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Max, Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service, will launch in Australia on March 31, 2025, offering HBO Originals, Max Originals, and popular series like “Friends” and “The Last of Us.” Foxtel subscribers will access Max at no extra cost, with various subscription tiers available. Details on content and pricing will follow. Full Read

“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” premieres globally on Max on February 28, with an HBO linear debut on March 1. Set 183 years before the original trilogy, it follows Helm Hammerhand and his daughter Héra as they defend Rohan against Wulf’s attack, highlighting themes of leadership and courage. Full Read

CREATURE COMMANDOS, an adult animated series from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation, has been renewed for a second season. Created by James Gunn, the show follows a team of incarcerated monsters on dangerous missions. Season 1 received critical acclaim, with weekly episodes airing on Max. The finale drops January 9. Full Read

THE PITT is a 15-episode drama series premiering on January 9, showcasing the realities of healthcare workers in modern America. Led by Noah Wyle as Dr. Robby, the show depicts his 15-hour shifts in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room. New episodes air Thursdays until the finale on April 10. Full Read

Season five of HARLEY QUINN premieres on January 16 with weekly episodes until March 20 on Max. Harley and Ivy move to Metropolis, facing threats from Lex Luthor and Brainiac. The season promises irreverent adventures with familiar characters and a quirky ensemble supporting Harley in the DC universe. Full Read

Max, the streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, launches in Asia Pacific, offering access to HBO, Harry Potter, DC Universe, and more. Subscribers can enjoy popular series, new premieres, and blockbuster films. Max aims for consumer-centric features, personalization, and various subscription plans to cater to diverse viewing preferences in the region. Full Read

The Max Original comedy series BOOKIE, created by Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay, returns for its second season on December 12. Starring Sebastian Maniscalco, the eight-episode season follows veteran bookie Danny as he navigates threats to his business amid the potential legalization of sports gambling in California. Full Read

HBO unveiled the trailer for “DUNE: PROPHECY” at New York Comic Con, premiering on November 17. This drama series explores two Harkonnen sisters combating threats to humanity’s future, inspired by “SISTERHOOD OF DUNE.” The six-episode season features an acclaimed cast and notable executive producers from the Dune franchise. Full Read

HBO announced new episodes of THE PENGUIN, featuring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb, will air Sundays and stream on Max. The series, developed by Lauren LeFranc, continues “The Batman” saga, showcasing a strong cast including Cristin Milioti and Michael Kelly. The show is executive produced by Matt Reeves and Colin Farrell. Full Read

The third season of the Max Original comedy series THE SEX LIVES OF COLLEGE GIRLS premieres on November 21, with episodes airing weekly. Created by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble, the show follows college students at Essex College and features a returning cast. It is produced by Kaling International and Warner Bros. Television. Full Read

Albeit disappointing numbers, THE WATCHERS premieres on August 30 exclusively on Max. Produced by M. Night Shyamalan, the film follows Mina, an artist stranded in an Irish forest, who becomes trapped with strangers and hunted by unseen creatures. Starring Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Oliver Finnegan, and Olwen Fouere. Full Read

The Max Original film SWEETHEARTS, starring Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga, premieres on November 28. It follows two college freshmen who pledge to end their high school relationships over Thanksgiving break, leading to a chaotic hometown night that strains their codependent friendship. Directed by Jordan Weiss and produced by Picturestart. Full Read

Max’s Human By Orientation is partnering with NewFest for Pride Festival, curating LGBTQ+ content, and hosting the “House of Drag” viewing party in Brooklyn featuring fan experiences. In collaboration with NewFest, there will be virtual and in-person community screenings of LGBTQ+ titles, and an outdoor screening of the GAGA CHROMATICA BALL concert special. Full Read

The second season of the adult animated series VELMA from Warner Bros. Animation debuts on MAX in April. Velma (Mindy Kaling) faces a spookier mystery, struggling to balance her detective work with newfound popularity, while her friends face their own challenges. The star-studded cast includes Mindy Kaling, Glenn Howerton, Sam Richardson, and Constance Wu. Full Read

HBO’s limited series “THE REGIME” stars Kate Winslet as Chancellor Elena Vernham and follows the unraveling of a modern authoritarian regime. The darkly comedic series, with a cast including Matthias Schoenaerts and Hugh Grant, debuts on March 3 and explores the palace’s fracturing amidst power struggles. Executive producers include Kate Winslet and Frank Rich. Full Read

The award-winning unscripted series WE’RE HERE returns for its fourth season on HBO, with drag queens Sasha Velour, Priyanka, Jaida Essence Hall, and Latrice Royale spreading love and connection through drag in small-town America. The new season delves into anti-LGBTQ+ legislation’s impact on communities in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Full Read

HBO and Max led the 75th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards with 31 wins across 11 HBO Original series, topping all networks. “Succession,” “The Last of Us,” and “The White Lotus” dominated drama categories. “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” won Outstanding Scripted Variety Series. Notable wins include those for “The Last of Us,” “Succession,” “The White Lotus,” and other original… Full Read

The final season of SORT OF, an award-winning comedy series, premieres on Max with on January 18, followed by two episodes weekly until February 8. Sabi navigates grief and newfound freedom after their father’s death, leading to significant identity exploration. The season explores the ensemble’s journey through aftermaths and new beginnings in a “Sort Of” way. Full Read

The Max Original series JULIA returns with its eight-episode second season, debuting on November 16. Julia grapples with newfound celebrity and its impact on her life, colleagues, and show. Season 2 follows her return from France and her efforts to navigate success, the White House, and social issues. The returning cast includes Sarah Lancashire and David Hyde Pierce. Full Read

Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform, Max, introduces CNN Max, a 24/7 news offering available to all Max subscribers. The service, part of an open beta, aims to enhance the viewing experience with global breaking news, analysis, and original storytelling. This includes bespoke programming and familiar CNN anchors, with Jim Sciutto leading the afternoon news coverage. Full Read

Max has renewed AND JUST LIKE THAT… for a third season. Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content at Max, shared that the show is the #1 Max Original and the most-watched returning Max Original. Michael Patrick King, executive producer, expressed excitement about telling new stories in the ‘Sex And The City’ universe. The second season was highly praised. Full Read

Max, the enhanced streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, launches today in the U.S. with 35,000 hours of content, including HBO Max’s program and movies, Discovery’s real-life entertainment, and new Max Originals. It offers a personalized experience, 4K HDR viewing, a kids-friendly profile, and over 40 new titles and seasons monthly. Full Read

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