Los Angeles, May 3, 2025 — Disney+ is rolling out a hefty slate of new content this month, leaning hard into blockbuster films, fan-favorite series, and fresh animation. The streaming giant dropped its official May 2025 preview last week, and it’s a mix of heavy hitters and niche gems that’s got subscribers buzzing. From Spider-Man swinging back onto screens to Star Wars diving deeper into its underworld, here’s what’s landing.
Kicking off on May 1, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse hits the platform. The 2023 animated sequel, a critical darling with its eye-popping visuals and multiverse-spanning story, follows Miles Morales as he tangles with new threats and old friends. It’s a big get for Disney+, especially after its theatrical run raked in nearly $700 million globally. On May 2, the service adds three Sony-Marvel films: Spider-Man: No Way Home, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, and Morbius. The trio, announced via Disney’s Japanese branch on April 25, brings Tom Holland’s web-slinger, Tom Hardy’s symbiote, and Jared Leto’s vampire to the streaming fold, bulking up the superhero catalog.
Star Wars fans get their fix on May 4—naturally, Star Wars Day—with Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld. This new animated series, greenlit last month, explores the galaxy’s seedier corners, from smugglers to bounty hunters. Disney+ also teased three sequel-era projects for 2025, though details remain under wraps beyond their confirmed existence. The franchise’s pull is undeniable, and the timing feels deliberate, syncing with the annual fan celebration.
Animation dominates the schedule. On May 1, Rise Up, Sing Out returns with seven new episodes of its second season, delivering short-form stories for kids with music and heart. May 7 brings fresh episodes of Big City Greens (season four, episode 20), Firebuds (season two, episodes 23-24), and Hamster & Gretel (season two, episodes 9-20). These series, aimed at younger viewers, keep Disney’s family-friendly engine humming, with vibrant characters and quick laughs.
Marvel’s not sitting idle. After Daredevil: Born Again wrapped its run, Disney+ confirmed nine more Marvel Studios projects slated for later this year, including Ironheart on June 24, Eyes of Wakanda on August 6, and Marvel Zombies on October 3. May’s offerings lay the groundwork, keeping the MCU’s momentum steady.
Reality and docs round out the month. Welcome to Wrexham and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives drop new seasons, though exact dates weren’t pinned down in the announcement. A documentary on the Oklahoma City bombing, set for later in May, promises a sobering look at a dark chapter, produced with archival rigor.
Disney+ isn’t slowing down. With over 150 million subscribers as of last quarter, the platform’s betting big on variety—superheroes, space sagas, cartoons, and real-world stories. Everything lands between May 1 and May 7, except for the unconfirmed season premieres and the bombing doc, which are slated for later in the month.