{"id":568376,"date":"2026-07-31T09:33:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/568376\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T09:33:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T09:33:15","slug":"7-new-shows-and-movies-streaming-on-hbo-max-in-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/568376\/","title":{"rendered":"7 new shows and movies streaming on HBO Max in August"},"content":{"rendered":"

The arrival of August means that HBO Max<\/a> has announced its lineup of new shows and movies coming to the platform. Subscribers have a hearty selection of new content to choose from, but first, the month kicks off with a new original docuseries from the director of Tiger King that\u2019s both shadowy and gripping.<\/p>\n

The highlight of the month is no doubt the debut of the highly anticipated DC series Lanterns, followed closely by the streaming debut of Bob Odenkirk\u2019s newest dark comedy crime-thriller packed with action. Rounding out the list are a new comedy special, the return of Conan O\u2019Brien\u2019s riotously funny travel series, movie streaming premieres, and more.<\/p>\n

7 <\/p>\n

Whitmer Thomas: Terminal Crew of Dudes<\/p>\n

A mixed bag of laughs, childhood antics, stories, and music<\/p>\n

Comedian, musician, and actor Whitmer Thomas returns in his second HBO stand-up special, Terminal Crew of Dudes<\/a>, for a deeply personal tribute to the people and experiences that helped shape him.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t8 Questions \u00b7 Test Your Knowledge
\n\t\t\t\tName the Iconic HBO legacy TV shows
Trivia challenge<\/p>\n

From mob bosses to fantasy kingdoms \u2014 can you name these legendary HBO
\n\t\t\t\t\t\tseries from their clues?<\/p>\n


\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDramaCharactersCreatorsPremieresSettings \n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Which HBO show features a New Jersey mob boss who sees a psychiatrist to deal with
\n\t\t\t\t\tpanic attacks and family stress?<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tABoardwalk EmpireBOzCThe SopranosDThe Wire \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Correct! The Sopranos follows Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini,
\n\t\t\t\tas he balances running a crime family with his personal anxieties. The show ran from 1999 to 2007 and is
\n\t\t\t\twidely considered one of the greatest TV dramas ever made.<\/p>\n

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Not quite \u2014 the answer is The Sopranos. Tony Soprano’s therapy sessions
\n\t\t\t\twith Dr. Melfi became one of the show’s most iconic elements, blending dark comedy with raw drama across
\n\t\t\t\tsix acclaimed seasons.<\/p>\n

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Which HBO series is set primarily in the fictional city of Baltimore and explores
\n\t\t\t\t\tthe drug trade, politics, and law enforcement?<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tATremeBThe WireCHomicide: Life on the StreetDOz \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Correct! The Wire, created by David Simon, used Baltimore as a canvas to
\n\t\t\t\tdissect American institutions across five seasons. Each season focused on a different facet of the city,
\n\t\t\t\tfrom the docks to the school system.<\/p>\n

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Not quite \u2014 the answer is The Wire. David Simon drew on his experience
\n\t\t\t\tas a Baltimore journalist to craft one of the most realistic and socially conscious dramas in television
\n\t\t\t\thistory.<\/p>\n

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Which HBO show was the first major prestige drama to depict life inside a maximum
\n\t\t\t\t\tsecurity prison from the inmates’ perspective?<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tAThe WireBDeadwoodCOzDSix Feet Under \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Correct! Oz premiered in 1997, making it HBO’s first one-hour dramatic
\n\t\t\t\tseries. Set in the fictional Oswald State Correctional Facility, it was groundbreaking for its
\n\t\t\t\tunflinching depiction of prison violence, race, and redemption.<\/p>\n

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Not quite \u2014 the answer is Oz. Premiering in 1997, Oz broke new ground
\n\t\t\t\tfor cable television and paved the way for the prestige drama era that followed with shows like The
\n\t\t\t\tSopranos and The Wire.<\/p>\n

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Which legendary HBO fantasy series was based on George R.R. Martin’s book series ‘A
\n\t\t\t\t\tSong of Ice and Fire’?<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tACarniv\u00e0leBRomeCDeadwoodDGame of Thrones \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Correct! Game of Thrones adapted Martin’s sprawling fantasy novels
\n\t\t\t\tbeginning in 2011, running for eight seasons. The show became a global cultural phenomenon, though its
\n\t\t\t\tfinal season proved divisive among fans.<\/p>\n

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Not quite \u2014 the answer is Game of Thrones. Showrunners David Benioff and
\n\t\t\t\tD.B. Weiss adapted George R.R. Martin’s books into one of the most-watched TV series of all time before
\n\t\t\t\tthe story outpaced the source novels.<\/p>\n

