What’s New On HBO MAX This July

Stream House of the Dragon Season three and new series like the highly-anticipated Max Original Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, featuring favorite characters from The Big Bang Theory, Stuart, Denise, Bert and Barry, The Five Star Weekend, starring Jennifer Garner and Gemma Chan, as well as Korean cooking series Undercover Chef - Korea, on HBO Max. 

HBO Officially Green Lights Harry Potter Season two

HBO Max has announced the official season two green light for the upcoming original Harry Potter series, ahead of the Christmas 2026 debut of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The second season is scheduled to begin production this Autumn. The series will be available to stream exclusively on HBO Max.

Jon Brown (HBO’s Succession, The Franchise), who is a Writer on season one, has been elevated to Co-Showrunner for season two.

Francesca Gardiner quote: “As we have laid out our plans for the overlapping production schedules to finish season one by Christmas and to return to production for season two this Autumn, it has become clear that bringing on a Co-Showrunner is the key to maintaining our momentum. I’ve loved working with Jon from the very first day we met on Succession through to these recent times together on Harry Potter. Not only do I have huge admiration for his writing, but he’s also a brilliant collaborator and a lovely person. We are lucky to have him.”

What’s New On HBO Max This May

Don’t miss the premiere of hit movies “Wuthering Heights” starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, Bugonia featuring Emma Stone, and The Running Man with Glen Powell and Josh Brolin on HBO Max. Also stream new Japanese live-action drama series, Song of the Samurai based on beloved manga “Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem,” starring Yuki Yamada and Shuhei Uesugi.

This May, catch your favorite Korean stars in a lineup of comedy series, from Kim Go-eun in Yumi’s Cells Season three, Shin Hae-sun in Filing for Love and The Legend of Kitchen Soldier, starring Park Ji-hoon, as he becomes a legendary cook in the army while completing game-like commands that mysteriously appear only to him, to Fifties Professionals with Shin Ha-kyun, all available to stream on HBO Max.

Season Three Of The HBO Original Drama Series House Of The Dragon Debuts June 22

Season three of the HBO Original drama series House of the Dragon debuts Monday, June 22 on HBO Max. The eight-episode season will air new episodes weekly, leading up to the season finale on August 10. Watch official teaser here.

Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, tells the story of House Targaryen.

Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, Ryan Condal, Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin, Executive Producers Sara Hess, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Vince Gerardis, David Hancock, and Philippa Goslett. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”

New Korean Series Filing For Love Starring Shin Hae-Sun To Premiere On HBO Max On April 25

Shin Hae-sun and Gong Myoung star in new Korean comedy series Filing for Love, set to premiere on Saturday, April 25 on HBO Max.

The 12-episode series follows an unlikely duo, In-a (played by Shin Hae-sun) and Ki-jun (played by Gong Myoung), as they navigate through workplace politics, a secret past, and revenge, all while falling in love in this refreshing romantic comedy series.

Starring Shin Hae-sun (See You in My 19th Life, Mr. Queen), Gong Myoung (Second Shot at Love, Way Back Love), Kim Jae-uck (Death’s Game, Her Private Life) and Hong Hwa-yeon (I Am A Running Mate, Mental Coach Jegal), Filing for Love is directed by Jamie K Lee, written by Yeo Eun-ho, created by 

Yang Hee-seung, with Lee Young-ok and Hong Won-joo as Executive Producers. The series is produced by Studio Dragon.

Stream Filing for Love on HBO Max from April 25.

Hacks Returns For Its Fifth And Final Season April 10 On HBO MAX

The Emmy®-winning Max Original comedy series Hacks returns for its fifth and final season Friday, April 10 on HBO Max. The 10-episode season will debut new episodes weekly, with the series finale on Friday, May 29.   

In the aftermath of mistaken and unflattering news reports that she passed away, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and Ava (Hannah Einbinder) return to Las Vegas more determined than ever to secure Deborah’s legacy as a comedian.

Yumi’s Cells Season Three To Premiere On HBO Max On April 13

Fan favorite Korean romantic comedy series, Yumi’s Cells, starring Kim Go-eun is back again with season three and is set to make its streaming debut on Monday, April 13 on HBO Max.

From one of TVING’s biggest franchises and well-loved for blending animation with live-action drama, the highly anticipated eight-episode original drama series zooms in on the next chapter of Yu-mi’s (played by Kim Go-eun) journey as she becomes a successful writer and meets aspiring Producer, Soon-rok (played by Kim Jae-won). As new adventures and an unpredictable romance unfold, her ‘Cell Village’ is activated once again with amplified emotions. 

Starring Kim Go-eun (Yumi’s Cells, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Little Women) and Kim Jae-won (Our Blues, Stealer: The Treasure Keeper), Yumi’s Cells Season three is directed by Lee Sang-yeob, with Han So-jin and Yu Seul-ki as Executive Producer and Producer, respectively. The series is produced by Studio Dragon, Merrycow and Studio N.

