Overview:
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HBO Max adds new movies, original series, documentaries and comedy specials throughout October 2026 for subscribers.
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‘War,’ ‘The Housemaid,’ ‘Rage Season 2’ and ‘Evil Dead Burn’ headline October’s major new streaming releases.
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‘The Death of Robin Hood,’ ‘The Invite’ and HBO Originals expand the platform’s October entertainment lineup further.
October brings a busy schedule to HBO Max, offering a combination of fresh original series, returning programs, documentaries, comedy specials, and films. The monthly calendar features projects spanning a legal drama and a Spanish thriller, alongside new documentaries and motion pictures starring Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Sydney Sweeney, and Amanda Seyfried.
HBO Max Brings Fresh Picks This October
For subscribers mapping out their October viewing schedules, here are the new movies and television shows slated to debut on HBO Max during the month:
‘War’: October 1
HBO Max kicks off the month on October 1 with the debut of *War*, an HBO/Sky Original legal drama. The eight-episode program focuses on competing London law firms entangled in a high-stakes legal dispute, starring Archie Renaux, Dominic West, and Sienna Miller. Weekly episodes will premiere on Thursdays.
‘The Torment’: October 2
*The Torment* joins HBO Max on October 2 as a brand-new HBO Original series, marking one of the platform’s initial major scripted launches of the month right after the premiere of *War*.
‘Rage Season 2’: October 9
The Spanish HBO Original *Rage* (*Furia*) comes back for its second season on October 9. The eight-episode run continues to follow women navigating a reality where personal conflicts and public spectacle increasingly intersect. New installments will drop weekly on Fridays.
‘The Housemaid’: October 9
Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried lead *The Housemaid*, which launches on HBO Max on October 9. Directed by Paul Feig, the thriller centers on Millie, who accepts a live-in housekeeper position for an affluent family. What appears to be an ordinary job quickly uncovers darker hidden truths within the residence.
The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story’: October 11
The three-part docuseries *The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story* debuts on October 11. This HBO Original re-examines a mysterious 1985 Louisiana murder case and looks into the events surrounding its subsequent reopening years later. Episodes will air weekly on Sundays.
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‘Corregidora: The Darkest Night in Mexican Soccer’: October 15
On October 15, HBO Max introduces another sports-centered original, *Corregidora: The Darkest Night in Mexican Soccer*. This HBO Original series complements a calendar already packed with various scripted programs and docuseries.
‘Kate Berlant: Parmesan’: October 16
The comedy category arrives with *Kate Berlant: Parmesan*, an HBO Original comedy special releasing on October 16. Berlant delivers her signature stand-up perspective on contemporary living, technology, sexuality, and personal anecdotes.
‘The Death of Robin Hood’: October 16
Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, and Bill Skarsgård appear in *The Death of Robin Hood*, hitting HBO Max on October 16. The A24 picture presents an alternative take on the iconic outlaw, centering on Robin Hood after he suffers severe injuries and receives a potential chance at redemption.
‘The Flores Massacre’: October 22
*The Flores Massacre*, an additional HBO Original series, premieres on October 22, contributing another original program during the final phase of the platform’s October rollout.
The Invite: October 23
Directed by Olivia Wilde, *The Invite* launches on October 23. The movie stars Wilde alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton, following a couple whose dinner invitation to their upstairs neighbors takes a remarkably unforeseen turn.
‘Kordell Stewart: Slash & Burn’: October 27
The sports documentary *Kordell Stewart: Slash & Burn* drops on October 27. The HBO Original examines the career of the former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback and the lingering consequences of a damaging rumor that trailed him for decades.
‘Cannibal Poet’: October 29
The slate of new HBO Max releases concludes on October 29 with *Cannibal Poet*, an HBO Original series that gives audiences one final scripted addition before the month wraps up.
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HBO Max Expands its October Streaming Lineup
Ranging from *War* and *Rage* to *The Housemaid* and *The Death of Robin Hood*, the October roster on HBO Max spans multiple genres without depending exclusively on high-profile feature films. Documentaries, stand-up comedy, and international originals are distributed throughout the month, ensuring a steady rotation of fresh titles for subscriber watchlists.
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FAQs
What new movies are coming to HBO Max in October 2026?
New movies include ‘The Housemaid,’ ‘The Death of Robin Hood,’ ‘The Invite,’ and ‘Evil Dead Burn,’ with releases scheduled throughout October.
What new shows are coming to HBO Max in October 2026?
New shows include ‘War,’ ‘The Torment,’ ‘Rage Season 2,’ ‘The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story,’ ‘Corregidora,’ and ‘Cannibal Poet.’
When is ‘The Housemaid’ coming to HBO Max?
‘The Housemaid,’ starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, is scheduled to arrive on HBO Max on October 9, 2026.
When is ‘Evil Dead Burn’ releasing on HBO Max?
‘Evil Dead Burn’ is scheduled to begin streaming exclusively on HBO Max on October 2, 2026, adding a horror title to October’s lineup.
When is ‘The Death of Robin Hood’ coming to HBO Max?
‘The Death of Robin Hood,’ starring Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer and Bill Skarsgård, is scheduled to arrive on HBO Max on October 16, 2026.
