Here’s Everything Coming to Max This May

Max has a lot of exciting new shows and movies coming this May. Fans can look forward to brand-new originals, returning favorites, and award-winning films. This month brings the debut of the Max Original drama Duster, the HBO Original film Mountainhead, and the two-part documentary Pee-wee as Himself.

Popular series like And Just Like That… and Conan O’Brien Must Go are also coming back with new seasons. Plus, don’t miss 100 Foot Wave and A24’s Oscar-winning film The Brutalist. There’s something for everyone to watch this May on Max!

Let’s check out the full list.

May 1

100 Foot Wave Season 3

The third season of 100 Foot Wave follows big wave surfer Garrett McNamara, his family, and other top surfers as they chase massive waves around the world. The series expands beyond Nazaré, Portugal to new locations like Cortes Bank, Safi, Montaldo, and Hawaii’s Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. With thrilling footage, it captures both the physical and emotional highs and lows of life in the extreme world of big wave surfing.

1. A Haunted House (2013) 
2. A Haunted House 2 (2014) 
3. A Private War (2018) 
4. Badman’s Country (1958)
5. Barricade (1950) 
6. Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940)
7. Carson City (1952)
8. Chronicle (2012)
9. Chronicle: Director’s Cut (2012) 
10. Dallas (1950) 
11. Dylan’s Playtime Adventures, Season 1B (Max Original) 
12. Enter The Dragon (1973) 
13. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) 
14. Fort Dobbs (1958) 
15. Fort Worth (1951) 
16. Funny People (2009)
17. Hannibal (2001) 
18. In the Fade (2017) 
19. Inception (2010) 
20. Legend of the Guardians The Owls of Ga’Hoole (2010) 
21. Lone Star (1952) 
22. Lost River (2015) 
23. Madagascar (2005) 
24. Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012) 
25. Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008) 
26. Megan Leavey (2017) 
27. Notting Hill (1999) 
28. Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985) 
29. Rachel and the Stranger (1948) 
30. Rancho Notorious (1952) 
31. Red Tails (2012) 
32. Ride, Vaquero! (1953) 
33. Riding Shotgun (1954) 
34. Rocky Mountain (1950) 
35. Royal Wedding (1951) 
36. San Antonio (1945) 
37. Santa Fe Trail (1940) 
38. Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend (1957) 
39. Son of Belle Starr (1953) 
40. Son of the Mask (2005) 
41. Springfield Rifle (1952) 
42. Stars in My Crown (1950) 
43. Tall in the Saddle (1944) 
44. Tall Man Riding (1955)
45. The Band Wagon (1953) 
46. The Bounty Hunter (1954) 
47. The First Texan (1956) 
48. The Goonies (1985) 
49. The Kissing Bandit (1948) 
50. The Left-Handed Gun (1958) 
51. The Man Behind the Gun (1953) 
52. The Mortal Storm (1940)
53. The Naked Spur (1953) 
54. The Oklahoma Kid (1939) 
55. The Oklahoman (1957) 
56. The Painted Hills (1951) 
57. The Princess Bride (1987) 
58. The Shining (1980) 
59. The Silence of the Lambs (1991) 
60. The Young Guns (1956)
61. They Died with Their Boots On (1941) 
62. This Means War (2012) 
63. This Means War: Extended Edition (2012) 
64. Thunder Over the Plains (1953) 
65. Trail Street (1947) 
66. Vengeance Valley (1951) 
67. Vivacious Lady (1938)
68. We Bought a Zoo (2011) 
69. Westbound (1959) 
70. Westward the Women (1951) 
71. Wichita (1955) 
72. Ziegfeld Girl (1941) 

May 2

Adult Best Friends

In this heartfelt story, childhood best friends Katie and Delaney take a nostalgic trip together as Katie prepares to tell Delaney that her boyfriend has proposed, a moment that could change their bond. The film stars Delaney Buffett, Katie Corwin, Zachary Quinto, Mason Gooding, and Cazzie David, and is directed by Buffett, who also co-wrote it with Corwin.

