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HBO Max 2026 Lineup: Every New Series and Movie Revealed
An action-packed February 2026 lineup lands on HBO Max, bringing original series, documentaries, international dramas, and a wave of classic films. From gripping true crime to surreal animation, the month stacks fresh premieres atop beloved library titles—offering something for nearly every viewer this month.
What Arrives This Month
— Murder in Glitterball City (original documentary) drops February 19. It’s a two-part true-crime investigation set in Louisville, Kentucky—yes, the glitterball birthplace—that dissects a murder case wrapped in toxicity and betrayal.
— Neighbors (reality-docuseries) launches February 13. Produced by A24 and helmed by Josh Safdie, it presents real neighborhood disputes across America—equal parts tense and absurd.
— Portobello (Italian crime drama mini-series) premieres February 20. It chronicles the downfall of TV host Enzo Tortora, wrongfully accused in a mafia-linked scandal. This marks HBO Max’s expansion into Italian originals.
— Banksters (German crime series) also arrives February 20.
— Like Water for Chocolate, Season 2 (Mexican drama), debuts February 15 with weekly releases across six episodes.
— Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Season 13, returns February 15.
Films & Classics Available Starting February 1
A wave of acclaimed library films debuts at the beginning of the month, including:
– The Shape of Water, Life of Pi, Malcolm X, and Wuthering Heights (1939)
– Additional titles include 2073 (2024 doc-thriller), Kitty Foyle (1940), Love Happens (2009), The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945), Zola (2021), 42 (2013), Marie Antoinette (2006), The Search (1948), Watch on the Rhine (1943), Key Largo (1948), Hop (2011), Masterminds (2016), They Were Expendable (1945), Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017), My Cousin Rachel (2017), This Modern Age (1931), Now, Voyager (1942), Robin Hood (2010), National Velvet (1945), Love & Basketball (2000), The Lost Husband (2020), My Blind Brother (2016), Mrs. Miniver (1942), Westbound (1958), Ferdinand (2017), Silver River (1948), Mildred Pierce (1945), Strike Up the Band (1940), and Just Mercy (2019).
– Boys Go to Jupiter (2025 Max Original animated film) premieres February 6. Surreal, coming-of-age meets gig-economy satire.
– The Pope’s Exorcist (2023 horror thriller starring Russell Crowe) arrives February 12.
– Dead of Winter (2025 psychological thriller featuring Emma Thompson and Judy Greer) debuts February 20.
– Paddington 2 (2017 family sequel) lands February 27.
Additional Originals & Reality Programming
- Madam Beja (Brazilian drama series) premieres February 2. This telenovela-style story follows a trailblazing woman defying social norms.
- East Harbor Heroes (unscripted docuseries) debuts February 9, spotlighting coastal rescuers.
- Isadora Moon (Max Original children’s show) premieres February 12, promoting self-acceptance through magic and whimsy.
- 90 Day: The Single Life and The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper begin mid-month, blending reality and journalism.
Highlights in Focus
The most newsworthy shift this February is HBO Max’s broadening of its programming palette. It places heavyweight originals like Murder in Glitterball City, Neighbors, and Portobello front and center—alongside a stunning library drop-off and quirky originals like Boys Go to Jupiter. This lineup underscores Max’s dual push: deepen storytelling roots with bold new content while inviting casual viewers with familiar classics.
The inclusion of international titles (Portobello, Madam Beja) reflects a strategic expansion into global storytelling. At the same time, the mass availability of library films from The Shape of Water to Love & Basketball ensures wide appeal across generations.
What to Watch and When
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| Feb 1 | Library films from The Shape of Water to Just Mercy |
| Feb 2 | Madam Beja (Brazilian drama) |
| Feb 6 | Boys Go to Jupiter (Max Original animated movie) |
| Feb 9 | East Harbor Heroes (Docuseries) |
| Feb 12 | The Pope’s Exorcist (Horror film); Isadora Moon (Children’s show) |
| Feb 13 | Neighbors (A24 docuseries) |
| Feb 15 | Last Week Tonight S13; Like Water for Chocolate S2 |
| Feb 19 | Murder in Glitterball City (Two-part docuseries) |
| Feb 20 | Portobello; Banksters; Dead of Winter (Thriller) |
| Feb 27 | Paddington 2 |
Reader Watchlist
- True-crime buffs will gravitate to Murder in Glitterball City.
- Documentary fans should check out Neighbors and East Harbor Heroes.
- Drama lovers get Portobello and Like Water for Chocolate Season 2.
- For surreal animation, Boys Go to Jupiter stands out.
- And classic cinephiles gain access to dozens of timeless films starting February 1.
This diverse February slate reflects HBO Max’s push to retain subscribers with fresh originals and lure new ones with high-profile library titles. Viewers can expect continued genre variety and global storytelling. Already, March teases the return of The Comeback Season 3—another signal that the platform’s content momentum isn’t slowing.
What are you most excited to stream this month?
