{"id":532103,"date":"2026-04-15T11:47:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/532103\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:47:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:47:14","slug":"5-best-new-to-hbo-max-movies-in-april-2026-with-90-or-higher-on-rotten-tomatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/532103\/","title":{"rendered":"5 best new to HBO Max movies in April 2026 with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the start of April 2026, HBO Max<\/a> added a bunch of new movies to its already impressive library (68 for those wondering), meaning viewers have plenty of fresh releases to enjoy all month long.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a pretty overwhelming number of films to get through, especially when you factor in that other major streaming platforms have also dropped plenty of new titles too. So if you don\u2019t fancy digging through everything new on HBO Max in April<\/a>, I\u2019ve got you covered. I\u2019ve gone through the latest additions and selected five films that have scored 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes, which is generally a strong sign they\u2019re worth your time.<\/p>\n

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HBO Max has delivered a particularly impressive batch of additions this month. There are plenty of acclaimed titles worth watching, so narrowing the list down was tough, but here are five I\u2019d recommend right now.<\/p>\n

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5 top-rated movies to stream on HBO Max this month\u2018Alien\u2019 (1979)<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s a great month for HBO Max, especially with all nine \u201cAlien\u201d movies now added to the platform. At the top of the list has to be the original that started it all, and one of the first films that got me into horror. \u201cAlien\u201d follows a straightforward premise: A crew aboard a spaceship is slowly picked off one by one by an unknown threat. Much of the franchise continues to build on this simple setup, and for good reason, because it’s the perfect formula for sustained tension and fear.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlien\u201d follows the crew of the commercial spacecraft Nostromo as they return to Earth when their computer intercepts a mysterious signal. Forced to investigate, they land on the planet and discover the wreckage of an alien craft. During the mission, one crew member is attacked by a lifeform and is brought back aboard against protocol. Once back on the ship, the situation escalates as a deadly creature emerges and begins hunting the crew, leaving Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) to fight for survival.<\/p>\n

Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%<\/a>
Stream “Alien” on HBO Max<\/a> now<\/p>\n

\u2018The Boy and the Beast\u2019 (2016)<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s something unexpectedly funny and moving about \u201cThe Boy and the Beast,\u201d a Mamoru Hosoda film known for his celebrated Japanese animation work. The martial arts scenes are energetic and visually captivating, supported by beautifully detailed animation. It may not break new ground or offer anything overly intricate, but it still lands well as a heartfelt and entertaining family film.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Boy and the Beast\u201d centers around a young runaway named Kyuta (Sh\u00f4ta Sometani) who accidentally slips into a hidden world of beasts after getting lost in Tokyo. There, he\u2019s taken in by Kumatetsu (K\u00f4ji Yakusho), a rough and stubborn warrior beast searching for a disciple so he can prove himself as a leader. Despite constant clashes, the two begin training together, with Kyuta learning combat, discipline, and life in the beast realm of Jutengai.<\/p>\n

Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%<\/a>
Stream “The Boy and the Beast” on HBO Max<\/a> now<\/p>\n

\u2018The Naked Spur\u2019 (1953)<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Naked Spur,\u201d directed by Anthony Mann, is widely regarded as one of the strongest collaborations between Mann and James Stewart, and one of the standout Westerns of the 1950s. Rather than focusing on a traditional heroic frontier story, it builds tension through a small group of characters pushed into constant conflict in the wilderness. It actually received a nomination for Best Original Screenplay at the 26th Academy Awards.<\/p>\n

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In 1868 Colorado, bounty hunter Howard Kemp (Stewart) tracks outlaw Ben Vandergroat (Robert Ryan), who has a price on his head for murder. Kemp is joined by a prospector, Jesse Tate (Millard Mitchell), and a dismissed cavalryman, Roy Anderson (Ralph Meeker), as they capture Vandergroat in the mountains along with his companion, Lina Patch (Ralph Meeker). While escorting him back for the reward, the group begins a dangerous journey through rugged terrain.<\/p>\n

Rotten Tomatoes score: 100%<\/a>
Stream “The Naked Spur” on HBO Max<\/a> now<\/p>\n

\u2018The Flame and the Arrow\u2019 (1950)<\/p>\n

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If you want a tightly-paced classic, \u201cThe Flame and the Arrow\u201d is one to watch this week. Directed by Jacques Tourneur, a filmmaker also known for stylish genre work like \u201cCat People,\u201d this film features a Technicolor swashbuckler style with heavy emphasis on stunt work and physical action sequences. It even earned Academy Award nominations for cinematography (color) and musical score.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Flame and the Arrow\u201d is set in medieval Lombardy and follows archer Dardo Bartoli (Burt Lancaster), a former rebel who is drawn back into conflict after a powerful German ruler, known as \u201cThe Hawk,\u201d targets his family. Dardo assembles a band of loyal followers, using guerrilla tactics, disguises, and daring raids to challenge the occupying forces and protect his son. Along the way, he also forms alliances within the enemy\u2019s circle, including the Hawk\u2019s niece, Lady Anne (Virginia Mayo).<\/p>\n

Rotten Tomatoes score: 100%<\/a>
Stream “The Flame and the Arrow” on HBO Max<\/a> now<\/p>\n

\u2018Marty Supreme\u2019 (2025)<\/p>\n

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One of the strongest movies to arrive at the end of 2025 was \u201cMarty Supreme.\u201d Even though it received multiple major nominations at the Oscars this year, it was ultimately shut out completely and left the ceremony without a single win. This was actually one of the biggest surprises of the night, especially given how strong its awards-season momentum was going in. But that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not worth watching, as it thrives on Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet\u2019s performance alone.<\/p>\n

Set in 1950s New York, \u201cMarty Supreme\u201d follows Marty Mauser (Chalamet), a driven table tennis player determined to reach the top of the sport. Working multiple hustles and moving through underground matches and organized tournaments, he travels between the U.S., Europe, and Asia chasing opportunities to compete on the world stage. Along the way, Marty pushes through increasingly chaotic situations while attempting to secure entry into a major international championship that could define his career.<\/p>\n

Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%<\/a>
Stream “Marty Supreme” on HBO Max<\/a> starting April 24<\/p>\n

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