Pluto TV is kicking off Ani-May with a revamped collection that includes brand-new anime channels, fan-favorite marathons, and over 800 hours of fresh content to dive into. The service is also celebrating National Babysitter’s Day on May 10 with the Pluto TV debut of Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (2024).
And if you’re in the mood for a movie marathon (or three), the service has got you covered. Stream epic favorites like Gladiator, Boogie Nights, Hellboy, A Few Good Men, The Faculty, Zero Dark Thirty, Only the Brave, and more, all for free, all month long.
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ANI-MAY
Get ready, anime fans! Pluto TV is supercharging its anime lineup with the most extensive content refresh ever. This expansive update marks the most significant evolution of the streamer’s Anime category since its launch, introducing brand-new channels, fan-favorite series, and refreshed content for anime enthusiasts of all levels, for free.
Pluto TV kicks off Ani-May with the launch of new channels, including
Anime x HIDIVE,
Pluto TV Anime Comedy, and a 24/7 channel dedicated entirely to
Inuyasha. Later in the month, the celebration continues with the debut of
Pluto TV Anime Movies and a
Kids Anime channel featuring fan-favorite series like
D-Gata Defenders,
Bakugan,
Beyblade, and
Slugterra.
The refresh includes over 800 hours of programming and more than 120 movies; iconic titles like Inuyasha: The Final Act, Bleach: Hellverse, ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead, and Hunter x Hunter films join cult classics such as the Naruto Shippuden films, Fate/Stay Night, Saiyuki Reload, and BLEACH films.
On Anime x HIDIVE, fans can explore a hand-picked selection of HIDIVE‘s most beloved titles, including Farming Life in Another World, Food Wars, Helck, and The Dangers in My Heart. With English subs and dubs and episodic series, movies, and more, Anime x HIDIVE delivers a full-tilt, genre-spanning anime experience with blockbusters, classics, and underrated masterpieces by Japan’s leading and emerging producers.
Pluto TV Anime Comedy will house Pop Team Epic, Ghost Stories, Kyo Kara Maoh!, Mr. Osomatsu, and more. Meanwhile, Pluto TV Anime Movies will showcase a dynamic lineup of films from beloved franchises, including Naruto Shippuden, Lupin the 3rd, Bleach, and beyond.
This update complements Pluto TV’s vast and varied anime library, featuring fan-favorites like
Speed Racer and
Millennium Actress, alongside existing channels including
Crunchyroll,
Sailor Moon,
One Piece,
Naruto,
Yu-Gi-Oh!, and
Lupin the 3rd. The refresh begins today and will continue throughout the month as part of Pluto TV’s
Ani-May programming stunt.
Ani-May features a series of themed anime marathons celebrating iconic characters, stories, and must-watch picks. Highlights from the stunt can be found below. And for even more ways to watch, select anime titles are available anytime via Pluto TV’s on-demand offering.
SPECIAL EVENTS + MARATHONS
One Piece Birthday Bash on the One Piece Channel (May 5):
Celebrate Monkey D. Luffy’s birthday with an action-packed marathon featuring Luffy’s most iconic moments, from clashes with Arlong, Crocodile, Enel, Lucci, Hordy, and Doflamingo, to the unforgettable moment he punches a celestial dragon. The marathon also includes the introduction of Gears 2 and 3 and Luffy’s iconic song from the Skypiea Arc.
Anime All Day Marathons:
Thursday, May 1 – Sunday, May 4: Dive into a dark, psychological sci-fi journey with Go Nagai’s The Devil Lady marathon.
Monday, May 5 – Sunday, May 11: Get bizarre with back-to-back episodes of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, featuring iconic moments from the Joestar lineage.
Monday, May 12 – Sunday, May 18: Join Gon and Killua for an epic HUNTERxHUNTER marathon packed with action, heart, and unforgettable battles.
Monday, May 19 – Sunday, May 25: Buckle up for high-octane nostalgia with the Speed Racer marathon, showcasing the original Mach 5 adventures.
Monday, May 26 – Saturday, May 31: Step into the shadows with a full-throttle Death Note marathon — from Light’s first encounter with Ryuk to the psychological warfare with L.
Anime x HIDIVE Marathons:
Saturday, May 3 (All Day): Bring your appetite for drama and delicious competition with a Food Wars marathon.
