Amazon's Prime Video is gearing up for a packed May, headlined by the premiere of the highly anticipated 'Spider-Noir' series starring Nicolas Cage. The show drops on May 27, placing Cage as Ben Reilly, a grizzled, super-powered private investigator navigating 1930s New York.
Beyond the noir-infused superheroics, the streaming giant is diversifying its content with documentaries and live events. The Kyle Larson NASCAR documentary, 'Kyle Larson vs. The Double,' premieres May 21. Meanwhile, live music takes center stage with streams of the Sueños Festival and the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, further expanding Prime Video's new series on Prime Video offerings.
Live Sports and Music Dominate
Sports enthusiasts have a full slate, with live broadcasts of NBA playoffs, WNBA and NWSL games, MLB's New York Yankees, and NASCAR races scheduled throughout the month. This extensive live sports streaming underscores Prime Video's push into real-time event coverage.
Amazon Music is also leveraging the platform to broadcast major events. The Sueños Festival arrives May 23-24 from Chicago, featuring top reggaeton and Latin trap artists. The 61st ACM Awards will stream live on May 17 from Las Vegas.
Original Series and Films Round Out the Month
Several new Prime Original series are set to debut. 'No Place to Be Single' arrives May 8, following a Tuscan vineyard owner whose life is upended by a childhood friend. 'Off Campus,' based on Elle Kennedy's book series, premieres May 13, focusing on an elite ice hockey team and the women in their lives.