILABLE MAY 13
Smiling Friends Season 2 (Adult Swim)
Summer Baking Championship Season 2 (Food Network)
AVAILABLE MAY 14
Doubling Down with the Derricos Season 5 (TLC)
AVAILABLE MAY 15
Botched Bariatrics, Season 1 (TLC)
Ghost Adventures Season 28 (Discovery Channel)
Home Sweet Rome (2023) (Max Original)
Sleepless (2017)
AVAILABLE MAY 16
Murder in the Heartland (ID)
AVAILABLE MAY 17
My Lottery Dream Home Season 15 (Discovery Channel)
AVAILABLE MAY 18
Design Down Under Season 2 (Magnolia Network)
AVAILABLE MAY 19
Ciao House Season 2 (Food Network)
AVAILABLE MAY 20
Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight, Limited Series (CNN Original Series)
STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A. (HBO Original)
AVAILABLE MAY 21
Elephants vs. Man with Nick Paton Walsh (CNN Original)
Hell on Earth: The Verónica Case (La Mano En El Fuego) (Max Original)
AVAILABLE MAY 22
Moonshiners: Master Distiller (Discovery Channel)
AVAILABLE MAY 23
Last Chance Garage Season 1 (Motor Trend)
Romário: The Guy (Romário: O Cara), Season 1 (Max Original)
Texas Metal’s Loud and Lifted Season 2 (Motor Trend)
Thirst with Shay Mitchell (Max Original)
AVAILABLE MAY 24
Caught: Wild and Weird America (Discovery Channel)
Diary of an Old Home Season 4 (Magnolia Network)
AVAILABLE MAY 25
Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America (Discovery Channel)
AVAILABLE MAY 26
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
AVAILABLE MAY 27
90 Day Fiancé: UK Season 3
Two Guys Garage, Season 23 (Motor Trend)
AVAILABLE MAY 29
Homicide Hunter: American Detective, Season 4 (ID)
MoviePass, MovieCrash (HBO Original)
Traces of Love (Evidências Do Amor) (Max Original)
AVAILABLE MAY 30
Outchef’d Season 3 (Food Network)
AVAILABLE MAY 31
Gold Rush: Parker’s Trail, Season 3 (Discovery Channel)
Mirko Parlevliet
Mirko Parlevliet has been reporting on the entertainment industry since 1998 and founded Vital Thrills in 2018 to cover the latest news on streaming, movies, TV, and video games.
