After all the pomp and circumstance deserved by the launch of a new streamer, the momentous day has arrived! Max is officially launching Tuesday, May 23, the culmination of an effort first announced nearly a year ago, after Warner Media's merger with Discovery.
To celebrate Max’s release, Warner Bros. Discovery is unleashing a furious amount of new Max Original shows, blockbuster movies, and family favorites from discovery+. That’s before even getting into former HBO Max classics getting series finales on Sunday, May 28 in “Succession” and “Barry.”
Max Originals hitting the service on its launch date include the new documentary film “Bama Rush,” as well as shows like the reboot of “Clone High,” and a new reality show called “What am I Eating? With Zooey Deschanel.” You’ll be able to find all of your old HBO Max favorites alongside these new originals, with much more coming to the platform soon.
The new movies coming to Max include “Godzilla: King of the Monsters,” as well as the latest film from the DC Comics universe “Shazam! Fury of the Gods.” If that’s still not enough to get you excited, keep scrolling to see the entire list of new shows and movies launching on Max on Wednesday, May 23.
What New Movies Are Coming to Max on May 23?
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Bama Rush
May 23, 2023Follow four young women as they prepare to rush at the University of Alabama in 2022. Against the viral backdrop of #BamaRush on TikTok, and the long-held tradition of sorority recruitment at the University of Alabama, the film explores the emotional complexities and high-stakes of belonging in this crucial window into womanhood.
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Godzilla: King of the Monsters
May 29, 2019Follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species, thought to be mere myths, rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.
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Shazam! Fury of the Gods
March 15, 2023Billy Batson and his foster siblings, who transform into superheroes by saying “Shazam!”, are forced to get back into action and fight the Daughters of Atlas, who they must stop from using a weapon that could destroy the world.
What New Max Originals are Coming to Max on May 23?
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Clone High
May 23, 2023Twenty years after they were frozen, Abe, Cleo, JFK, and Joan suddenly find themselves thrust into the modern world, where they must navigate a fresh batch of historical clones, dramatic love triangles, and a formidable new foe.
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Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai
May 23, 2023Set in 1920s Shanghai, ten-year-old Sam and 12-year-old Elle return the Mogwai Gizmo back home to the lush and perilous Valley of Jade.
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How to Create a Sex Scandal
May 23, 2023In 2005, the sleepy community of Mineola, Texas, is thrown into turmoil when local children reveal shocking stories about a pedophile sex ring that took place at a local swingers club. As arrests are made, life sentences handed down, and lives ruined, it soon becomes apparent that there is a lot more to the story than meets the eye. Now, the startling long-term repercussions of the scandal are revealed.
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SmartLess: On the Road
May 23, 2023Hop on the road with Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes as they take us on an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the sold-out live tour of their wildly successful podcast, “SmartLess.” Traveling from city to city all over the country, the trio is joined by celebrities such as Conan O’Brien, Will Ferrell, Matt Damon, Jimmy Kimmel, Kevin Hart, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, David Letterman, and other surprise guests.
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What Am I Eating? With Zooey Deschanel
May 23, 2023Zooey Deschanel is on a mission to solve everyday food dilemmas by asking the tough questions we all have about what we eat. In the supermarket and in our own kitchens, Zooey explores common food mysteries and reveals the shocking truths big food manufacturers want to hide as she uncovers simple solutions to the question, “What am I eating?”
What Other TV Shows are Coming to Max on May 23?
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Growing Floret
May 24, 2021Erin and Chris Benzakein have spent the last decade building their family-run business, Floret Farms, in the fertile Skagit River Valley of Washington State. Now, they’re risking everything to add and rehabilitate 24 new acres and expand the business.
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Maine Cabin Masters: Season 8
November 7, 2022Builder Chase Morrill is teaming up with his brother, sister and best friend to save and transform abandoned cabins buried deep in the remote woods of Maine. From historic cottages nearly a century old, to camp cabins in need of some major TLC, they’ll give these properties the facelift they’ve needed for decades. And, you never know what you might find when you go for a walk in the woods.
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Villainous: Phase One
May 15, 2017Follow the misadventures of the Black Hat Org. with evil handyman Black Hat and his less evil aides Dr. Flugslys, Demencia, 5.0.5, Cam Bot, and Penumbra.
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Windy City Rehab
July 5, 2017Alison Victoria heads to her hometown of Chicago to restore vintage homes in the city’s historic neighborhoods.
Which HBO Max Series Have Finales on May 28?
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Barry
March 25, 2018A listless hitman is enthralled by theatre acting and becomes eager to leave his old life behind in pursuit of a new career.
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Succession
June 3, 2018Follow the lives of the Roy family as they contemplate their future once their aging father begins to step back from the media and entertainment conglomerate they control.
