May 2026 will be a hot month for Amazon Prime Video (Amapura), with new chapters of popular series, hot spin-offs, and titles to be distributed simultaneously worldwide. Many people are sure to have a hard time deciding what to watch first, even if they only look at the distribution schedule.
In this article, we have organized the titles that have been confirmed to be available in Japan in order of their release dates. First, check out Bob's Pick, a list of this month's “not-to-be-missed” titles.
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Bob's Pick｜First Noteworthy Movies to Watch in May 2026
May 2026 will be a “winning month” for Prime Video, with new chapters of popular series, spin-offs, and titles available simultaneously worldwide.
First, check out Bob's Picks, selected for both buzz and satisfaction, to keep track of the films you should watch this month.
- Good Omens Season 3(5/13) | Angels and Demons, a New Chapter in the Tale Toward the End
- Jack Ryan: Ghost War(5/20)｜A New Battleground for the Popular Spy Series
- Spider Noir(5/27)｜A New World of Marvel's Dark Heroes
- Return to Silent Hill(5/15)｜Exclusive distribution of the latest movie based on a popular horror game
🌍 Prime Video in May 2026
May 2026 will also see Prime Video's new global rollout.Official information about Amazon MGM Studios (press release)We have compiled a list of works that have been announced for simultaneous worldwide distribution and global distribution based on
- No Place to Be Single
- It's Not Like That
- Jack Ryan: Ghost War
Summary of Prime Video distribution schedule for May 2026 [Movies, Drama, Variety].
Here is a list of Prime Video new and noteworthy titles for May 2026, sorted by release date. New chapters of popular series, spin-offs, and titles available simultaneously worldwide are all available this month. First, get an overall picture from the table, and then go to the details of the titles you are interested in.
| Release Date | Title | Category | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/1 | HERO'S ISLAND | Japanese Film | Exclusive |
| 5/8 | No Place to Be Single | U.S. Film | Worldwide Simultaneous Distribution |
| 5/13 | Good Omens Season 3 | foreign drama | New in the series / Simultaneous worldwide distribution Bob's Pick |
| 5/13 | Off Campus | foreign drama | Exclusive |
| 5/15 | It's Not Like That | foreign drama | Worldwide Simultaneous Distribution |
| 5/15 | Return to Silent Hill | multinational film | Exclusive Bob's Pick |
| 5/20 | Jack Ryan: Ghost War | foreign drama | Series Related Works / Worldwide Simultaneous Distribution Bob's Pick |
| 5/22 | Secret NG House Season 2 | variety | All-you-can-see exclusive distribution |
| 5/27 | Spider Noir | foreign drama | Marvel Movies Bob's Pick |
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In order of release date: Learn more about Prime Video's hottest movies for May 2026 (Movies)
Here is a compact overview of the synopsis and highlights, in order of delivery date. Please check out the new chapters of popular series, spin-offs of hot topics, and other notable works scheduled for distribution in May 2026.
HERO'S ISLAND
▋┊Movie "Treasure Island
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo_JP) April 14, 2026
Exclusive distribution on Prime Video from May 1 (Fri.)
Keishi Otomo Director
✖️Satoshi Tsumabuki┋Suzu Hirose┋Masataka Kubota┋Eita Nagayama
The 49th Japan Academy Prize
Awards of Excellence in 8 categories🏆.
An explosion of overwhelming heat and emotion produces,
A shocking and moving entertainment blockbuster! pic.twitter.com/4e6OenLztD
Release Date:May 1, 2026
Country of production:Japan
Genres:Film/History, Human drama
Synopsis and Work Introduction
Set in 1952 in Okinawa under US occupation, this human drama depicts the lives of a group of young men known as the “war agers”. The film depicts the struggles of three childhood friends who are at the mercy of the times, centering on the truth they discover 20 years later and the mystery of a vanished hero.
Highlights
Based on a real historical background, the film's profound story carefully depicts the complex times and human drama of Okinawa.
No Place to Be Single
Release Date:May 8, 2026 (simultaneous worldwide distribution)
Japan distribution date has not yet been announced.
Country of production:Italy
Genres:Film/Romantic Comedy
Synopsis and Work Introduction
Set in a small Tuscan town, a childhood friend returns after a long absence to a single mother who supports a farm. Reunited by the legacy of a deceased uncle, the two grow closer, each with their own agendas.
Highlights
The film depicts an “adult romance” that begins with a reunion against the backdrop of the beautiful Tuscan landscape.
🔗Click here for information on "No Place to Be Single" (official press release)
If you are curious about the video, go to the best-selling novel that was the origin of the story.
View "No Place To Be Single: A Novel (English Edition)" (Kindle) on Amazon
Good Omens Season 3
Release Date:May 13, 2026 (simultaneous worldwide distribution)
*Date of distribution in Japan will be announced soon.
Country of production:U.S.A. / U.K.
Genres:Drama/Comedy, Fantasy
Synopsis and Work Introduction
The third chapter in the popular series about the strange friendship between the angel Azirafel and the demon Crowley, the story picks up where Season 2 left off.
Ajirafel returns to the heavens and is entrusted with planning the Second Coming as “the highest-ranking angel,” while Crowley is left heartbroken when he is separated from Ajirafel. As the fate of the world once again hangs in the balance, the two are forced to choose between their respective positions. ......
Highlights
This is the core part of the series in which the relationship between Aziraphel and Crowley, which has been built up over the years, reaches a major turning point. In a unique worldview where humor and seriousness intersect, the theme of “friendship or mission” is explored in depth.
Off Campus
Release Date:May 13, 2026 (simultaneous worldwide distribution)
*Date of distribution in Japan will be announced soon.
