Disney+ and Hulu Announce May Premieres for New Originals and Live Sports
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Disney+ and Hulu have released their schedule of new and returning content for May. The lineup includes premieres for several original series, such as 'Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 and 'The Nightmare Upstairs: What Happened to Ty and Bryn', alongside a full slate of live sports. Subscribers can expect new episodes and films to become available throughout the month.
Facts First
- 'Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on May 5 as a Disney+ Original.
- 'The Nightmare Upstairs: What Happened to Ty and Bryn' premieres on Hulu on May 19 as a Hulu Original.
- A full schedule of live sports is set for May, including the PGA Championship, WNBA season start, and NCAA lacrosse championships across ESPN, ABC, and Disney+.
- New seasons of existing series are arriving, including 'FX’s Welcome to Wrexham' Season 5 on Hulu and 'American Idol' Season 9 on ABC and Disney+.
- Several films are being added to the libraries, such as 'Alien: Romulus' on Hulu and 'We Bought a Zoo' on Hulu.
What Happened
Disney+ and Hulu have published their content lineup for May. The schedule includes premieres for new original series and seasons, the addition of films to their libraries, and a comprehensive calendar of live sports events. Key premieres include 'Marvel Television’s Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 on Disney+ on May 5 and 'The Nightmare Upstairs: What Happened to Ty and Bryn' on Hulu on May 19. Live sports coverage throughout the month will feature events like the PGA Championship, the start of the WNBA season, and multiple college championship games across ESPN, ABC, and Disney+ platforms.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a subscriber, your streaming options are expanding with a variety of new shows, movies, and live sports. You may find more family-friendly content like new 'Bluey Minisodes' and 'Playdate with Winnie the Pooh' shorts on Disney+, or new original dramas and documentaries on Hulu. Sports fans will have consistent access to major events, including ElClásico soccer and the Stanley Cup Playoffs, without needing additional subscriptions. This scheduled rollout provides a clear plan for what to watch, which could help you plan your viewing time.
What's Next
New content will continue to be added on a nearly daily basis throughout May. The live sports schedule is particularly dense, with championship events in lacrosse, soccer, and baseball scheduled for the latter half of the month. Following the May premieres, the platforms will likely announce their June schedules, which could give you an early look at summer programming.