New to HBO Max in May 2026: A Diverse Lineup of Prestige Storytelling, Nostalgic Favorites, and Reality TV
As the calendar flips to May 2026, HBO Max is gearing up to deliver a wide-ranging slate of new content, featuring a mix of prestige storytelling, nostalgic favorites, and a steady stream of reality television. With ongoing originals like Rooster and Euphoria, the platform continues to build momentum, while also expanding its library with films that span decades and genres.
Wuthering Heights: A Fresh Take on a Classic Novel
The biggest headline belongs to Wuthering Heights, a fresh take on Emily Brontë’s iconic novel. Written, directed, and produced by Emerald Fennell, the film has already made waves at the box office earlier this year. Its arrival on streaming gives HBO Max a strong romantic anchor, especially as the service leans into themes of obsession and longing throughout the month.
Movies: A Wide-Ranging Slate
Movie lovers are in for a treat, with a diverse lineup that includes:
* Spider Man: Across the Spider Verse, bringing high-energy animation back into the spotlight
* Saltburn and The Florida Project, offering more grounded and stylistic storytelling
* Walk the Line and its extended cut, arriving on day one for fans of music-driven biopics
* A Complete Unknown, adding to HBO Max’s push toward awards-caliber content
Reality TV: Franchises and New Seasons
Reality fans will not feel left out, with franchises like 90 Day Fiancé, House Hunters, and Deadliest Catch continuing to dominate the schedule with new seasons and spin-offs. These shows provide consistency, and HBO Max clearly understands their value in keeping viewers engaged week after week.
Documentary Storytelling: CNN and HBO Originals
The service also taps into documentary storytelling with projects tied to CNN and HBO Originals, covering global topics and personal narratives. This nonfiction lineup rounds out a month that feels intentionally balanced.
Full List of HBO Max Releases in May 2026
For a complete list of new releases, including movies, TV shows, and documentaries, check out the full lineup below:
* A Good Day to Die Hard
* A Good Day to Die Hard Extended Cut
* Despicable Me
* Dr. Seuss: The Cat in the Hat (2003)
* Enter The Dragon
* Green Mansions
* House Hunters Volume 11 Season 254
* Insecuritea: An Insecure Podcast Seasons 4 and 5
* Insidious: The Last Key
* Kansas City Bomber
* Keeper of the Flame
* Knute Rockne All American
* Maine Cabin Masters Season 12
* Mary of Scotland
* My Lottery Dream Home Season 18
* Mystery Street
* Passage to Marseille
* Pitch Perfect 3
* Scene of the Crime
* Shadow of a Woman
* Shadow on the Wall
* Spider Man: Across the Spider Verse
* Story of Louis Pasteur
* The Babe Ruth Story
* Crazy Rich Asians
* The End of Summer
* The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice
* The Florida Project
* The George Raft Story
* The Life of Emile Zola
* The Munekata Sisters
* The Only Son
* The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
* The Sea of Grass
* The Wagons Roll at Night
* The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
* There Was a Father
* They Won’t Believe Me
* Walk the Line
* Walk the Line Extended Cut
* Without Love
* Wuthering Heights
* Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy and Juan Season 6
* Zillow Gone Wild Season 3
* 90 Day Fiancé: Pillow Talk Before the 90 Days Season 8
* Insidious: The Red Door
* Margarita Make Your Story Count Season 2
* Perilous Passage: Birth in America
* 50 Years of Apple with Bill Weir
* House Hunters: Amazing Water Homes Season 3
* Bad Foot Clinic Season 1
* Greenland 2: Migration
* House Hunters International Volume 9 Season 210
* The Palu Family: Under a Dark Spell
* We Are Jeni Season 1
* Deadliest Catch Season 22
* K: Everything with Daniel Dae Kim
* Song of the Samurai Season 1
* 90 Day Diaries Season 8
* 90 Day Fiancé Season 12
* Filthy Fortunes Season 2
* Home Town: Inn This Together Season 1
* BBQ Brawl Season 7
* Behind the Bars: Shot in the Spotlight
* US Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team
* Chopped: Castaways Season 1
* The A List: 15 Stories from Asia and Pacific Diasporas
* On The Roam Season 2
* The Last Woodsmen Season 3
* In the Eye of the Storm: Chasers Season 1
* Contraband: Seized at the Airport Season 2
* Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: Weed 8 – Weed and Women
