May 2023 Movie Releases: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and more

The month of May arrived and along with it also arrive several novelties for movie lovers. Between heroes' farewells, final chapters of a great franchise and a new Disney live-action, this month will be full of strong emotions that only cinema can provide us. The highlights of the time go to the long-awaited Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which closes the trilogy started by James Gunn in 2014, the first part of Fast and Furious X, which closes a cycle for Toretto and his family, and The Little Mermaid, Disney's newest live-action that promises to be thrilling.  

Are you prepared? So, grab your popcorn and come check it out with us. top movie releases in may 2023!

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (04/05)

Original title: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

A Marvel Studios opens the month of May with yet another launch of Phase 5 of the MCU.  Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is, without a doubt, one of the most anticipated superhero films of the year. The feature of action e adventure, starring Chris Pratt, zoe saldana, Karen Gillan, Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, sean gunn and directed by James Gunn, closes the epic trilogy that began in 2014.

Synopsis: Still trying to recover from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill (Chris Pratt), Star-Lord, will need to assemble his team once again on a perilous mission to defend the universe. However, if they fail, it could be the end of the group as we know it today.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 debut on the day 04/05, only in theaters.

Dancing in Silence (04/05)

Original title: houria

If you're a movie lover as well as a dance lover, you won't want to miss this release. Dancing in Silence is a French drama film starring Lyna khoudri and directed by Mounia Meddour. The production of pandora movies brings themes such as sorority and overcoming through dance.

Synopsis: Before going through a trauma, the young Houria (Lyna khoudri) dreamed of becoming a ballerina. By meeting other women who have gone through similar situations, she finally finds a new way to overcome her difficulties and follow her dream.

Dancing in Silence debut on the day 04/05, only in theaters.

Welcome Violet! (04/05)

Original title: Welcome Violet!

Based on the novel Cordillera, written by Daniel Galera, Welcome Violet! it's a movie Showcase Movies de drama e suspense starring Deborah Falabella, Darius Grandinetti and directed by Fernando Fraiha.

Synopsis: In search of inspiration to write her next novel, Ana (Deborah Falabella) enters a literary laboratory in the Andes Mountains. There, she becomes involved with Holden (Darius Grandinetti), creator of a method that encourages writers to live as their characters. Intrigued, Ana dives headlong into this idea and begins to live her new life as Violeta, her newest character.

Welcome Violet! debut on the day 04/05, only in theaters.

Muti: Rituals of Death (04/05)

Original title: The Ritual Killer

Muti: Deadly Rituals it's a movie suspense e mystery starring Cole hauser, Morgan Freeman and directed by george rooster.

Synopsis: About to retire due to not being able to deal with the death of his daughter, Lucas Boyd (Cole hauser) embarks on a difficult journey, along with Professor Mackles (Morgan Freeman), to look for a serial killer who is plaguing their town with an ancient ritual.

Muti: Deadly Rituals debut on the day 04/05, only in theaters.

Joana's First Death (04/05)

Original title: Joan's First Death

Joan's First Death is a brazilian movie drama starring Leticia Kacperski and directed by Cristiane Oliveira. The feature film has already gone through more than 40 festivals and won 11 awards in the most diverse categories in which it participated.

Synopsis: After the death of her great-aunt, young Joana (Leticia Kacperski), begins to deal with drastic changes in her life that end up affecting even her relationship with her best friend, Carolina (Isabela Bressane). As time goes by, Joana begins to question the fact that her great-aunt has never dated anyone and decides to investigate an old secret in her family that ends up bringing about big changes for herself.

Joan's First Death debut on the day 04/05, only in theaters.

From 3 to 3 (04/05)

Original title: From 3 to 3

From 3 to 3 is an documentary brazilian directed by Pablo Lobato e Bianca Bethonico, Ravi's own mother, a child who is featured in the film.

Synopsis: The film depicts from three months to three years old boy Ravi. Follow, in a playful way, through the eyes of the mother, Bianca Bethonico, the growth of the young boy and the motor, cognitive, emotional and social development of the child generated from a free and loving upbringing.

From 3 to 3 debut on the day 04/05, only in theaters.

Rodeo (04/05)

Original title: Rodéo

Rodeo it's a french film drama starring Julie Ledru and directed by Lola Quivoron.

Synopsis: Julia (Julie Ledru) is a young scammer in love with motorcycles. One day, she ends up meeting a group of bikers and decides to infiltrate an underground community dominated by men. With the passage of time and the practice of the tournaments, Juli manages to prove her worth and conquers her space and respect among them. However, an unexpected accident can ruin everything.

Rodeo debut on the day 04/05, only in theaters.

The Last Call of Mary (06/05)

Original title: Maria's last call

Mary's Last Call it's a movie religious tourism Panamanian in the form of documentary produced by Gospa Online e QuirofanoFilms and directed by Erik Cotrina. The film will only be shown on the 6th, 8th and 9th of May. Check availability in your region.

Synopsis: The documentary brings the testimony of six people who claim to have witnessed the apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Medjugorje, a small village in the south of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Mary's Last Call debut on the day 06/05, only in theaters.

