What to Watch on Max 2026
What to watch on Max right now: Weapons, Practical Magic, Lanterns, Coraline and more of the best shows and movies streaming now.
If you’re trying to figure out what to watch on Max, the best place to start is with a mix of buzzworthy new arrivals and dependable favorites. This 20-title guide brings together comedy, drama, fantasy, romance, and action & adventure, so you can jump from the dark magic of Practical Magic to the animated chaos of Rick and Morty without losing momentum. September 2026 also adds fresh reasons to browse, with Fuze, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, Normal, and The Drama all giving the lineup a timely boost. Fans of epic world-building can head straight for House of the Dragon, while viewers in the mood for something offbeat can try Dogu or revisit the sharp wit and heart of Practical Magic. However you like to stream, this list makes it easier to pick something worth pressing play on.
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Backrooms
horror · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.
Directed by Kane ParsonsCast Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita MaxwellMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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War
drama · mystery & thriller
Two top London law firms clash over a shocking divorce case that rocks the legal world, with elite attorneys from Cathcarts and Taylor and Byrne battling for supremacy.
Directed by China Moo-Young, Ben Taylor, Lisa Mulcahy, Jennifer SheridanCast Dominic West, Archie Renaux, Phoebe Fox, James McArdle, Sienna MillerMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Evil Dead Burn
horror
After her husband's abrupt death, Alice seeks solace with his remaining family — descendants of a leading researcher on demonic possession. As her in-laws transform one by one into creatures that feed on fear, she comes to discover that the vows she took in life survive even in death.
Directed by Sébastien VanicekCast Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Erroll ShandMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Practical Magic
comedy · drama · fantasy · romance
Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.
Directed by Griffin DunneCast Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Goran VisnjicMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Lanterns
action & adventure · crime · drama · mystery & thriller · science-fiction
Two intergalactic cops, new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, are drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
Directed by James Hawes, Geeta Vasant Patel, Alik Sakharov, Stephen WilliamsCast Aaron Pierre, Kyle Chandler, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna JagannathanMaxMore details on IMDb →
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Coraline
1 Oscar nomination
animation · drama · family · fantasy
Wandering her rambling old house in her boring new town, 11-year-old Coraline discovers a hidden door to a strangely idealized version of her life. In order to stay in the fantasy, she must make a frighteningly real sacrifice.
Directed by Henry SelickCast Dakota Fanning, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Saunders, Dawn French, Keith DavidHuluPeacock PremiumMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Weapons
Won 1 Oscar Best Supporting Actress (2026)
horror · mystery
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
Directed by Zach CreggerCast Scarlett Sher, Julia Garner, Cary Christopher, Jason Turner, Josh BrolinAmazon Prime VideoMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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A Nightmare on Elm Street
horror
Teenagers in a small town are dropping like flies, apparently in the grip of mass hysteria causing their suicides. A cop's daughter, Nancy Thompson, traces the cause to child molester Fred Krueger, who was burned alive by angry parents many years before. Krueger has now come back in the dreams of his killers' children, claiming their lives as his revenge. Nancy and her boyfriend, Glen, must devise a plan to lure the monster out of the realm of nightmares and into the real world...
Directed by Wes CravenCast John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, Heather Langenkamp, Amanda Wyss, Jsu GarciaMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Supergirl
action & adventure · drama · fantasy · science-fiction
When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.
Directed by Craig GillespieCast Milly Alcock, David Corenswet, Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, Diarmaid MurtaghMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Mad Men
Won 16 Emmys 3x Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series · 116 nominations
drama
Set in 1960-1970 New York, this sexy, stylized and provocative drama follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of Madison Avenue advertising.