Saturday, May 10 (All Day): Enter a world of magic and fate with a full-day Fate/Stay Night marathon.
Saturday, May 17 – Sunday, May 18: Celebrate the light-hearted charm of K-On! with an extended weekend marathon of this beloved music-themed slice-of-life series.
Saturday, May 24 (All Day): It’s teen angst meets romantic comedy in an all-day My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU marathon.
Friday, May 30 – Saturday, May 31: Prepare for tears and timeless emotion with a two-day Clannad marathon.
Pluto TV Anime Movies:
Saturday, May 17 (1:00 PM – 3:30 a.m.): Enter the soul society with an epic Bleach movie marathon.
Sunday, May 18 (7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.): Double the drama with a HUNTERxHUNTER movie double feature.
Saturday, May 24 – Sunday, May 25: Ninja fans, rejoice! It’s a Naruto movie weekend marathon.
Friday, May 30 (All Day): Travel back in time with a nostalgic 80s–90s Throwback Anime Movie Marathon.
Saturday, May 31 (All Day): Enjoy a double feature of classic cool with Urusei Yatsura and City Hunter movie marathons.
Special Spotlights:
Sailor Moon – Saturday, May 3 @ 7:30 PM: Relive the magic with the Sailor Moon Movie Marathon, including Sailor Moon R: The Movie, Sailor Moon S: The Movie, and Sailor Moon Super S: The Movie.
Yu-Gi-Oh! – Saturday, May 17 @ 4:00 PM: The duel is on with the Yu-Gi-Oh! Movie Marathon, featuring Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie, The Dark Side of Dimensions, and Bonds Beyond Time.
Lupin the 3rd – Saturday, May 24 @ 4:00 PM: Heists, humor, and hijinks with a Lupin the 3rd Movie Marathon.
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NEW MOVIE SPOTLIGHT
Enjoy a special note from the director of Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (2024):
“I am immensely proud of this joyful and hilarious film about young suburban Black kids left to fend for themselves over the summer—which, when you dig a little deeper, reveals a real and honest story about being forced to grow up before your time.
“Our all-star cast truly brought this world to life. Simone Joy Jones, Donielle Hansley Jr., Ayaamii Sledge and Carter Young shine as the siblings at the center of the chaos. Nicole Richie is a comic wonder as the off-the-wall CEO of a fledgling fashion company, and June Squibb is an absolute revelation as the babysitter.
“The film is also stacked with rising stars like Tyriq Withers and Jermaine Fowler—plus a few fun cameos from the original (but you’ll have to watch to see who!).
“I couldn’t be more thrilled that Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead is now streaming—for free!—on Pluto TV. We set out to make something bold, heartfelt, and for everyone. I can’t wait for audiences to experience it.” – Wade Allain-Marcus
PLUTO TV MAY 2025 CHANNELS
Here are some of the new channels and movies launching throughout May on Pluto TV.
ANIME x HIDIVE
Your go-to spot for anime. Dive into fantasy, slice-of-life, romance, and more. Whatever you’re into, you’ll find it here. ANIME x HIDIVE is where anime fans belong.
INUYASHA
Kagome Higurashi, an average ninth grader, gets pulled into an ancient well by a demon, bringing her 500 years in the past to a feudal era.
PLUTO TV ANIME COMEDY
Laugh along with your favorite characters on Pluto TV Anime Comedy! From the most mystical worlds to the high school classroom, enjoy stories about the power of friendship and the most hilarious, zany, and irreverent comedies.
PLUTO TV ANIME MOVIES
Tune in to Pluto TV Anime Movies for feature-length anime stories. Whether you’re looking for celebrated classics by anime auteurs, fan favorite franchise hits, or cult darlings, Pluto TV Anime Movies has got you covered.
KIDS ANIME
Embark on thrilling adventures! From action-packed scenes to laughter-filled journeys, there’s always something exciting waiting for you. Dive into epic battles, hilarious moments, and heartwarming friendships on Kids Anime!
S.W.A.T.
For this highly skilled unit, the biggest challenge is navigating loyalty between fellow officers and the streets of Los Angeles. S.W.A.T. is now streaming 24/7 on Pluto TV.
TENNISCHANNEL 2
TennisChannel 2 is Tennis Channel’s second network, airing select live tournament coverage from both the women’s and men’s professional tours. The network also features original series and unique storylines & interviews from shows like Second Serve.
