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What’s New on HBO Max in October 2026 — The Full List of Movies and Shows

The lineup adds new legal drama, horror sequels and A24 films as HBO Max leans on spooky-season releases to drive viewing.

  • On Thursday, October 1, HBO Max launched its October 2026 content slate, emphasizing horror-themed titles alongside prestige dramas and diverse acquisitions for the month ahead.
  • The streamer began adding the 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' horror franchise to its library as the new British legal drama 'War' premiered Thursday, marking the service's seasonal pivot.
  • Japanese horror anthology 'Strange: Junji Ito's Tales for Sleepless Nights' premieres today, October 2, while the sequel 'Evil Dead Burn' arrives October 5, described as "most gruesome Evil Dead movie yet."
  • A24 films expand the platform's library later this month, with 'The Death of Robin Hood' arriving October 16 and Olivia Wilde's ensemble comedy 'The Invite' debuting October 23.
  • The service will unveil the three-part documentary 'The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story' on October 11, exploring a 1985 Louisiana cold case, while continuing reality and sports programming throughout October.
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Here's What's Coming to HBO Max in October

October on HBO Max brings a series of exciting premieres, from suspenseful thrillers and horror series to domestic film titles and HBO Original documentaries. Among the most anticipated novelties are the series "Crystal Lake", the prequel to the cult franchise "Friday the 13th", the mystical crime thriller "Yaga" inspired by the legend of Baba Yaga, and the Brazilian award-winning film "Secret Agent".

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What’s New on HBO Max in October 2026 — The Full List of Movies and Shows

HBO Max has some killer new content in October 2026, including the hit thriller 'The Housemaid' with Sydney Sweeney and 'The Invite'

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Everything New on HBO Max in October 2026

From "War" to "The Invite" and "The Death of Robin Hood," here is everything new on HBO Max in October 2026.

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HBO's New Series Could Be the Next Big Hit. Critics Are Already Praising Her

A new British series War arrives ON HBO.

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HBO's October Lineup Includes Classic Horror and a Wild New Animated Series

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What to Watch on HBO Max in October 2026

This month sees plenty of thrills and chills, including 'Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights.'

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