The HBO Max November 2026 list of new arrivals is fairly light, but still includes some heavy hitters. For movies, the biggest addition this month is Tony (2026). Directed by Matt Johnson, best known for Nirvanna the Band the Show and BlackBerry (2023), the A24 film follows a young and aimless Anthony Bourdain (Dominic Sessa), who gets a job at a restaurant under an experienced Chef (Antonio Banderas) in Provincetown, Massachusetts. As the summer flies by, he works his way up in the kitchen, learns humility, and pulls some antics along the way. Part biopic and part coming-of-age dramedy, Tony has earned great critical acclaim and shouldn’t be missed when it debuts on HBO Max on November 20.
The biggest HBO original series premiering in November 2026 is The Gilded Age Season 4. The much-lauded period drama centers on the conflict between the generationally wealthy van Rhijin family and the new-money Russell family in New York City during the 1880s, with this season focusing on the rivalry between Bertha Russell (Carrie Coon) and Agnes van Rhijin (Christine Baranski). Fans have praised the HBO show’s complex dynamics and outstanding cast, including Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Taissa Farmiga, Jack Gilpin, and Cynthia Nixon. The Gilded Age returns on November 1.
Next up is City of God: The Fight Rages On Season 2, which kicks off on November 8 and will then release new episodes weekly on Sundays. The second season of the television spin-off from the iconic 2002 Brazilian film, City of God, is set to follow the death of drug lord Curió and the ripple effect it has in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Of course, the HBO Max streaming service is also primed to showcase plenty of documentaries, including When A Witness Recants on November 17. The HBO original film tells the devastating story of three teenagers being arrested for a murder they didn’t commit, the effect that has on the community, and their eventual exoneration.
The Hotline is another HBO original documentary that will pique subscribers’ interest when it arrives on November 18. By shining a light on those who work for an overdose prevention helpline, The Hotline shows how important their work is and the lasting impact it can have. Last but not least in the documentary category, The Buffalo Miracle recalls the true story of an unlikely group of strangers who get caught in a blizzard, find shelter together in a McDonald’s, and embark on a crazy journey to survive. The Buffalo Miracle debuts on November 24, making it an interesting Thanksgiving watch for the whole family.
Speaking of the holidays, HBO Max is adding plenty of classic films to its streaming library to lift people’s spirits. Timeless hits like Elf (2003), A Christmas Story (1983), and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989) will help HBO Max subscribers get ready for Christmas. Meanwhile, all four movies in the modern Planet of the Apes franchise will be available to stream starting on November 2. Discover more about our monthly recommendations below, then check out the list of every movie and TV show coming to the HBO Max streaming platform in November 2026, along with the complete list of live sports. You can also find what’s new this month on streamers like Netflix right here on DiscussingFilm!
Our HBO Max November 2026 Streaming Recommendations
The Gilded Age Season 4
The Gilded Age Season 4 premieres on HBO Max on November 1, 2026!
City of God: The Fight Rages On Season 2
City of God: The Fight Rages On Season 2 debuts on HBO Max on November 8, 2026!
Tony
Tony hits HBO Max on November 20, 2026!
HBO Max November 2026: Full List of New Arrivals
Coming November 1
3 Days to Kill
America America
Calcifer Yule Log (Studio Ghibli)
A Christmas Carol (1938)
A Christmas Story
Christmas with The Kranks
The Desert Song (1944)
Destination Tokyo
Dune (1984)
Elf
Enemy (A24)
Far From The Madding Crowd (1967)
The First Purge
Flipper (1963)
Four Christmases
Gay Purr-ee
The Gilded Age Podcast, Season 4 (HBO)
The Gilded Age, Season 4 (HBO Original)
The Glass Bottom Boat
Hands of a Stranger
Happy Feet
Hoot
House of Women
The Hypnotic Eye
Jerry Maguire
Jodorowsky’s Dune
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)
The Kitchen: World on a Plate, Season 41 (Food Network)
The Man Who Invented Christmas
Meet Me in St. Louis
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
Nobody Lives Forever (1946)
The Polar Express
Prancer: A Christmas Tale (2022)
The Predator (2018)
Project X (2012)
Red Sparrow
Rise of the Guardians
Scream (1996)
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
Skyscraper (2018)
They Were Expendable
This is Not a War Story (HBO)
A Very Merry Rickmas Yule Log (Adult Swim)
The Wolverine (2013)
You’re a Big Boy Now
Coming November 2
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)
