7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (May 1)
May 2026 starts quietly in terms of new streaming content, with limited major releases across platforms. The most notable addition is Emerald Fennell's film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, now available on HBO Max after its theatrical run. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star in the Brontë-inspired romantic drama, which features a soundtrack by Charli XCX.
- ▪Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights is now streaming on HBO Max after its theatrical release.
- ▪The film stars Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, staying true to the Emily Brontë novel.
- ▪Charli XCX provides the ethereal soundtrack for Wuthering Heights, adding to its atmospheric tone.
- ▪Apple TV+ releases Widow's Bay, a dark comedy horror series blending genre elements.
- ▪New streaming releases in early May 2026 are sparse, prompting inclusion of a show originally from a lesser-known platform.
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Streaming 7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (May 1) News By Lucy Buglass, Jasmine Valentine, Tom Power published 1 May 2026 Wuthering Heights is the main highlight of this week's low-key streaming round-up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Margot Robbie stars in the latest film adaptation of Wuthering Heights (Image credit: Warner Bros. Pictures) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter May 2026 has arrived, but the fifth month of the year hasn't exploded out of the gate when it comes to new streaming…
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