What's playing on HBO Max

HBO Max combines the worlds of HBO, the DC Universe, hit movies, and original series together with fan-favorite genres like true crime, reality, food, and comedy.

HBO Max includes:

HBO series and movies, Max Originals, and select series and movies from Warner Bros., DC, Cartoon Network, Harry Potter, Adult Swim, HGTV, the Food Network, TLC, ID, Magnolia Network, Discovery, TCM, and more.

To find series available on HBO Max, choose Series or Movies on the Home screen. You can also go to HBOMax.com/shows and for movies go to HBOMax.com/movies.

Find what's new

Here are some ways to find new titles in HBO Max:

Popular new releases: In HBO Max, find the Top 10 Series and Top 10 Movies rows.
New and coming soon: In HBO Max, find the Just Added and Coming to HBO Max rows.
Check out what's new and coming soon at HBOMax.com/collections/whats-new.
Choose the Bell icon in HBO Max to get personalized recommendations (phones and tablets only).

Browse by brand

To browse by brand (e.g. DC, HGTV, Magnolia, or Discovery):

TV device: In HBO Max, choose Categories (left edge), find the Brand Spotlight row, then choose a brand.
Phone, tablet, and computer: In HBO Max, choose Series, find the Brand Spotlight row, then choose a brand.

You can also search for titles from a brand (e.g., search for 'Magnolia').

HBO

To find HBO titles:

Choose HBO.
On your TV, choose Categories (left edge), then find the Brand Spotlight row and choose HBO.
Search for 'HBO.'

Max Originals

Max Originals are original series and movies produced for HBO Max. To find Max Originals:

On your TV, choose Categories (left edge), find the Brand Spotlight row, and choose Max Originals.
Search for 'Max Originals.'

Discovery

To find Discovery favorites:

On your TV, choose Categories (left edge), find the Brand Spotlight row, and choose Discovery.
Search for 'Discovery.'

Sports

Choose Sports.
On your TV, choose Categories (left edge), find the Brand Spotlight row, and choose Sports.
Search for 'Sports.'

Warner Bros. (e.g., DC, Harry Potter)

To find Warner Bros. shows and movies:

On your TV, choose Categories (left edge), find the Brand Spotlight row, and choose DC or Harry Potter.
Search for 'DC' or a show or movie title.

Browse by genre

To browse by genre (e.g. Action, Comedy, Reality):

TV device: In HBO Max, choose Categories (left edge), find the Browse by Genre row, then choose a genre.
Phone, tablet, and computer: In HBO Max, choose Series or Movies, find the Browse by Genre row, then choose a genre.

Kids & Family

To browse Kids & Family titles:

On your TV, choose Categories (left edge), find the Browse by Genre row, and choose Kids & Family.

You can create a Kids profile that limits what content ratings your child can watch. When a Kids profile is selected, your child can browse by Movies, Series, Characters and brands like Cartoon Network and Sesame Workshop.

Pay Per View

You can purchase pay-per-view events on HBO Max. You'll find live and upcoming pay- per-view events:

On the Home screen, choose Sports
By searching 'Pay-Per-View,' 'PPV', or the title of the event

Replays: To find replays of PPV events you've purchased, choose the My Stuff icon badge and go to My Purchases.

For more info, go to Pay Per View on HBO Max.

Shows & movies Q&A

When are HBO shows added to HBO Max?

Most new HBO shows and movies are available on HBO Max when they air on HBO. To find out when new HBO episodes will be available, go to HBO.com and search for a series by name.

The following HBO shows are not available when they air on TV. Instead, they're added to HBO Max as quickly as possible, typically within 24 hours. Below are estimated times when new episodes will be available on HBO Max. Actual times may vary.

Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Buffalo Bills: Tuesdays, 9pm ET
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Mondays, 2am ET
Real Time with Bill Maher: Saturdays, 7am ET

Why isn't a show or movie available anymore?

Some movies and shows are available for a limited time only.

We aim to provide the most robust offerings and will continue to bring high-quality programs to our streaming platform.

If an episode isn't available, go to Missing episode on HBO Max.

How are shows and movies rated?

To find out how shows and movies are rated, go to Content ratings on HBO Max.

To limit what your kids can watch, go to All about Kids profiles.

How can I find titles that are leaving soon?

Here's how to find out which titles are leaving HBO Max:

Phone, tablet, or computer: Choose the search icon then find the Last Chance row.

TV Device: Choose What's New (left edge), then find the Last Chance row.

Can I share what I'm watching with friends?

You can share what you're watching using the HBO Max mobile app:

On your phone or tablet, select the movie or series you want to share (you can share a series, but not individual episodes).
Choose the Share icon and then the app you want to share to (e.g., Messages, Instagram, Facebook, or X).

Note The Share feature is only available with Adult profiles.

Can I buy shows or movies on a pay-per-view basis?

No. HBO Max doesn't currently offer pay-per-view shows or events.