NEW MOVIES
2 Days in New York
3022
54
The Accused (1988)
The African Queen
Air
Alan Partridge
American Outlaws
American Son
Arrivederci, Baby!
The Back Nine
Back to the Beach
Bad A*s
Bad A*s 2: Bad Asses
Bad A*s 3: Bad Asses on the Bayou
Barbershop (2002)
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
Beautiful Girls
Better Luck Tomorrow
Beyond the Black Rainbow
The Big Hit
Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk
Birthday Girl
Black Bear
Black Cop
Blair Witch (2016)
Boogie Nights
The Bridges at Toko-Ri
Bronson
Chocolate City
Congo
The Courier (2019)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Dance Flick
The Day of the Locust
Dead Man Walking (1995)
Don’t Look Now
Double Team
Dragonslayer
The Duellists
Eddie Murphy Raw
Elizabethtown
Escape From Alcatraz
Escape Plan (2013)
Escape Plan 2: Hades
Escape Plan 3: The Extractors
Ethan Frome
Explorers
Exposed (FKA Daughter Of God)
The Faculty
Faster (CBS Films)
Fay Grim
A Few Good Men
The Fighting Seabees
The First Monday in May
A Fistful of Dollars
Flight 7500
Flying Tigers
For a Few Dollars More
The Forbidden Kingdom
Gallipoli
The Gift (2000)
Girls! Girls! Girls!
Gladiator
Go (1999)
The Good, the Bad And the Ugly
Hackers
Hamburger Hill
Hang ’em High
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
Hellboy (2004)
Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth
Hellraiser: Bloodline
Hellraiser: Deader
Hellraiser: Hellseeker
Hellraiser: Hellworld
Hellraiser: Inferno
House of Flying Daggers
How to be a Latin Lover
The Hunted
Hyena Road
Identity (2003)
In Harm’s Way
The Intervention
Into the Wild
Iron Monkey
The Island
The Italian Job (1969)
Jamesy Boy
Jawbreaker (1999)
Jerry Maguire
John Grisham’s The Rainmaker (1997)
Junebug
Kandahar
Killing Me Softly (2003)
The Kings Of Summer (CBS Films)
Knock Knock (2015)
Knowing
Kung Fu Hustle
Lady Jane
The Last Witch Hunter
Little Man
Man of Tai Chi
Man of the House (2005)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
Marvin’s Room
Mile 22
Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible II
Mission: Impossible III
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (Available Starting 5/13)
The Mist
Mousehunt
Multiplicity
My Left Foot
Narc
Next Of Kin
Only the Brave (2017)
Operation Petticoat
Orange County
The Other Boleyn Girl
Overboard (2018)
Page One: Inside The New York Times
Pain & Gain
Panic Room
The Patsy
The Peacemaker (1997)
The Perfect Score
Playing With Fire
Plaza Suite
Predestination
Primal Fear
The Prophecy
Prophecy II
The Prophecy 3: The Ascent
The Prophecy: Forsaken
The Prophecy: Uprising
Proud Mary
The Raid 2
The Raid: Redemption
Red Eye
Redemption Day
Relic
Road Trip
Rogue Warfare
Rogue Warfare: Death of a Nation
Rogue Warfare: The Hunt
The Romantics
Rugrats Go Wild [NM]
Rugrats in Paris: The Movie [NM]
The Running Man
Rustlers’ Rhapsody
Safety Not Guaranteed
Saving Face (2005)
Serendipity
She’s Having a Baby
She’s Out of My League
Shine a Light
The Silencing
Single White Female (1992)
The Sisters Brothers (2018)
Sleepless
Snake Eyes
Southland Tales
Spark: A Space Tail
Spontaneous
Stalag 17
Strategic Air Command
Survive The Night
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
The Tailor of Panama
The Terminal (S)
The Host
The Ides of March
The Marksman
Those Daring Young Men in Their Jaunty Jalopies
Thunderheart
Tickled
Tigerland
Timecrimes
The Tin Star
Tomb Raider (2018)
Total Recall
The Truman Show
Twinkle Twinkle Lucky Stars
Up in the Air
Valley Girl (1983)
The Virgin Suicides
The Voyeurs
Walking Tall
War (2007)
The War of the Worlds (1953)
Warrior (2011)
What Lies Beneath
Zack and Miri Make A P*rno
Zero Dark Thirty
