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Nicole Kidman continues to be everything everywhere all at once these days (not that we’re complaining), and she’ll next appear in Season 2 of Nine Perfect Strangers. Released on Hulu in the USA, the psychological thriller series airs on Prime Video here in Australia. Call it a simple favour from the popular streamer, which does what it can to keep bringing quality entertainment. Anyone looking for another simple favour? You won’t have to look far because the movie sequel of the same name also debuts on Prime Video this May. Here’s the full release schedule, followed by highlights.
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New Releases Coming To Prime Video in May 2025
From blockbuster new Prime Video movies to documentaries and a host of new original series to sink your teeth into, May 2025 promises to be an action-packed month of entertainment. From TV series and movies to documentaries and sports, here is everything coming to Amazon Prime Video this month.
New Movies on Prime Video in May 2025
- Another Simple Favour – 1/5/2025
- Hotel Transylvania – 1/5/2025
- Teen Wolf – 1/5/2025
- Teen Wolf Too – 1/5/2025
- Misery – 1/5/2025
- Agent Cody Banks – 1/5/2025
- Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London – 1/5/2025
- The Birdcage – 1/5/2025
- Hotel Transylvania 2 – 5/5/2025
- Mad Max: Fury Road – 6/5/2025
- Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation – 7/5/2025
- Octopus! – 8/5/2025
- Bad Moms – 8/5/2025
- Kraven the Hunter – 12/5/2025
- Zombieland: Double Tap – 12/5/2025
- Zombieland – 14/5/2025
- Spider-Man – 19/5/2025
- Edge of Tomorrow – 20/5/2025
- A Haunting in Venice – 21/5/2025
- Once Upon a Time in Hollywood – 27/5/2025
New TV Series on Prime Video in May 2025
- Sapne vs Everyone: Season 1 – 1/5/2025
- David Spade: Dandelion: Season 1 – 1/5/2025
- Molly-May: Behind it All: Season 1, Part 2 – 9/5/2025
- Overcompensating: Season 1 – 15/5/2025
- Motorheads: Season 1 – 20/5/2025
- Nine Perfect Strangers: Season 2 – 22/5/2025
- Clarkson’s Farm: Season 4 – 23/5/2025
- The Better Sister: Season 1 – 29/5/2025
Best New Series on Amazon Prime Video
This May, Prime Video brings back some fan favourites and debuts at least two new series premieres. Here are your highlights.
Motorheads: Season 1
Release Date: 20 May 2025
This adrenaline-charged drama series takes place in a rust-belt town with its best days behind it. As a group of teenage outsiders navigate the highs and lows of high school, they come together over a mutual love of street racing. Ryan Phillippe plays a local mechanic who’s struggling to keep his business afloat. Meanwhile, you had us at “street racing.”
Nine Perfect Strangers: Season 2
Release Date: 22 May 2025
The first season of this psychological thriller series divided audiences, but we more or less vibed with its extreme take on modern wellness (or maybe we were just looking for more shows in the vein of The White Lotus at the time). Season 2 brings back guru Masha Dmitrichenko (Nicole Kidman) and her iffy Russian accent along with a fresh cast of characters. Set in the Austrian Alps, it finds Dmitrichenko going to extremes once again as she pursues catharsis for both herself and others. We’ll be watching.
Clarkson’s Farm: Season 4
Release Date: 23 May 2025
The adventures—and misadventures—continue for Jeremy Clarkson and the good folks of Diddly Squat Farm in the fourth season of this beloved reality series. With Kaleb and Lisa working on their own respective projects, Clarkson is left to tend the farm by himself. His latest plan is to open a local pub, but like all things in his life, there’s so much more to the challenge than first meets the eye. Viewers really, really love this show, so tune in to see what all the fuss is about.
The Better Sister: Season 1
Release Date: 29 May 2025
Based on a bestselling novel, this limited series centres around the fraught relationship between two estranged sisters. Chloe (Jessica Biel) is a successful media executive with a seemingly perfect life and family, while Nicky (Elizabeth Banks) is a former addict who’s taking things one day at a time. When Chloe’s husband is brutally murdered, the sisters must reunite and confront the secrets of their past. This one could be juicy.
Best New Movies on Prime Video
Whether you’re seeking brand-new films or licensed classics, Prime Video has you covered this May. Here’s a closer look at some fresh arrivals.
