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| May 2025 |
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Hi Neighbor,
Do you remember the tradition of May baskets filled with an assortment of flowers, candy, and other treats? Well, this May StreamNow Insider is a little like that, except it's filled with an assortment of streaming premieres — to tug at your heartstrings, make you laugh, expand your knowledge, and more. Throughout the month, you'll want to refer to the day-by-day schedule in the New Streaming Releases section. |
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 Fountain of Youth PG-13 — A treasure-hunting mastermind (John Krasinski) assembles a team for an epic, life-changing quest filled with adventure. But to outwit and outrun threats at every turn, he'll need someone even smarter than he is: his estranged sister (Natalie Portman). The two siblings join forces and use historical clues to seek the legendary Fountain of Youth. (Apple TV+, Premieres May 23rd)   NONNAS PG — Based on a true story, this film is a heartfelt celebration of the love of food, family, and all the ingredients of life. After losing his beloved mother, a man risks everything to honor her by opening an Italian restaurant with actual nonnas — grandmothers — as the chefs. Vince Vaughn, Susan Sarandon, and Lorraine Bracco star. (Netflix, Premieres May 9th) |
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 Minnie's Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel TV-Y — In this series of new shorts, Minnie, Daisy, and Cuckoo-Loca open a new pet hotel in Hot Dog Hills. It's complete with a spa and salon where they pamper the pets, a yoga studio where Clarabelle teaches yoga lessons to all of the pet guests, a stage for evening pet-tertainment, and a gourmet kitchen where Minnie and Daisy whip together healthy snacks. (Disney+, Premieres May 19th)  Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld TV-PG — Enter the galaxy's dangerous underworld in this 6-episode journey through the experiences of two iconic villains. Former assassin and bounty hunter Asajj Ventress is given a new chance at life and must go on the run with an unexpected new ally, while outlaw Cad Bane faces his past when he confronts an old friend, now a Marshal on the opposite side of the law. (Disney+, Premieres May 4th)  Mighty Monsterwheelies TV-Y — Your kids will love a series inspired by iconic movie monsters like Dracula and the Mummy, but with a Frankenstein-sized twist: These vehicle heroes are here to help — not scare! Season 2 explores new places in Motorvania and introduces a slate of new characters as well, including the show's take on Big Foot, a vehicle who is blind but also an accomplished cave explorer. (Netflix, Premieres May 5th) |
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 60th Academy of Country Music Awards Enjoy this awards ceremony live on May 8th at 7:59 PM ET or watch it later on demand on Prime Video. Hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire at Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, this year's event is celebrating 60 years of defining moments in country music, from the trailblazers to the groundbreakers. What will the next defining moment be? (Prime Video)  Friday Night Baseball Step up to the plate and watch Live MLB Games every Friday night all season long. (Apple TV+) ⚾ May 2nd — Padres at Pirates and Cubs at Brewers ⚾ May 9th — Cardinals at Nationals and Giants at Twins ⚾ May 16th — Astros at Rangers and Mariners at Padres ⚾ May 23rd — Dodgers at Mets and D-backs at Cardinals ⚾ May 30th — Red Sox at Braves and Yankees at Dodgers  WWE: Saturday Night's Main Event Don't miss the action of this live event on May 24th at 8:00 PM ET. It takes place in Tampa, Florida, and is part of a "Memorial Day weekend takeover" by WWE, with four live events at the same venue. Featured wrestlers will be from the Raw and SmackDown brands. (Peacock), |
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 Murderbot TV-MA — This is a sci-fi thriller/comedy about a high-tech future, where a rogue security robot secretly gains free will through self-hacking. To stay hidden, the robot reluctantly joins a new mission protecting scientists on a dangerous planet, even though it just wants to binge soap operas. It's horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients. (Apple TV+, Premieres May 16th)  The Four Seasons TV-MA — Three suburban middle-aged couples, best friends for decades, have the tradition of vacationing together each season. However, tensions arise when one of the couples divorces, and the husband brings a much younger woman on subsequent trips. The stars of this series include Tina Fey and Steve Carell. (Netflix, Premieres May 1st) |
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 The LEGO® Movie PG — From 2014 comes the original 3D computer animated story. It follows Emmet, who's an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He's drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared. Adding star power are the vocal talents of big names including Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell, Elizabeth Banks, Nick Offerman, Liam Neeson, and Morgan Freeman. (Netflix, Premieres May 1st) |
| JUST FOR YOU |
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 It's time to transition to streaming. In light of the changing TV landscape, we'll soon stop providing KMTelecom TV. We look forward to guiding you toward streaming services — the replacement for traditional TV. We know new technology can feel intimidating, so we're offering you these resources:
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| SPORTS DOCUMENTARIES AND DOCUSERIES |
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 UNTOLD: Shooting Guards TV-MA — What really went down between Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton? This provocative documentary explores what happens when ego, pride, and high-stakes gambling collide behind the scenes of the NBA. You'll learn how a gambling dispute led to guns drawn in the Washington Wizards' locker room — one of professional basketball's most explosive off-court scandals. (Netflix, Premieres May 6th)  UNTOLD: The Fall of Favre TV-MA — This documentary unpacks the life of Brett Favre, best known as the Green Bay Packers superstar quarterback who nabbed three NFL MVPs and led his team to a Super Bowl championship. But Favre also had a pattern of unchecked behavior off the field, including an explicit text message scandal and involvement in a massive welfare fraud scheme. (Netflix, Premieres May 20th)  Full Speed TV-MA — This critically acclaimed high-octane docuseries returns for Season 2. Fueled by passion and chasing NASCAR Cup glory, drivers and their teams compete for the 2024 championship and the chance to make history. Captured are tales of triumph and tenacity — both on and off the track. (Netflix, Premieres May 7th) |
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 Octopus! TV-PG — This series follows the life cycle of the Giant Pacific Octopus and looks at these creatures through the eyes of the scientists and explorers who study them, as well as the people who love them — including actor Tracy Morgan. Go underwater and explore the life, behavior, and intelligence of octopuses, including their unique abilities like shape-shifting, changing their skin color and texture, and tool use. (Prime Video, Premieres May 8th) (2-part series)  Britain and the Blitz TV-14 — The Blitz was a German bombing campaign against the United Kingdom for eight months during WWII, from September 7th, 1940 to May 11th, 1941. This immersive documentary brings history to life through vividly restored archival footage and firsthand accounts of the British people who experienced it. (Netflix, Premieres May 5th) |
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Please note: Streaming services sometimes make last-minute changes to the premiere dates of films and series. This calendar was prepared on April 29th, 2025, but changes may have been made since then. Remember, while the dates below indicate the first day you're able to stream the featured film or series, streaming enables you to enjoy them whenever you'd like!
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