Coming November 3
Holiday Baking Championship, Season 13 (Food Network)
Coming November 4
Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, Season 3 (Food Network)
Smallfoot
Coming November 6
Batwheels, Season 3G (Cartoon Network)
House Hunters International: Volume 10, Season 218 (HGTV)
Melania Rea, Season 1 (HBO Original)
Coming November 7
Tadej Pogačar: Anatomy of a G.O.A.T. (Eurosport Documentary)
Coming November 8
City Of God: The Fight Rages On, Season 2 (HBO Original)
Coming November 9
Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas, Season 2 (Food Network)
Coming November 11
Big Bargain Holiday Showdown, Season 1 (HGTV)
My Big Fat Fabulous Life, Season 14 (TLC)
Coming November 13
Clangold, Season 1 (HBO Original)
Crown of Deceit: Inside the Miss Universe Scandal, Season 1 (TLC)
House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 264 (HGTV)
Maniacs of the Truth, Season 1 (HBO Original)
Silent Night (HBO Original)
Coming November 14
Cooking With Choi, Season 1 (Food Network)
Gift, Season 1
Madame Web
Coming November 16
The Detour with David Chang, Season 1 (CNN)
Coming November 17
Sweet Deceit, Season 2 (Food Network)
When a Witness Recants (HBO Original)
Coming November 18
Beat Bobby Flay, Season 45 (Food Network)
Renovation Resort Showdown, Season 3 (HGTV)
The Hotline (HBO Original)
Coming November 19
A Body in the Basement, Season 3 (ID)
Save My Skin, Season 7 (TLC)
Coming November 20
Maine Cabin Masters: All Inn, Season 1 (Magnolia Network)
The Roses (2025)
Tony (A24)
Coming November 22
Holmes On Homes: Building A Legacy, Season 2 (HGTV)
Coming November 24
The Buffalo Miracle (HBO Original)
Coming November 25
Secret Life of a Vegas Casino, Season 1 (Discovery)
The Slightest Touch (HBO Original)
Coming November 27
Batwheels, Season 4 (Cartoon Network)
Krypto Saves the Day, Season 2C (DC)
The Art of Deception (HBO Original)
The Cursed Zoo (HBO Original)
The Linares Files (HBO Original)
The Magic Faraway Tree (2026)
Coming November 29
OWN Holiday Movie: The Christmas Showdown 2 (OWN)
HBO Max November 2026: Full List of Live Sports
Live sports are available only on select HBO Max plans. Plan availability varies by subscription provider. Check with your subscription provider for details. Select games are 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.
NASCAR
Coming November 6
Homestead-MIA Speedway Practice, 5:30 p.m.
Coming November 7
Homestead-MIA Speedway Qualifying, 5:30 p.m.
NHL on TNT
Coming November 4
Chicago v Florida, 7:30 p.m.
San Jose v Los Angeles, 10 p.m.
Coming November 10
Detroit v St. Louis, 8 p.m.
Coming November 11
Tampa Bay v Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Utah v Vegas, 9:30 p.m.
Coming November 16
Original 6 Series – Montreal vs NY Rangers, 7:30 p.m.
Coming November 17
Original 6 Series –
Toronto vs Chicago, 7:30 p.m.
Dallas vs Vegas, 10 p.m.
Coming November 18
Original 6 Series – Boston vs Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
Coming November 24
Vegas vs Edmonton, 8 p.m.
Coming November 25
Carolina vs Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.
Coming November 27
NY Rangers vs Chicago, 5:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh v Buffalo, 8 p.m.
Men’s College Basketball – Big East and Big 12
Coming November 2
Hall of Fame Series
Gonzaga v Purdue, 7:30 p.m.
Arizona v UCLA, 10 p.m.
Coming November 5
Long Island v Seton Hall, 6:30 p.m.
South Florida v DePaul, 8:30 p.m.
Cal Poly v Arizona, 10:30 p.m.
Coming November 6
Hall of Fame – Michigan v Connecticut, 8 p.m.
Coming November 9
Wagner v Connecticut, 7 p.m.
Alabama A&M v DePaul, 9 p.m.
Coming November 10
La Salle v Villanova, 7 p.m.
Coming November 13
Ohio State v Connecticut, 7:30 p.m.
Coming November 18
Siena v St. John’s, 7 p.m.
Bethune Cookman v Creighton, 9 p.m.
Coming November 19
Northeastern v Butler, 7 p.m.
Coming November 20
Iowa v Xavier, 7:30 p.m.
Coming November 24
Coppin State v Villanova, 7 p.m.
U.S. Soccer
Coming November 14
USSF Nations League QF, USMNT v Haiti, 4:30 p.m.
Coming November 17
USSF Nations League QF, USMNT v Haiti, 7 p.m.
Big 12 Football
November 7
TBD
November 14
TBD
November 21
TBD
November 28
TBD
HBO Max November 2026: Full List of All Elite Wrestling (AEW)
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Coming November 4
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.
Coming November 7
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.
Coming November 11
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.
Coming November 14
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.
Coming November 18
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.
Coming November 21
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.
Coming November 25
AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m.
Coming November 28
AEW Collision, 8 p.m.