Another Simple Favor
Release Date: 1 May 2025
We found 2018’s A Simple Favor to establish intrigue before succumbing to a series of nonsensical plot points. Hence, we don’t have high hopes for this direct-to-streaming sequel. It follows Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) to the Italian island of Capri for Emily’s lavish wedding. Murder and betrayal ensue, naturally.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Release Date: 6 May 2025
Director George Miller was pushing 70 when he resurrected the Mad Max franchise with this explosive instalment. Playing Mad Max, actor Tom Hardy partakes in one long action sequence with a few bathroom breaks (for the audience, that is). He’s joined by Furiosa’s Charlize Theron as they try to evade a vicious warlord across a post-apocalyptic desert landscape. If you enjoy this film, be sure to stream Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga next—it went seriously overlooked in theatres and now has all the trappings of a cult classic.
Kraven the Hunter
Release Date: 12 May 2025
Only the future can tell us if the superhero subgenre is at a temporary nadir or the end of the line, but one thing remains clear: Kraven the Hunter was an outright dud when it rolled into theatres. Aaron Taylor-Johnson plays the title character, who uses his animalistic abilities to blaze a trail of justice and revenge. Not worth the theatrical price of admission, but maybe it’s perfect for streaming. Watch it this May and let us know.
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Release Date: 27 May 2025
It was only after viewing this film multiple times that we came to regard it as an absolute masterpiece. Immerse yourself in the world of Quentin Tarantino’s creation, where authentic Hollywood insight blends with artistic license and wish fulfilment to seamless effect. The story—if there is one—is that of a fading actor (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his stunt double (Brad Pitt) as they navigate an ever-changing industry landscape. But it’s also so much more than that, which multiple viewings will reveal. Fire it up as we await the reported sequel and the continuing adventures of Pitt’s character Cliff Booth.
Best New Documentaries, Reality and Events on Prime Video
Dive under the sea this month on Prime Video with the following documentary highlight.
Octopus!
Release Date: 8 May 2025
While we are indeed fascinated with the octopus, we never ended up streaming the acclaimed documentary My Octopus Friend…and now we don’t have to. Instead, we’ll catch this two-part special about the very same subject, i.e. the underwater creature that reveals new dimensions of intelligence and mystery with every new study. Phoebe Waller-Bridge executive produces and narrates and comedian Tracy Morgan—who’s apparently obsessed with octopuses—makes a notable appearance.
Things to Consider for Prime Video
When it comes to choosing what to watch on Prime Video, the options are vast, but it all starts with a membership. If you want to make the most of your subscription, watch new movies or score great deals on the latest flicks, consider these factors.
Cost
If you are wondering how much Prime Video costs in Australia, then we have you covered. Prime Video costs AUD$9.99 a month in Australia. However, it is cheaper to sign up for a year with the annual price listed at AUD$79.
Which is Better, Netflix or Amazon Prime in Australia?
Amazon Prime Video is cheaper than Netflix in Australia and has a range of originals and syndicated series, however, Netflix is by far the most popular streaming service, boasting pop-culture phenomenons such as Stranger Things and Wednesday. In terms of which is the better streaming service, Prime Video is better value but Netflix has more range.
What Does a Prime Video Subscription Include?
A Prime Video subscription includes original content, offline downloading, 4K and HDR streaming for AUD$9.99 per month as a standalone service in Australia.
Streaming Services Price Comparison
| Service | Monthly Price | Trial Period | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netflix | $7.99 (w/ ads) – $25.99 | None | Movies & TV |
| Prime Video | $9.99 | 30-day free trial | Movies & TV |
| Apple TV+ | $12.99 | 7-day free trial | Movies & TV |
| Disney+ | $15.99 – $20.99 | None | Movies & TV |
| Warner Bros. Discovery Max | $11.99 (w/ ads) – $21.99 (Premium) | None | Movies & TV |
| Kayo Sports | $25 – $40 | 7-day free trial | Sports |
| Hayu | $7.99 | 7-day free trial | Reality TV |
| Britbox | $9.99 | 7-day free trial | British Movies & TV |
| Paramount+ | $6.99 | 7-day free trial | Movies & TV |
| BINGE | $10 (Basic) – $22 (Premium) | 7-day free trial | Movies & TV |
| Stan | $12 (Basic) – $22 (Premium) | None | Movies & TV |
| DocPlay | $8.99 | 14-day free trial | Documentaries |
