Paramount+ Canada – What’s coming – May 2023

Wondering what’s coming to Paramount+ in Canada this month?

Check out what’s been added to Paramount+ Canada in May 2023 below. In addition to Paramount+ Originals, the service is also the Canadian streaming home to multiple broadcast television series from CBS Studios, which are typically added to Paramount+ Canada one week after premiering on tv.

Note: This article will be updated as new content is added and/or new programming is announced.

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May 2nd

THALIA’S MIXTAPE: EL SOUNDTRACK DE MI VIDA (Season 1)

In THALIA’S MIXTAPE: EL SOUNDTRACK DE MI VIDA, Thalia, who also serves as creator and executive producer, takes the audience on a musical journey, uncovering the classics that inspired generations of artists and created the current Latin music landscape seen today. Through a combination of interviews, found footage and modern renditions of classic hits by today’s biggest stars, the series revisits the history of Latin music and uncovers the future of the genre in an intimate way not yet seen before. [ TRAILER ]

First Blood (1982)

A veteran Green Beret is forced by a cruel Sheriff and his deputies to flee into the mountains and wage an escalating one-man war against his pursuers.

Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985)

Sylvester Stallone, in this explosive Oscar-nominated sequel to FIRST BLOOD, is back as John Rambo, the perfect fighting machine. Rambo’s survival skills are tested with a vengeance on top-secret mission that takes him back to the jungles of Vietnam.

Rambo III (1988)

Rambo’s Vietnam commanding officer Colonel Trautman is held hostage in Afghanistan and it’s up to Rambo to rescue him.

Rambo (2008)

Twenty years have passed and John Rambo has retreated to northern Thailand. When a group of human rights missionaries fall into the hands of the Burmese army he sets aside his reluctance for violence and conflict and the lethal super soldier re-emerges.

May 5th

FBI: True (Season 1) [Paramount+ Original]

FBI TRUE’s 10 half-hour installments will provide a real-life look into a high-pressure world where split-second decisions can mean life or death, with FBI agents reliving the heart-stopping moments of their biggest cases and revealing the real details only agents can tell. [ TRAILER ]

Death’s Roulette (2023) [Paramount+ Original]

DEATH’S ROULETTE centres around seven strangers who wake up in a mansion in the middle of nowhere to discover they are part of a twisted game. They will have 60 minutes to choose one person to die; otherwise, all of them will be murdered.

DEATH’S ROULETTE features an all-star cast that includes Maribel Verdú, Carla Adell, Juan Carlos Remolina, Adriana Paz, Dagoberto Gama and Fernando Becerril. It is produced by Paramount’s international studios, 11:11 Films & TV, the company co-owned by Manolo & Juancho Cardona. [ TRAILER ]

Last King of the Cross (Season 1) [Paramount+ Original]

Inspired by John Ibrahim’s best-selling autobiography, Last King of The Cross is an operatic story of two brothers, John (Lincoln Younes) and Sam Ibrahim (Claude Jabbour) who organize the street but lose each other in their ascent to power. [ TRAILER ]

May 9th

Spontaneous (2020)

Get ready for the most outrageous coming-of-age love story about growing up…and blowing up! When students in their school begin exploding (literally…), seniors Mara and Dylan struggle to survive in a world where each moment may be their last.

The Upside (2019)

Inspired by a true story, The Upside is a heartfelt comedy about a recently paroled ex-convict (Kevin Hart) who strikes up an unusual and unlikely friendship with a paralyzed billionaire (Bryan Cranston).

The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)

Zak runs away from his care home to make his dream of becoming a wrestler come true.

May 12th

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8 (Season 8) [On Crave TV in Canada]

Nothing Lasts Forever (2023) [SHO]

Can you tell the real thing from a fake? What if the difference no longer matters? The DeBeers diamond cartel cornered the market on eternal love with “A diamond is forever,” but now a wave of undetectable synthetic diamonds has flooded global gem markets, threatening to expose the artifice that props up a multi-billion dollar industry. Interviewing diamond merchants, DeBeers executives, auctioneers, gemologists, designers, investigators and scientists, this film explores one of the most beautiful lies ever told.

2nd Chance (2023) [SHO]

An exploration of the life and legacy of Richard Davis, the brash inventor of the modern-day bulletproof vest. Determined to prove his risky product worked, Davis traveled the country shooting himself at least 192 times, gaining the trust and business of the US Government along the way. No one believed in his product more than Davis, but when safety questions arose, a key partner turned federal whistleblower and Davis went to inexcusable lengths to obscure defects in both the vest and his business.

The 12th Victim (Season 1) [SHO]

Examining Caril Ann Fugate’s role in the Starkweather murders.

Pain & Gain (2013)

When an ambitious group of personal trainers go after the American Dream, they get caught up in a criminal enterprise that goes horribly wrong. Now, living large will take everything they’ve got in this unbelievable and outrageous true story.

May 16th

Rocketman (2019)

This one-of-a-kind musical biopic embarks on the spectacular journey of Elton John in his rise to fame. With incredible performances of Elton’s most beloved songs, discover how a small-town boy became one of the most iconic figures in rock & roll.

Waco (Season 1)

In February 1993, the ATF begins a 51-day stand-off with a small religious community in Texas.

One Week (2009)

20-something Ben flees from an impending marriage and a recent diagnosis in an attempt to live life to the fullest. His misguided road trip on a vintage motorcycle becomes an adventure of self-discovery set against the great Canadian landscape.

Wild Card (2015)

A bodyguard (Jason Statham) goes after the sadistic thug who beat his friend, only to find that the object of his wrath is the son of a powerful mob boss.

