THE SEVEN – SONG OF THE SAMURAI debuts on 9th May is original Series (Japan) 

This 8-episode series, released weekly, is set in Kyoto during the late Edo period. It dramatically portrays the lives of the Shinsengumi, the famous samurai group who protected the city as Japan’s shogunate came to an end. The show combines exciting action with a fresh take on historical events. It follows Toshizo Hijikata, a skilled fighter, as he finds a sense of belonging with Isami Kondo and Soji Okita. Together, they form the Shinsengumi, building a strong loyalty that’s challenged by conflict, sickness, and internal struggles – forcing them to confront not only their enemies, but also their own beliefs.

The film stars Yuki Yamada, Nobuyuki Suzuki, Aoi Nakamura, Kanata Hosoda, Shuhei Uesugi, Kisetsu Fujiwara, Yosuke Sugino, Shuntaro Yanagi, Shuto Miyazaki, Hihio Iwanaga, Meru Nukumi, Yuki Sakurai, Eita Okuno, Mitsuomi Takahashi, Nobuaki Kaneko, Kento Nakajima, Masanobu Ando, with a cameo appearance by Jun Matsumoto, and also features Takumi Kitamura, Akira Emoto, and Go Ayano.

The series was written by Masaaki Sakai and directed by Kazutaka Watanabe. Akira Morii, Mamoru Inoue, and Kazuya Shimomura produced it. It’s based on the manga Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem by Shinya Umemura and was a collaboration between THE SEVEN, Tokyo Broadcasting System, and U-NEXT.

ON THE ROAM Series 2 debuts 14th May  

On the Roam is a six-episode documentary series starring Jason Momoa. He travels across the country, exploring art, adventure, and the connections made through skilled craftsmanship.

Jason Momoa created and executive produced this project. Brian Mendoza is an executive producer, and James Mendoza is a producer.

JOSH JOHNSON: SYMPHONY debuts 23rd May 

HBO Original Comedy Special 

Johnson is sharing brand new material that explores what it means to be human, covering themes like family, faith, and relationships with his own distinctive style and imagination. Filmed at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, this special promises to be a truly original and memorable event.

Josh Johnson, Jacob Menache, James Dixon, Daniel Bodansky, and John Irwin from Irwin Entertainment are executive producers of the special. Jacob Menache also directed it.

WE ARE JENI – Investigation Discovery Documentary that debuts on 8th May 2026

This documentary tells the incredible true story of Jeni Haynes, an Australian woman who created over 2,500 fake identities to expose and bring her abusive father to justice after years of suffering.

WE ARE JENI was created in partnership with Investigation Discovery by Arrow Media (part of Fremantle) and Smith & Nasht.

HBO Original Sports Documentary Series – debuts 13th May 2026

U.S. AGAINST THE WORLD: FOUR YEARS WITH THE MEN’S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM 

This series offers an inside look at the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in North America this June. The show, filmed over four years, follows stars like Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Tim Weah, and Weston McKennie, documenting their individual stories and the team’s journey toward the world’s biggest soccer tournament.

U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team is an HBO Sports documentary produced by Park Stories. Rand Getlin and Luke Korver directed the film, while Rand Getlin and Janina Pelayo served as executive producers. Bryce Cyrier produced, with Luke Korver as co-producer. Lucas J. Harger, Jazzy Kettenacker, and Samuele Baiamonte handled the editing, and Lucas J. Harger was the creative director. For HBO, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, and Bentley Weiner were executive producers, and Abtin Motia was the supervising producer.

HBO Original Documentary – THE A LIST: 15 STORIES FROM ASIA AND PACIFIC DIASPORAS  – Debuts 14th May  

This documentary shares deeply personal stories from people within the diverse Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities in the United States. It features experiences ranging from well-known figures like Sandra Oh to everyday heroes like Madelyn Yu, a Filipino nurse. Through these individual accounts, the film encourages viewers to move beyond broad labels like “Asian American” and “AAPI” and instead focus on the unique lives and communities that make up this population.

This documentary, “The A List: 15 Stories From Asian and Pacific Diasporas,” is a Perfect Day Film presented by HBO Documentary Films. It was directed by Eugene Yi, and produced by Chad Thompson, Eugene Yi, and Jada Yuan. Timothy Greenfield-Sanders served as executive producer for the film, while Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, and Tina Nguyen were executive producers for HBO.

“WUTHERING HEIGHTS” debuts 1st May 

I’m so excited about Emerald Fennell’s take on “Wuthering Heights”! Margot Robbie plays Cathy and Jacob Elordi is Heathcliff, and their connection is just… intense. It starts as a beautiful romance, but quickly becomes this all-consuming, almost dangerous love story. It’s epic, passionate, and a little bit crazy – exactly how I always imagined it. You can read a full review here if you’re curious!

The film stars Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, Martin Clunes, and Ewan Mitchell.

This film is directed by Emerald Fennell, who also wrote the screenplay. It’s based on Emily Brontë’s classic novel, Wuthering Heights. Emerald Fennell, Josey McNamara, and Robbie produced the film, with Tom Ackerley and Sara Desmond serving as executive producers.