The HBO Max July 2026 list of new arrivals is led by Stuart Fails To Save The Universe, which debuts on July 23. A spin-off of The Big Bang Theory, the Max original series follows comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman), who accidentally breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, stirring up armageddon across the multiverse. With the help of his girlfriend Denise (Lauren Lapkus), geologist friend Bert (Brian Posehn), and annoying quantum physicist Barry (John Ross Bowie), Stuart must restore reality and (as the title suggests) save the universe. Along the way, fans get to meet alternate-universe versions of Big Bang Theory characters in all kinds of multiversal hijinks.
This first season of Stuart Fails To Save The Universe consists of 10 episodes, which will roll out weekly. While The Big Bang Theory spin-off is the only Max original in July 2026, there is also the HBO original documentary series The Man Will Burn to look forward to. The four-episode docuseries tells the fascinating history of the week-long counterculture festival known as Burning Man, which has been held in the Nevada desert for decades and attracts almost 80,000 self-styled “Burners” each year. HBO’s The Man Will Burn premieres on July 9. As for the rest of the month, HBO Max subscribers have plenty of films to queue up.
Two recent A24 movies are coming to the HBO Max streaming service in July 2026. The first is Marc by Sofia, which arrives on July 16. Visionary director Sofia Coppola, responsible for classics such as The Virgin Suicides (1999), Lost in Translation (2003), Marie Antoinette (2006), and more recently, Priscilla (2023), marks her nonfiction debut with a documentary about prolific designer Marc Jacobs. Next up, on July 31, the much-talked-about romantic black comedy The Drama finally makes its HBO Max streaming premiere. Starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, The Drama centers on a soon-to-be-married couple whose undying love is tested by a dark revelation.
If you missed any of the discourse or controversy around The Drama, July 2026 will be your chance to stream it on HBO Max. The same goes for The Long Walk (2025), the critically acclaimed adaptation of Stephen King‘s 1979 novel. It was the first novel King ever wrote, and director Francis Lawrence of Hunger Games fame does it great justice on film. Set in a dystopian version of the 1970s, the story follows fifty boys as they enter an annual, televised competitive walking contest meant to inspire America. They must walk nonstop for days and maintain a pace of three miles per hour, or die.
Actors Cooper Hoffman (Licorice Pizza) and David Jonsson (Alien: Romulus) lead an outstanding ensemble, making The Long Walk a must-see when it comes to HBO Max on July 10. Other streaming recommendations for July 2026 include every Evil Dead movie, just in time for when the new standalone spin-off Evil Dead Burn hits theaters on July 10. Likewise, the first two Mummy movies are getting added back to HBO Max, giving fans enough time to prepare for Brendan Fraser’s long-awaited return in The Mummy 4 next year. Discover more about our monthly recommendations below, then check out the list of every film and TV show coming to the HBO Max streaming platform in July 2026.
Our HBO Max July 2026 Streaming Recommendations
The Man Will Burn
The Man Will Burn arrives on HBO Max on July 9, 2026!
The Long Walk
The Long Walk comes to HBO Max on July 10, 2026!
Marc by Sofia
Marc by Sofia debuts on HBO Max on July 16, 2026!
Stuart Fails To Save The Universe
Stuart Fails To Save The Universe premieres on HBO Max on July 23, 2026!
The Drama
The Drama hits HBO Max on July 31, 2026!
HBO Max July 2026: Full List of New Arrivals
Coming July 1
A Life of Her Own
A Woman’s Face
Army of Darkness
Battle Cry
Bright Leaf
Deadpool 2
Deadpool 2: Super Duper Cut
Desire Me
The Evil Dead (1983)
Evil Dead II (1987)
Evil Dead (2013)
Footsteps in the Dark
Goodbye Christopher Robin
Hail Satan?
