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While it isn’t a big month for Peacock originals heading to the platform, there are still plenty of quality films viewers will certainly enjoy. From animated children’s films to adult comedies and everything in between, Peacock’s May lineup is a one-stop shop for anyone who enjoys watching movies. Audiences can discover new favorites they might have missed when the films were first released, orthey can re-watch old classicsthey love.Here is every movie coming to Peacock in May 2024.
The Hurt Locker
Stream on May 1
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow,The Hurt Lockeris a wartime thriller about Staff Sergeant William James (Jeremy Renner), who is part of a U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team with Bravo Company during the beginning of the Iraq War. New to the team, James finds himself at odds with his new squad as a result of his radical and risky moves on the battlefield.
Arguably one of thegreatest war filmsof the 21st century,The Hurt Lockerexamines the effects of war on the human psyche and the drug-like impact it can have on soldiers who continue to return to the frontlines. The film was nominated for nine Academy Awards and took home six, including Best Film Editing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, Best Original Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Picture.The Hurt Lockeris streaming on Peacock on May 1.
Step Brothers
Step Brothersis a hilariouscomedy starring Will Ferrelland John C. Reilly as two middle-aged men who still live at home with their respective parents. Neither have amounted to much, but their parents love them, nonetheless, and continue to support their arrested development. When Brennan’s (Ferrell) mom marries Dale’s (Reilly) dad, the pair are forced to live under one roof and immediately despise one another.
However, when the pair realize they have more in common than they think, the stepbrothers quickly become “best friends.” Full of classic antics and one-liners thanks to Ferrell and Reilly,Step Brothersdelivers a ridiculous premise with plenty of worthy laughs. The film also stars Mary Steenburgen, Richard Jenkins, Adam Scott, and Kathryn Hahn.Step Brothersis streaming on Peacock on May 1.
The American Society of Magical Negroes
Stream on May 3
The American Society of Magical Negroesisa satirical comedyabout a man named Aren (Justice Smith) who discovers a secret world of magical Black people who call themselves The American Society of Magical Negroes. After meeting one of its members, Roger (David Alan Grier), he’s recruited by the secret society to participate in their primary goal of making white people’s lives easier.
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According to them, as long as white people aren’t uneasy, the world is better for everyone. When assigned to his first client, Jason (Drew Tarver), his developing feelings for Lizzie (An-Li Bogan), whom Jason also likes, threaten the magic of every Black person in the society. Although, after living his entire life trying to make white people more comfortable, Aren isn’t so sure he wants such a task to be his actual job.The American Society of Magical Negroesis streaming on Peacock on May 3.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
Stream on May 10
Puss in Boots: The Last Wishis an animated children’s film followingthe beloved Puss in Boots(Antonio Banderas) as he sets out on another daring journey. After living a life of risk and adventure, Puss in Boots realizes he’s used every one of his nine lives. In order to thwart death and save his final life, he retires to the house of Mama Luna (Da’Vine Joy Randolph), an elderly cat lady with a home full of felines.
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However, when Goldilocks (Florence Pugh) and her three bears catch up to him, he’s forced to don his boots, hat, and sword yet again. If he ever hopes to subvert the bounty hunters on his tail and regain his nine lives, he’ll have to venture into the Dark Forest and find the legendary Wishing Star. Unfortunately, he’s not the only one after the star, which means plenty of adversaries will likely come out of the woodwork.Puss in Boots: The Last Wishis streaming on Peacock on May 10.
Knock at the Cabin
Stream on May 24
Based on the 2018 novelThe Cabin at the End of the Worldby Paul G. Tremblay,Knock at the Cabinis an apocalyptic, psychological horror written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan. The film follows a young girl named Wen (Kristen Cui) and her parents, Eric (Jonathan Groff) and Andrew (Ben Aldridge), during their family vacation at a remotecabin in the woods. Upon their arrival, four strangers knock on their door with an unimaginable demand, although Eric and Andrew are immediately skeptical of the group’s motives. Now held hostage, the close-knit and loving family must choose between saving all of humanity or saving their family.Knock at the Cabinis streaming on Peacock on May 24.
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