Complete Guide to May
Complete Guide to May
A Month of Blockbusters! From Video Games to TV Shows, Here's What You Can't Miss!
Movies
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Marvel fans have been eagerly awaiting the third and final installment of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, and the wait is finally over. Director James Gunn has promised that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 will tie up loose ends and bring the story of our favorite misfit heroes to a satisfying conclusion. The movie features an ensemble cast of familiar faces, including Chris Pratt as Star-Lord, Zoe Saldana as Gamora, Dave Bautista as Drax, and Bradley Cooper as the voice of Rocket. The soundtrack for the movie, which has become a staple of the franchise, will once again feature a mix of classic hits and lesser-known gems from the '70s and '80s.
The film hits theaters on May 5th.
Fast X
The Fast & Furious franchise, which has become known for its over-the-top action scenes and larger-than-life characters. And based on the trailers, Fast X promises to keep the pedal to the metal for its full 141 minute runtime. The family is back on screen including Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto, Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz, and Tyrese Gibson as Roman Pearce, as well as the addition of the newest big name villain: Jason Mamoa, out for revenge for the events of Fast 5. Fast X promises to up the ante with even more outrageous stunts and action sequences, including a car chase through the streets of Rome.
Buckle up for the ride when the movie drops on May 19th.
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid is the latest in Disney's line of live-action remakes of their classic animated movies. While not always critical darlings, the remakes have consistently been hits with audiences, and The Little Mermaid will be no exception. Directed by Rob Marshall, the movie stars Halle Bailey as Ariel, the mermaid who dreams of living on land, and features a star-studded cast including Awkwafina as Scuttle, Daveed Diggs as Sebastian, and Melissa McCarthy as Ursula the sea witch. Fans of the original animated movie are sure to love this modern retelling when it premieres on May 26th. The movie's soundtrack will feature new arrangements of beloved songs from the original movie, as well as new songs written by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Alan Menken.
Get ready to dive in on May 26.
Video Games
Redfall
Developed by Arkane Studios Austin and published by Bethesda Softworks, Redfall is a first-person shooter game that promises to deliver a thrilling gaming experience. The game is set in a vampire-infested island, where players will take on the role of one of several heroes with unique abilities and weaponry. With a strong focus on cooperative gameplay, players can team up with up to three friends to battle their way through the game's many challenges.
Redfall is set to be released for Windows and Xbox Series X/S on May 2, 2023, so mark your calendars!
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
The Legend of Zelda is a classic action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo. This iconic franchise has been around since the 1980s, and the newest game promises to deliver the same immersive gameplay that fans have come to know and love. In Tears of the Kingdom players will once again take on the role of Link, a hero tasked with saving the land of Hyrule from the forces of evil. With stunning graphics and innovative gameplay mechanics, and a beautiful open world, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is sure to be a hit with fans old and new.
The game will be released on Nintendo Switch May 10, 2023.
Lego 2K Drive
Lego 2K Drive is an upcoming Lego-based racing game developed by Visual Concepts and published by 2K. Players will take control of a variety of vehicles made entirely out of Lego bricks and race against each other on a variety of tracks. The game promises to be fun for players of all ages, with bright and colorful graphics and accessible gameplay mechanics.
Lego 2K Drive will be available on May 19, 2023, for Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and S.
Lord of the Rings: Gollum
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Daedalic Entertainment and co-published by Daedalic Entertainment and Nacon. The game follows the character of Gollum between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Players will take on the role of Gollum as he navigates through the world, avoiding enemies and obstacles. With stunning graphics and immersive gameplay mechanics, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum promises to be an exciting addition to the franchise.
The game will be released on May 23, 2023.
System Shock
System Shock is an upcoming action-adventure game developed by Nightdive Studios and published by Prime Matter. It is a remake of the 1994 video game of the same name, originally developed by Looking Glass Studios. Players will take on the role of a hacker who must navigate through a space station filled with deadly enemies and traps. With updated graphics and improved gameplay mechanics, System Shock promises to be a fresh take on a classic game.
The game will be released on May 26, 2023.
TV Shows
Unicorn: Warriors Eternal
Unicorn: Warriors Eternal is a brand new steampunk style animated series coming to Cartoon Network this month. The show is produced by Genndy Tartakovsky, the creator of Samurai Jack and Dexter's Laboratory, so fans of his previous work are sure to be excited. The show is an animated series about a young girl who discovers she's part of a group of eternal heroes destined to fight a supernatural evil throughout time.
Episodes premiere on Adult Swim on May 4.
Star Wars: Visions Volume 2
Star Wars fans have reason to celebrate with the release of Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 on Disney+ on May 13th. While the first season of the show was a collection of anime-inspired short films set in the Star Wars universe, produced by some of the biggest names in anime, and was a hit with fans and critics alike. For Volume 2 Star Wars: Visions is going international, with a collection of short films made by various animation studios from around the world.
The season will consist of nine episodes and will be available on Disney+ on May 4th.
The Muppet Mayhem
The Muppets Mayhem is a new series from Disney+ that follows some of our most beloved characters as they try to put on a new show. The show will follow Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem Band as they try to go platinum in the current music world. Expect a mix of classic Muppet humor and modern references that will be a hit with fans of all ages.
This series kicks off May 10th on Disney+.
Clone High
Long time fans of Clone High were over the moon at the announcement that the long-awaited return of the cult classic animated series would return on HBO Max. The show, which follows a group of high school students who are clones of historical figures, has been off the air for nearly two decades, but is finally getting a second season on HBO Max on May 29th.