7 Hit Movies Hollywood Exclusive May 2026

Streaming on Paramount+ and Disney+ (depending on region).

Genre: Crime / Western Epic
Exclusive Home: Apple TV+

Martin Scorsese’s three-and-a-half-hour epic proves that exclusive content doesn't have to be disposable. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, this film was a gamble for Apple—paying $200 million for a historical drama. The gamble paid off. 7 hit movies hollywood exclusive

This is a hit movie because of its exclusivity to the Apple ecosystem. You cannot buy it on Blu-ray yet; you cannot rent it on Amazon Prime. To see Lily Gladstone’s Oscar-nominated performance, you must subscribe to Apple TV+. It is a primary example of how streamers are weaponizing quality over quantity.

The Action Spectacle Declared by many critics as the perfect summer blockbuster, Maverick brought audiences back to theaters in droves. Tom Cruise’s dedication to practical effects and real aerial combat footage made this sequel an exclusive experience that simply couldn't be replicated on a small screen. It is pure adrenaline and nostalgia done right. Streaming on Paramount+ and Disney+ (depending on region)

Director: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers, Justin K. Thompson
Why it’s a Hit: Over $690 Million Worldwide, Best Animated Feature Oscar.

This is the Empire Strikes Back of animated superhero films. It is visually overwhelming—a mashup of pop art, watercolors, comic book dots, and glitch art. The "Exclusive" nature of this hit lies in its emotional complexity. It tackles themes of parental expectation, destiny, and the "canon event" trauma that defines heroes. Genre: Crime / Western Epic Exclusive Home: Apple

Exclusive Appeal: The film features over 240 unique character designs across 6 different universes (including a Lego world and a live-action cameo). The deleted scenes reveal a darker version of Gwen’s story.

Why watch? Because it proves that animation isn't just for kids. The cliffhanger ending will leave you desperate for Beyond the Spider-Verse.