Next month’s lineup has something worth getting off the couch for.
Spy games, childhood classics, and one last mission from Ethan Hunt, May is looking stacked at the cinemas. If you’re planning a date for Mother’s Day, on pay days, or just an escape, May’s lineup is packed with good stuff. Here’s what’s coming to theaters:
Karate Kid: Legends
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio return to train new fighter Li Fong, a kung fu prodigy trying to find his place in a new city. When he gets caught up in a local rivalry, he turns to his mentors to prepare for a major showdown. It’s old-school meets new-gen, and it works. In cinemas May 28
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Final Destination: Bloodlines
If you love a good horror flick, this one’s for you. Bloodlines takes us back to the beginning of the Final Destination series. A college student haunted by disturbing dreams goes back home to stop a deadly pattern. It’s fast, intense, and full of over-the-top death scenes fans know and expect. In cinemas May 14
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt, possibly for the last time. The action is huge, the stakes are high, and the stunts are even crazier than before. If you’re in the mood for something loud, thrilling, and built for the big screen, this is it. In cinemas May 17
Black Bag
Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender star as married spies caught in the middle of a dangerous mission. When one of them is accused of betrayal, the other has to decide—do they protect the person they love, or the country they serve? It’s a slick, slow-burn spy movie with a stacked cast, directed by Steven Soderbergh. In cinemas May 7
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Magic Temple
If you grew up on ABS-CBN fantasy flicks, this is the comeback you’ve been waiting for. Magic Temple follows three boys sent on a magical journey to restore balance to the world. It’s mythical, heartfelt, and still holds up nearly three decades later. Watching it on the big screen again? That’s the real magic. In cinemas May 7
Hiling
Camille Prats plays Anna, a girl who wakes up on her birthday with the power to grant wishes by touch. What starts out sweet turns complicated real fast. Hiling blends fantasy with real-world lessons, and seeing its star-studded ‘90s cast—including Nida Blanca and Cherry Pie Picache, makes it worth revisiting. Bring your mom. She probably watched this in theaters the first time around. In cinemas May 7
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