Warfare, Murder, Destruction: What's New To Watch On HBO Max The Week Of September 12, 2025

Warfare, Murder, Destruction: What’s New to Watch on HBO Max the Week of September 12, 2025

Last updated: 2025/09/13 at 9:48 PM

News Room Published 13 September 2025

HBO Max has a serious selection of shows and movies from all of its partner networks, including HBO, Discovery, Food Network, and more. New shows and movies are always being added, so here are my top picks for this weekend and the week ahead, plus everything new streaming below. This week has some chilling documentaries, an ultra-realistic war film, and more.

This Week on Max: PCMag’s Picks

Warfare (Sept. 12)

The second new A24 film of the month, Warfare, comes from director Alex Garland, fresh off last year’s Civil War. Teaming with Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, the tense film brings you into the action after the Battle of Ramadi. Based on Mendoza’s real experiences, it follows a Navy SEAL team’s experiences over the course of 95 minutes in real time, and it’s both a technical and performance accomplishment.

Directors: Alex Garland, Ray Mendoza
Cast: D’Pharoah Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis
Genre: Drama
Rating: R
IMDb Rating: 7.2/10

Who Killed Our Daughter? (Sept. 18)

Being disappeared in Mexico is a terrifying prospect, and the story of Debanhi Escobar, an 18-year-old law student who vanished in Nuevo Leon in 2022 and was found dead 13 days later, brought the spotlight onto the terrifying rate of abductions of women in the country. New docuseries Who Killed Our Daughter dives into the case and its societal repercussions.

Genre: Documentary
Rating: TV-MA

Destruction Decoded (Sept. 18)

This Discovery Channel series is a real hoot if you’re into catastrophe. Every episode of Destruction Decoded delves deep into a type of historical disaster, such as train crashes, bridge collapses, or perilous expeditions. Using archival footage as well as CGI reenactments, the crew explores the scientific and physical forces that led to tragedy.

Genre: Documentary
Host: Dan Nachtrab
Rating: TV-14
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10

HBO Max New Releases This Week

September 12
Warfare

September 13
Vacation House Rules – Season 6

September 14
Build for Off-Road – Season 2
Love & Marriage: Huntsville – Season 10

September 15
Signs of a Psychopath – Season 10
Truck U – Season 21

Recommended by Our Editors

September 16
Chopped: Volume 4 – Season 62
Halloween Baking Championship – Season 11

September 17
100 Day Dream Home – Season 7
Built in the Bronx
Truck Dynasty – Season 1

September 18
Bea’s Block – Season 1D
Destruction Decoded – Season 1
Sin City Rehab – Season 1
Who Killed Our Daughter?

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Warfare, Murder, Destruction: What’s New to Watch on HBO Max the Week of September 12, 2025