Everything New on HBO Max in October 2026

Key Points:

• HBO premieres the British legal drama "War" on October 1, starring Sienna Miller and Dominic West, focusing on a high-profile divorce case between a tech entrepreneur and a movie star; the series is already renewed for a second season.
• On October 11, HBO Max debuts the three-part docuseries "The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story," which investigates the reopening of a 1985 Louisiana cold case involving a mysterious murder.
• Several notable films arrive on HBO Max in October, including "The Housemaid" on October 9, A24’s "The Death of Robin Hood" on October 16, and Olivia Wilde’s comedy "The Invite" on October 23.
• HBO Max also adds a wide range of movies and series throughout October, including classics like "The Shining," "Ocean’s Eleven" (both 1960 and 2001 versions), and multiple "A Nightmare on Elm Street" films available from October 1.
• Additional new content includes seasons of popular shows such as "Batwheels" Season 3 (October 2), "Impractical Jokers" Season 13A (October 3), and "90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way" Season 8 (October 5), among others.