Prime Video is rolling out an exciting lineup of movies this May.
Whether you’re craving a fantasy adventure, a heartfelt drama, a laugh-out-loud comedy, or a spine-chilling horror flick, there’s something for everyone.
This month’s releases feature timeless classics, new originals, and beloved favourites.
Here’s your complete guide to every movie arriving on Prime Video in May 2025.
Bookmark this list so you don’t miss a single premiere.
What to Expect From Prime Video in May
May brings a genre-spanning selection of films to the Amazon-owned streaming platform.
Subscribers can expect everything from legendary trilogies like The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, to nostalgic comedies such as Legally Blonde and Are We There Yet?
Also joining the library are Oscar-nominated dramas like Ray and Blood Diamond, along with newer titles including Another Simple Favor and September 5.
Prime Video Movies Releasing May 1
The month kicks off with a flood of fresh titles arriving on May 1.
Here’s the full list:
- Agent Cody Banks (2003)
- Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004)
- All Quiet on the Western Front (2022)
- All the Money in the World (2017)
- Animal House (1978)
- Another Simple Favor (2025)
- Are We There Yet? (2005)
- Babe (1995)
- Babe: Pig in the City (1998)
- Barbershop (2002)
- Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004)
- Because I Said So (2007)
- Blood Diamond (2006)
- Body of Lies (2008)
- Boo! A Madea Halloween (2016)
- Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
- Cinderella Man (2005)
- Coogan’s Bluff (1968)
- Dante’s Peak (1997)
- Death Wish (1974)
- Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
- Earthquake (1974)
- Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
- Fury (2014)
- Gattaca (1997)
- Get On Up (2014)
- Her (2013)
- Heroes (1977)
- How High (2001)
- In the Heat of the Night (1967)
- It’s Kind of a Funny Story (2010)
- Jarhead (2005)
- Jersey Boys (2014)
- John Q (2002)
- Legally Blonde (2001)
- Loving (2016)
- Mallrats (1995)
- Overboard (1987)
- Play Misty for Me (1971)
- R.I.P.D. (2013)
- Ray (2004)
- Ride Along (2014)
- Space Cowboys (2000)
- Starsky & Hutch (2004)
- The Beguiled (2017)
- The Exorcist (1973)
- The Flintstones (1994)
- The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000)
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
- The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013)
- The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014)
- The Karate Kid (1984)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
- Traffic (2000)
- Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970)
- White House Down (2013)
- You’ve Got Mail (1998)
Prime Video Movies Releasing May 5
Just a few days later, a touching indie film joins the lineup.
- The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)
Prime Video Movies Releasing May 6
Animated family fun hits the screen on May 6.
- Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023)
Prime Video Movies Releasing May 27
Rounding off the month are two emotional dramas releasing at the end of May.
- September 5 (2024)
- The Fire Inside (2024)
Why Prime Video Is a Movie Lover’s Paradise This May
May is shaping up to be one of the strongest months for Prime Video subscribers in 2025.
With an excellent balance of old favourites, Oscar contenders, and fresh originals, there’s no shortage of movie magic to enjoy.
Whether you’re binge-watching classics or discovering hidden gems, Prime Video has your evenings covered.
Final Thoughts
Don’t forget to revisit your watchlist and mark your calendars.
With new titles arriving throughout May, Prime Video continues to prove why it remains one of the top streaming platforms for film enthusiasts.
For more updates on upcoming TV shows and exclusive series, check out our full May streaming guide.