Paramount+ is ready with an entertainment-packed May this year. The upcoming month will see the premiere of the much-anticipated new season of Showtime’s The Chi and the return of Paramount+’s Criminal Minds. Just like every month, Paramount+ is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 7 best movies and TV shows coming to Paramount+ in May 2025.
Titles with an * will only be available with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan.
Just Friends (May 1)
Just Friends is a Christmas romantic dark comedy film directed by Roger Kumble from a screenplay by Adam ‘Tex’ Davis. The 2005 film follows Chris Brander, a formerly obese high schooler who goes through a transformation, and when he returns to his hometown, he tries to get back his former best friend and crush, Jamie. Just Friends stars Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, Anna Faris, Christopher Marquette, and Chris Klein.
Rango (May 1)
Rango is an animated Western adventure comedy film directed by Gore Verbinski from a screenplay by John Logan. The 2011 film follows Rango, a lizard who ends up in the town of Dirt, where he lies about his past and ends up becoming the new sheriff. Rango’s voice cast includes Johnny Depp, Isla Fisher, Abigail Breslin, Alfred Molina, Bill Nighy, Harry Dean Stanton, Ray Winstone, and Timothy Olyphant.
Everybody Still Hates Chris Season 1 (May 7)
Everybody Still Hates Chris is an animated comedy series created by Sanjay Shah. The Comedy Central series is a sequel to the beloved CW series Everybody Hates Chris, and it continues the story of Chris Rock during his childhood in Brooklyn, New York, in the 1980s. Everybody Still Hates Chris’ voice cast includes Chris Rock, Tim Johnson Sr., Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Terrence Little Gardenhigh, and Gunnar Sizemore.
Criminal Minds Season 18 (May 8)
Criminal Minds is a police procedural mystery thriller crime drama series created by Jeff Davis. The upcoming Season 18 of the Paramount+ series continues the story of our favorite FBI agents as they get embroiled in a new investigation involving a dangerous serial killer. Criminal Minds stars A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Luke Alvarez, Paget Brewster, Emily Prentiss, Joe Mantegna, and Zach Gilford.
Hard Truths (May 12)*
Hard Truths is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh. The 2024 film is set in London, and it revolves around two sisters with completely different personalities. One is angry and depressed and lashes out at everyone, while the other one is cheerful and loves her sister deeply. Hard Truths stars Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Michele Austin, David Webber, Tuwaine Barrett, Ani Nelson, Sophia Brown, and Jonathan Livingstone.
SkyMed Season 3 (May 15)
SkyMed is a Canadian medical drama series created by Julie Puckrin. Season 3 of the CBC Television series will continue the story of the nurses and pilots as they try to save lives through their air ambulance service in northern Manitoba. SkyMed stars Natasha Calis, Morgan Holmstrom, Praneet Akilla, Aason Nadjiwan, Mercedes Morris, Thomas Elms, Kheon Clarke, Rebecca Kwan, and Braeden Clarke.
The Chi Season 7 (May 16)*
The Chi is a drama series created by Lena Waithe. The upcoming Season 7 of the Showtime series is set after the death of Douda, and a group of influential women rise to the occasion to claim the power. As everything devolves into chaos, loyalties between our protagonists are tested, and the chase to who will be the new king of Chicago begins. The Chi stars Jason Mitchell, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Jacob Latimore, Alex R. Hibbert, Tiffany Boone, Yolonda Riesco, Barton Fitzpatrick, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, and Lake James.