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What’s new on Prime Video in May, including “Spider-Noir,” NASCAR, and Amazon Music livestreams

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What’s new on Prime Video in May, including “Spider-Noir,” NASCAR, and Amazon Music livestreams
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Amazon Prime Video announces May 2026 content lineup including Spider-Noir series, live sports, and music events. This is standard streaming content promotion with no marketplace seller implications.

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Key takeaways Nicolas Cage stars in “Spider-Noir, ” as a super powered private investigator set in 1930s New York, premiering May 27. Live sports from the NBA, WNBA, NWSL, MLB, and NASCAR stream all month. Amazon Music will also livestream Sueños Festival and the 61st ACM Awards on Prime Video.

Another month of exciting content is coming to Prime Video in May. The highly anticipated "Spider-Noir" series starring Nicolas Cage premieres on May 27. Other new originals include Off Campus, the Kyle Larson NASCAR documentary, and the return of Citadel.

Live sports will stream all month, including NBA playoffs, New York Yankees baseball, NWSL and WNBA games, and NASCAR races. Amazon Music will all steam a bevy of live festival content and the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. Here’s everything that’s coming to Prime Video in the U. S.

in May, including series, movies, live events, documentaries and podcast episodes. Check your local Amazon website for availability in your region. Watch the trailer for 'Verity,' an Amazon MGM Studios film premiering October 2 The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling psychological thriller stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett.

Spotlight: “Spider-Noir” May 27. The series follows a seasoned and down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York named Ben Reilly (played by Cage). He is forced to grapple with his past life, following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city’s one and only superhero.

More Prime Originals ‘ No Place to be Single’ Left to right: Michele (Cristiano Caccamo) and Elisa (Matilde Gioli) in 'No Place to be Single.' May 8. A single mother running a vineyard in Tuscany is the only person in town not looking for love...

until a childhood friend she lost touch with years ago, turns her life upside down and awakens new and unexpected feelings. ‘Off Campus’ Garrett (Belmont Cameli) and Hannah (Ella Bright) in 'Off Campus.' May 13.

Based on the best-selling five-book series by Elle Kennedy, Off Campus follows an elite ice hockey team at Briar University and the women in their lives as they grapple with love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. ‘Good Omens’ Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and Crowley (David Tennant) in 'Good Omens' Season 3. May 13.

The 90-minute episode picks up where Season 2 left off as angel Aziraphale and demon Crowley return to face their most epic and personal adventure yet. As the fate of the universe hangs in the balance, Aziraphale and Crowley must confront their relationship, heal old wounds and rediscover their bond.

‘It’s Not Like That’ Malcolm (Scott Foley) and Lori (Erinn Hayes) in ‘It’s Not Like That.’ May 15. The series explores multigenerational family dynamics and the complexities of rebuilding life after loss: A pastor who is a recently widowed dad of three and a new divorcee with two teens. Both must now navigate their newly minted singledom with parenthood.

‘Jack Ryan: Ghost War’ Jack Ryan (John Krasinski) in Tom Clancy's 'Jack Ryan: Ghost War.' May 20. Jack Ryan returns to Prime Video for this feature film where the titular hero is forced back into the world of espionage to confront a rogue black-ops unit. Ryan reunites with friends from the original series as well as a new and unlikely partner.

‘Citadel’ Season 2 Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas star in 'Citadel.' May 6. The heart-racing spy series returns for a second season with a star-studded returning cast that includes Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Stanley Tucci, Lesley Manville, and Ashleigh Cummings. 'Kyle Larson vs. The Double’ May 21.

In motor sports, there are feats so audacious they border on impossible. This documentary follows Kyle Larson's two-year pursuit of "The Double"—completing the Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 in a single day, a combined 1,100 miles across two cities, two different cars, and two of the most demanding tracks in the world. Music May 5.

Amazon Music City Sessions, the global live concert series delivering exclusive performances, behind-the-scenes access, and intimate artist conversations, launches its Puerto Rico edition.

The new multi-episode run spotlights Latin urban talent and streams on Prime Video, kicking off with reggaeton icon Yandel, with additional episodes slated for later in 2026. May 8-10. Rolling Loud will broadcast live on Amazon Music from Orlando's Camping World Stadium.

The three-day festival livestream features performances from some of the best talent in hip-hop, with hosts Speedy Morman, Lola Clark, and Sadprt providing exclusive backstage interviews and behind-the-scenes content throughout the weekend. May 17.

The 61st Academy of Country Music Awards will stream live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. Taking place from the world-renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the award celebration will feature performances from Kacey Musgra

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