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.
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New releases for January
Note: These descriptions are taken from HBO Max statements and official websites for the films. They’ve been lightly edited for style.
Jan. 23
- The Smashing Machine (2025): Biopic starring Dwayne Johnson. It’s the story of legendary mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr.
Jan. 30
- If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (2025): Comedy-drama starring Rose Byrne. With her life crashing down around her, Linda attempts to navigate her child’s illness, her absent husband, a missing person and an increasingly hostile relationship with her therapist.
The best movies to watch
The films below consist of notable new releases and blockbusters, HBO and HBO Max originals and Warner Bros. films made exclusively for HBO Max.
