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What is coming up on AMC in May 2026?
AMC’s May 2026 schedule is anchored by the return of its premier horror anthology, The Terror: Devil in Silver, which premieres on May 7. This third installment of the acclaimed franchise moves the dread into a modern psychiatric hospital, following a man wrongfully committed who must survive both systemic corruption and a supernatural entity known as the "Devil in Silver." While the network continues to air the mid-season power struggles of the Silicon Valley satire The Audacity, the month’s programming shifts heavily toward suspense and psychological thrillers. Viewers can dive into "Murder Mystery May" across AMC+ and Acorn TV, featuring the U.S. debut of the complex thriller Dead & Buried and the conclusion of SisterS season two on May 27.
The schedule also highlights a diverse slate of true-crime and documentary offerings, including the meta-investigation The Zodiac Killer Project on May 15 and the two-part historical dive Marilyn & The Mob on May 28. Shudder fans, coming off the "Halfway to Halloween" high, are treated to the folk-horror film Heresy and the supernatural slasher Whistle. This month serves as the final atmospheric bridge to AMC’s massive summer slate, as the network prepares for its next major franchise expansion with the June 7 premiere of the Anne Rice Immortal Universe's latest chapter, The Vampire Lestat.
What is AMC?
Owned by AMC Networks, AMC is a channel that airs a variety of original television shows, documentaries, movies and other acquired TV shows. It's known for producing original scripted television series. Popular titles over the years include Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead and Mad Men.
Where can I watch it for free?
You can watch AMC through DirecTV, which offers new customers a five-day free trial.
Sling TV and YouTube TV also has it in their base plans. With Sling, it's available on any of its Orange, Blue or Orange & Blue combo plans but does offer a free trial available.
AMC+ is available for $9.99 per month on Sling too, with an introductory discounted price of $5 for your first month.
You can also subscribe to AMC+ via Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and The Roku Channel.
If you are out of the country and would like to watch upcoming AMC content on your favoured streaming service, you can do so by bypassing geo-restrictions by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN).