Hbomax Adds Paddington 2, Lost Women of Alaska and More This Week
hbomax will expand its February lineup the week of Feb. 23–28, 2026, with a mix of films and series aimed at broad audiences. The scheduled additions include a family-friendly comedy film and several nonfiction and reality entries, and a subscription offering tied to the service is set to begin March 26.
Hbomax weekly additions
The platform’s release schedule for Feb. 23 through Feb. 28, 2026, highlights a live-action animated comedy film and multiple series arrivals. The film is Paddington 2, described as a lighthearted story that follows the titular bear as he takes on odd jobs to buy a special gift for his aunt’s 100th birthday. New series and seasons joining the roster during the same window broaden the slate with both reality-focused and documentary storytelling.
Contraband Season 8 details
Contraband: Seized at the Border, Season 8, is slated to drop on February 24, 2026 (ET). The reality series chronicles the lives of the country’s customs and border protection personnel as they work to protect the border. Episodes are framed around operations to stop threats and illegal trafficking, including drugs and illegal weapons, and depict enforcement activity at crossing points.
Holmes on Homes revival
Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy, Season 1, will arrive during the Feb. 23–28 window. The series follows contractor Mike Holmes teaming with his children, Michael and Sherry, to revisit failed renovations and complete projects for homeowners. The premise centers on correcting earlier workmanship and delivering more livable, finished houses.
Lost Women of Alaska documentary
Also among the additions is Lost Women of Alaska, a documentary series that focuses on the lives of three Alaska native women whose lives were upended when they became targets of a ruthless serial killer. The series is presented as an exploration of those individual stories and the impact on affected communities.
Key takeaways
- Paddington 2 and multiple series arrive on hbomax during Feb. 23–28, 2026.
- Contraband: Seized at the Border, Season 8, is scheduled for Feb. 24, 2026 (ET).
- A subscription option for the streamer will be available starting March 26.
Analysis and forward look: these late-February additions span family entertainment, reality enforcement programming, home renovation, and true-crime documentary. If the subscription offering becomes available on March 26, these early previews could serve as a content sampler ahead of the sign-up window. Observers tracking uptake can watch for any official schedule updates or additional release announcements tied to the March subscription start; if more titles are added before that date, they may influence viewer interest and subscription decisions.
