Streaming Charts in Italy: Most Viewed Movies and TV Series in May 2025 on JustWatch

May 2025 confirmed the passion of Italians for high quality content and great emotions on the small screen. Like every month, JustWatch, the world's largest guide to streaming content, has released its monthly ranking of the most viewed films and TV series in Italy, offering an interesting insight into the preferences of viewers in the Bel Paese.

Let's analyze together the most popular titles, new entries and changes in position that marked this month.

Top 10 Most Watched Movies Streaming May 2025

1. Conclave – The political thriller set in the sacred corridors of the Vatican conquers the top of the charts. The plot revolves around the election of the new Pope, between conspiracies, tensions and mysteries that intertwine with current events, in particular with the recent election of Pope Leo XIV. An intense, dramatic and absolutely current film.
2. Triangle of Sadness – After winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes, Ruben Östlund’s biting satire continues to conquer audiences and critics. Between spoiled influencers, extreme luxury and disasters, the film is entertaining and thought-provoking.
3. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One – Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt for a high-adrenaline mission. The Italian public confirms its love for the saga with spectacular chases and breathtaking twists.
4. A Completely Unknown – Bob Dylan biopic explores controversial transition to electric music in 1965. A heartfelt tribute to artistic rebellion and cultural evolution.
5. The Substance – A disturbing sci-fi thriller that addresses issues of identity and internal dualism through a substance that creates perfect copies of oneself. Despite a drop in the rankings, it remains among the most discussed.
6. Gladiator II – The long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s epic sees Lucius return to the arena, a symbol of vengeance and rebirth in a corrupt Roman Empire. A great return between action and historical pathos.
7. A Working Man – A new entry in the top 10, this is a high-tension action thriller in which a former counter-terrorism agent must save a missing girl, reopening wounds from the past.
8. Diamonds – Ferzan Özpetek imagines a world where power is in the hands of women. A visionary and provocative film, a mirror of the changes in gender roles.
9. The Assessment – Dystopian drama set in a future where parenting is under state control. A claustrophobic and disturbing experience that touches on ethical and moral themes.
10. Another little favor – Closing the list is a comedy-thriller set in Capri, between mysteries, betrayals and Mediterranean glamour.

The 10 Most Popular TV Series in Italy in May 2025

1. The Last of Us – The second season keeps the series at the top. Between zombies, emotions and intense human relationships, Joel and Ellie's journey is now a global cult.
2. The Eternaut – Surprising debut for the series inspired by the famous Argentine comic. Between toxic snowfalls and survival in Buenos Aires, the series is a gem of science fiction and human drama.
3. The Handmaid's Tale – The Handmaid's Tale – Returns to the podium with new episodes that continue to explore oppression and resistance in the dystopian regime of Gilead.
4. You (You) – Joe Goldberg’s haunting and disturbing story keeps the tension high. The psychological thriller continues to explore the consequences of sick love.
5. The Art of Joy – Brand new based on the novel by Goliarda Sapienza. Modesta’s journey, between emancipation and nonconformism in 20th century Sicily, conquers the hearts of Italians.
6. Star Wars: Andor – The saga continues to shine with a more adult and political narrative. Cassian Andor is at the center of galactic intrigue and personal drama.
7. Black Mirror – With new episodes that divide but do not disappoint, the series continues to question the relationship between man and technology.
8. Love, Death & Robots – The animated anthology maintains its position thanks to sci-fi, horror and satire stories that conquer an audience looking for original visual experiences.
9. The Studio – A behind-the-scenes Hollywood drama where creativity and power collide. Matt Remick finds himself at the center of a cutthroat environment.
10. Severance – Last but not least, the series reflects on the mental separation between work and private life. Original and disturbing, it continues to be talked about.

The Importance of JustWatch Ranking

Le JustWatch Charts they are not based only on ratings, but on real user interaction metrics: clicks, adds to watchlist and confirmed views. With over 45 million active users every month in 140 countries, JustWatch is a reference point for those looking for what to watch legally online on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+ and many other platforms.

What to Expect in June 2025

Among the contents coming to Italian platforms, we would like to point out:

• The Chosen – Season 5
• The Bear – Season 4
• Squid Game – Season 3, outgoing the 27nd June

A month full of emotions, therefore, with new arrivals ready to climb the charts and old glories to confirm themselves in the hearts of the public.