New movies and TV shows to buy or rent on Virgin Media Store this May

Whether you’re looking to enjoy a blockbuster fresh from the cinema or the best in prestige TV, you’ll find a fantastic selection of new movies and TV shows to buy or rent on Virgin Media Store this month.

Whether it’s a bricktacular family movie, the worst first date of all time (that ironically makes for a great date night movie) or the reimagining of an animated classic, there’s something for everyone on Store.

With Virgin Media Store, you can buy and keep or rent this month’s hottest releases. Don’t forget with Premium Release titles, you can now purchase or rent selected films at the same time they’re in cinemas.

Here’s what is on offer on Virgin Media Store in May.

Premium release. Buy or rent now. Cert PG

The long-awaited movie based on the iconic world-building video game brought every child’s imagination to life on the big screen. Now this epic adventure starring Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Jack Black (The Super Mario Bros. Movie) and Danielle Brooks (The Angry Birds Movie) is available to watch again and again (and, probably, again) in your living room. When a band of misfits are pulled through a portal into a bizarre cubic wonderland, they embark on a magical quest as they attempt to get back home. Packed with humour, heart and stunning visuals, this thrilling journey blends creativity and courage and is not to be missed.

Premium release. Buy or rent now. Cert 15

First dates are stressful enough without getting sent memes by an unseen troll that escalate from annoying to homicidal. That’s what happens in this thriller from the director of Happy Death Day. Widowed mum Violet (Emmy nominee Meghann Fahy, The White Lotus) has her first date in years interrupted with a chilling threat to her young son and babysitting sister: do as they say, or everyone she loves will die. But when that means killing her date (Brandon Sklenar, It Ends With Us), what will she do? A heart-pounding whodunnit where everyone’s a suspect.

Premium release. Buy or rent now. Cert 12

The live-action reimagining of the much-loved 1937 animated masterpiece is now available to watch at home. Starring Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) as the brave and kind-hearted Snow White and Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) as the Evil Queen, this magical adventure will delight Disney fans old and young alike. Featuring a bold new take on the timeless tale and with original songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (The Greatest Showman), it’ll leave you on a high. Maybe even a Heigh-Ho…

Buy now or rent from Tuesday 10 June. Cert 12

Anthony Mackie (The Hurt Locker) returns as Sam Wilson, the man now wielding the shield as the new Captain America. When President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford, Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny) seeks Sam’s help to reunite the Avengers, he must battle high-stakes dangers and face a powerful new threat that could change the world forever. With the explosive action, intense combat sequences and jaw-dropping surprises you’ve come to expect from a Marvel Studios movie, the next chapter in the Captain America saga is a thrilling ride.

Buy or rent now. Cert 15

A Complete Unknown is a captivating biopic that takes you inside the mind of a young Bob Dylan as he transforms from a scrappy folk singer into a revolutionary musical icon. Starring Timothée Chalamet in a performance that bagged him a Best Actor nomination at this year’s Academy Awards, the film masterfully captures Dylan’s exhilarating rise, his controversial shift to electric music and the cultural shockwaves that followed. With stunning performances, rich period detail and a legendary soundtrack, to watch it is to witness the birth of a legend. And in Chalamet, maybe even an acting one as well.

Buy now or rent from Monday 2 June. Cert 15

Bridget Jones is back and as hilariously relatable as ever in Mad About The Boy. Now a 50-something single mum, Bridget (Renée Zellweger, Chicago) juggles parenting, dating in the digital age and navigating life after loss – all with her signature charm and chaotic wit. When a younger man sparks new romance, old flames and unexpected twists make things delightfully complicated. Packed with laughter, heart and nostalgia, Bridget’s unforgettable next chapter is one you won’t want to miss. Leo Woodall (One Day), Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years A Slave) and Hugh Grant (Paddington 2) also star.

Buy from Tuesday 27 May or rent from Tuesday 10 June. Cert 15

Nathan Caine feels no pain. So, when his colleague and girl of his dreams (Amber Midthunder, Prey) is kidnapped during a heist, Nathan (Jack Quaid, The Boys) turns his rare affliction into an asset and embarks on a perilous rescue mission. This action-comedy blends dark humour with high-octane storytelling as this unconventional have-a-go hero finds increasingly unhinged ways to use his specific set of skills to stop the bad guys and rescue the girl. Ray Nicholson, Betty Gabriel, Matt Walsh and Jacob Batalon also star.

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All Virgin Media customers armed with a TiVo^® box or a V6 box powered by TiVo^® can go to On Demand > Movies > Store. If you have our Virgin TV 360 or Stream box, go to Box Sets & Movies > STORE. 

You can access it online and watch it on your registered iOS and Android devices with the Virgin Media Store app.

If you watch TV on a TiVo^® box or Virgin TV V6 box powered by TiVo^®, go to On Demand > Movies > Store. If you have our Virgin TV 360 or Stream box, go to Box Sets & Movies > STORE.

Search for a title or browse by category such as Out This Week or Most Popular. Once you’ve found the movie you want to rent, select Watch Now to start watching instantly. Then sit back and enjoy! You’ll have up to 48 hours to finish watching your film.