What to watch from May 28 to June 4, 2025? Films, series, festivals and TV shows not to miss
What films and series should you watch this week of May 28? Between Cannes screenings in Paris, new Netflix releases, and gems on Arte.tv, this week offers a rich and diverse cultural lineup — in theaters and on streaming platforms. Here’s our curated and critical selection.
Why this week of films and series May 28 matters
From the extended Cannes Film Festival screenings in Paris to Arte.tv’s hidden treasures, the week of May 28 to June 4 is an invitation to explore intimate, tense, and radical stories. Cinema leans toward the unexpected, streaming platforms push bolder narratives, and public broadcasters continue to defend the auteur’s voice. Here’s our refined, critical selection.
Top films and series May 28 – What to stream or see in theaters
🎬 Films to watch in theaters
The Phoenician Scheme – Wes Anderson
Stylized dramatic comedy starring Benicio Del Toro, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Cera. A capitalist satire disguised as a family fable, exquisitely framed.
Another end, Piero Massina
Hot Milk – Rebecca Lenkiewicz
A sun-drenched family drama with Emma Mackey and Fiona Shaw. A sensory and psychological look at mother-daughter tensions in southern Spain.
Ollie, Antoine Besse
The Last Heist – Frederik Louis Hviid
Scandinavian thriller with Reda Kateb. A taut and ethical crime story.
Chime – Kiyoshi Kurosawa
A paranoid psychological thriller from Kurosawa. A man hears a chime… no one else does.
Watch the trailer
📺 Streaming series May 28 – New releases this week
Netflix
- Sara, femme de l’ombre (June 3) – A tight and elegant spy thriller.
- La primera vez Season 3 (June 4) – A tender and realistic teen drama.
- Le Code du crime Season 2 (June 4) – A social crime drama from Brazil.
- Shaquille O’Neal Impacts the Game (June 4) – Sports-business documentary with style.
Apple TV+
Sticks: Golf Misfits (June 4) – Absurd and endearing comedy starring Owen Wilson.
Smoke – Denis Lehane. Starring Taron Egerton & Jurnee Smollett (from June 27)
Canal+
Mobland – from May 30 (Paramount)
Bono: Stories of Surrender – from May 30
Sphinx – from June 6
Eastern Plain – now streaming
ARTE.tv
- Lonely Lovers – A minimalist and emotional romance told through texts.
- Patience, My Love – A delicate and European-style intimate drama.
Series: El Sardines, by Zoulikha Tahar
Querer, by Alauda Ruiz de Azúa
Small Ax
Lost Boys and Fairies
Rwanda: The Color of Blood
Prime Video
Escort Boys Season 2 (June 13 – press early access) – Sultry yet more mature.
Max
Rick & Morty Season 8 – Still absurd, still philosophical.
Festivals this week – Linked to films and series May 28
Cannes 2025 screenings at MK2 Bibliothèque, Paris (May 24–29) and Dumac cinemas. A rare opportunity for cinephiles who didn’t make it to the Croisette (myself included!).
May 28 cinema & series – Critical trends of the week
This week sees the return of intimate and political storytelling. Series like One of the Boys or The Truth challenge perspectives on identity and power. Cinema joins in: Hot Milk and Chime probe perception, legacy and sensory memory. A week of nuance and bold artistic direction.
This week of May 28, the films and series on offer speak to a desire to portray the personal with precision. Don’t miss this cinema and streaming selection with substance.
Read our full article on May 2025 films and series
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