Get ready to clear your calendar, because May 2026 is officially binge-watching month on Paramount+. While the spring weather might be calling you outside, the streaming giant is countering with an irresistible slate of heavy hitters, headlined by the high-stakes return of Criminal Minds: Evolution, the glitz and grit of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, and the raw drama of The Chi. But beyond these returning flagship shows lies a massive vault of content — including the highly anticipated debut of the Yellowstone prequel Dutton Ranch, and over 70 blockbuster movies. Whether you’re a die-hard procedural fan, a reality TV addict, or a cinephile looking for your next favorite flick, the May lineup is so packed that you literally can’t afford to miss a single date on this schedule.
May 1
Paramount+ kicks off May 1st with a massive wave of content, starting with a deep dive into sci-fi and character-driven drama. Fans can settle in for the complete Battlestar Galactica experience—including the miniseries, all four seasons of the original run, the film The Plan, and the prequel series Caprica — alongside all five seasons of the celebrated sports drama Friday Night Lights.
The film library receives an extensive update spanning every genre:
- Action & Thrillers: Dive into high-stakes intensity with 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, Face/Off, Venom, Snake Eyes, Quantum of Solace, The Hunt for Red October, The General’s Daughter, The Mechanic, The Presidio, The Shootist, The Tin Star, Uncommon Valor, Rules of Engagement, Run & Gun, Sahara, Searching, Snag, Stop-Loss, Texas Rangers, The Corrupted, The Fan, The Tuxedo, and the Beverly Hills Cop
- Drama: Reflect on powerful narratives with Ali, American Son, Before We Vanish, Blue Chips, Distant Thunder, Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story, Enemy at the Gates, Flags of Our Fathers, Flight of The Intruder, Gasoline Alley, Good Mourning, Grudge Match, Hamburger Hill, Killerman, Losing Isaiah, Most Wanted, Mother’s Day, Memories of Murder, Seven Psychopaths, The Hurricane, Unhook the Stars, Waking Up In Reno, We Were Soldiers, Wishful Thinking, and World Trade Center.
- Comedy: Enjoy some laughs with Nacho Libre, Elf, School of Rock, Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle, The Dictator, Dinner For Schmucks, In & Out, Instant Family, Kate & Leopold, Pootie Tang, Shaolin Soccer, Stepping Out, Swingers, and the Scary Movie sequels (4 and V).
- Family Favorites: Kids and families can look forward to The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl, Holes, The Boss Baby 2: Family Business, Harriet The Spy, Open Season, Bride & Prejudice, and the documentary Bruce Lee, The Legend.
May 6
For the younger audience, the schedule shifts to high-flying adventure on May 6 with the debut of the new special PAW Patrol: Air Rescue. This latest mission takes the beloved pups to the skies, ensuring that families have fresh, action-packed content to look forward to early in the month.
May 8
The excitement ramps up on May 8 as the spotlight shines on the return of a streaming powerhouse. Fans can look forward to the glitz, glamour, and fierce competition of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars (Season 11), premiering as a Paramount+ Original. To ensure viewers get the full experience, the premiere is accompanied by the high-drama companion series RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked (Season 8), offering a behind-the-scenes look at the conversations and confrontations that happen while the queens await their fate.
May 12
On May 12, the momentum continues with fresh episodes of Tyler Perry’s Zatima (Season 4). This latest installment dives deeper into the evolving relationship and dramatic hurdles of fan-favorite couple Zac and Fatima, delivering the high-stakes storytelling and emotional beats that viewers have come to expect from the expanding Tyler Perry universe on the platform.
May 13
May 13 brings a massive influx of diverse content, with a heavy focus on compelling drama and reality hits. Viewers can dive into multiple seasons of acclaimed series like the musical drama Kingdom Business (Season 1-2), the star-studded reality of The Impact Atlanta (Season 1-3), and the anthology series Tales (Season 1-3). The lineup also introduces powerful narratives and docuseries, including The Porter (Season 1), Perimeter (Season 1), Gabrielle Union: My Journey to 50 (Season 1), and I Got a Story to Tell (Season 1).
For those looking for competition and comedy, the drop includes Queen Boss (Season 1), Comic View (Season 2), and the meta-comedy Real Husbands of Hollywood: More Kevin More Problems (Season 1). Rounding out the mid-month additions are a mix of scripted and unscripted favorites like Boomerang (Season 1-2), In Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy (Season 1), Gen Zone (Season 1), and Love You to Death (Season 1).
May 15
Mid-month on May 15, the streaming service balances intense emotional realism with high-stakes western drama. Viewers can look into the complexities of modern relationships with the return of Couples Therapy (Season 5), as acclaimed psychoanalyst Dr. Orna Guralnik counsels four new couples in crisis. This season navigates volatile marriages fueled by stark political differences, the fallout of secret betrayals, and the emotional derailment of couples facing new life diagnoses or outgrowing decades-long romances.
On the scripted side, the expansion of a massive television empire arrives with the debut of Dutton Ranch. As Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler fight to build a future together far from the ghosts of Yellowstone, they collide with the brutal realities of South Texas and a ruthless rival ranch determined to protect its own empire.
May 20
On May 20, the focus returns to family-friendly adventures with the release of Blaze Video Game Land: A Monster Machine Super Special. This all-new special invites younger viewers and their families to join Blaze and his friends as they dive into a high-octane, digital world, blending the series’ signature problem-solving and action with a fun, video game-inspired twist.
May 21
On May 21, the high-altitude drama of SkyMed (Season 4) comes in hot as this Paramount+ Original Series returns to the remote Canadian North. The new season introduces a fresh wave of rookie pilots and nurses welcomed by Chief Pilot Wheezer and Chief Nurse Hayley, a move that immediately sparks all-new conflicts, chemistry, and chaos. As the returning crew struggles to navigate the shifting vibes in both the crew house and on the plane, they must still face the life-or-death pressure of the job. Between exciting rescues and dangerous calls, the team will be pushed to their limits as they race to save their patients and each other.
May 22
On May 22, the gritty and deeply human storytelling of Chicago’s South Side returns in a major way with the premiere of The Chi (Season 8). As this acclaimed Showtime original series enters its final season, the stakes have never been higher. Set against the backdrop of the city’s coldest winter ever, the characters are forced to face life-or-death choices that will define their futures. It is a season in which legacy, conflict, joy, and pain collide, promising the most emotionally riveting chapter yet as viewers finally discover who is truly willing to make the ultimate sacrifices.
May 25
The month’s entertainment reaches a crescendo on May 25 with the live broadcast of the 52nd Annual American Music Awards. Airing live on Memorial Day from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the world’s largest fan-voted awards show will be hosted by the legendary Queen Latifah. It’s a star-studded night dedicated to honoring the most influential artists and songs of the year across all genres.
May 28
Finally, the month concludes on May 28 with the chilling return of Criminal Minds: Evolution (Season 19). In this latest chapter of the Paramount+ Original Series, the BAU faces a daunting new challenge as terrifying predators emerge across the U.S. to test the team’s profiling expertise. Adding to the tension, the newly convicted “Sicarius Killer,” Elias Voit, finds himself wrestling with an unwanted celebrity status — a notoriety that inadvertently arouses the bloodlust of a dangerous fledgling serial killer.