Stream Yumi’s Cells Season three on HBO Max from April 13 and revisit Yumi’s Cells Season one, already available on HBO Max.

Golden Globe® Winners, Romantic Comedies And Much More On HBO Max This February

Stream the ultimate love story of Joey and his meatball sub on Friends and Sheldon and his spot on The Big Bang Theory or fall in love again with About Time, He's Just Not That Into You, The Time Traveler's Wife, The Fall Guy and Heated Rivalry, this Valentine’s Day on HBO Max.

With a star-studded lineup of premieres, including Eddington, with Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, action thriller Nobody 2, starring Bob Odenkirk and Sharon Stone, and Golden Globe®-winning Max Originals The Pitt and Hacks, to blockbuster movies One Battle After Another and Sinners. Korean entertainment fans are also in for a treat, with romantic comedy series, The Practical Guide to Love, as well as heartfelt drama Our Universe - following the story of two in-laws at odds who set aside their differences and navigate their newfound responsibilities.

What's New On HBO MAX This January

Stream an exciting lineup of premieres this January, including Max Original series The Pitt Season two, with Emmy®-winner Noah Wyle, HBO Originals A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and Industry Season four, and catch critically acclaimed movie One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn, on HBO Max. 

Fans of Korean Entertainment in the region can also explore the new TVING branded hub on HBO Max, featuring exclusive premieres of new TVING originals and the best of CJ ENM’s and TVING’s content slate, including Dear X, Villains and new episodes of The Judge Returns, starring Ji Sung as Lee Han-young. The Judge Returns features a corrupt judge who suffers an unjust death and goes back in time to make amends.

Ring In The Festive Season With New Premieres On HBO MAX This December

From the adrenaline pumping new spy series The Copenhagen Test with Simu Liu, Tom Cruise’s iconic death defying operations in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, crime action K-drama Villains, and live-action movie How to Train Your Dragon, starring Mason Thames, Nico Parker and Gerard Butler, to its animated trilogy for the family, HBO Max has got it all for you.

As the holiday season approaches, fans can explore a lineup of festive programming, including Dear Santa with Jack Black, The Polar Express voiced by Tom Hanks, A Christmas Mystery, The Heist Before Christmas and Urkel Saves Santa: The Movie!. Kids can also join in the celebrations with festive episodes of Tiny Toons Looniversity Season two and Teen Titans Go! Season nine.

Korean Crime Action Drama Villains To Premiere On HBO MAX On December 18

Korean crime action drama series, Villains starring Yoo Ji-tae (Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area, Vigilante) and Lee Min-jeong (Fates and Furies, Once Again) will make its streaming debut on Thursday, December 18 on HBO Max.

The eight-episode drama from TVING follows criminal mastermind, J (played by Yoo Ji-tae) and master forger, Han Soo-hyun (played by Lee Min-jeong) as they navigate the world of crime and attempt to survive the violent power struggle between villains over the elusive, ultra-precision counterfeit bill, known as the Supernote – while under the watchful eye of the National Intelligence Service (NIS).

The Best Of K-Pop And More On HBO Max This November

Fans of Korean entertainment, look out! Stream new Korean drama series, Dear X starring Kim You-jung and Kim Young-dae from November 6 and livestream the highly anticipated 2025 MAMA AWARDS from CJ ENM on November 28 – 29, featuring some of the biggest K-POP stars, on HBO Max.

With Halloween just around the corner, we invite thrill-seekers to explore HBO Max’s Trick or Treat rail and stream hits like Sinners and Final Destination Bloodlines, as well as the upcoming early premiere of HBO Original, IT: Welcome to Derry’s episode two on October 31.

The Conjuring: Last Rites Begins Streaming Exclusively On HBO Max November 21

New Line Cinema’s The Conjuring: Last Rites, a Warner Bros. Pictures’ release, will make its global streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max on Friday, November 21. The Conjuring: Last Rites stars Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mia Tomlinson, Ben Hardy, Tony Spera, Steve Coulter, Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Beau Gadsdon, Kíla Lord Cassidy, John Brotherton and Shannon Kook. The movie shattered records during its September theatrical release, securing the largest global opening for a horror movie and cementing The Conjuring as the highest-grossing horror franchise of all time.

Livestream The 2025 MAMA Awards & Concert On HBO Max Eaturing K-Pop’s Biggest Stars On November 28 – 29

Streaming live on HBO Max, Korean entertainment fans will have access to the highly anticipated 2025 MAMA AWARDS for the first time on global premier streaming service, HBO Max on November 28 – 29.

