There are only a few days left before April 2024 ends and we enter the month of May 2024. Many new movies will hit theaters in May 2024. Be it local or western movies, from horror, drama, to action genres.
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New Movies in Cinema May 2024
1. The Fall Guy
The planned release of The Fall Guy will reportedly be May 3, 2024, but the film has been in theaters since April 26, 2024.
Clocking in at 126 minutes, the movie is a mix of action, comedy, and drama genres under the direction of director David Leitch.
Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson are some of the stars of this movie, which focuses on the story of a stuntman and his journey.
He has experienced a series of events that include explosions, shootings, falls from high places, being thrown out of windows, and falls. Most recently, he faced an incident that almost ended his career.
As a hero of the commoners, he must now find a missing actor, uncover a conspiracy, and try to win back the heart of his loved one, all while performing his daily duties.
2. Vina: Sebelum 7 Hari
The new movies in the next cinema is Vina: Sebelum 7 Hari The 100-minute film directed by Anggy Umbara will air on May 8, 2024.
The story of the movie begins when Vina’s body is found on an overpass in Cirebon, who allegedly died in a motorcycle accident alone.
The grandmother felt something was wrong as Vina’s body seemed strangely mangled, but she didn’t have enough evidence to dispute the accident report.
After her death, Vina’s soul takes over the body of her close friend, Linda. She was given a period of one week to unlock the bitter secret that came with it.
3. Immaculate
Immaculate is one of the western horror movies that will be released this month. The movie is directed by Michael Mohan. The story centers on a nun named Cecilia who starts working in a remote convent in rural Italy.
However, her life takes a terrifying turn when the evil secrets of her new home are revealed. Cecilia experiences strange events and mysteriously becomes pregnant without knowing who impregnated her. The situation in the convent becomes unsafe because of the terror that threatens her life.
Immaculate originally aired in American theaters on March 22, 2024, the film was only released in Indonesia on May 8, 2024. For those of you who want to watch this movie, you must be at least 21 years old.
4. Possesion: Kerasukan
The horror movie “Posession: Possession” will hit theaters on May 8, 2024, an adaptation of a French film. Posession: Kerasukan is the latest horror film by Razka Robby Ertanto with Darius Sinathrya, Carissa Perusset, and Sara Fajira as the lead actors.
It tells the story of Faris, who after returning from a long military stint, is surprised with a divorce request from his wife, Ratna.
Suspecting that Ratna might be involved with another man due to her suspicious behavior, Faris is determined to uncover the truth, including the possibility of infidelity.
However, the reality that unfolds could be more shocking and worse than what he had anticipated.
5. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” will hit theaters on May 10, 2024. With action, adventure, and science fiction genres, this latest movie is directed by Wess Ball.
Almost seven years after the release of War for the Planet of the Apes, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes comes as a follow-up and is set 300 years after the events of the previous movie.
In this latest movie, viewers will see the character of Proximus Caesar, a ruthless leader who will have a crucial role in the next story. He is determined to turn the world over to the apes.
The movie tells the story of humans enslaved by apes, exploring ape intelligence after the events of the previous movie. The previous reboot trilogy, directed by Andy Serkis, presented a sympathetic view of apes and a message of coexistence between apes and humans.
6. Tarot
The new movies to hit theaters in May 2024 is Tarot. Tarot is a horror film produced by Sony Pictures Entertainment.
The story in this movie revolves around a group of friends who accidentally break an important rule in reading tarot cards. The mistake they make lies in using tarot cards that don’t belong to each of them.
Unbeknownst to them, their careless actions brought disaster. This happened because they had freed the terrifying entity trapped inside the cursed card.
As a result, they are forced to face their own fate, engage in a fight to avoid death, and struggle against a foretold destiny.
7. Do You See What I See: Cerita Horor Episode #64 “First Love”
After a 5-year hiatus, Shenina Cinnamon returns to the horror film industry with “Do You See What I See: Cerita Horor Episode #64 “First Love”
One of the latest horror films based on a podcast, it tells the story of a romance between a boarder and a pocong who looks like a human. This production from MD Pictures will air on May 16, 2024 in theaters.
8. IF
The next new movies to hit theaters in may 2024 is IF. When we were children, we often had imaginary friends, the fruit of our own imagination. Imagine, what if one day those imaginary friends became a reality?
This is an interesting concept that the movie IF brings to the table. In this movie, Steve Carell plays the main character, IF, who is an imaginary friend looking for a savior in the real world.
