May is going to be very big on nostalgia when it comes to films and television shows on streaming services. One of the biggest names in ’80s action comes to the small screen, Jim Henson’s most beloved creations hit the road in a new show, and a ’90s sports comedy classic gets the remake treatment. For more forward-looking viewers, there are also two killer science-fiction titles well worth checking out.

‘Silo’

应用程序le TV+ is making a name for itself with dystopian sci-fi shows thanks to the brilliant psychological thriller “Severance.” Now, it is adapting author Hugh Howey’s “Silo” series of novels about a future where everyone lives in a circular community that extends 144 stories into the Earth and is governed by authoritarian rule.

David Oyelowo (“Selma”) plays Holston, the sheriff of the silo who wishes to go outside to investigate his wife’s death. Meanwhile, three other residents (Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins and Common) explore other mysteries of the settlement.

Fans of “Severance” can expect the same level of mind-bending intrigue and omniscient overlords, as well as some exciting scenes from writer and creator Graham Yost (“Speed,” “Justified”).

Watch it:Science fiction. First two episodes premiere Friday, May 5. Episodes released weekly through June 30 on Apple TV+.

‘The Muppets Mayhem’

Disney+ may have an Ed Sheeran musical film queued up for May, but the real rock ’n’ roll story everyone is waiting for is the new series starring Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.

The house band for the “The Muppet Show” is on a quest to record their first studio album. They find themselves unprepared for the modern musical landscape but are helped along by an energetic music executive (Lilly Singh). Despite their apparent cluelessness about current music industry practices, the decision to greenlight a series about the band apparently came from the success of their music videos on the officialMuppets YouTube page, proving they still know how to reach audiences.

Though Jim Henson’s Muppets have struggled in their past several outings on television, a renewed focus on some relatively obscure characters might be a chance for the Muppets to finally make a splash in the 21st century.

Watch it:Musical comedy. All 10 episodes premiere May 10 on Disney+.

‘Crater’

On any list of the best unproduced scripts of the past 10 years, you’ll find writer John Griffin’s “Crater.” It originally was to be released by 20th Century Fox before Disney acquired the company, but it’s now making its way to Disney+.

The film follows Isaiah Russell-Bailey as Caleb, a young boy who grew up on a lunar colony and recently lost his dad. Caleb is set to leave the moon for another planet, but wants to have one last adventure. He gathers some friends and a new arrival from Earth (McKenna Grace, “Ghostbusters: Afterlife”) to explore a mysterious crater.

The movie is directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez, known for thrillers like “The Stanford Prison Experiment” and heady young-adult projects like “13 Reasons Why,” so be prepared for a taut but moving experience.

Watch it:Science fiction. Premieres May 12 on Disney+.

‘白人不能Jump’

A stellar sports comedy of the ’90s is getting a remake, and it honestly looks pretty hilarious.

Rapper Jack Harlow plays Jeremy, a schlubby Caucasian basketball prodigy who uses his unlikely appearance to hustle during street games. He teams up with Kamal (Sinqua Walls, “Friday Night Lights”), a talented player whose own career ended due to bad choices, to form an unlikely duo that comes to dominate the neighborhood courts.

Walls and Harlow have a more understated chemistry than Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson did in the 1992 film, but still play off each other in fun ways, such as arguing over favorite directors.

The film, one of the last projects to feature actor Lance Reddick before he died, is dedicated to his memory.

Watch it:Sports comedy. Premieres May 19 on Hulu.

‘FUBAR’

Following in the footsteps of his onetime action-film rival Sylvester Stallone (“Tulsa King”), former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is stepping onto the small screen for his first television series, “FUBAR.”

Schwarzenegger plays Luke, an aging CIA operative who has been lying to daughter Emma (Monica Barbaro, “Top Gun: Maverick”) for years about his job. Turns out, Emma herself is an agent, and now the two have to reconnect after decades of not really knowing who the other is. Comedian Fortune Feimster plays Roo, Luke’s partner who has little time for sentimentality, and looks like she’s having the time of her life with her legendary co-star.

Created by Nick Santora (“The Sopranos,” “Daredevil”), plenty of explosives and high jinks will be on display.

Watch it:Action-comedy. All eight episodes available May 25 on Netflix.

Jef Rouner is a freelance writer.