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There’s a brand new series set within the DCU debuting on HBO Max in August. Lanterns will see a new recruit to the Green Lanterns, John Stewart, teaming up with Hal Jordan to take on a murder mystery that may have more to it.
There’s also more original series hitting HBO Max in August, including Monsters of God, diving into the world of exotic animals and their trade in the underworld market, and for the Shark fans — it’s Shark Week!
Check out the list of movies, series and specials coming to HBO Max in August 2026 below. In the comments section, let me know which ones you are the most excited to watch.
AUGUST 1
The Housemaid [New Movie]
The Housemaid follows a struggling woman who is happy to start over as a housemaid for an affluent, elite couple. She enters a mansion of secrets, manipulation and escalating psychological games that pull her into a dangerous relationship dynamic. The film stars Sydney Sweeney, Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar.
- Stem and Barrel: Napa Valley [New Series]
- Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang [New Movie]
- Risky Business (1983) [New Movie]
AUGUST 3
- This Came Out of Me [New Series]
- Most Extreme Humans [New Series]
AUGUST 4
- Expedition Files: Season 4 [Returning Series]
- People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer: Season 2 [Returning Series]
AUGUST 5
- Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks [HBO Original]
- Castle Impossible [New Series]
AUGUST 7
Monsters of God [HBO Original]
Most people fear reptiles. A few are fascinated. And a handful will stop at nothing to have them. Collectors call it “the fever”— the relentless drive to chase what is bigger, rarer and deadlier. That fever created a billion-dollar criminal enterprise that spanned six continents over 50 years. Director Eric Goode (Tiger King, Chimp Crazy) follows his first love, reptiles, into the dark and gonzo underworld of exotic animal smuggling. As he digs deeper, he uncovers an empire built on obsession, filled with smugglers, collectors and the animal cops trying to stop them.
- The Invisible Guest [New Movie]
AUGUST 8
The Drama [New Movie]
The Drama stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie and Hailey Benton Gates. The film follows a happily engaged couple whose wedding week is thrown into chaos after an unexpected turn of events puts their relationship to the ultimate test.
- Pleasantville [New Movie]
AUGUST 9
- Naked and Afraid: India [New Series]
AUGUST 11
- On the Case with Paula Zahn: Season 29 [Returning Series]
AUGUST 13
Stalked [New Movie]
Across three gripping episodes, Stalked presents the experiences of women from across Aotearoa New Zealand whose lives were profoundly affected by stalking, shining an unflinching light on the early warning signs of stalking, the patterns of obsession and escalation, and the systemic failings that have left victims unprotected, often until violence erupts.
AUGUST 15
Plainclothes [New Movie]
A police officer works undercover to lure and arrest men who display lewd behaviour in public restrooms. However, he soon finds himself torn between duty and desire when he develops a secret connection with one of his targets. Written and directed by Carmen Emmi. Starring Tom Blyth, Russell Tovey and Maria Dizzia.
- Whitmer Thomas: Terminal Crew of Dudes [HBO Original]
- Game Day Murders [New Series]
AUGUST 16
Shark Week 2026 [Episodes Drop Daily, For 17 Weeks]
The ocean’s most formidable apex predators are back—bigger, bolder and more thrilling than ever—as Discovery’s Shark Week returns. This highly anticipated week-long event delivers 20 jaw-dropping premieres across every night, packed with pulse-pounding action, epic breaches and high-stakes encounters. Featuring pioneering technology, groundbreaking investigations and unbelievable stunts, each special dives deep into the mysterious world of sharks, bringing audiences closer than ever to their raw power, intelligence and untamed nature.
- K-Pop Shark Heroes [New Series]
- Air Jaws: Red, White, and Breach [New Special]
- Sharkzilla Takes New York [New Special]
- Icahn: The Restless Billionaire [HBO Original]
- Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders: Season 2 [Returning Series]
AUGUST 17
Lanterns [HBO Original]
Lanterns follows new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
- Ultimate Shark Dive [New Special]
- Alien Sharks: Untamed America [New Special]
- Jurassic Sharks [New Special]
- Tracy Morgan: Takin’ It Too Far [Max Original]
AUGUST 18
- How to Train a Great White [New Special]
- Invasion of the Mega Sharks [New Special]
- My Strange Shark Addiction [New Special]
- Zillow Gone Wild: Season 3 [Returning Series]
AUGUST 19
- Expedition Unknown: Shark Secrets [New Special]
- Expedition X: Atomic Sharks [New Special]
AUGUST 20
- House of Sharks [New Special]
- Jaws vs. Orca [New Special]
AUGUST 21
- DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast: Season 2 [Returning Series]
- What Shark Attacked? [New Special]
- Biggest Mako on Earth [New Special]
AUGUST 22
- The Substance [New Movie]
- Bull Shark Dinner Bell [New Special]
- Thresher Shark: Stun to Kill [New Special]
- Prisoners [New Movie]
AUGUST 23
- Naked and Afraid: Shipwrecked [New Series]
AUGUST 24
- Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches [HBO Original]
- Moonshiners: Season 15 [Returning Series]
- In the Eye of the Storm: Season 4 [Returning Series]
AUGUST 26
- Homestead Rescue: Intervention [New Series]
AUGUST 27
Double Lives of Suburban Wives [New Series]
A new series that re-examines what life in suburbia looks like in the digital age. The series follows six couples in the St. Louis area whose everyday routines from carpools and cul-de-sacs to church and community gatherings coexist with a second, more private side of their lives. Beneath the polished façade, they’ve built lucrative and unconventional second lives, forging an unexpected bond rooted in navigating lives that many people would never expect.
AUGUST 28
- The Producer [HBO Original]
AUGUST 29
- Demolition Man [New Movie]
AUGUST 30
The Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special [Adult Swim Special]
To celebrate 25 years of Adult Swim, The Robot Chicken Adult Swim Special brings together an unforgettable lineup of the network’s most iconic characters aboard a cruise ship for a chaotic anniversary celebration. Featuring fan favourites from Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Metalocalypse, The Venture Bros., Black Jesus and more, this special delivers the signature stop-motion comedy and outrageous humour that only Robot Chicken can.
AUGUST 31
- Batwheels: Season 3 [Returning Series]
Check out our ‘Now Streaming‘ page to discover what else is available to stream on Stan, Netflix, Prime Video, and more in Australia.
[Descriptions provided by HBO Max]
