Premiere Details and Availability
Apple TV adds a major title to its streaming library on Friday, Sept. 4, with the global release of the action-adventure film Mayday. The movie, which stars Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh, is an Apple Original Film produced in association with Skydance Media. Viewers can expect the film to become available at 3 a.m. ET (midnight PT) on the platform.
As an exclusive release, Mayday is not available on other major streaming platforms. Access is restricted to the Apple TV app, which is compatible with most smart TVs, game consoles, and web browsers. For those without an active subscription, Apple continues to offer a 7-day free trial for new users, which allows for full access to the film during the trial period.
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Plot and Cast Overview
Directed by the filmmaking duo Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley—known for their work on Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves and Game Night—the movie is set against a Cold War backdrop. Ryan Reynolds portrays Lieutenant Troy “Assassin” Kelly, a U.S. Navy pilot whose high-stakes, top-secret mission inside Soviet territory takes a disastrous turn.
Following the failure of the operation, Kelly is left stranded behind enemy lines. His path to survival becomes increasingly complicated until he encounters Nikolai Ustinov, played by Kenneth Branagh. Ustinov, a former KGB agent with a peculiar fascination for American culture, emerges as an unlikely partner. The 1-hour and 50-minute film follows the duo as they navigate hostile territory to secure Kelly’s extraction.
The ensemble cast also features María Bakalova, Marcin Dorociński, Lovell Adams-Gray, Clark Johnson, and David Morse.
Streaming Options and Bundling
Beyond the standard 7-day trial, viewers who consume content across multiple platforms may look toward bundle options. Apple currently offers an Apple TV + Peacock Premium Plus bundle priced at $22.99 per month. According to promotional data, this package provides a recurring savings of approximately $11.99 per month compared to subscribing to both services individually, representing a 34% reduction in total monthly costs for those who intend to maintain long-term access to both libraries.