All the best movies streaming on HBO Max today.
HBO Max launched in 2020 as the digital hub for all of HBO’s exclusive content. It features a rotating lineup of hundreds of television series and movies from Warner Bros., DC, Studio Ghibli, and more. HBO Max will also launch brand new films from WarnerMedia in 2021 without waiting for them to play in theaters first. Here are the best movies on HBO Max right now, from new drama and comedy films to the best in action franchises and classic films.
The best movies on HBO Max
- Popular movies
- Best action films
- Best comedy films
- Best documentary films
- Best classic films
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Popular Movies on HBO Max
WarnerMedia announced at the end of 2020 that it would be releasing its entire slate of blockbusters in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously in 2021. In addition to those blockbuster releases, HBO Max boasts a rotating lineup of fan-favorite films, which are refreshed regularly. With that in mind, here are the best new releases and additions on HBO Max right now.
2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
Revisit a fan-favorite installment in the Fast and Furious franchise with 2 Fast 2 Furious. The standalone sequel to 2001’s The Fast and the Furious introduces fans to Tej Parker (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges), Monica Fuentes (Eva Mendes), and Suki (Devin Aoki) to La Familia.
Fatale (2020)
Fatale stars Michael Ealy as sports agent Derrick Tyler, whose perfect life is turned upside down after a one-night stand with a mysterious woman named Valerie (Hilary Swank), who also happens to be a cop.
In the Heights (2021)
Jon Chu’s film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s In the Heights musical follows bodega owner Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) regarding the changes occurring within his neighborhood, New York City’s Washington Heights. The musical leaves HBO Max on July 11.
Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021)
Hitting theaters and HBO Max on July 16, Space Jam: A New Legacy finds LeBron James teaming up with Bugs Bunny to save both his son and the Tune Squad. The film also features the voice of Don Cheadle as Al G. Rhythm and Zendaya as Lola Bunny.
Young Hearts (2021)
A modern love story in the age of Time’s Up and Me Too, Young Hearts follows the unlikely romance between high school freshman Harper and her upperclassmen boyfriend, Tilly, who also happens to be her brother’s best friend.
Action on HBO Max
HBO Max is also the place to go for action-packed movies full of adventure that has been licensed for streaming. Whether suspenseful, fast-action flicks or sci-fi thrillers are your thing, here are the top action movies and franchises on HBO Max to watch before they’re gone.
Aquaman (2018)
Get amped for the upcoming Aquaman 2 by rewatching 2018’s Aquaman. The film follows Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry as he sets off on a mission to retrieve the legendary Trident of Atlan and save both the underwater city of Atlantis and the surface world — from his power-hungry brother (Patrick Wilson). The film also stars Amber Heard and Willem Dafoe.
Blade franchise
The Blade franchise stars Wesley Snipes as the titular vampire hunter, who sets out on a dangerous mission to avenge his mother’s death at the hands of ruthless bloodsuckers. The three-part story unfolds in 1999’s Blade, 2002’s Blade II and 2004’s Blade: Trinity.
Dune (1984)
While Denis Villeneuve’s remake of Dune is set to hit HBO Max and theaters in October, the original Dune is streaming now on the platform. The 1984 version stars Kyle MacLachlan as Paul Atreides, who leads a group of desert warriors against the galactic emperor following the assassination of his father.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Mad Max: Fury Road serves as a prequel to the Mad Max film trilogy starring Mel Gibson. Fury Road follows Tom Hardy as a younger version of Max Rockatansky, who joins a group fleeing across the Wasteland and led an elite Imperator named Furiosa (Charlize Theron).
No Sudden Move (2021)
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, No Sudden Move follows a group of small-time criminals in 1954 Detroit who are hired to steal a document. However, when the heist goes horribly wrong, the team must track down the person who hired them. The ensemble cast includes Brendan Fraser, Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, and Jon Hamm. The film hits HBO Max on July 1.
Comedy on HBO Max
13 Going on 30 (2004)
Starring Jennifer Garner, 13 Going on 30 tells the story of a bullied tween who makes a wish on her 13th birthday to be a successful 30-year-old woman. Things get wild when she wakes up the next morning to find her wish has come true.
How to Be Single (2016)
How to Be Single follows a group of young New Yorkers as they attempt to navigate dating in the Big Apple in the time of texting and dating apps. The ensemble cast includes Rebel Wilson, Dakota Johnson, Alison Brie, and Leslie Mann.
