HBO Max has a massive 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. We’ve got one of 2024’s best-reviewed horror movies, a hotly anticipated new comedy, and more.
This Week on Max: PCMag’s Picks
The Substance (Oct. 10)
Bolstered by brilliant performances from Margaret Qualley and Demi Moore (as the same person, sort of), The Substance was one of last year’s most boundary-breaking horror movies. When an aging celebrity gets roped into a suspicious medical scheme that promises new youth, she quickly learns that some rules simply can’t be broken.
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Director: Coralie Fargeat
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Cast: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid
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Genre: Horror
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Rating: R
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IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
The Chair Company (Oct. 12)
Tim Robinson seems like he’s everywhere these days, including co-creating and starring in The Chair Company. He plays William Ronald Trosper, an everyday family man who becomes convinced that a seemingly innocent office furniture business is behind a massive global conspiracy. Does it destroy his life, to hilarious effect? Probably.
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Directors: Andrew DeYoung, others
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Cast: Tim Robinson, Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis
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Genre: Comedy
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Rating: TV-MA
The Snake Catcher (Oct. 12)
If you’re looking for some real-life chills and thrills this month, tag along with Julia Baker on her new show, The Snake Catcher. The Australian reptile expert takes calls from real people who have snakes stuck in their homes, cars, or other hard-to-clear locations, and she comes out and wrangles the slippery little beasts into captivity. I’ve got goosebumps just thinking about it.
HBO Max New Releases This Week
October 10
Bugs Bunny Builders – Season 2G
Homes With a View – Season 1
Lu & The Bally Bunch – Season 1D
The Alabama Solution
The Substance
October 11
Bering Sea Gold – Season 19
Impractical Jokers – Season 12A
Recommended by Our Editors
October 12
The Chair Company – Season 1
The Snake Catcher – Season 1
October 15
7 Little Johnstons – Season 16
Graveyard Carz – Season 20
Mother May I Murder? – Season 2
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