Wondering what you should watch next on HBO Max?
The recently renamed streaming service offers a variety of titles, including Warner Bros. movies like Dune and HBO originals such as Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off. Below, you'll find a batch of can't-miss films and a look at new releases for the month. If you're still trying to figure out if HBO Max is right for you, skim our review of the Warner Bros. Discovery streamer.
New releases for September
Note: These descriptions are taken from HBO Max statements and official websites for the films. They've been lightly edited for style.
Sept. 5
Friendship (2024): Comedy. Suburban dad Craig falls hard for his charismatic new neighbor, but Craig's attempts to make an adult male friend threaten to ruin both of their lives.
Sept. 12
Warfare (2025): Thriller. Written and directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, the film embeds audiences with a platoon of American Navy SEALs on a surveillance mission gone wrong in insurgent territory.
Sept. 19
Superman (2025): Superhero. James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart.
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