1. Malditos, Season 1 (Max Original) 
2. Teen Titans Go!, Season 9A (Cartoon Network) 

May 3

1. Ready Player One (2018) 

May 6 

1. Fareed Zakaria: The War on Government (CNN) 
2. Talking Pictures Podcast – Special Video Episode with Eli Roth Recorded At TCM Classic Film Festival
3. The Playboy Murders, Season 3 (ID) 
4. Toxic, Season 1 (ID) 

May 8

Conan O’Brien Must Go Season 2

In this funny travel show, Conan O’Brien visits different places around the world and meets fans he first talked to on his podcast. The show has three episodes and new ones come out each week. It’s made by Conan’s company, Conaco, with Conan and Jeff Ross as executive producers.

May 9

1. Bloody Trophy (Krwawe Trofeum) (Max Original) 
2. The Whale (A24, 2022) 

May 11

1. Delicious Miss Brown, Season 10 (Food Network) 
2. The Bakersfield 3: A Tale of Murder and Motherhood, Season 1 (ID) 

May 12 

1. Where the Crawdads Sing (2022) 

May 13 

1. Betting on Paradise, Season 1 (HGTV) 
2. Contraband: Seized at the Border, Season 6 (Discovery) 
3. Dream Destination: A Surprise Trip, Season 1 (discovery+) 

May 14 

1. Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out, Season 1 (Food Network) 
2. Mini Reni, Season 1 (Magnolia Network) 

May 15

Duster

Duster is a crime drama set in the 1970s Southwest, following a bold getaway driver working for a dangerous crime group. Things get even more intense when a determined young agent arrives, set on taking the group down. The show has eight episodes, with new ones released weekly, and is created by J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan.

1. Mermicorno: Starfall, Season 2 (Max Original) 
2. United States of Scandal with Jake Tapper, Season 2 (CNN Original) 

May 16

The Brutalist

A talented architect named László Toth leaves post-war Europe to start a new life in America and rebuild his broken marriage. In Pennsylvania, a rich industrialist sees his gift for building, but László soon learns that success in this new world comes with a high price.

May 17 

1. Bugs Bunny Builders, Season 2E (Cartoon Network) 

May 18 

1. Love & Marriage: Detroit, Season 2 (OWN) 
2. Say Yes to the Dress, Season 21 (TLC) 

May 19 

1. American Monster: Abuse of Power, Season 1 (ID) 

May 20 

1. Kong: Skull Island (2017) 

May 21 

1. Homicide Hunter: American Detective, Season 5 (ID) 

May 22

1. Expedition Files, Season 2 (Discovery) 

May 23

Pee-Vee as Himself

Pee-wee as Himself is a two-part documentary about Paul Reubens, the man who played Pee-wee Herman. In the film, Reubens shares personal stories and talks about his life and career. He opens up about his early influences, his time in circus and theater, and his reasons for stepping away from his famous character. The documentary shows the real person behind the playful Pee-wee and tells his story honestly.

1. Restoring Galveston, Season 7 (Magnolia Network) 
2. Silly Sundays, Season 1B (Cartoon Network)

May 25 

1. Say Yes To The Dress With Tan France, Season 1 (TLC) 

May 28 

1. Down Home Fab, Season 3 (HGTV) 

May 29 

And Just Like That…, Season 3 (Max Original) 

And Just Like That… is a series about Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, and their friends as they handle love, friendship, and life in their 50s in New York City. The show stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis, and comes from the creator of Sex and the City. A companion podcast with the writers also returns, giving fans behind-the-scenes stories and insights into each episode.

May 31

Mountainhead

A group of very rich friends come together while a big global crisis is happening. The movie stars Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, and Ramy Youssef, among others. It is written and directed by Jesse Armstrong, the creator of Succession, and will air on HBO.

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