Shazam! (2019)
Get ready for the highly-anticipated Shazam! sequel by watching the original film. Released in 2019, Shazam! follows a 14-year-old named Billy Batson, who can magically transform into the adult superhero Shazam (Zachary Levi) simply by shouting out one word. His newfound powers get put to the ultimate test when he comes face-to-face with the evil Dr. Thaddeus Sivana.
This Is 40 (2012)
Directed by Judd Apatow, This Is 40 stars Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann as a couple trying to balance their marriage and being parents while also dealing with a milestone birthday.
An American Pickle (2020)
An American Pickle stars Seth Rogen as a struggling laborer named Herschel Greenbaum, who reemerges in the present day after being trapped in a vat of pickles for 100 years. Rogen also stars as Greenbaum’s only living relative in modern-day Brooklyn, his mild-mannered great-grandson Ben.
Documentaries on HBO Max
After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News (2020)
In After Truth: Disinformation and the Cost of Fake News, filmmaker Andrew Rossi examines the rising phenomenon of fake news and how it actually impacts the average United States citizen.
Alabama Snake (2020)
Alabama Snake explores the true story of a Pentecostal minister named Glenn Summerford, who remains in prison after being accused in 1991 of attempting to murder his wife with a rattlesnake.
Banksy Does New York (2014)
Banksy Does New York documents the infamous artist Banksy during his month-long residency in New York City through social media content and curated video shot by local fans.
LFG (2021)
LFG gives viewers an inside look at the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s ongoing battle for equal pay. The film features new interviews and insights from World Cup champions Megan Rapinoe, Jessica McDonald, Becky Sauerbrunn, Kelley O’Hara, and Sam Mewis.
Tina (2021)
Described as Tina Turner’s swan song, Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin’s Tina reflects on the rock-and-roll legend’s tragedies and triumphs in five incredible acts.
Classic films on HBO Max
HBO Max also offers various award-winning and history-making films that you probably grew up being told to watch. If you want to revisit a favorite or view a Hollywood classic for the first time, HBO Max is the place to go. Here are five classic films available on HBO Max.
Cabaret (1972)
Cabaret stars Liza Minelli as an ambitious singer and master of ceremonies who tries to bring happiness to the patrons at her club amidst the rise of Nazism in 1931 Berlin.
Lethal Weapon (1987)
Lethal Weapon stars Mel Gibson as Los Angeles police detective Martin Riggs, who has become reckless following the death of his wife. When Riggs is partnered with Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover), the two immediately start to clash.
National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)
In National Lampoon’s Vacation, the Griswold family set out on a road trip from Chicago to a West Coast theme park called Walley World. With patriarch Clark (Chevy Chase) at the helm, things go wildly off the rails.
Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Starring James Dean as rebellious teenager Jim Stark, Rebel Without a Cause follows a group of emotionally confused suburban, middle-class teenagers living in Los Angeles. The film also stars Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, and Jim Backus.
The Wedding Singer (1998)
Set in 1985, The Wedding Singer stars Adam Sandler as a broken-hearted nice guy named Robbie, who’s stuck in one of the most romantic jobs in the world: a wedding singer. After being dumped by his fiancée, Robbie falls for a young named Julie (Drew Barrymore), who enlists him to help plan her wedding to another man.
More exclusives on HBO Max
HBO Max is also the exclusive home for the Studio Ghibli Collection. As part of the partnership, the entire Studio Ghibli catalog can stream now via HBO Max. This includes award-winning animated titles such as My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki’s Delivery Service, and Spirited Away.
Outside of the Studio Ghibli projects, HBO Max offers a wide selection of family-friendly content perfect for your next family backyard theater experience, including favorites like The Wizard of Oz, The Witches (2020), Happy Feet, and Free Willy.
There’s a lot to consider when choosing what to stream these days, especially when you’re presented with the amount of content available on HBO Max versus Peacock versus Disney+ and so on. And like its competitors, HBO Max regularly updates its expansive media library with fresh content and brand new releases.
Among the most-anticipated releases on HBO Max is James Gunn’s Suicide Squad, which will hit the platform for a limited time on Aug. 6, and Denis Villeneuve’s highly-anticipated Dune remake, which is scheduled to debut on Oct. 1. Meanwhile, the Hugh Jackman-led sci-fi thriller Reminiscence is scheduled to bow on August 20, and a fourth installment in the Matrix franchise is scheduled to debut in theaters and on HBO Max on Dec. 22.
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