The Birth of Evil (11/05)

Original title: Bed Rest

Produced by Diamond Films, The Birth of Evil it's a movie from terror e suspense starring Melissa barrera, actress of the Panic franchise, Guy Burnet and directed by Lori Evans Taylor.

Synopsis: Julie Rivers (Melissa barrera) spent years trying to build his own family. Finally pregnant, she moves into a new house with her husband Daniel (Guy Burnet) to start a new stage in your life. However, the risk of losing her baby forces Julie to be in absolute rest, what she didn't expect is that this situation would make her start witnessing supernatural experiences.

The Birth of Evil debut on the day 11/05, only in theaters.

The Way They Want It – The Next Chapter (11/05)

Original title: Book Club 2 – The Next Chapter

If you want to have a good laugh, in May, the Universal Pictures bring to theaters The Way They Want It—The Next Chapter. the movie of romance e comedy was starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice bergen, Mary steenburgen and directed by Bill Holderman, the same director of the first release of 2018.

Synopsis: Accompany Diane (Diane Keaton), Vivian (Jane Fonda), Sharon (Candice bergen) and Carol (Mary steenburgen), four 60-year-old best friends who decide to go to Italy to take their book club. During this fun and relaxing trip, they will experience unique moments in their lives.

The Way They Want It – The Next Chapter I debuted on the day 11/05, only in theaters.

Mafia Mamma: Suddenly Criminal (11/05)

Original title: Mafia Mom

A Paris Movies brings it to theaters in may Mafia Mamma: Suddenly Criminal, a movie of comedy starring Toni Collette and directed by Catherine Hardwick, the same director of Twilight.

Synopsis: Kristin (Toni Collette) is an ordinary woman full of problems to solve. Her life changes direction after the death of her grandfather when she finds an opportunity to enjoy life on a free trip across Europe. She just didn't count that, in addition to all the good things, she would also inherit her grandfather's former post as commander of the Calabrian mafia.

Mafia Mamma: Suddenly Criminal debut on the day 11/05, only in theaters.

No Bears (11/05)

Original title: خرس نیست , Khers Nist romanized or Well Bears English

no bears it's an iranian movie drama starring sewer, Naser Hashemi, Vahid Mobasri, Bakhtiar Panjei e kavani mine. The film was produced and directed by acclaimed Iranian director Jafar Panahi.

Synopsis: The film brings, at the same time, two love stories, where, in both, the lovers are affected by inevitable problems of life that bring important reflections on life and love.

no bears debut on the day 11/05, only in theaters.

Love Sent a Message (11/05)

Original title: Love again

Based on the book by Sofie Cramer, Love Send Message accumulators is a romantic comedy starring Priyanka Chopra Jonah, Sam heughan and for the singer Celine Dion who plays herself in the plot. The film was directed by Jim Strouse, the same director of The Incredible Jessica James.

Synopsis: By texting her late fiancé Mira's old number (Priyanka Chopra Jonah) discovers that the number has been transferred to Rob Burns (Sam heughan), a journalist who was intrigued by the romantic messages. Now, he dreams of meeting Mira in person and winning her heart. For this, he will have the help and advice of the singer Celine Dion.

Love Send Message debut on the day 11/05, only in theaters.

Family Shack (11/05)

Original title: family shack

The cinemas in May will have a bit of everything and a typical Brazilian comedy could not be left out of this list. family shack is starring Cacao Protasium, one of the great names of national comedy, along with Why? e Robson Nunes. In addition, the film will feature the direction of Mauricio Eca, the same director of The Girl Who Killed Her Parents.

Synopsis: In this film, you will follow, with a lot of humor, the daily life and shacks of a typical family in the suburbs of São Paulo. After receiving an unexpected visit from his daughter Kellen (Why?), a successful funk singer, Cleide (Cacao Protasium) suspects there is something wrong with the unexpected return of his daughter.

family shack debut on the day 11/05, only in theaters.

The City of Abysses (11/05)

Original title: The City of Abysses

The City of Abysses is a brazilian movie drama e suspense starring Veronica Valentino, Carolina Brown, Guylain Mukendi and directed by Priscyla Bettim e Renato Coelho.

Synopsis: A group of friends meet in a bar in the center of São Paulo during the night of Christmas Eve. What they didn't expect is that a murder would change their lives forever, setting them on a relentless quest for justice.

The City of Abysses debut on the day 11/05, only in theaters.

Chronicle of a Broken City (11/05)

Original title: Chronicle of a Broken City

Chronicle of a Broken City is an documentary da Globe Films directed and written by Richard Nauenberg.

Synopsis: The feature portrays the growth of crime in Rio de Janeiro and its regression based on the history of its residents, in a quest to understand how the favelas of Rio de Janeiro became countries controlled by drug dealers.

Chronicle of a Broken City debut on the day 11/05, only in theaters.

True Love(s) (18/05)

Original title: One True Love

True Love(s) accumulators is a romantic comedy based on the book Daisy Jones & The Six, written by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The film starred Phillipa soo, from the musical Hamilton, Simu liu, by Marvel's Shang-Chi and Luke Bracey, by Elvis. The film was also directed by Andy Fickman, the same director of Training Daddy, She's the Man, Mall Security 2.