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Which HBO dramedy, premiering in 1998, follows the lives of four female friends
\n\t\t\t\t\tnavigating love and relationships in New York City?<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tAGirlsBEnlightenedCSex and the CityDBig Little Lies \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Correct! Sex and the City, based on Candace Bushnell’s columns and book,
\n\t\t\t\tstarred Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw. It ran for six seasons and became a defining pop
\n\t\t\t\tculture touchstone of the late 1990s and 2000s.<\/p>\n

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Not quite \u2014 the answer is Sex and the City. The show launched in 1998
\n\t\t\t\tand revolutionized how women’s stories were told on television, spawning two theatrical films and a
\n\t\t\t\tlater revival series called And Just Like That.<\/p>\n

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In which HBO series does a funeral home family, the Fishers, confront mortality both
\n\t\t\t\t\tprofessionally and in their personal lives?<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tABig LoveBSix Feet UnderCTrue BloodDCarniv\u00e0le \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Correct! Six Feet Under, created by Alan Ball, ran from 2001 to 2005 and
\n\t\t\t\topened each episode with a death that set the tone for that week’s story. It is remembered for one of
\n\t\t\t\tthe most acclaimed series finales in television history.<\/p>\n

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Not quite \u2014 the answer is Six Feet Under. Creator Alan Ball previously
\n\t\t\t\twrote American Beauty, and he brought the same meditative examination of death and family dysfunction to
\n\t\t\t\tthis acclaimed HBO drama.<\/p>\n

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Which HBO Western series is set in a lawless South Dakota gold rush town and stars
\n\t\t\t\t\tTimothy Olyphant as a newly appointed sheriff?<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tADeadwoodBCarniv\u00e0leCRomeDLuck \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Correct! Deadwood, created by David Milch, aired from 2004 to 2006 and
\n\t\t\t\tis famed for its rich language, complex characters, and historical authenticity. A wrap-up film,
\n\t\t\t\tDeadwood: The Movie, was released in 2019.<\/p>\n

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Not quite \u2014 the answer is Deadwood. Set in the real historical town of
\n\t\t\t\tDeadwood in the Dakota Territory, the show blended fact and fiction to portray the raw, brutal birth of
\n\t\t\t\tcivilization on the American frontier.<\/p>\n

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Which HBO series, set in ancient Rome, follows two soldiers \u2014 Lucius Vorenus and
\n\t\t\t\t\tTitus Pullo \u2014 amid the fall of the Republic?<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tASpartacusBEmpireCRomeDGladiator Chronicles \n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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Correct! Rome, a co-production between HBO and the BBC, aired from 2005
\n\t\t\t\tto 2007. Its massive production budget and lavish recreation of ancient Roman life made it one of the
\n\t\t\t\tmost expensive television series ever made at the time.<\/p>\n

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Not quite \u2014 the answer is Rome. The show was a joint venture between HBO
\n\t\t\t\tand the BBC, and its enormous production costs led to its cancellation after just two seasons despite
\n\t\t\t\tcritical acclaim and a devoted fanbase.<\/p>\n

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See My Score<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tChallenge Complete
\n\t\t\t\tYour Score<\/p>\n

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In his ongoing quest to be cool, Thomas digs into his small-town Alabama upbringing, sharing irreverent and heartfelt stories from his self-described chaotic adolescence, from pranks and skateboarding to ruining a Benihana birthday party. He\u2019ll be joined onstage by his bandmates and closest friends\u2014Jeremy Ritchie, Clay Tatum, Budd Diaz, and his brother, Johnny McCann.<\/p>\n

Whitmer Thomas: Terminal Crew of Dudes debuts on August 14.<\/p>\n

6 <\/p>\n

The Strangers: Chapter 2<\/p>\n

Scarecrow, Pin-Up Girl, and Dollface return<\/p>\n

The masked strangers are back, and this time, they\u2019re more brutal and relentless than ever. After learning that one of their victims, Maya (Madelaine Petsch), survived their last attack, they return to finish the job.<\/p>\n

Picking up directly after the first film, The Strangers: Chapter 2 finds Maya recovering from her knife wounds in a local hospital, then struggling to survive an extended chase from the psychopathic killers Scarecrow, Pin-Up Girl, and Dollface. Our setting shifts from a traditional home invasion into a prolonged game of cat-and-mouse where Maya is unable to tell who in town she can trust.<\/p>\n

The Strangers: Chapter 2 debuts on August 7.<\/p>\n

5 <\/p>\n

Mother Mary<\/p>\n

A musical drama with surreal, supernatural elements<\/p>\n

From A24 and director David Lowery (The Green Knight) comes the 2025 musical psychological drama Mother Mary. Anne Hathaway (The Devil Wears Prada) and Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You) star.<\/p>\n

