## Popcorn Ready? Amazon Prime Video Just Dropped a May 2025 Lineup You Won’t Want to Miss 🍿
The weekend is calling, but before you dive into those comfy sweatpants and binge-worthy series, hold on! Amazon Prime Video has just unleashed a May 2025 lineup that’s so stacked, you might need to upgrade your couch to handle all the excited snuggles.
Prime Video Originals: Must-Watch Movies for Your Streaming Queue
Prime Video continues to invest in original content, offering a diverse range of films for every taste.
Another Simple Favor: The Sequel to the 2018 Hit
The sequel to the 2018 hit, starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, promises more suspense, dark humor, and twists.
The first movie wasn’t a huge theatrical hit, and the sequel is skipping theaters entirely in favor of a straight-to-streaming release.
G20: An Action-Packed Thriller
Here’s another big action movie that is good enough for Prime Video, but maybe not good enough for theaters.
Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis stars in this thriller, alongside a star-studded cast.
The movie follows a story of a cop who joins an elite task force that stumbles on a major conspiracy and plot to kill a whole bunch of people.
New Amazon Prime Video Shows and Movies in May 2025
Morningpicker’s guide to the best shows and movies to watch on Amazon Prime Video in May 2025.
Octopus!: A Deep Dive into Cephalopod Intelligence
For those seeking a more unconventional viewing experience, Prime Video offers a captivating two-part docuseries narrated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge.
Expect stunning visuals and fascinating insights into the intelligence, adaptability, and playful nature of these incredible creatures.
The Better Sister: A Thrilling Drama
The Better Sister stars Jessica Biel as a successful media executive living the dream with her high-power lawyer husband and Elizabeth Banks as her sister, who is just trying to make ends meet.
When the husband is brutally killed, the sisters reconnect and uncover family secrets that might give them answers about the murder.
Motorheads: A YA Drama Series
Motorheads is a new YA drama series that mixes teenage love with street racing, because crashing and burning is a common denominator between both of them.
Set in a rust belt town in Pennsylvania, Motorheads stars Ryan Phillippe as a former NASCAR mechanic who moves back to his hometown, which is apparently full of kids who are handy with a wrench and like to drive fast.
Everything Coming to Prime Video in May 2025
Morningpicker’s comprehensive list of everything coming to Prime Video in May 2025.
May 1:
- Agent Cody Banks (2003)
- Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004)
- All Quiet On The Western Front (1930)
- 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 (2018)
- Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
- Earthquake (1974)
- Fried Green Tomatoes Amazon Prime Video is in some ways the default streaming service for movies, because it has everything.
- The Accountant 2 (2025)
- Octopus!
- Deep Cover (2025)
- ROMCON: Who the Fk Is Jason Porter?
- The Chosen: Last Supper Season 5
- We Were Liars
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3
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Prime Video’s Library of Available-to-Stream-with-Prime-membership Movies
Prime Video’s library of available-to-stream-with-Prime-membership movies is vast and full of great stuff.
New Releases and Prime Video Originals
In order to keep the list as relevant as possible, we’re putting the most importance on new releases, Prime Video originals, and critics’ favorites.
We’re also adding our own personal spin on the list, with underrated gems we’re recommending to our friends, classic favorites, and important selections that highlight diverse voices.
Classic Favorites and Diverse Voices
Our list of the best movies to stream on Prime Video includes cult hit indie dramedy My Old Ass, papal thriller Conclave, and most of the Mission: Impossible movies.
We’ll be updating the list regularly, so be sure to check back for new additions and recommendations.
The Best Movies to Stream on Prime Video
Morningpicker’s list of the best movies to stream on Prime Video.
For Fans of Tom Cruise Risking His Life for Our Entertainment
Five of the eight Mission: Impossible movies are currently available to stream on Prime Video.
The first four, plus #7, Dead Reckoning, are currently available to stream with a Prime Video subscription.
Rogue Nation and Fallout are available to buy, and the eighth and (maybe) final installment, The Final Reckoning, is in theaters now.
For Fans of Frenemies, Italian Vacations
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively return for the sequel to Paul Feig’s fun 2018 thriller A Simple Favor.
In Another Simple Favor, Emily (Lively) is out of prison and getting married in Italy.
She invites Stephanie (Kendrick), who has become a successful author and true crime vlogger, profiting off her relationship with Emily the criminal, to the wedding.
For Fans of Papal Drama, Great Actors
Ralph Fiennes stars in this elevated potboiler that turns a papal conclave into a palace intrigue thriller.
Fiennes plays a cardinal overseeing the process to select the next Pope after the sitting Pope dies.
While carrying out his duties, he uncovers a secret that could tear the Church apart.
Conclusion
As we conclude our rundown of the exciting new Amazon Prime Video shows and movies hitting the platform in May 2025, it’s clear that this month is shaping up to be a game-changer for streaming enthusiasts. From highly-anticipated original series like “The Lord of the Rings” to critically-acclaimed films and documentaries, Amazon Prime Video is pulling out all the stops to provide its subscribers with an unparalleled viewing experience. Whether you’re a fan of action-packed blockbusters, thought-provoking dramas, or laugh-out-loud comedies, there’s something for everyone in this month’s lineup.
The significance of Amazon Prime Video’s continued investment in original content cannot be overstated. As the streaming wars heat up, platforms must continually push the boundaries of innovation and creativity to stay ahead of the curve. By doing so, Amazon Prime Video is not only solidifying its position as a major player in the industry but also elevating the art of storytelling itself. With its commitment to showcasing diverse perspectives and voices, the platform is helping to drive meaningful conversations and spark new ideas.