IF and her team embark on an adventure to explore the secrets of the imaginary world. In the film, IF will interact with various characters including Alex, a researcher who is convinced of IF’s existence, Lena, who finds evidence of the existence of imaginary friends, and Dr. Harper, a psychologist who is captivated by the phenomenon of IF’s presence.
The film is scheduled to hit theaters on May 17, 2024.
9. The Strangers: Chapter 1
The Strangers: Chapter 1 will be adapted into a new movie, following in the footsteps of its two previous films, The Strangers (2008) and The Strangers: Prey at Night (2018).
In this new movie, the suspense and cruelty of a group of masked killers will return. Directed by Renny Harlin, the story will focus on Maya and her fiancé, Ryan.
Maya and Ryan choose to start a new chapter of their lives in the Pacific Northwest. During their journey, they encounter an obstacle that requires them to stay at an isolated house in Oregon.
When night falls, the atmosphere becomes very tense. They were terrorized by a group of masked men who threatened their safety. Lionsgate has given official confirmation that the film will next air on May 17, 2024.
10. Tuhan, Izinkan Aku Berdosa
Next up is a local movie produced by MVP titled Tuhan, Izinkan Aku Berdosa (God, Let Me Sin). Kiran (Aghniny Haque), is a college student who is eager to dedicate herself to the service of God. In her life, she often preaches and implements the principles of Islamic law in various things in her life.
Kiran often feels guilty when her father, who is terminally ill and retired, gives her money, especially since her mother does not work and earns no income.
An event changes the course of Kiran’s life, forcing him to resort to various means to survive. Can Kiran stick to the right principles and values in life? Or will Kiran take the alternative path and turn away from Him?
Hanung Bramantyo’s latest film will hit theaters on May 22, 2024.
11. Malam Pencabut Nyawa
After the success of Perempuan Tanah Jahanam in 2019, BASE Entertainment will soon release their second horror film titled Malam Pencabut Nyawa (Night of the Dead).
With Devano Danendra and Keisya Levronka in the lead roles, the movie is scheduled to premiere on May 22. The movie revolves around a teenager with a unique ability to visit the supernatural world through dreams.
12. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is scheduled to hit theaters on May 24, 2024. Under the direction of George Miller, the movie features Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, and Angus Sampson in the lead roles.
The movie is a hybrid of the action, adventure, and science fiction genres. Telling the story of the moment when the collapse hits, a young Furiosa is kidnapped from her home, the Green Place of Many Mothers, by a group of bikers commanded by a warlord named Dementus.
They cross the desert and discover a castle controlled by Immortan Joe. In the battle between the two lords for power, Furiosa must overcome various challenges while searching for a method to return to her home.
13. The Garfield Movie
The next new movie to hit theaters in May 2024 is The Garfield Movie. The Garfield Movie is planned to start airing on May 24, 2024, is an animated film suitable for all age groups.
The movie follows the adventures of Garfield, a famous domestic cat voiced by Chris Pratt. He is known for his dislike of Mondays and his great love for lasagna, as he ventures into wild outdoor adventures.
He is unexpectedly reunited with his long-unseen father, a scruffy street cat named Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson).
Garfield and his canine companion Odie are forced to leave their comfortable lives to participate in a risky and hilarious heist with Vic.
14. Temurun
Then at the end of May, there is an Indonesian horror movie called Temurun. The movie “Temurun” tells the story of Dewi and Sena’s journey of losing their parents.
Not only do they have to cope with grief, but they also have to deal with mysterious events and supernatural terrors that arise, allegedly as part of their ancestral heritage.
Despite Dewi and Sena’s lack of interest in their inheritance, they tried to accept it and adapt to their new lives. However, it remains to be seen if they can overcome the secrets that surround a family legacy that has changed hands for generations.
The film will hit theaters on May 30, 2024.
15. Haikyuu!! Movie: Battle of the Garbage Dump
Finally, the latest movie in the Haikyuu!! series is Haikyuu!!! Movie: Battle of the Garbage Dump, which is a sequelArti sekuel dalam film mengacu pada film yang dibuat sebagai kelanjutan dari film sebelumnya. Dalam... More to Haikyuu!!! Season 4, which was released in 2020.
The movie will tell the story of a match between two rival teams, Karasuno and Nekoma, in an official match.
CGV has hinted that the movie Haikyuu!! will be released in Indonesia in May, but the specific date has yet to be revealed.
