The weather is warming up, and so is the streaming content on Paramount+. This May brings an impressive slate of original series, blockbuster movies, live sports, and special events to keep subscribers engaged all month long. From the highly anticipated return of fan-favorite series to exciting premieres and a robust library of films, there’s something for everyone on the platform this spring.

Original Series Highlights

Paramount+ is rolling out several original series premieres and new seasons this May. The Chi returns for its seventh season on May 16, introducing Tony winner Phylicia Rashad, NAACP Award winner Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Emmy winner Karrueche Tran to the cast in guest-starring roles. The drama continues to follow the lives of South Side Chicagoans as the women assert dominance, with new episodes dropping weekly on Fridays. This title is available exclusively on the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan.

Crime drama enthusiasts can rejoice as Criminal Minds: Evolution (Season 3) premieres on May 8. The new season picks up six months after notorious killer Elias Voit is attacked by fellow inmates, with the BAU forced to work alongside him to stop his acolytes on the dark web. New episodes will release weekly on Thursdays, and the series has already been renewed for a fourth season.

Reality TV fans won’t want to miss RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10, premiering May 9 with the largest contestant pool in franchise history. Eighteen returning queens will compete in a tournament-style format for a $200,000 grand prize and a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. The companion series RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked also returns the same day, offering behind-the-scenes access to all the backstage drama.

Medical drama SkyMed returns for its third season on May 15, following young medics and pilots working air ambulances in Northern Canada. All nine episodes will drop at once, making it perfect for a weekend binge. True crime enthusiasts can look forward to FBI True Season 7 on May 20, featuring never-before-told stories from FBI agents’ biggest cases, with all 12 episodes releasing simultaneously.

Rounding out the originals lineup is Couples Therapy Season 4, Part 2, dropping all episodes on May 23. This documentary series follows psychologist Dr. Orna Guralnik as she guides four new couples through real-life therapy sessions, available on the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan.

Live Events and Sports Coverage

Sports fans have plenty to look forward to in May, including the 2025 UEFA Champions League Final on May 31, broadcasting live from Allianz Arena in Munich. Golf enthusiasts can catch the 107th PGA Championship with live coverage of the third and final rounds on May 17-18 from Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina.

A major entertainment highlight is the 2025 American Music Awards on May 26, hosted by Jennifer Lopez. The world’s largest fan-voted awards show will feature performances from top artists, including Lopez herself. Kendrick Lamar leads with 10 nominations, followed by Post Malone with eight, while Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey tie with seven nominations each.

New Movie Library Additions

Paramount+ is adding an impressive collection of films to its library on May 1, including classics and contemporary favorites. Subscribers can enjoy acclaimed titles like “Parasite,” “Life of Pi,” “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” “Green Book,” and “Minari.” Family-friendly options include “The Addams Family” (2019), “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs,” and “The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl.”

Action fans can stream “Terminator: Dark Fate,” “Romeo Must Die,” and “We Were Soldiers,” while comedy lovers have options like “Clueless,” “Trading Places,” and “Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle.” For those in the mood for something spooky, “Scary Movie 2,” “Scary Movie 3,” and “The Mist” will be available.

Cultural Celebration

In honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Paramount+ offers the Watch Us Rise Collection, featuring TV series and films created by and starring API artists. The collection includes heroic tales like “NCIS: Hawaii” and “FBI: Most Wanted,” interpersonal stories in shows like “Ghosts” and “Killing Eve,” and family favorites such as “Avatar: The Last Airbender” and “The Tiger’s Apprentice.” Film offerings include John Woo’s “Mission: Impossible – 2” and “Face/Off,” plus Oscar-winning features like “Everything Everywhere All At Once” starring Michelle Yeoh.

Recently Added Content

For those who haven’t caught it yet, “MobLand,” which premiered in late March, is worth checking out. Executive produced by Guy Ritchie, this global organized crime series stars Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and Tom Hardy in a tale of clashing London crime families.

Fans of the Yellowstone universe can binge both seasons of “1923,” the prequel starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as they face the challenges of Prohibition-era Montana. Meanwhile, psychological horror drama “Yellowjackets” Season 3 continues to captivate audiences with its dual timeline story of a high school girls soccer team stranded in the wilderness and their lives 25 years later (available on the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan).

The Big List

Paramount+ May 2025 Complete Schedule

Is Paramount+ Worth It?

With two subscription tiers available, Paramount+ offers flexibility for different viewing preferences. The Essential plan provides access to thousands of movies and TV episodes, while the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan adds SHOWTIME content, local CBS station live streams, and the ability to download titles for offline viewing.

The platform's value proposition continues to strengthen with its expanding original content lineup, extensive movie library, live sports coverage, and special events. The addition of SHOWTIME content in the premium tier makes it particularly appealing for viewers who enjoy prestige dramas and critically acclaimed films.

For May 2025, the combination of returning favorite series, new premieres, blockbuster movies, and live events makes Paramount+ a compelling option in the crowded streaming landscape. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, reality show fanatic, or film buff, there's plenty of content to justify the subscription cost as spring blooms.

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