May arrives full of news for HBO Max subscribers. The month brings together long-awaited literary adaptations, nostalgic returns, live-actions manga, adult animations and an unprecedented collaboration between A24 and one of the most influential artists in contemporary music. To help you choose, we’ve gathered the five most anticipated releases — and when each one arrives on the platform. Check it out!

1. Wuthering Heights – 01/05

Published in 1847, the only romance by British writer Emily Brontë received a new film adaptation by director Emerald Fennell. The story takes place between the end of the 18th century and the beginning of the 19th century in Yorkshire, England, and follows the relationships between two families — the Earnshaws and the Lintons — centered on the intense bond between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw.

He is an orphan adopted by her father and lives with his family in Wuthering Heights, but social differences separate them in ways that span generations. Margot Robbie plays Catherine and Jacob Elordi plays Heathcliff in this version that grossed US$241 million worldwide, with a production budget of US$80 million.

2. Margarida: May Your Legend Be Worth It – 2nd season – 05/04

Anyone who grew up singing “poor of the rich” will understand the emotion of this debut. Created by Cris Morena, the soap opera features the lost daughter of Flor and Conde Máximo — characters from the universe of Floricienta, the Argentine version of Floribella — and won the title of the most viewed Argentine production on the platform in Latin America upon its debut. The first season, consisting of 40 episodes of approximately 40 minutes each, introduced Margarida, Merlín and the villain Delfina.

In the second phase, the plot promises to delve deeper into mysteries about the inheritance of the throne and the manipulations of Delfina, who now faces the challenge of maintaining her lies in front of the true heir. The return of Mora Bianchi as Margarida and Ramiro Spangenberg as Merlín is confirmed, as is that of Isabel Macedo in the role of the iconic villain. The new season will have more than 30 new songs, maintaining the tradition of clips and choreography, Cris Morena’s trademark.

3. Song of the Samurai – 09/05

For fans of live-action and Japanese culture, May holds one of the most anticipated bets of the month. HBO Max globally launches “Song of the Samurai”, a Japanese series based on the manga “Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem”, by Umemura Shinya — also known as “Record of Ragnarok”.

The plot is set at the end of the Edo period, in Kyoto, and follows the Shinsengumi, a group of samurai who acted as the shogunate’s last line of defense during one of the most turbulent moments in Japan’s history.

The emotional core of the series revolves around Hijikata Toshizo, played by Yamada Yuki, and his relationships with Kondo Isami and Okita Soji. The cast also includes Go Ayano and Nakajima Kento. The script is written by Sakai Masaaki, directed by Watanabe Kazutaka.

4. Rick and Morty – 9th season – 05/25

For fans of animation As an adult, the ninth season of “Rick and Morty” arrives. Created by Dan Harmon and executive produced by Harmon and showrunner Scott Marder, the series promises new interdimensional adventures of scientist Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty Smith, maintaining the chaotic humor and increasingly absurd stories that have marked animation over the years. The production ensures that the season is made by real humans, with real human characteristics, and promises top-quality organic fun.

5. The Moment – 29/05

Directed by Aidan Zamiri — a music video veteran making his feature film debut — the film follows the inner life of a rising artist as she faces the psychological pressures of the music industry and prepares for her first arena tour. Charli xcx pens the original idea and production alongside David Hinojosa, ensuring the project has the uncompromising feel that defines its most recent musical phase.

The script, written by Zamiri in partnership with Bertie Brandes, promises an unfiltered portrait of the commodification of personality in an era in which the brand often overshadows the art itself. The cast brings together Alexander Skarsgård, Kylie Jenner, Rachel Sennott, Rosanna Arquette and Jamie Demetriou — a manifesto of the meeting between the it girls ea elite A-list of 2026.