Following a traumatic on-stage accident, pop superstar Mother Mary (Hathaway) steps away from the spotlight. Now, on the eve of her big comeback performance, she reunites with her estranged best friend and former costume designer (Coel), reigniting long-buried wounds that force her to confront her past. Expect a hard shift into trippy, psychological horror territory in this movie.<\/p>\n

Mother Mary debuts on August 21.<\/p>\n

4 <\/p>\n

Conan O\u2019Brien Must Go season 3<\/p>\n

To Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and India he goes<\/p>\n

The new season of Conan O\u2019Brien Must Go<\/a> is back with four unseen episodes of the comedian and talk show host\u2019s riotously funny travel show. Season three follows O\u2019Brien as he travels across the globe to meet fans from his podcast, with confirmed international stops in locations like Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and India, among others.<\/p>\n

The fast-paced series, which is one of HBO Max\u2019s funniest shows<\/a>, features chaotic cultural explorations, local cuisine, and more unscripted laughs than you can stand.<\/p>\n

Conan O\u2019Brien Must Go season 3 debuts on August 21. New episodes will drop weekly on Fridays.<\/p>\n

3 <\/p>\n

Monsters of God<\/p>\n

A look at the gonzo underworld of exotic animal smuggling<\/p>\n

Tiger King filmmaker Eric Goode takes us deeper into his love for reptiles in the five-part HBO Original docuseries Monsters of God<\/a>. The series explores his love of the creatures before diving into the dark underworld of smuggling exotic animals. In this global network, everyone is chasing the ultimate prize, whether it be owning the rarest of species, claiming the biggest fortune, or taking down the most elusive criminals.<\/p>\n

The billion-dollar enterprise is fueled by an extreme obsession with reptiles, driving many to push the boundaries of laws and environmental ethics. The deeper he digs, the more Goode uncovers a labyrinth of outlaw traffickers, bombastic collectors, and the dogged law enforcement agents on their trails. Through unprecedented access to traffickers, collectors, and law enforcement officials, Monsters of God chronicles decades of illegal wildlife trafficking, exposing the fierce rivalries, criminal networks, and obsession with rare species that have pushed countless reptiles toward the brink of extinction.<\/p>\n

Monsters of God debuts on August 6. New episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays.<\/p>\n

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Release Date<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t2026 – 2026-00-00<\/p>\n

Network<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHBO<\/p>\n

Directors<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEric Goode<\/p>\n

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Normal<\/p>\n

Kinetic neo-Western crime thriller<\/p>\n

Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul), Henry Winkler (Barry), and Lena Headey (Game of Thrones) star in Normal, the latest collaboration between the Emmy Award-winning actor and the creators of John Wick and Nobody. The Odenkirk movie<\/a> follows an unassuming substitute sheriff with a troubled past.<\/p>\n

In the wake of his marital woes and moral injuries suffered in the line of duty, Sheriff Ulysses (Odenkirk) takes a provisional posting in the quaint Midwestern town of Normal, Minnesota. What was supposed to be a welcome respite soon turns into a nightmare when he uncovers dark secrets while investigating a botched bank robbery. Expect plenty of action, thrills, and over-the-top carnage.<\/p>\n

Normal debuts on August 14.<\/p>\n

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Lanterns<\/p>\n

Intergalactic cops pulled into a dark, Earth-based mystery<\/p>\n

HBO Max\u2019s new sci-fi detective series Lanterns<\/a> is based on the mythos of the DC comic Green Lantern. The story follows two intergalactic cops as they investigate a murder with cosmic ties in the American heartland.<\/p>\n

Our main characters are human members of the Green Lantern Corps, a peacekeeping force. Kyle Chandler (Friday Night Lights) stars as cocky test pilot Hal Jordan, and Aaron Pierre (The Underground Railroad) stars as rookie John Stewart. While Jordan attempts to train the newcomer in the ways of the Corps and the use of his Power Ring, the two find themselves drawn into an Earth-based mystery involving the deep-seated secrets of a small community. Fans of the comic can expect a fresh live-action take on the popular universe and its characters.<\/p>\n

Lanterns debuts on August 16<\/a>. New episodes will drop weekly through October 4.<\/p>\n

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Release Date<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAugust 16, 2026<\/p>\n

Network<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHBO<\/p>\n

Showrunner<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tChris Mundy<\/p>\n

The full lineup<\/p>\n

These aren\u2019t the only new additions hitting the streamer this month. Be sure to check out HBO Max\u2019s complete August lineup<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\tSubscription with ads \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, $10.99\/month<\/p>\n

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