Synopsis: After the disappearance of her husband Jesse (Luke Bracey), Emma (Phillipa soo) returns to Massachusetts to try to rebuild his life. There, she meets her old friend, Sam (Simu liu), who has always been in love with her. They end up falling in love, and when everything seems to be going right in Emma's life, she receives a phone call that tells her ex-husband Jesse is alive.

True Love(s) debut on the day 18/05, only in theaters.

The Smoke Master (18/05)

Original title: The Smoke Master

The Smoke Master is a brazilian movie action e comedy starring Brazilian actor daniel rocha, by Avenida Brasil and by the Chinese actor Tony Lee by Os Parzas. The film was directed by the duo Andre Sigwalt e Augusto Soares.

Synopsis: If they want to survive the terrible Chinese mafia, which seeks to comply with the so-called Revenge of the 3 Generations, the Gabriel brothers (daniel rocha) and Daniel (Thiago Stechinni) will need to learn a little-known cannabic martial art style taught by the Smoke Master (Tony Lee).

The Smoke Master debut on the day 18/05, only in theaters.

Fast and Furious X (19/05)

Original title: FastX

This is certainly one of the most beloved film franchises and one of the most anticipated titles of May in theaters. Fast and Furious X it's a movie action e adventure starring Jason Momoa e Vin Diesel. The film will also feature new stars such as B, by Captain Marvel. The direction of the film was in the hands of Louis Leterrier, a French film director who directed other hits, such as Now You See Me and Clash of the Titans.

Synopsis: Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his family defeated all the enemies that stood in their way, but they didn't count on the return of an ancient threat that plans to destroy everything and everyone. Once again with his team, Toretto will need to face this difficult mission that is full of strong emotions and a lot of speed.

Fast and Furious X debut on the day 19/05, only in theaters.

Murderous Thirst (25/05)

Original title: To Catch A Killer

murderous thirst it's a movie police thriller starring Shailene Woodley, actress known for her roles in the Divergent and The Fault in Our Stars sagas and directed by Argentine filmmaker Damian Szifron.

Eleanor (Shailene Woodley), a young policewoman, is recruited by an FBI investigator to find a serial killer. The police just didn't count that this criminal could be so unpredictable.

murderous thirst debut on the day 25/05, only in theaters.

The Little Mermaid (25/05)

Original title: The Little Mermaid

Keeping the tradition of reviving the classics in the form of live-action, Disney brings, this time, to the big screen The Little Mermaid, a musical film starring Halle bailey and directed by Rob Marshall.

Synopsis: The film is a new live-action version of The Little Mermaid, from 1989, one of the great Disney classics. The plot brings the story of Ariel (Halle Bailey), a mermaid princess in love with the human world. One day, she makes a deal with a sea witch and trades her voice for human legs in order to meet a human prince who she believes is the love of her life. However, this decision could put the crown and its entire kingdom in serious trouble.

The Little Mermaid debut on the day 25/05, only in theaters.

My Dad Is Dangerous (25/05)

Original title: About My Father

My Father Is Dangerous it's a movie comedy starring Sebastian Maniscalco, Robert De Niro, Kim Cattrall and directed by Laura Terrusso.

Synopsis: Sebastian (Sebastian Maniscalco) is encouraged by his fiancée to take his immigrant father to spend a weekend with his somewhat different family. What they didn't expect is that this super humorous weekend would teach them great life lessons.  

My Father Is Dangerous debut on the day 25/05, only in theaters.

Champions (25/05)

Original title: Champions

Champions it's a movie drama e comedy starring Woody Harrelson, Kaitlin Olson, Ernie Hudson, Cheech marin e Matt Cook. The film was directed by filmmaker Bobby farrelly, the same person responsible for the titles Debi & Loide and Love is Blind.

Synopsis: Marcus (Woody Harrelson), a former basketball coach, is court-ordered to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. Despite the many challenges, he realizes that together, they can go further than anyone can imagine.

Champions debut on the day 25/05, only in theaters.

My Neighbor Adolf (25/05)

Original title: My Neighbor Adolf

My Neighbor Adolf it's a movie drama e comedy starring David hayman, Udo Kier, Danharry Colorado and directed by Leonid Prudovsky.

Synopsis: The film takes place in South America in the year 1960 and tells the story of a Holocaust survivor who is certain that his new neighbor is Adolf Hitler.

My Neighbor Adolf debut on the day 25/05, only in theaters.

Roger Waters: This is Not a Drill – Live Prague (25/05)

Original title: Roger Waters: This is Not a Drill – Live Prague

Roger Waters: This is Not a Drill – Live Prague is a live show that will be shown by UCI cinema networks. Check availability in your region.

Synopsis: The show will be a live broadcast of the farewell to Roger Waters do Pink Floyd which will take place in Prague, Czech Republic. Follow in real time classic songs that were part of the band's history in an emotional show in a unique experience in UCI theaters.

Roger Waters: This is Not a Drill – Live Prague will be broadcast on the day 25/05, at the movies.

please note that some dates may change e may vary depending on your location.

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reviewed by Glaucon Vital in 30 / 4 / 23.