May on Disney+ – Disney+ highlights for the month of May include The Clearing, American Born Chinese, The Kardashians, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, Star Wars: Visions, The Muppets Mayhem, Ed Sheeran: The Sum Of It All and Crater.
The Clearing
24 May
STAR Original Series
Australian Original Series Premiere
When a local girl goes missing, it triggers a woman’s memories from her childhood as a member of The Kindred – one of the few female-led cults in history. Based on the crime thriller by J.P. Pomare, this exclusive original series follows the nightmares of a cult and a woman who’s forced to face the demons from her past in order to stop the kidnapping and coercion of innocent children in the future. “The Clearing” is an emotional and psychological thriller that burrows under the skin and inside the mind, blurring the lines between past and present, reality and nightmare.
Teresa Palmer, Miranda Otto and Guy Pearce lead a stellar line-up of Australian talent including Hazem Shammas, Mark Coles-Smith, Kate Mulvany and rising star Julia Savage.
American Born Chinese
24 May
Disney+ Original Series Premiere
A series adaptation of Gene Luen Yang’s groundbreaking graphic novel, “American Born Chinese” is the story of Jin Wang, a regular American teenager whose hopes for “leveling up” his social life are derailed with the arrival of a new foreign student, Wei-Chen Sun. Dealing with high school politics, a racist viral meme from a 90s television show, and this eccentric new boy following him around, Jin fumbles his chance of getting on the soccer team and tarnishes his reputation. However, as Jin gets to know Wei-Chen, he comes to find out that this new kid is the son of the legendary Monkey King, Sun Wukong, from Chinese myth. As Wei-Chen enlists Jin in his search for the rumored Fourth Scroll, Jin is faced with the trials and tribulations of heaven and high school, forcing him to discover his own identity in the process. Told through family, comedy, and action-packed Kung-Fu, Jin learns that his power comes from being himself.
The Kardashians: Season 3
25 May
STAR Original Series Premiere
The cameras return as Kris, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie invite viewers back into their lives as they navigate motherhood, co-parenting, and building their own empires. Their bond will be tested and tensions arise, but as a family they will stand together through the storm.
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures
4 May
Disney+ Original Series Premiere
Set 200 years before “The Phantom Menace,” during the High Republic era, “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” follows Jedi younglings as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need and learn valuable skills needed to become a Jedi along the way.
Star Wars: Visions
4 May
Disney+ Original Series Premiere
Star Wars: Visions, the second volume will continue to push the boundaries of “Star Wars” storytelling, with nine new shorts from nine studios from around the globe. Employing the most captivating animation styles from a variety of countries and cultures, the second volume offers a dynamic new perspective on the storied mythos of Star Wars.
The Muppets Mayhem
10 May
Disney+ Original Series Premiere
The comedy series follows The Electric Mayhem Band — Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone and Lips on trumpet — on an epic, music-filled journey to record their first-ever studio album. With the help of a driven young music executive, Nora, the old-school Muppet band comes face to face with the current day music scene as they try to finally record their first studio album.
Ed Sheeran: The Sum Of It All
3 May
Disney+ Original Series Premiere
For the first time ever, global superstar, Ed Sheeran opens the doors to a definitive and searingly honest view into his private life as he explores the universal themes that inspire his music. This series follows Ed after he learns of life changing news and reveals his hardships and triumphs during the most challenging period of his life. This original 4-part series features exclusive footage behind his iconic hits, never-before-seen personal archive with his friends and family, and epic stadium performances giving insight into Ed’s world.
In each episode, Ed faces themes and emotions that most people experience. Ed expresses his deeper thoughts as he reassesses life and explores what he thinks of the world, of himself and how this difficult time has influenced him and his new music.
Crater
12 May
Disney+ Original Movie Premiere
“Crater” is the coming-of-age adventure story of Caleb Channing, who was raised on a lunar mining colony and is about to be permanently relocated to an idyllic faraway planet following the death of his father. But before leaving, to fulfill his dad’s last wish, he and his three best friends, Dylan, Borney and Marcus, and a new arrival from Earth, Addison, hijack a rover for one final adventure on a journey to explore a mysterious crater. Directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez, the coming-of-age sci-fi adventure stars Isaiah Russell-Bailey, Mckenna Grace, Billy Barratt, Orson Hong, Thomas Boyce and Scott Mescudi. A 21 Laps Production, the film was written by John Griffin and produced by Shawn Levy, Dan Levine and Dan Cohen.
Also in May…
2 May
Series
A Small Light: Season 1
3 May
STAR Original
International
PSY SUMMER SWAG 2022
Series
Pose: Seasons 1-3
WWII Secrets from Above: Season 1
5 May
Disney+ Original
International
Intertwined Live!
Series
Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi: Season 2
Special
Charles: In His Own Words
10 May
STAR Original
International
Lambert vs. Lambert: Season 1
International
Time Switch: Season 1
International
Impuros: Season 3
Series
America’s Funniest Home Videos: Seasons 20 – 22
17 May
Series
Secrets of Sulphur Springs: Season 3
19 May
STAR Original
White Men Can’t Jump
24 May
Disney+ Original
Chip ‘n’ Dale: Park Life: Season 2
26 May
Special
Mafia Confidential
Wild Life
31 May
STAR Original
International
The Actress
New Episodes
Abbott Elementary: Season 2 New episodes 3 May, 17 May and 24 May
The Company You Keep: Season 1 New episodes weekly on Wednesdays
Not Dead Yet: Season 1 Finale 4 May
True Lies: Season 1 New episodes 3 May, 10 May, 17 May and 24 May
Single Drunk Female: Season 2 New episodes weekly on Thurdays, finale 11 May
Grey’s Anatomy: Season 19 New episodes weekly on Wednesdays
Good Trouble: Season 5 New episodes weekly on Wednesdays
Bob’s Burgers: Season 13 New episodes weekly on Wednesdays
The Simpsons: Season 34 New episodes weekly on Wednesdays
Dino Ranch: Season 2 4 new episodes 3 May
Dr. Romantic: Season 3 New episodes weekly on Fridays and Saturdays
Station 19: Season 6 New episodes weekly on Wednesdays, finale 31 May
Will Trent: Season 1 New episodes weekly on Wednesdays, finale 17 May
Kiff: Season 1 6 new episodes 10 May
Tengoku-Daimakyo: Season 1 New episodes weekly on Saturdays
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur: Season 1 2 new episodes 10 May
Spidey and His Amazing Friends: Season 2 3 new episodes 17 May
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