Co-hosted by CJ ENM and Media Asia Entertainment Limited, the world's No. 1 K-POP Awards centers around the concept HEAR MY ROAR: UH-HEUNG, inspired by the tiger, an animal symbolizing the strength and spirit of Korea. Taking place at the Kai Tak Stadium, Kai Tak Sports Park in Hong Kong, the 2025 MAMA AWARDS celebrates authentic self-expression and the power of music transcending boundaries, uniting fans from various cultures and regions.

New K-Drama Dear X To Premiere On HBO Max On November 6

New Korean drama series, Dear X starring Kim You-jung and Kim Young-dae was featured at the 2025 Busan International Film Festival and is set to make its streaming debut on Thursday, November 6 on HBO Max.

The 12-episode romance thriller drama series from TVING is adapted from the popular award-winning NAVER Webtoon of the same name, written by Van Zi-un. Dear X tells the story of Baek Ah Jin (played by Kim You-jung), a successful actress who hides her history of trauma and rises to the top through manipulation and deception, protected at all costs by her love interest, Yoon Jun Seo (played by Kim Young-dae). 

The highly anticipated series has already garnered immense traction since its announcement and presents a star-studded cast, including Kim You-jung (My Demon, Love in the Moonlight), Kim Young-dae (No Gain No Love, The Penthouse: War in Life), Kim Do-hoon (Love Scout, Your Honor) and Lee Yul-eum (The 8 Show, Queen: Love and War). Dear X, the series, by legendary Director, Lee Eung-bok (Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, Descendants of the Sun) and Park So-hyeon, is developed by Studio Dragon, produced by Monster Union and Siwoo Company, and written by Choi Ja-won and Van Zi-un.

Weapons Begins Streaming Exclusively On HBO MAX October 24

New Line Cinema’s Weapons, a Warner Bros. Pictures’ release, will make its global streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max on Friday, October 24. Weapons stars Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, Alden Ehrenreich, Austin Abrams, Cary Christopher, with Benedict Wong, and Amy Madigan.  

When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at 2:17 am, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.  

Zach Cregger directs from his own screenplay, and also produces alongside Roy Lee, Miri Yoon, J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules, with Michelle Morrissey and Josh Brolin executive producing. 

Stream Weapons on HBO Max from October 24. Subscribe to HBO Max at  www.hbomax.com or via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store from only ₱149/month & ₱1,040/12 months and stream on HBO Max via your preferred device. 

Emmy® Winners, Halloween Thrills, New Premieres And Much More On HBO MAX This October

Usher in the spooky season with the highly anticipated premiere of the HBO Original series IT: Welcome to Derry, set in the world of Stephen King’s IT universe, and stream the chilling Halloween lineup, including A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), The Conjuring, Lovecraft Country, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, The Vampire Diaries, and Max Originals Salem's Lot and Caddo Lake, all on HBO Max.

Dive into Emmy® winning originals from The Penguin, The Pitt and Hacks, as well as new premieres of hit Japanese series, such as Love is for the Dogs, La Grande Maison Tokyo Special, VIVANT, IGNITE, Mr. Mikami’s Classroom, and more, available from October 17.

Revisit all seasons of the culture-defining comedy series Friends on HBO Max or ‘PIVOT’ and visit The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Manila from October 8 at The Space at Solaire.

What's New on HBO MAX This September

Stream the premiere of the HBO Original drama series Task, starring Mark Ruffalo and Fabien Frankel, and join Domhnall Gleeson (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 and 2) and Sabrina Impacciatore (The White Lotus Season two) in their new comedy series The Paper, written and executive produced by Greg Daniels (Creator of The Office). Catch thriller Black Bag, starring Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender and Pierce Brosnan, as well as Nicolas Cage’s Arcadian, all on HBO Max.

HBO Max And Viu Streaming Bundle To Launch In Southeast Asia

First of its kind streaming bundle across multiple markets in Asia Pacific will offer consumers more choice and value

Launching in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand in Q4 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery and Viu, PCCW’s leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service, today announced a new streaming bundle, offering the HBO Max and Viu services in a single subscription. Set to launch in Q4 across Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, the bundle marks the first of its kind across multiple markets in Asia Pacific, and will bring together the best of Hollywood content and premium Asian entertainment.

HBO MAX Orders The Big Bang Theory Spinoff Stuart Fails To Save The Universe To Series

The Series, Produced By Warner Bros. Television, Will Be Executive Produced By Emmy®-Nominated Creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, And Bill Prady

HBO Max has given a series order to The Big Bang Theory spinoff Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, from Chuck Lorre Productions and Warner Bros. Television. The comedy series is executive produced by Emmy®-nominated creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady. 

Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO and HBO Max Content said: "We’re excited to be continuing the legacy of The Big Bang Theory. Much like the original series, this new chapter wouldn’t be possible without the vision and storytelling brilliance of Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, as well as Zak Penn, who has brought fresh insight and a distinctive voice to an already exceptional creative team.”