These are the best movies on HBO Max right now

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

• Just added on HBO Max
• Best action films
• Best comedy films
• Kids & family films
• Best documentary films

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HBO Max provides streamers with access to film and television content from HBO, WarnerMedia, and DC, among other studios. Subscribe now to check out new blockbusters or your longtime faves.

Just Added 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.

Freddy vs. Jason (2003)

Freddy vs. Jason finds serial killer Freddy Krueger enlisting the help of fellow violent murderer Jason Voorhees. But when Jason starts chopping up Freddy’s victims, the pair face-off against each other.

The Harry Potter Collection

Follow Harry Potter and his best friends, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley, as they attempt to save both the Wizarding and Muggle worlds from Lord Voldemort. Based on J.K. Rowling’s hit novels, all eight films in the Harry Potter Collection are streaming now.

The Many Saints of Newark (2021)

A prequel to HBO’s hit series, The Sopranos, The Many Saints of Newark follows a young Anthony Soprano (Michael Gandolfini) as he grows up in one of the most tumultuous eras in Newark, N.J., while also beginning to unravel the secrets of the family business.

Promising Young Woman (2021)

Directed by Oscar winner Emerald Fennell, Promising Young Woman stars Carey Mulligan as Cassie Thomas, a woman haunted by a traumatic sexual experience who attempts to heal by seeking vengeance on men who prey on drunk women.

Sublet (2020)

Sublet tells the story of a New York Times travel writer who journeys to Tel Aviv for work and ends up befriending a young film student named Tomer, from whom he is subletting a room during his stay.

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. So 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.

Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)

Directed by J. Lee Thompson, Battle for the Planet of the Apes is the fifth and final installment in the original Planet of the Apes film series and is told as a flashback to the early 21st century. The film follows Caeser as he creates a new society and attempts to facilitate peace between the apes and remaining humans.

Broken City (2013)

Broken City stars Mark Wahlberg as a police officer turned private investigator who is hired by the mayor of New York City (Russell Crowe) to investigate his wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones).

Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)

In Godzilla Vs. Kong, Kong and his human protectors seek to find the massive creature’s true home. The journey is interrupted, however, by an enraged Godzilla on a mission to cause destruction around the world. The film stars Millie Bobby Brown, Alexander Skarsgard, Rebecca Hall, Eiza González, Julian Dennison, and Brian Tyree Henry.

Inception (2010)

Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Inception stars Leonardo DiCaprio as thief Dom Cobb, who has the rare ability to enter people’s dreams and steal secrets from their subconscious. After working for years in corporate espionage, Cobb is offered a chance at redemption when he’s asked to plant an idea in someone’s mind.

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.

Comedy on HBO Max

Clerks (1994)

Written, produced and directed by Kevin Smith, Clerks documents a hilariously uneventful day in the lives of titular store clerks Dante Hicks (Brian O’Halloran) and Randal Graves (Jeff Anderson). See how the franchise started ahead of the latest installment, Clerks III, hitting theaters in 2022.

Freaky (2020)

Freaky stars Kathryn Newton as a teenage girl who accidentally switches bodies with a middle-aged male serial killer known as The Butcher (Vince Vaughn) and has 24 hours to prevent The Butcher from murdering all her classmates.

Good Morning Vietnam (1987)

Good Morning Vietnam stars Robin Williams as radio DJ Adrian Cronauer, who is sent to Vietnam to bring a little comedy back into the lives of the U.S. soldiers. In the process, however, he also stirs up a bit of controversy.

Ocean’s 8 (2018)

A continuation and a spin-off of Steven Soderbergh’s Ocean’s Trilogy, Ocean’s 8 follows Debbie Ocean (Sandra Bullock) and her all-female team as they attempt to pull off the heist of a life time at the Met Gala in New York City. The ensemble cast also includes Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Rihanna, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Mindy Kaling, and Helena Bonham Carter.

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.

Kids & Family on HBO Max

HBO Max also offers an expansive and ever-changing roster of films that are perfect for the whole family. Here are some of the best streaming right now.

Corpse Bride (2005)

Directed by Mike Johnson and Tim Burton, Corpse Bride tells the story of a 19th-century English pianist who mistakenly weds a dead woman who takes him to the Land of the Dead. The stop-motion film features the voices of Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, and Tracey Ullman.

Daphne & Velma (2018)

Daphne & Velma serves as a spin-off of the Scooby-Doo franchise and centers on the title characters Daphne Blake (Sarah Jeffery) and Velma Dinkley (Sarah Gilman), who team up to prove that aliens and supernatural occurrences are real.

Dolittle (2020)

Dolittle stars Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. John Dolittle, who lives in a lush manor in 19th-century England alongside an array of exotic animals that he speaks to on a daily basis. When young Queen Victoria becomes gravely ill, the unorthodox doctor and his animal friends must journey to a mythical island to find the cure.

Tom & Jerry (2021)

Tom & Jerry sees the years-long rivalry between the titular cat and mouse when Jerry moves into New York City’s finest hotel on the eve of the wedding of the century — and the hotel hires Tom to catch him.

The Wizard of Oz (1939)

The Wizard of Oz follows Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) and her dog Toto as they journey through Oz in hopes of meeting the magical Wizard of Oz, who can send them back home to Kansas. Along the way, they meet the Tin Man, Scarecrow, and Cowardly Lion.

Documentaries on HBO Max

If you’re looking for a new documentary to check out, HBO Max has a lot to choose from. Whether you’re interested in politics, true crime, sports, or music, here are some of the most interesting documentaries available right now on HBO Max.

Abortion: Stories Women Tell (2017)

Directed and produced by Tracy Droz Tragos, Abortion: Stories Women Tell explores the hot-button topic through the stories of real women on both side of the abortion debate.

Ballet 422 (2014)

Ballet 422 takes viewers backstage at the New York City Ballet and follows up-and-coming Justin Peck as he creates the company’s 422nd original piece.

Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground (2021)

A continuation of Henry Hampton’s Eyes on the Prize series, Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground explores the past, present, and future of Black liberation through the lens and voices of modern day activists.

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.

Necessary Evil: The Super-Villains of DC Comics (2013)

Necessary Evil: The Super-Villains of DC Comics explores some of the most villainous characters in the DC Universe through interviews with the likes of Zack Snyder, Guillermo del Toro, and the late Christopher Lee.

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 Witches (2020), Happy Feet, and Journey to the Center of the Earth.

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 Denis Villeneuve’s Dune remake, which is scheduled to debut on Oct. 22. Meanwhile, the Will Smith-led King Richard bows on Nov. 19 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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