22 Best New Movies to Streaming in May: ‘Wuthering Heights, ‘Send Help,’ ‘The Moment,’ ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ and More
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Streaming services' content strategies are diverging, with Netflix prioritizing original productions to address investor concerns, while competitors leverage existing studio relationships to expand their catalogs.
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- Netflix rolls out three new original films in May, including the animated family title “Swapped” (voiced by Michael B. Jordan), the comedy “Ladies First” starring Sacha Baron Cohen, and the drama “Remarkably Bright Creatures” starring Sally Field.
- HBO Max adds Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” on May 1, a $241 million box‑office hit starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi.
- Hulu streams Sam Raimi’s thriller “Send Help” on May 7, which earned $94 million worldwide and features Rachel McAdams opposite Dylan O’Brien.
- A24 debuts the mockumentary “The Moment” on HBO Max on May 29, starring Charli XCX and featuring cameo appearances by Kylie Jenner and Alexander Skarsgård.
- Gus Van Sant directs Netflix’s “Dead Man’s Wire,” slated for May 28, adding another high‑profile director to the platform’s slate.
Why it matters: Netflix hopes to recoup the 9‑10% share‑price drop by attracting families and adult viewers with its May releases; streaming rivals gain subscriber buzz, while investors watch for immediate subscriber‑growth metrics.
