Max’s announced U.S. May 2024 lineup included new seasons of Hacks and Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, films such as Turtles All the Way Down and The Iron Claw, documentaries and specials, library additions, and NBA Playoffs coverage. Warner Bros. Discovery published the schedule on April 24, 2024, and said it “may not be comprehensive and is subject to change.” These are May 2024 announcements, not confirmation that titles remain available on Max today. View Warner Bros. Discovery’s announcement.
New and returning series
Hacks, season 3 — May 2
The nine-episode season debuted with two episodes on May 2, followed by two new episodes each week. Warner Bros. Discovery’s schedule named May 30 as the finale date.
Pretty Little Liars: Summer School — May 9
The eight-episode season began with two episodes on May 9, then released one episode per week through June 20.
Other series and unscripted premieres
Other featured programming included Thirst with Shay Mitchell. Additional dated arrivals included Smiling Friends season 2 on May 13, Batwheels season 2B and Teen Titans Go! season 8 on May 3, and Zillow Gone Wild on May 3.
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Films arriving in May
Turtles All the Way Down — May 2
This New Line Cinema and Temple Hill film adapts John Green’s novel. It follows Aza Holmes, a teenager experiencing obsessive thoughts. The book is the direct source story for viewers who want to read beyond the film.
Stop Making Sense — May 3
A24’s 2023 re-release of Jonathan Demme’s concert film arrived in a restoration newly presented in 4K for the film’s 40th anniversary, according to Warner Bros. Discovery’s announcement.
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The Iron Claw — May 10, and The Whale — May 9
The May schedule also listed The Iron Claw on May 10 and The Whale on May 9.
Other May 1 library films
Among the library titles dated May 1 were All About My Mother, Black Christmas (2019), Crank, The Florida Project, The Lighthouse, Mad Max, Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, Silver Linings Playbook, and Wild Mountain Thyme.
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Documentaries and specials
Documentary and special programming featured in the announcement included:
- May 11: Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die.
- May 20: Space Shuttle Columbia: The Final Flight and STAX: Soulsville U.S.A..
- May 29: MoviePass, MovieCrash.
The documentary-focused slate also included Thirst with Shay Mitchell, dated May 23.
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More dated additions
These are selected entries from the longer May schedule, not a complete catalog of everything listed:
- May 1: Guy’s Grocery Games season 35 and My 600-lb Life: Where Are They Now?.
- May 2: Six Is Not a Crowd.
- May 13: Summer Baking Championship season 2.
- May 23: Last Chance Garage, Romário: The Guy, and Texas Metal’s Loud and Lifted.
- May 29: Homicide Hunter: American Detective season 4 and Traces of Love.
The announcement also listed additional daily additions through May 31; the titles above are a selection rather than the full list.
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NBA Playoffs coverage
The schedule listed NBA Playoffs games on dates including May 1, May 3–7, and May 11. Opponents or game details were still marked TBA in the announcement. It also noted pre- and post-event programming and condensed replay highlights. Warner Bros. Discovery said the sports schedule might not be comprehensive and specified that listed times were Eastern Time.
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