Country of production:USA
Genres:Drama/Romance, Youth
Synopsis and Work Introduction
This coming-of-age drama depicts young people's love, friendship, and personal growth, centered on a college ice hockey team. Centered on the relationship between a shy singer-songwriter and a star player, the two contrasting characters gradually grow closer.
Highlights
The real emotions of college life are carefully portrayed, including not only love, but also friendship and conflicts about the future.
If you are curious about the video, go to the best-selling novel that was the starting point of the drama.
This book is only available in English.
It's Not Like That
Release Date:May 15, 2026 (simultaneous worldwide distribution)
Japan distribution date has not yet been announced.
Country of production:USA
Genres:Drama/Human drama
Synopsis and Work Introduction
A man who has lost his wife and a recently divorced woman grow closer again as they each search for a new life with their own children. As they face the realities of being single and the struggles of raising children, their relationship takes an unexpected turn.
Highlights
Adults at a turning point in their lives, their fresh starts and romance, their responsibilities as parents and the rebuilding of their families overlap.
🔗Click here for information on "It's Not Like That" (official press release)
Return to Silent Hill
Return to Silent Hill" film
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo_JP) March 13, 2026
Japanese dubbed trailer, unleashed: ‼️
Voice actors for the original game "SILENT HILL 2
Chikahiro Kobayashi, Shizuka Ito, and Sumire Moroboshi will continue to pitch 🎙️
The “Voice” Returns to Silent Hill...
May 15 (Fri.) Exclusive on Prime Video pic.twitter.com/ivWdIkpxzE
Release Date:May 15, 2026 (simultaneous worldwide distribution)
*Date of distribution in Japan will be announced soon.
Country of production:Co-production by France, USA, UK, Germany, Serbia, Japan
Genres:Film / Horror
Synopsis and Work Introduction
A man who has lost his beloved wife receives a letter from her, which leads him to Silent Hill, a town they once visited together. The town, shrouded in fog, is filled with eerie, deformed beings, and he seeks the truth while confronting his fears.
Based on the popular horror game "Silent Hill 2," this psychological horror film is again directed by the director of the first film in the series.
Highlights
The eerie, fog-shrouded world and the bizarre visuals of the creatures create an intense sense of immersion. Not only is there a sense of fear, but psychological scares of loss and guilt are also appealing.
Jack Ryan: Ghost War
Release Date:May 20, 2026 (simultaneous worldwide distribution)
*Date of distribution in Japan will be announced soon.
Country of production:USA
Genres:Film/Action, Suspense
Synopsis and Work Introduction
A huge conspiracy is at work behind the scenes of a top-secret international mission, and Jack Ryan is once again drawn back to the scene of the danger. As the situation worsens with each passing moment, he and his trusted colleagues are trying to get to the bottom of what is going on, but the enemy seems to see through it all and makes the first move.
Adapted from the popular spy series written by Tom Clancy, this suspenseful epic challenges the viewer to fight his toughest and most personal battle to date while also confronting past ties.
Highlights
The tense development that seems to be going on in real time and the profound storyline set against the backdrop of international affairs are outstandingly watchable. Not only the action, but also the trust and conflicts between friends are carefully depicted.
If you are intrigued by the video, go to the original novel by Tom Clancy. This is a book that offers a thrilling development with detailed psychological battles.
View "The Hunt for Red October" (Kindle) on Amazon
View "The Hunt for Red October" (Paperback) on Amazon
Listen to "The Hunt for Red October" (Audible) on Amazon
Secret NG House Season 2
🚨Season 2 is coming soon🚨.
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo_JP) April 6, 2026
『# Secret NG HouseThe '✨' is back! ✨
“NG” that should never be done.”
The psychological battle accelerates in the locked room where the
Your deductive powers will also be put to the test,
Addictive max survival entertainment relaunched 🔥.
▶️ ▶️ from Friday, May 22
All-you-can-watch exclusives now available on Prime Video ◀️ ◀️ pic.twitter.com/w7SMViV4Og
Release Date:May 22, 2026
Country of production:Japan
Genres:Variety/Survival Games
Synopsis and Work Introduction
This is the second season of the psychological warfare variety in which participants try to avoid “secret NGs,” or certain behaviors, while playing the game. In Season 2, the rules and elimination conditions have evolved, making the game even more thrilling, and making it even more important to play games and read each other's minds.
Highlights
The tension between the players' casual words and actions leading to NG, and the tactics between them, make for an unpredictable psychological battle until the very end.
Spider Noir
Release Date:May 27, 2026 (simultaneous worldwide distribution)
*Date of distribution in Japan will be announced soon.
Country of production:USA
Genres:Drama/Action, Suspense
Synopsis and Work Introduction
Set in 1930s New York City, Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage), a failed private detective, lives as “the other Spider-Man” as he confronts the tragedies of his past and protects the city.
Based on Marvel's "Spider-Man Noir," this unique live-action crime drama stars Nicolas Cage. This is a superhero film for adults that combines a profound black-and-white worldview with hard-boiled human drama.
Highlights
The decadent black-and-white images and noir direction stand out, creating a dark worldview that is distinctly different from the conventional Spider-Man. Nicolas Cage's portrayal of the lone hero and his psychological profile add depth to the story, making this a profound drama for adults that is well worth watching.
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Prime Video in May 2026 will feature “new series chapters and topical works”.
In May 2026, Amazon Prime Video (Amapura) will be theGood Omens Season 3andSpider NoirThe lineup was enriched with a series of highly topical works, including
Many new and exclusive titles are available simultaneously worldwide, and a wide range of genres are available, including dramas, movies, and variety shows. Check out the titles you are interested in first, and find the “one to watch” of the month.
We recommend that you check out the films you are interested in as soon as possible in accordance with their distribution dates.
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