Apple TV currently offers a lineup filled with high-profile shows, but May will bring several new series, the first film directed by John Travolta, and more. Here’s everything coming to Apple TV in May.

Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix

  • When: May 3
  • What: Grand Prix Race
  • Genre: Sports

The F1 2026 season is moving quickly, but May 3 is a significant date for Apple viewers as it brings the Miami Grand Prix, the first race based in the U.S. Apple TV subscribers in the U.S. get full access to all F1 races and additional coverage - at no extra charge.

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Unconditional

  • When: May 8
  • What: TV Show
  • Genre: Thriller

“Unconditional” follows a mother-daughter vacation that turns into a nightmare when 25-year-old Gali (Talia Lynne Ronn) is arrested in Moscow for drug trafficking. Her mother Orna (Liraz Chamami) does not accept the charges - but the struggle for Gali's freedom pulls her into a deadly web of crime and corruption.

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Guaranteed Maximum Pleasure

  • When: May 20
  • What: TV Show
  • Genre: Thriller-Comedy

“Guaranteed Maximum Pleasure” follows newly divorced mother Paula (Maslany) as she falls into a dangerous path filled with blackmail, murder, and youth football. Believing she has witnessed a crime, Paula starts her own investigation while grappling with a custody battle and an identity crisis; this investigation may help unravel a larger conspiracy while holding the keys to rebuilding her family and herself.

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Propeller One-Way Night Coach

  • When: May 29
  • What: Film
  • Genre: Adventure

“Propeller One-Way Night Coach” is John Travolta's first attempt at directing. Set in the golden age of aviation, the film follows a young aviation enthusiast Jeff (played by newcomer Clark Shotwell) and his mother (Kelly Eviston-Quinnett) as they embark on a one-way journey to Hollywood. This simple flight turns into a journey of their lives. Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu Travolta and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stops, major passengers, and the captivating views of first class, the trip is filled with both magical and unexpected moments, shaping the child's future.

Star City

  • When: May 29
  • What: TV Show
  • Genre: Science Fiction

Inspired by the space race drama For All Mankind, “Star City” revisits a key moment in the alternative historical narrative of the space race - the moment the Soviet Union became the first country to send a human to the moon. However, this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain; showcasing the lives of cosmonauts, engineers, and the intelligence officers accompanying them, revealing the risks of advancing humanity.

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New Episodes: Your Friends and Neighbors, Crime Record, and More

May will also bring new episodes for many currently airing Apple TV series, including:

  • Margo’s Money Problems: The acclaimed comedy continues until May 20
  • For All Mankind: The space race drama continues until May 29
  • Your Friends and Neighbors: Jon Hamm's crime series continues until June 5
  • Crime Record: The detective thriller set in London continues until June 10
  • Orphan Black: Matthew Rhys's dark comedy continues until June 17

Which Apple TV releases are you planning to watch in May? Let us know in the comments.

Apple TV is available for $12.99 per month or at a discounted rate with the Apple One bundle.