Apple TV boasts a robust selection of premium shows that are currently airing, but May will introduce several additional brand new series, alongside the debut film directed by John Travolta, and more. Here’s a comprehensive look at what’s new on Apple TV in May.
### Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix
– **When:** *May 3*
– **What:** *Grand Prix Race*
– **Genre:** *Sports*
The F1 2026 season is in full swing, but May 3 holds special significance for Apple viewers as it unveils the first race held in the US: the Miami Grand Prix. Apple TV subscribers located in the US will enjoy complete access to all F1 races plus exclusive coverage, all at no extra charge.
### Unconditional
– **When:** *May 8*
– **What:** *TV Show*
– **Genre:** *Thriller*
“Unconditional” narrates the harrowing tale of a mother-daughter vacation that turns into a nightmare when 25-year-old Gali (Talia Lynne Ronn) is apprehended for drug smuggling in Moscow. Her mother, Orna (Liraz Chamami), categorically denies the accusations — but her struggle for Gali’s freedom ensnares her in a perilous web of crime and deceit.
### Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed
– **When:** *May 20*
– **What:** *TV Show*
– **Genre:** *Thriller-Comedy*
“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” centers on newly divorced mom Paula (Maslany) as she descends into a treacherous world of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer. Convinced she’s witnessed a crime — while concurrently battling a custody struggle and an identity crisis — Paula embarks on her own investigation, one that may unravel a larger conspiracy and hold the keys to restoring her family and sense of self.
### Propeller One-Way Night Coach
– **When:** *May 29*
– **What:** *Movie*
– **Genre:** *Adventure*
“Propeller One-Way Night Coach” marks John Travolta’s directorial premiere. Set during the heyday of aviation, a young aviation enthusiast, Jeff (played by newcomer Clark Shotwell), and his mother (Kelly Eviston-Quinnett) embark on a one-way journey across the country to Hollywood, turning a simple flight into an extraordinary adventure. The trip is filled with moments that are both magical and unforeseen, setting the stage for the boy’s future.
### Star City
– **When:** *May 29*
– **What:** *TV Show*
– **Genre:** *Sci-Fi*
Inspired by the space-race drama For All Mankind, “Star City” is a gripping paranoid thriller that revisits the pivotal moment in the alternate-history retelling of the space race — when the Soviet Union first placed a man on the moon. This iteration explores the narrative from behind the Iron Curtain, depicting the lives of the cosmonauts, engineers, and intelligence officers among them in the Soviet space program, along with the dangers they all confronted to advance humanity.
### New episodes: Your Friends & Neighbors, Criminal Record, and more
May will also see new episodes for numerous currently airing Apple TV series.
Apple TV is priced at $12.99 per month, or it can be obtained at a reduced rate through the Apple One bundle.