May 2025 Amazon Prime Video Originals Streaming Lineup: Movies, Series, Shows

April 13, 2025, 01:55 PM
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May 2025 Amazon Prime Video Originals Streaming Lineup: Movies, Series, Shows

Amazon Prime Video Originals Streaming List for May 2025

Amazon Prime Video continues to blur the line between home viewing and cinematic brilliance. Every month Prime Video's streaming lineup sharpens this reputation with a fresh batch of comedy, thriller, and drama titles. Insightful documentaries and light-hearted shows, paired with newly minted films and original series, await audiences with delightful surprises. Let’s dive into the Amazon Prime Video Originals lineup for May 2025.

10 Must-watch Original Shows on Amazon Prime This May

Another Simple Favor / Mystery Thriller / May 1, 2025

A fresh spin-off from “A Simple Favor” (2018), this mystery film flourishes with Paul Feig as its director and Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis as the writers.

The comedy-mystery unfolds with Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson sweeping into the sunlit opulence of Capri. Emily prepares to tie the knot with an affluent Italian mogul, and as always, trouble isn’t far behind.

Blake Lively, Anna Kendrick, Henry Golding, Bashir Salahuddin, Andrew Rannells, Ian Ho, and Joshua Satine circle back to the roles that captured audiences in the first movie.

Additional cast includes Elena Sofia Ricci, Michele Morrone, Elizabeth Perkins, Allison Janney, and Alex Newell.

The production credit is a collaborative badge worn by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Lionsgate, Feigco Entertainment, and Bron Studios.

David Spade (Dandelion) / Comedy Special / May 06, 2025

With Dandelion, Prime Video welcomes a fresh dose of stand-up comedy as David Spade makes his anticipated return to the spotlight. This new special follows a trail paved by his past outings on Netflix, Comedy Central, and HBO, adding a fourth title to his long-running comedy catalogue.

Widely recognised for his sharp-tongued stint on NBC’s Saturday Night Live, Spade takes aim at everyday absurdities. His dry wit and unfiltered sarcasm extend from turbulent flights and awkward charity galas to the evolving quirks of adult entertainment.

Besides directing the special, Spade also steers the production, along with John Irwin, Alex Murray, and Marc Gurvitz.

Octopus! / Nature Docuseries / May 08, 2025

Helmed by Niharika Desai, this Nature show thrives with Phoebe Waller-Bridge as its narrator and Melissa Wood as the showrunner.

“Octopus!” dives deep into the world of the Giant Pacific Octopus, weaving together the perspectives of different classes of people. It comprises adventurers, scientists, and even actor Tracy Morgan-—all bound by their fascination with this extraordinary species.

Jigsaw Productions, Well Street Films, and Amazon MGM Studios stand behind the production.

Molly-Mae: Behind it All (Part 2) / Lifestyle Show / May 09, 2025

Produced under the banner of Lorton Entertainment and Navybee, this celebrity show offers a front-row seat to the world of Molly-Mae Hague, the face of British social media stardom.

The series captures Molly’s post-breakup chapter, charting her evolution as she navigates single motherhood. Meanwhile, she launches her fashion label and reshapes her life after public heartbreak, revealing the grit behind her success.

Kenneth Shepherd, Demi Doyle, and Julian Bird make up the executive production unit.

Overcompensating / Comedy / May 15, 2025

Backed by Amazon MGM Studios and A24, this comedy series features Benito Skinner in the lead role, also serving as its creator.

This comedic saga trails Benny, a college football hopeful, as he stumbles through campus life. The journey masks insecurities where he chases an identity that’s not entirely his own.

The ensemble cast includes Adam DiMarco, Mary Beth Barone, Nell Verlaque, Corteon Moore, Rish Shah, Wally Baram, Holmes, Owen Thiele, and Austin Lindsay.

Heading the executive production team are Ali Goodwin, Benito Skinner, Jonah Hill, and Matt Dines.

Prime Video Originals Streaming Lineup for May 2025

Lifelines / Drama / May 15, 2025

Bankrolled by Pete Freeland and Elly Kaye under the helm of Noirtainment, this neo-noir film boasts Miranda K. Spigener as its director and writer.