Directed by Phil Abraham, Michael Uppendahl, Jennifer Getzinger, Matthew Weiner, Scott HornbacherCast Jon Hamm, Elisabeth Moss, Vincent Kartheiser, January Jones, Christina HendricksAMC+MaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Evil Dead
horror · thriller
Mia, a drug addict, is determined to kick the habit. To that end, she asks her brother, David, his girlfriend, Natalie and their friends Olivia and Eric to accompany her to their family's remote forest cabin to help her through withdrawal. Eric finds a mysterious Book of the Dead at the cabin and reads aloud from it, awakening an ancient demon. All hell breaks loose when the malevolent entity possesses Mia.
Directed by Fede AlvarezCast Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, Elizabeth BlackmoreNetflixAmazon Prime VideoMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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The Shining
drama · horror · mystery & thriller
Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.
Directed by Stanley KubrickCast Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, Scatman Crothers, Barry NelsonMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Nathan for You
documentary · comedy
Self-proclaimed business expert, writer, director and comedian Nathan Fielder helps real small businesses turn a profit with marketing tactics that no ordinary consultant would dare to attempt. From driving foot traffic to an off-the-strip souvenir shop by using Hollywood flair and a Johnny Depp impersonator, to creating a rebate that can only be redeemed by climbing a mountain, to founding a coffee shop called "Dumb Starbucks,” Nathan has always gone to the limit to make his ideas come to life. With his unorthodox approach to problem solving, Nathan’s genuine efforts to do good often draw the real people he encounters into an experience far beyond what they signed up for.
Directed by Nathan Fielder, Jason WolinerCast Nathan Fielder, Anthony Armentano, Kevin Carmony, Vicki Jo Costanzo, Amy GoddardParamount PlusMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Youth
comedy · drama
A 50-year-old divorcee juggles dating life while taking care of her parents and adult son.
Directed by Jim O'Hanlon, Dawn ShadforthCast Sharon Horgan, Libby Mai, Scarlett Rayner, Rupert Friend, Sharlene WhyteMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Hereditary
drama · horror · mystery · thriller
Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.
Directed by Ari AsterCast Alex Wolff, Gabriel Byrne, Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro, Christy SummerhaysAmazon Prime VideoMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Poltergeist
3 Oscar nominations
horror · mystery & thriller
The Freelings' suburban home becomes the center of paranormal activity that opens a portal to the 'other side'. With help, they must cross over to get their daughter back.
Directed by Tobe HooperCast Craig T. Nelson, JoBeth Williams, Beatrice Straight, Dominique Dunne, Oliver RobinsMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Normal
action & adventure · crime · mystery & thriller
An unassuming substitute sheriff with a troubled past responds to a bank robbery in a small, sleepy town and unknowingly uncovers something far more explosive.
Directed by Ben WheatleyCast Bob Odenkirk, Ryan Allen, Billy MacLellan, Lena Headey, Henry WinklerMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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The Drama
comedy · crime · drama · romance
A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
Directed by Kristoffer BorgliCast Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, Hailey GatesMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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A Killer Story
crime · documentary
Investigative journalist Joe Sexton looks into a 2002 double homicide case in Kansas after receiving thousands of emails from Eileen Umbehr, a homemaker turned citizen sleuth. Eileen and her husband Keen are convinced that Dana Chandler, the woman accused of killing her ex-husband and his girlfriend, did not commit the crime and devote their lives to fighting for Chandler's innocence.
Directed by Matthew GalkinMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Trick 'r Treat
fantasy · comedy · horror
Four interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: an everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the one guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank, and a bitter old recluse receives an uninvited guest.
Directed by Michael DoughertyCast Dylan Baker, Rochelle Aytes, Quinn Lord, Lauren Lee Smith, Moneca DelainMaxMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
With this mix of classics, current favorites, and newer releases, there’s plenty here for every mood and genre. Whether you want dragons, laughs, romance, or a clever sci-fi detour, this page is built to help you find a strong next pick fast. Bookmark it and come back whenever your queue feels stuck, because the lineup changes as new titles arrive. We update this guide regularly, so it stays useful as Max adds fresh options and rotates in new standouts.
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Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Max. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.