While Hollywood continues to produce high-budget spectacles designed to draw crowds back into theaters, the OTT (over-the-top) streaming space—led by platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, SonyLIV, and Disney+ Hotstar—is seeing strong engagement with Indian and international web series. The balance of global storytelling has never been more evident: audiences are equally excited about a Mission: Impossible finale and the third season of Mirzapur.
With that in mind, here is a curated list of the top trending movies and web series released in May 2025, each making waves in its own unique way:
🎬 Trending Movies – May 2025
1. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
- Tom Cruise’s final appearance as Ethan Hunt promises an emotional and explosive conclusion to the action-packed franchise. Known for its death-defying stunts and international espionage, the series bows out with a story about sacrifice, betrayal, and closure.
2. Lilo & Stitch (Live-Action)
- Disney’s latest live-action adaptation revisits the heartwarming story of a young Hawaiian girl who befriends a genetically engineered alien. With modern CGI and a diverse cast, the film targets nostalgic millennials and a new generation of fans alike.
3. Thunderbolts*
- Marvel’s Phase 5 continues with this team-up of antiheroes and morally complex characters. Featuring the likes of Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, and U.S. Agent, the film adds a darker shade to the superhero genre and expands the MCU’s narrative scope.
4. Final Destination: Bloodlines
- A reboot/sequel that breathes new life into the cult horror franchise, exploring how a deadly curse tied to a family’s bloodline leads to a series of eerie, fatal events. It retains the franchise’s signature death sequences and psychological suspense.
📺 Trending Web Series – May 2025
1. Mirzapur Season 3 (Amazon Prime Video)
- This Hindi-language crime drama returns with escalating violence and political intrigue. Set in the lawless town of Mirzapur, the series follows rival gangs, shifting alliances, and generational power struggles.
2. The Family Man Season 3 (Amazon Prime Video)
- In this acclaimed Indian spy thriller, intelligence agent Srikant Tiwari tackles cross-border terrorism while trying to keep his family intact. The third season delves into new threats and deeper emotional stakes.
3. Heart Beat 2
- A romantic web drama that explores friendship, love, betrayal, and healing. Set in an urban backdrop, the second season continues to follow the interconnected lives of young adults navigating complex emotions.
4. The Waking of a Nation (SonyLIV)
- A historical series dramatizing events leading up to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919. With rich period details and emotionally charged storytelling, it sheds light on the Indian freedom movement from a human perspective.