Loving Pablo (2018)

A journalist strikes up a romantic relationship with notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar.

May 17th

THE FAMILY STALLONE (Season 1 – weekly) [Paramount+ Original]

After playing some of the most legendary characters in cinematic history, three-time Academy Award nominee Sylvester Stallone is ready to give cameras access to what he would consider the greatest role of his lifetime: dad. This new series starring Stallone’s three daughters, wife and himself offers a seat at the table of one of Hollywood’s most famous families. [ TRAILER ]

Blowing LA (Season 1 – weekly) [Paramount+ Original]

In the hottest Hollywood salons, rivalry is fierce. Ted Gibson & Kim Vō are the two biggest names in LA hairdressing. Our exclusive, all-access series goes behind the scenes in these high-profile salons catering to the rich & famous. [ TRAILER ]

May 18th

No Escape (Season 1) [Paramount+ Original]

Reinventing themselves on the other side of the world, 19-year-old Brits Kitty and Lana find refuge on a yacht in the Philippines called The Blue. But in joining her crew, they fall into far greater dangers than the ones they were trying to escape. [ TRAILER ]

May 19th

Ghosts of Beirut (Season 1 – weekly) [Paramount+ Original]

GHOSTS OF BEIRUT is a four-part spy drama based on one of the greatest espionage stories of modern times: the manhunt for Imad Mughniyeh, the elusive Lebanese terrorist who outwitted his adversaries in the CIA and Mossad for over two decades. [ TRAILER ]

Star Trek: Discovery (Season 4) [Paramount+ Original]

After months spent reconnecting the Federation with distant worlds, Captain Michael Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery are sent to assist a damaged space station – a seemingly routine mission that reveals the existence of a terrifying new threat. [ TRAILER ]

Unseen (2023)

Sam, a gas station clerk, receives a misdialed call from Emily, who is running from her murderous ex-boyfriend in the woods. Having lost her glasses in her escape, Emily must rely on Sam’s eyes using the video call in order to survive. [ TRAILER ]

Francesco, Il Cantico (2022)

Roberto Benigni tells us about St. Francis in the most intimate and authentic approach:a surprising journey culminating in the Canticle of Creatures, a hymn to a love that still strikes us for the modernity of its message of peace and brotherhood.

May 23rd

Rosie’s Theater Kids (2022) [Paramount+ Original]

Ten years ago, inspired by the teacher who inspired her, actor-comedian Rosie O’Donnell established a school, giving kids access to dance, music, & drama. This film follows the pursuit of their stage & screen goals, learning to believe in themselves.

The Fire That Took Her (2022)

The ultimate film about a battered woman who was burned by her ex-boyfriend within inches of her life. She lives long enough to get off pain medications and testify in her own Murder case, becoming the first ever person to do so. [ TRAILER ]

Afghan Dreamers (2022)

Members of an all-girl robotics team from Afghanistan struggle to succeed in international competitions, while combating their male-dominated culture and the threat of Taliban rule.

Save the Last Dance (2001)

A white midwestern girl moves to Chicago, where her new boyfriend is a black teen from the South Side with a rough, semi-criminal past.

Hustle & Flow (2005)

The tale of DJay, a pimp whose hustle selling sexy Nola leaves him wondering if this is it for him. Only when he trades contraband for a keyboard and bumps into his old schoolfriend Key does he see a way out by laying down some tracks.

The Honeymooners (2005)

Bus driver Ralph Kramden and sanitation engineer Ed Norton are best friends who dream of making it big. Their most recent ‘get-rich-quick’ plan finds the boys out to make their fortune by hiring a dog trainer to race their pet greyhound.

Mississippi Grind (2015)

Down on his luck and facing financial hardship, Gerry teams up with younger charismatic poker player, Curtis, in an attempt to change his luck. The two set off on a road trip through the South with visions of winning back what’s been lost.

Primal (2019)

Frank’s caught wildlife in the Brazilian jungle incl. a 400 lbs. white jaguar. He ships it on the same ship as an arrested assassin. The assassin breaks free and frees the animals.

May 26th

The Gymnasts (Corpo Libero) (Season 1 – weekly) [Paramount+ Original]

The Gymnasts is a thriller set in the world of female gymnastics. In a story of fierce competition, friendship and secrets, the series explores the desire to grow and, at the same time, the fear of change. [ TRAILER ]

Arrival (2016)

When mysterious spacecraft land across the globe, expert translator Louise Banks is sent to decipher their intent. As tensions mount, Banks discovers the aliens’ true purpose and, to avert global war, takes a chance that could threaten humanity.

May 30th

Dirty Grandpa (2016)

Jason Kelly, an uptight lawyer headed down the wrong path, is tricked by his rambunctious Grandpa, Dick, into taking an outrageous road trip. While his methods may be unconventional, Dick is determined to teach him how to live life on his own terms.

Eurotrip (2004)

Europe will never be the same again after Scotty Thomas and his buddies take off for the express to excess! They’re hooking up with hot strangers and jamming all the extreme insanity they can into the wildest trip of their lives!

Kayak to Klemtu (2018) 🇨🇦

After her uncle’s death, a 14-year-old girl must speak on his behalf against a proposed pipeline that would bring oil tanker traffic to the waters around her hometown in British Columbia.

The Strangers: Prey at Night (2018)

A family’s road trip takes a dangerous turn when they arrive at a secluded mobile home park to stay with some relatives and find it mysteriously deserted.

The Body Remembers When the World Broke Open (2019) 🇨🇦

When Áila encounters a young Indigenous woman, barefoot and crying in the rain on the side of a busy street, she soon discovers that the woman, Rosie, has just escaped a violent assault at the hands of her boyfriend.