The narrative follows Ethan Grayson, who has long wrestled with manic depression. Years later, he returns to his childhood town to reconnect with his sister Emily, now thriving as a top-tier surgeon.

Tysha Williams, Pete Freeland, Laurie Foxx, Jeanine Harrington, Lew Temple, Ross Gosla, Jeremy Denzlinger, Fern Lim, and Elly Kaye headline the cast of the movie.

Motorheads / Coming-of-age drama / May 20, 2025

Set against the backdrop of a fading Rust Belt town longing for revival, this series centres on a tight-knit band of outsiders brought together. While street racing drives their world, surviving the social politics of high school is an unavoidable challenge.

The stellar cast showcases Ryan Phillippe, Nathalie Kelley, Melissa Collazo, Drake Rodger, Uriah Shelton, and Mia Healey.

Besides creating the drama series, John A. Norris executive produces it, also serving as the showrunner. Jake Fuller, along with the joint collaboration of Jason Seagraves and Keegan Rosenberger, lend their expertise to the executive production team.

The production is driven by a collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios, the creative house Rambo Says Happy Birthday, and Jax Media, with additional support from Prod Co.

Clarkson's Farm (Season 4) / Docuseries / May 23, 2025

This British docuseries chronicles Jeremy Clarkson’s unpredictable journey as a farmer in the heart of the Cotswolds. Season 4 resumes after the events of season 3, where Kaleb heads off on a countrywide tour. Meanwhile, Jeremy takes on the full weight of managing Diddly Squat alone, and Lisa shifts her attention toward developing a broader lineup of new products. However, an unexpected plan to purchase a pub takes shape.

The main cast features Jeremy Clarkson, Kaleb Cooper, Lisa Hogan, and Gerald Cooper.

The project’s executive production team brings together Peter Fincham on one end and Andy Wilman on the other.

The production is spearheaded by Con Dao Productions and Expectation Entertainment.

Earnhardt / Sports Documentary / May 26, 2025

This documentary is a revealing portrait of Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s rise from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of NASCAR. There, his charisma stretched far beyond the racetrack, carving out both wealth and widespread admiration. This intimate account delves into how a blue-collar legend shaped not only his sport but also the lives of those closest to him.

Prime Video steps into the world of unscripted storytelling for the very first time, offering an authentic glimpse into the life of a racing legend in the USA.

Directed by Joshua Altman, this four-part docuseries draws from intimate conversations with Earnhardt’s children and rare archival footage.

In collaboration with NASCAR Studios, the production roster also draws on the forces behind Dirty Mo Media, Imagine Documentaries, and the team at Everyone Else.

The Better Sister / Mystery Thriller / May 29, 2025

Created by Regina Corrado and Olivia Milch, this thriller drama series excels with Craig Gillespie as its director. Adapted from Alafair Burke’s 2019 novel with the same title, this story brings her suspenseful narrative to the screen.

At the heart of this mystery series lies the strained bond between two sisters pulled back into each other’s lives after the murder of one of their husbands. The tragedy forces buried family secrets to the surface, reshaping everything they thought they knew.

Jessica Biel, Elizabeth Banks, Corey Stoll, and Kim Dickens portray the main characters.

Brownstone Productions, Iron Ocean Films, Fortunate Jack Productions, Tomorrow Studios, and Amazon MGM Studios drive the production.

Wrap Up

The Amazon Prime Originals May 2025 lineup stands out as a content-rich collection, with documentaries leading the charge.

“Overcompensating” and “David Spade (Dandelion)” inject fresh doses of wit and charm into the comedy collection. Documentary highlights like “Octopus!”, “Earnhardt”, and “Clarkson's Farm” set a compelling tone, while “Molly-Mae: Behind it All” opens the door to an intimate look at celebrity life. Thrillers sharpen with the inclusion of “The Better Sister” along with the comedy-thriller combo “Another Simple Favor.” “Lifelines” and “Motorheads” anchor the drama category with layered plots.

This lineup serves as proof of Prime Video’s enduring appeal, reinforcing its commitment to offering consistently enriching entertainment.