Hereditary
I Love You, Alice B. Toklas
Jay & Pamela, Season 2 (TLC)
Just Friends
Lawyer Man
Legally Blonde
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
Marine Raiders
My Dream is Yours
My Favorite Wife
New Moon
Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
Romance on the High Seas
Super Troopers 2
The Beggar’s Opera
The Clock
The Courtship of Eddie’s Father
The Disembodied
The Equalizer
The Equalizer 2
The Equalizer 3
The Frozen Dead
The Hook
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
The Meg
The Mummy (1999)
The Mummy (1959)
The Mummy Returns
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
The Reluctant Debutante
The Rover
The Strangers
The Strawberry Blonde
The Usual Suspects
The Women (1939)
Up the Down Staircase
Us
Waterloo Bridge
Young Bess
Coming July 2
The Face Doctors, Season 1 (TLC)
Coming July 3
Deep Revenge, Season 1
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Season 54 (Food Network)
Coming July 8
“UFC at the White House” with Sara Sidner, The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (CNN Originals)
Coming July 9
Kitchen Chaos, Season 1 (Food Network)
On The Case with Paul Zahn, Season 29 (ID)
The Man Will Burn (HBO Original)
Coming July 10
House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 214 (HGTV)
The Long Walk (Lionsgate)
Coming July 12
Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes, Season 2B
Ocean’s Eight
Coming July 13
Dumb Money
Coming July 14
Pitmasters, Season 1 (Food Network)
Coming July 15
People Magazine Investigates: The University of Cosmic Intelligence Cult, Season 1 (ID)
Coming July 16
911: Did the Killer Call? Season 2 (ID)
Marc by Sofia (A24)
Mystery At Blind Frog Ranch, Season 6 (Discovery)
Worst Yard on the Block, Season 1 (HGTV)
Coming July 17
Batwheels, Season 3D (Cartoon Network)
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 259 (HGTV)
Pacific Rim: Uprising
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Coming July 20
Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown, Season 1 (Discovery)
Coming July 21
Ugliest House in America, Season 8 (HGTV)
Coming July 22
Extreme Buyers Club, Season 1 (HGTV)
People Magazine Investigates: The Cult of the Soulful Journey, Season 1 (ID)
Coming July 23
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, Season 1 (Max Original)
Coming July 24
My Lottery Dream Home: Where Are They Now?, Season 1 (HGTV)
Restaurant Impossible: Last Call, Season 1 (Food Network)
Coming July 25
Roast My Rental, Season 1 (HGTV)
Coming July 27
Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose (CNN Original Series)
President Curtis, Season 1 (Adult Swim)
The Big Bang Theory Podcast, Season 4
The Great Food Truck Race, Season 19 (Food Network)
Coming July 28
This Land (CNN Original Series)
Coming July 29
Kitchen Undercover, Season 1 (Food Network)
Coming July 31
The Drama (A24)
HBO Max July 2026: Full List of Live Sports
Live Sports are available only on select plans. Plan availability varies by subscription provider. Check with your subscription provider for details. Select games available, and blackouts may apply. Pre- and post-game programming will also be available to stream live, along with condensed replay highlights after each game. Please note that this list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change. All times are in ET.
MLB
Coming July 7
NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.
Coming July 21
LA Dodgers vs Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m.
Coming July 28
1 Regular Season Game
Savannah Banana’s
Coming July 3
Firefighters vs Bananas, 8 p.m.
Coming July 30
Firefighters vs Bananas, 7 p.m.
Coming July 31
Firefighters vs Bananas, 7 p.m.
NASCAR
Coming July 3
Practice – Westmont, IL, 6 p.m.
Coming July 4
Qualifying– Westmont, IL, 3 p.m.
Coming July 5
Chicagoland Race, 6 p.m.
Coming July 11
Qualifying – Atlanta, GA, 4:40 p.m.
Coming July 12
Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart, 7 p.m.
Coming July 18
P&Q – Norh Wilkesboro, NC, 5 p.m.
Coming July 19
Window World 450, 7 p.m.
Coming July 24
Practice – Indianapolis, IN, 1 p.m.
Coming July 25
Qualifying – Indianapolis, IN, 1:30 p.m.
Coming July 26
Brickyard 400, 2 p.m.
HBO Max July 2026: Full List of All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
An HBO Max subscription is required to purchase and view a pay-per-view event. Terms apply.
Coming July 1
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.
Coming July 2
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.
Coming July 8
AEW Dynamite: Beach Break, 8 p.m.
Coming July 11
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.
Coming July 15
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.
Coming July 18
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.
Coming July 22
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.
Coming July 25
Countdown to AEW Redemption (10 pm ET – 10:30 pm ET)
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.
Coming July 26
Zero Hour: AEW Redemption PPV (6 pm ET – 7 pm ET)
AEW Redemption PPV (7 pm ET – 11:30 pm ET)
Coming July 29
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.
Coming July 30
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.
