Every May in the US, millions of people celebrate the remarkable accomplishments and contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders during what is now officially called Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Although the momentous occasion was originally championed as a week as far back as 1977 and officially signed into law by President Jimmy Carter, it did not become a month-long celebration until President George H.W. Bush made the proclamation in 1992.
In our efforts to recognize the accomplishments of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, we looked to Hollywood. From a 2024 Oscar nominee to some of the most-talked-about projects in recent memory, we compiled a list of the top 10 performances from Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander leads that we think are worth watching. Keep in mind, this list is compiled of new content that premiered between May 2023 and April 2024.
