What’s new on Disney Plus in May 2025
Get ready for a May packed with fresh content on Disney Plus in May 2025. Of course, May the 4th takes center stage with exciting new Star Wars arrivals. Journey into the shadowy corners of the galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, a brand-new anthology series spotlighting its less reputable characters. Plus, get an inside look at the magic of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland with new specials, including one dedicated to the thrilling Rise of the Resistance attraction.
There is also the conclusion of Andor Season 2, with episodes dropping throughout the month.
If Marvel is your thing, the month kicks off on May 1 with the highly acclaimed Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse debuting on May 1. For those who love the Doctor, the final episodes of this series, Doctor Who, will be dropping with the last one coming on May 31.
Disney Plus is the streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, alongside exclusive Disney+ Originals.
Here’s what’s coming to Disney Plus in May 2025, there may be some additions coming later this month, so stay tuned:
Thursday, May 1
Rise Up, Sing Out (Shorts) (S2, 7 episodes)
A series of animated, music-based shorts that are designed to provide an empowering message about race, culture and community while celebrating differences.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Miles Morales returns for the next chapter of the Oscar-winning Spider-Verse saga, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2018, Best Animated Film, Spider-Man™: Into The Spider-Verse). After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse’s very existence. But when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders and must set out on his own to save those he loves most. Anyone can wear the mask – it’s how you wear it that makes you a hero.
Friday, May 2
Genghis Khan: The Secret History of the Mongols (S1, 6 episodes)
This six-part documentary series that explores the life and reign of Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongolian Empire.
Saturday, May 3
Doctor Who (Season 2) – Episode 4
The episode is called “Lucky Day.” Ruby Sunday faces life back on earth without the Doctor. But when a dangerous new threat emerges, can Ruby and UNIT save her new boyfriend, Conrad, from the terrifying Shreek?
Sunday, May 4
Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld – Premiere, All Episodes Streaming
Enter the galaxy’s dangerous underworld in this 6-episode journey through the experiences of two iconic villains. Former assassin and bounty hunter Asajj Ventress is given a new chance at life and must go on the run with an unexpected new ally, while outlaw Cad Bane faces his past when he confronts an old friend, now a Marshal on the opposite side of the law.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge | Disneyland Resort – Premiere
Special walk-through videos of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland.
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance | Disneyland Resort – Premiere
Special walk-through videos of the popular ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland.
Tuesday, May 6
Andor (Season 2)
Three new episodes are released at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 pm PT
Wednesday, May 7
Broken Karaoke (S3, 2 episodes)
Broken Karaoke is a short series released by Disney. It features characters from animated Disney Channel and Disney XD shows singing various song parodies.
Firebuds (S2, 2 episodes)
The Firebuds must battle a forest fire while attending a family summer camp.
Hamster & Gretel (S2, 12 episodes)
The animated series focuses on the 9-year old Gretel, her pet hamster named Hamster, and her 16-year old brother Kevin, who were visited one day by mysterious aliens that have granted Hamster and Gretel superpowers to use them for good, but seemingly skipped over Kevin.
Big City Greens (S4, 1 episode) – 100th Episode
10-year-old country boy Cricket Green and his family move to the Big City to live with Gramma Alice. There, he and his sister Tilly meet and make new friends, including new best friend Remy Remington, cafe co-worker and friend Gloria Sato and others, as well as battling the family’s nemesis Chip Whistler. While getting used to his new surroundings, Cricket tries to make the most of his time in Big City, while learning new morals along the way, including his family.
Friday, May 9
History’s Greatest of All Time with Peyton Manning (S1, 8 episodes)
In this series, Peyton Manning asks 100 experts in various categories to rank each contender using statistics, innovation and legacy as criteria.
The Toys That Built America (S3, 12 episodes)
The latest season of the pop-culture documentary series looking at the history of toys is released with all 12 episodes.
The UnXplained (S7, 6 episodes)
The UnXplained is a television series on History that claims to “explore subjects that have mystified mankind for centuries”. The show is hosted by William Shatner.
WWE Rivals (S2, 10 episodes) and WWE Rivals (S4, 6 episodes)
Freddie Prinze Jr. leads a roundtable discussion of WWE luminaries to delve into the storylines and dynamic characters behind the epic battles that built the WWE.
Saturday, May 10
Doctor Who (Season 2) – Episode 5
The episode is called “The Story and The Engine.”
Tuesday, May 13
Andor (Season 2) – Season Finale at 6pm PT
Saturday, May 17
Doctor Who (Season 2) – Episode 6
The episode is called “The Interstellar Song Contest.”
Monday, May 19
Tucci in Italy – Premiere, All Episodes Streaming
Stanley Tucci travels across Italy to discover the secrets and delights of the country’s regional cuisines.
Tuesday, May 20
Minnie’s Bow-Toons: Pet Hotel – Premiere, New Short-Form Series
Minnie Mouse and her best friend, Daisy Duck are showing their love of fashion by opening up their very own Bow-Tique, which will sell bows and bow-ties.
Saturday, May 24
Doctor Who (Season 2) – Episode 7
This episode is called “Wish World.”
Wednesday, May 28
Me & Winnie the Pooh (S2, 6 episodes)
Me & Winnie the Pooh is an American animated preschool television series.
Playdate with Winnie the Pooh (S2, 5 episodes)
Playdate with Winnie the Pooh follows a much younger Winnie the Pooh, who goes on a series of playdates in the Hundred Acre Wood.
Saturday, May 31
Doctor Who (Season 2) – Season Finale at 1 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT
The episode finale is called “The Reality War.”
How Not to Draw (S3, 4 episodes)
This is a parody tutorial where animators bring beloved Disney characters to life, and the characters are given chaos that the animation bring upon them.
