‘Tarung: Unforgiven’ continues to hold strong at No. 1 in local box office. — Picture courtesy of Astro Shaw (New users only) It's tax relief season! Get up to RM300 when you save with Versa! Plus, enjoy an additional FREE RM10 when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with a min. cash-in of RM100 today. T&Cs apply. By Ian Jeremiah Patrick Friday, 22 May 2026 1:00 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 — Tarung: Unforgiven, which has passed the RM15 million mark, continues its successful run by holding on to the No. 1 spot at the local box office.Tamil-language film Karuppu, starring acclaimed Indian actor Suriya, is enjoying similar success in Malaysia and has now climbed to second place.Adding Libang Libu and Mother Bhumi to the mix, a total of three local films have made the Malaysian box office chart this week.Local content is also performing strongly on streaming platforms, from Good Boys Go to Heaven reaching No. 1 on Netflix, while Aku Pilih Pelangi has remained at the top of Viu for several weeks.Cinema line-ups are packed, alongside streaming platforms that include Disney+.From movies, series, music, and top book recommendations, Malay Mail has compiled the best entertainment picks for you to explore, ensuring your weekend is anything but ordinary.Top 10 films in local cinemas (Domestic & International) (May 14 to May 17)Tarung: UnforgivenKaruppuMichaelLibang LibuCold War 1994The Devil Wears Prada 2Mortal Kombat IISalmokji: Whispering WaterMother BhumiThe Super Mario Galaxy MovieSource: Cinema.comTop 10 streaming (May 11 to May 17)Netflix (Top 10 TV)TV SeriesGood Boys Go to Heaven: Season 1My Royal Nemesis: Limited SeriesGriya: Season 1Bapa Mentuaku Mafia: Season 1The WONDERfools: Limited SeriesSold Out on You: Limited SeriesIf Wishes Could Kill: Limited SeriesPhantom LawyerDevil May Cry: Season 2Wistoria: Wand and Sword: Season 2Source: Netflix Top 10Viu (Top 10 shows)Aku Pilih PelangiThe ScarecrowRunning Man (2026)Fresh off the Sea in CalapeZhan Zhao AdventuresTaxi Driver 3Azure SpringUnplanned Trip: Limited EditionPhantom Lawyer2 Days 1 Night (Season 4)Source: Viu FrontpageDisney+ (Top 10 shows)The TestamentsAbbott Elementary: Season 5Gold LandWill Trent: Season 4Bluey Minisodes: Season 2Flowers of the EvilWelcome to Wrexham: Season 5Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! In the USARivals: Season 2Tucci in Italy: Season 2Source: Disney+Top 10 songs of the week (Spotify) (May 12 to May 20)Gareth.T - 玻璃Bruno Mars - Risk It AllKaty Perry - The One That Got AwayJustin Bieber - Beauty And A Beat (w/ Nicki Minaj)Piche Kota - Bahagia LagiRaim Laode - Iqro’Sal Priadi - Ada titik-titik di ujung doaIfan Seventeen - Jangan Paksa Rindu - BedaNadhif Basalamah - kota ini tak sama tanpamuNadhif Basalamah - bergema sampai selamanyaTop 10 Malay songs of the week (Spotify) (May 12 to May 20)Adira Suhaimi - Sayang Orang SamaAufahanie - ButterflyDatuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, Ade Govinda - Menamakanmu CintaAlpha - P Ramlee SalomaMojo - RomancintaZynakal, Zamir Harith, Mojack Hafiz, Bel Janni - Dalam DiamIfan Seventeen - Jangan Paksa Rindu - BedaHael Husaini, Nadeera - PelukNadhif Basalamah, Aziz Harun, Aisha Retno - Kota ini tak sama tanpamuFarrel Hilal - KelilingSource: kworb.net and Spotify Top 10 books of the week (May 8 to May 15)FictionProject Hail Mary by Andy Weir (HarperCollins)Strange Buildings by Uketsu (Pushkin Vertigo)Strange Pictures by Uketsu (HarperVia)Strange Houses by Uketsu (HarperVia)I Could Give You The Moon by Ann Liang (HarperTeen)King of Gluttony by Ana Huang (Piatkus)Heart the Lover by Lily King (Grove Press)Butter by Asako Yuzuki (Ecco)Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak (Flatiron Books)Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (Ecco)Non-FictionOnce Upon a Miao (Remastered): I Love My Hometown by Jian Goh (Space Voyager Log PLT)Surrounded by Idiots (10th Anniversary Edition) by Thomas Erikson (Macmillan Audio)The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins & Sawyer Robbins (Hay House LLC)Atomic Habits by James Clear (Avery)I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki Baek Sehee (Penerbit Haru)Dark Psychology and Manipulation William Cooper (AcePremier)Manglish: Malaysian English at its Wackiest (2026) by Lee Su Kin & Stephen J. Hall (World Scientific Press)The Mountain is You by Brianna WiestIt’s Okay Not to Get Along with Everyone by Dancing Snail (Blink Publishing)How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie (Gallery Books)Mutiara Minda (Malay Novels)Badass Wife Ungku Jabbar by Mia Azwari (Hash Novels Publication)Rubah Putih by Ramlee Awang Murshid (Buku Prima)Cold Case by Azmeer Shah (Buku Prima)Yes! Captain Zul Aaryan by Wnfhanna (Idea Kreatif)Lily, His Forbidden Love by Cik Bawang (Rinsya Chasiani Publication)Thariq Ridzuwan Commando’s: His Treasure by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif)Qaid: The Unknown by Effalee (Manes Wordworks)Kaisar by Jiwa (Nukilan Biruni Publication)100 Hari di Sebuah Restoran Tanpa Menu by Cheongye (Penterjemah: Shafiqah Azman)Dirty Little Secret by Elvroseth (Idea Kreatif)Source: MPH