New on HBO Max in July 2026: All the new shows and movies to watch this month
With July right around the corner, a fresh wave of films and TV shows is about to hit major streaming platforms. For HBO Max viewers in particular, the upcoming month seems to have a highly impressive lineup of new content.
Film enthusiasts will likely be excited by this month’s HBO Max lineup, which includes a wave of new movie arrivals such as Stephen King’s thriller adaptation “The Long Walk” and “The Drama,” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson with a surprising twist. TV fans also have plenty to look forward to, including a new “Big Bang Theory” spin-off centred on Stuart as he embarks on an unexpected, universe-spanning adventure.
Below, we give our top recommendations for HBO Max this July, followed by a comprehensive list of every title arriving on the service throughout the month.
New on HBO Max in July 2026: Top picks
‘The Man Will Burn’ (2026)
HBO’s four-part original documentary series “The Man Will Burn” tracks the wild, 30-plus-year evolution of the Burning Man festival. It aims to provide a deep, unfiltered look at a massive cultural experiment pushed to its absolute limits. Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Jehane Noujaim and Vikram Gandhi, the series will release new episodes weekly on Thursdays.
“The Man Will Burn” follows the evolution of Burning Man from its origins as a small countercultural gathering in San Francisco to the massive desert event it has become today, drawing around 80,000 participants each year. Across its episodes, the series tracks how the event is organized and experienced on the ground, using extensive access to Burning Man Project leadership, participants, and archive footage.
Stream on HBO Max from July 9
‘The Long Walk’ (2025)
“The Long Walk” is a cinematic adaptation of master storyteller Stephen King’s very first novel (originally published under his Richard Bachman pseudonym in 1979). This dark thriller is one of 2025’s best films, driven by its incredible performances. It’s a deeply psychological and highly emotional movie about human endurance, with David Jonsson, Cooper Hoffman, Ben Wang, Charlie Plummer and more of the cast putting their heart and soul into their roles.
A yearly endurance contest in a militarized United States is televised, where 50 teenage boys, one from each state, are selected to compete in a brutal survival event. Participants must keep moving at a constant minimum speed of three miles per hour without stopping, while being monitored by armed soldiers and broadcast to the public. Each competitor is given warnings if they fall below the required pace, and repeated failures result in execution. The event ends only when a single boy remains.
Stream on HBO Max from July 10
‘Marc by Sofia’ (2025)
“Marc by Sofia” is a documentary directed by Sofia Coppola about fashion designer Marc Jacobs that provides an intimate, behind-the-scenes look at his life and work. Marking Coppola’s very first foray into nonfiction filmmaking, the project is a collaborative release between A24 and the production company This Machine. After making its world premiere out of competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, it has been widely celebrated as a chic love letter to creative collaboration and high fashion.
The film tracks the lead-up to Jacobs’ Spring 2024 runway show, showing him developing ideas, shaping designs, and refining the production of the collection. It also explores his long-running friendship with Coppola, with the director observing his creative process up close while he reflects on his career milestones, including his early breakthrough in fashion and later work at major houses.
Stream on HBO Max from July 16
‘Stuart Fails to Save the Universe’ (2026)
Who knew we would be getting another “Big Bang Theory” spin-off? “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” is an upcoming 10-episode sci-fi action-adventure comedy series co-created by sitcom kingpin Chuck Lorre, Bill Prady, and veteran sci-fi writer Zak Penn. This already seems like an incredibly ambitious, delightfully odd, and highly unexpected spin-off that ditches the traditional studio laugh track for a more cinematic adventure format.
Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman) is a comic book store owner who accidentally triggers a catastrophic multiverse collapse after tampering with an experimental device created by Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Leonard (Johnny Galecki). Thrown into a rapidly unraveling reality, Stuart is forced into an unlikely mission to repair the damage and restore order. He is joined by his girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus), geologist Bert (Brian Posehn), and physicist Barry Kripke (John Ross Bowie), forming a reluctant team.
Stream on HBO Max from July 23
‘The Drama’ (2026)
Before “The Drama” came out, the internet was full of chatter that the film had a twist you would never see coming, with people speculating endlessly about what it could be. I avoided pretty much all of it to keep it a surprise, and it genuinely wasn’t the direction I expected at all. If you’ve somehow managed to dodge the conversation too, it’s worth going in blind. The reveal is dark, and it immediately sets up some pretty juicy, messy drama that drives everything that follows.
Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson) are a few days away from their wedding, but their relationship begins to unravel after an unexpected confession disrupts their plans. As the week leading up to the ceremony plays out, the pair are forced to confront the shocking secrets that reshape their understanding of each other. Friends and family also become caught in the fallout, including Charlie’s best man Mike (Mamoudou Athie) and Emma’s maid of honor Rachel (Alana Haim).
Stream on HBO Max from July 31
Everything new on HBO Max in July 2026
July 1
A Life of Her Own
A Woman’s Face
Army of Darkness
Battle Cry
Bright Leaf
Deadpool 2
Deadpool 2: Super Duper Cut
Desire Me
The Evil Dead (1983)
Evil Dead II (1987)
Evil Dead (2013)
Footsteps in the Dark
Goodbye Christopher Robin
Hail Satan?
Hereditary
I Love You, Alice B. Toklas
Jay & Pamela, Season 2 (TLC)
Just Friends
Lawyer Man
Legally Blonde
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
Marine Raiders
My Dream is Yours
My Favorite Wife
New Moon
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
Romance on the High Seas
Super Troopers 2
The Beggar's Opera
The Clock
The Courtship of Eddie’s Father
The Disembodied
The Equalizer
The Equalizer 2
The Equalizer 3
The Frozen Dead
The Hook
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
The Meg
The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy (1959)
The Mummy Returns
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Reluctant Debutante
The Rover
The Strangers
The Strawberry Blonde
The Usual Suspects
The Women (1939)
Up the Down Staircase
Us
Waterloo Bridge
Young Bess
July 2
The Face Doctors, Season 1 (TLC)
July 3
Deep Revenge, Season 1
Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, Season 54 (Food Network)
July 8
“UFC at the White House” with Sara Sidner, The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (CNN Originals)
July 9
Kitchen Chaos, Season 1 (Food Network)
On The Case with Paul Zahn, Season 29 (ID)
The Man Will Burn (HBO Original)
July 10
House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 214 (HGTV)
The Long Walk (Lionsgate)
July 12
Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes, Season 2B
Ocean’s Eight
July 13
Dumb Money
July 14
Pitmasters, Season 1 (Food Network)
July 15
People Magazine Investigates: The University of Cosmic Intelligence Cult, Season 1 (ID)
July 16
911: Did the Killer Call? Season 2 (ID)
Marc by Sofia (A24)
Mystery At Blind Frog Ranch, Season 6 (Discovery)
Worst Yard on the Block, Season 1 (HGTV)
July 17
Batwheels, Season 3D (Cartoon Network)
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 259 (HGTV)
Pacific Rim: Uprising
Tag
The Land of Sometimes
July 20
Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown, Season 1 (Discovery)
July 21
Ugliest House in America, Season 8 (HGTV)
July 22
Extreme Buyers Club, Season 1 (HGTV)
People Magazine Investigates: The Cult of the Soulful Journey, Season 1 (ID)
July 23
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, Season 1 (Max Original)
July 24
My Lottery Dream Home: Where Are They Now?, Season 1 (HGTV)
Restaurant Impossible: Last Call, Season 1 (Food Network)
July 25
Roast My Rental, Season 1 (HGTV)
July 27
Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose (CNN Original Series)
President Curtis, Season 1 (Adult Swim)
The Big Bang Theory Podcast, Season 4
The Great Food Truck Race, Season 19 (Food Network)
July 28
This Land (CNN Original Series)
July 29
Kitchen Undercover, Season 1 (Food Network)
July 31
The Drama (A24)
Live sports
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Please note this list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change. All times are in ET.
MLB
July 7
NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.
July 21
LA Dodgers vs Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.
July 28
1 Regular Season Game
Savannah Banana’s
July 3
Firefighters vs Bananas, 8 p.m.
July 30
Firefighters vs Bananas, 7 p.m.
July 31
Firefighters vs Bananas, 7 p.m.
NASCAR
July 3
Practice – Westmont, IL, 6 p.m.
July 4
Qualifying– Westmont, IL, 3 p.m.
July 5
Chicagoland Race, 6 p.m.
July 11
Qualifying – Atlanta, GA, 4:40 p.m.
July 12
Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart, 7 p.m.
July 18
P&Q – Norh Wilkesboro, NC, 5 p.m.
July 19
Window World 450, 7 p.m.
July 24
Practice – Indianapolis, IN, 1 p.m.
July 25
Qualifying – Indianapolis, IN, 1:30 p.m.
July 26
Brickyard 400, 2 p.m.
These lists are provided by HBO and may not be comprehensive. These lists are subject to change at any point.
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