HBO Max is rolling out a robust slate of new titles for November 2026, giving viewers a blend of classic cinema, fresh documentaries, and original series. The streaming service is promoting the return of The Gilded Age (Season 4) alongside a new Anthony Bourdain biopic titled Tony. Several new documentary series and the sequel to the popular City of God series, The Fight Rages On, also join the schedule.
Highlights for the first week
On November 1, HBO Max adds a holiday‑themed mix that includes A Christmas Carol (1938), Elf, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989), and the family favorite The Polar Express. Film lovers can also enjoy classics like Destination Tokyo, Jodorowsky’s Dune, and the 1984 version of Dune. Sports fans will find the action‑packed Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) and the thriller Red Sparrow.
Mid‑month additions
November 2 brings the entire Planet of the Apes saga, from the 2011 reboot Rise of the Planet of the Apes to the 2024 sequel Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. On November 6, the family‑oriented series Batwheels (Season 3G) and the travel‑focused House Hunters International (Season 218) debut.
Original programming and documentaries
Original HBO content includes Melania Rea (Season 1), a documentary on cyclist Tadej Pogačar (November 7), and the true‑crime series When a Witness Recants (November 17). Food‑network fans can look forward to Holiday Baking Championship (Season 13) on November 3 and Beat Bobby Flay (Season 45) on November 18.
Family and faith‑friendly selections
Parents seeking wholesome entertainment will find titles such as Meet Me in St. Louis, The Man Who Invented Christmas, and the animated classic Happy Feet. The lineup also includes several faith‑neutral holiday specials, including A Very Merry Rickmas Yule Log from Adult Swim.
Later‑month releases
November 20 adds the new drama The Roses (2025) and the biopic Tony (A24). The HBO Original documentary The Buffalo Miracle arrives on November 24, while the mystery series The Art of Deception debuts on November 27. The month closes with the holiday movie OWN Holiday Movie: The Christmas Showdown 2 on November 29.
Overall, HBO Max’s November schedule offers a mix of nostalgic classics, new original series, and documentary programming that should satisfy a broad audience, from families gathering around the TV to cinephiles hunting for hidden gems.
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