Last Updated: May 13, 2020
HBO Max is ready to join the streaming wars in a couple of weeks, and here’s everything available at launch. The world of streaming keeps expanding, and with the coronavirus pandemic, subscription platforms have seen a bigger flow of users, and some have even changed their schedules to bring forward content that was originally set to arrive months later. Meanwhile, others have been preparing for their big launch, as is the case of HBO Max.
Back in October 2018, WarnerMedia announced plans to bring an “over-the-top streaming service” that would include content from HBO, The CW, and more. The platform was officially announced in July 2019 and its name was revealed to be HBO Max. The platform was initially projected to launch in late 2019, just like one of its biggest competitors, Disney+, but it was later changed to spring 2020, though a specific date wasn’t revealed. Now, HBO Max has everything set to join the world of streaming on May 27, and it’s bringing a good amount of content with it.
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HBO Max was already confirmed to be the home of fan-favorite shows like Friends, Game of Thrones, and Gossip Girl, as well as of all films from DC’s movie universe and a lot of titles from TNT, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Crunchyroll, and more. Like most streaming services, HBO Max will have original content for all ages, and many of these will be available on day one. Here’s everything ready to stream at launch on HBO Max.
Love Life
This full-length scripted rom-com series stars Anna Kendrick and tells the journey from first love to last love and how the people that come to our lives along the way make us into who we are when we finally find the one. Love Life is also a new take on anthology series as each season will follow a different protagonist’s quest for love. Starring alongside Kendrick in season 1 are Zoë Chao, Peter Vack, Sasha Compere, and Lesley Manville. Love Life is created by Sam Boyd and produced by Lionsgate Television and Feigco Entertainment.
On The Record
On The Record is a documentary directed and produced by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, and tells the story of music executive Drew Dixon as she grapples with her decision to become one of the first women of color to come forward and publicly name music mogul Russell Simmons of sexual assault. The film also chronicles the story of other accusers, Sil Lai Abrams and Sheri Sher, while it explores the ways women of colors’ voices are often silenced and ignored when they allege sexual assault as well as the cultural forces that drive them to remain silent. On The Record premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.
Legendary
Legendary is a new type of competition series, in which voguing teams (a.k.a. “houses”) must showcase their sickening fashion in order to achieve a “legendary” status. The cast of Legendary includes MC Dashaun Wesley and DJ MikeQ, as well as celebrity judges Jameela Jamil (The Good Place), Law Roach, Leiomy Maldonado, and Megan Thee Stallion. There’s music, there’s fashion, there’s dancing, and a lot of attitude.
Craftopia
Speaking of competition shows, Craftopia is one aimed for a younger audience (though obviously, anyone can enjoy it). Hosted and executive produced by YouTuber Lauren Riihimaki – an expert on DIY activities – Craftopia will see 9 to 15-year old contestants putting their imaginations and creativity to test through larger-than-life challenges, all to win $5000 dollars – and the Craftrophia, a very unique trophy.
Looney Tunes Cartoons
HBO Max is bringing a dose of nostalgia with a modern touch with Looney Tunes Cartoons. Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and many other classic characters are back with updated looks and new adventures in 80 short episodes (11-minute long each). Looney Tunes Cartoons includes storylines from the past adapted for today’s audiences, as well as holiday-themed specials – it’s a whole package of animated fun for all ages.
The Not Too Late Show With Elmo
The one and only Elmo is getting his own late night talk show – though not too late because he has to go to bed. With the help of other Sesame Street characters like Cookie Monster and Count von Count, Elmo will welcome a variety of guests, such as John Mulaney, Blake Lively, The Jonas Brothers, and even fellow late-night host Jimmy Fallon. Of course, all this fun will happen before Elmo has to go to bed. After all, he’s still very young.
Movies Available On HBO Max At Launch
- 2001: A Space Odyssey
- Alien
- Aliens
- Alien 3
- Alien: Resurrection
- An American in Paris
- American Pie
- American Pie 2
- American Reunion
- American Wedding
- Anastasia
- Aquaman
- Babe
- Batman
- Batman and Robin
- Batman Begins
- Batman Forever
- Batman Returns
- Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
- Blade Runner
- Blood Diamond
- Braveheart
- Casablanca
- Citizen Kane
- Crazy Rich Asians
- The Dark Knight
- The Dark Knight Rises
- Die Hard
- The Flintstones
- Freddy vs. Jason
- Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare
- Friday the 13th
- Godzilla
- Gone with the Wind
- The Goonies
- Gremlins
- A Hard Day’s Night
- Howl’s Moving Castle
- In Bruges
- The Indian in the Cupboard
- Jaws
- Joker
- Justice League
- Kiki’s Delivery Service
- The Land Before Time
- The Lego Batman Movie
- The Lego Movie
- The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
- The Lego Ninjago Movie
- Lethal Weapon
- Lethal Weapon 2
- Lethal Weapon 3
- Lethal Weapon 4
- The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- Man of Steel
- The Matrix
- Monsters vs. Aliens
- Moulin Rouge!
- My Neighbor Totoro
- A Nightmare on Elm Street
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master
- A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child
- North by Northwest
- Ponyo
- Princess Mononoke
- Rebel Without a Cause
- Shazam!
- Singin’ in the Rain
- The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
- Spirited Away
- A Star Is Born
- Suicide Squad
- Superman
- Superman 2
- Superman 3
- Superman 4: The Quest for Peace
- Superman Returns
- The Tale of the Princess Kaguya
- Teen Witch
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
- V for Vendetta
- Wes Craven’s New Nightmare
- When Harry Met Sally
- The Wizard of Oz
- Wonder Woman
TV Shows Available On HBO Max At Launch
- Entire HBO Library of Past and Present Original Shows
- The Alienist
- Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
- The Bachelor
- Batwoman
- The Big Bang Theory
- The Boondocks
- Doctor Who
- Doom Patrol
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
- Friends
- Ghosts
- Home
- The Honorable Woman
- Impractical Jokers
- Katy Keene
- Luther
- Nancy Drew
- The O.C.
- Pretty Little Liars
- Rick and Morty
- Robot Chicken
- Sesame Street
- Stath Lets Flats
- Top Gear
- Torchwood
- Trigonometry
- The Office U.K.
