Wondering what you should watch on Max?
Former HBO Max subscribers aren’t missing out on anything with Warner Bros. Discovery’s revamped streaming service. Max streams all of HBO Max, from Warner Bros. movies like Dune to HBO originals like Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off.
Here are the titles you should check out, plus new releases for this month. And here’s more on Max, which unites the HBO Max and Discovery Plus libraries.
New releases for June
HBO Max became Max on May 23 in the US.
June 2
- Magic Mike’s Last Dance (2023): Musical comedy starring Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek. “Magic” Mike Lane takes to the stage again in the third installment of the blockbuster film franchise.
June 7
- Avatar: The Way of Water (2022): Adventure film directed by James Cameron. It’s set more than a decade after the events of the first film and centers on the Sully family — Jake, Neytiri and their kids.
June 8
- American Pain (2023): Documentary. It tells the story of America’s most prolific opioid kingpins.
June 17
- John Early: Now More Than Ever (2023): Comedy special. John Early performs stand-up and explosive song covers in the style of a gritty 70s rockumentary.
June 21
- The Stroll (2023): Documentary. It’s about the history of transgender sex workers In New York’s pre-gentrified Meatpacking District.
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The best movies to watch
The films below consist of notable new releases and blockbusters, HBO and Max Originals and Warner Bros. films made exclusively for HBO Max. All score around 65 or higher on Metacritic.
Drama
Want to see Austin Butler rock out in a pink suit? How about one of the 89 other costumes the actor dons in the dazzling, jam-packed film that runs 2 hours and 40 minutes? Directed by Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge, The Great Gatsby), Elvis is a grand, exhilarating biopic that’s all about the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. If you didn’t catch it in theaters, now’s your chance to find a spot in the crowd.
After a shooting occurs at her high school, 16-year-old Vada Cavell must navigate friendships, school and her relationship with her family. The Fallout skillfully approaches serious subject matter with realistic dialogue and compassion for its characters. With strong performances from stars Jenna Ortega, as Vada, and Maddie Ziegler, as her new friend Mia Reed, the feature will keep you glued to the screen for the entirety of its 90-minute runtime.
Remember 2021, when Warner Bros. movies hit HBO Max on the same day they premiered in theaters? That exciting period may be over, but at least we’ll always have the memory of watching Denis Villeneuve’s stunning sci-fier Dune at home. If you’ve never seen the film or need to brush up on what “the spice” is before Part Two arrives later this year, stream Dune now.
A rare (nowadays) 90-minute film, American Mexican drama Son of Monarchs will stay with you long after the end credits roll. This deep character study follows two brothers who are changed in markedly different ways by the trauma they suffered in childhood. This story, folding in magical realism, follows how they move forward in life — the butterfly metaphors are strong, with biologist Mendel returning to his hometown surrounded by majestic monarch butterfly forests.
Documentary
This captivating documentary is filled with images that will stick with you. It centers on two brothers in New Delhi who run a bird hospital dedicated to black kites — birds of prey that are a staple of the sky. It was a contender for best documentary feature at the 2023 Oscars.
Tune into this HBO doc for the gravity-defying skateboard stunts, a time capsule of the ’80s skateboarding scene, and a version of Hawk you’ve probably never seen. We get to know the renowned athlete as a lanky, stubborn but determined kid who adopted his own skateboarding style. Hawk’s persistence is something to marvel at, along with all the stunning skateboard moves this film packs in. Hang on for a memorable ride.
This film about beloved author, chef and globe-traveling TV host Anthony Bourdain comes from documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville, who also directed 2018’s Won’t You Be My Neighbor? and the Oscar-winning film Twenty Feet from Stardom. In interviews with people who knew Bourdain, like his friends, former partners and longtime colleagues, the doc tracks his career path, relationships and personal struggles. Bourdain fans and those less acquainted with the star will likely appreciate this two-hour look at his life.
Set on a remote island off the coast of Ireland, Banshees is a darkly funny and heartbreaking drama that’s consistently stunning to look at. It’s about what happens after Colm (Brendan Gleeson) abruptly decides to cut off lifelong friend Pádraic. Farrell and Gleeson also starred together in director Martin McDonagh’s debut feature, In Bruges.
Father of the Bride (2022)
The French Dispatch (2021)
A playful comedy set in the ’80s, 8-bit Christmas follows the story of a young Jake Doyle, a dedicated 10-year-old who desperately seeks a Nintendo. The film is delightfully narrated by Neil Patrick Harris, an older Jake reminiscing on his past quest to secure the gaming console. Yes, there’s a Christmas backdrop to the story, but Jake’s unyielding commitment to his mission, and what he learns along the way, make this cheery feature a must-watch even after the holiday season.
Thriller
Last Night in Soho (2021)
A movie from Steven Soderbergh, the great director behind Erin Brockovich, Ocean’s Eleven and, more recently, Logan Lucky? Twists, thrills and desperate characters populate this crime thriller set in 1950s Detroit. When a seemingly simple job gets out of hand, a group of criminals must work together to uncover what’s really going on. Take in the incredible cast: Don Cheadle, Benicio del Toro, David Harbour, Jon Hamm and Amy Seimetz. While the plot can be a little convoluted and some won’t be able to get past the fish-eye lens cinematography, Soderbergh’s sense of humor and immersive direction make this crime caper an entertaining night in.
In Barbarian, a young woman (Georgina Campbell) travels to Detroit for a job interview and discovers her Airbnb has been double-booked. She doesn’t immediately trust the other person in the house (and, fair — the actor, Bill Skarsgård, appears as terrifying murder clown Pennywise in the It movies). But you definitely won’t predict what happens next. Barbarian can be found on lists of best horror movies of 2022.
Over-the-top violence abounds in this DC film about supervillains who agree to help the US government in exchange for some time off their prison sentences. Their mission is to destroy something alluded to as Project Starfish, harbored in the fictional island country of Corto Maltese. With a notable cast that includes Margot Robbie, Idris Elba and John Cena, 2021’s The Suicide Squad is a wickedly entertaining, darkly funny bloodbath that differs from what you usually see in superhero movies. (Peacemaker, a spinoff TV series, is also available on Max.)
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