Must-Watch Upcoming HBO Max Shows: Top 7 Picks

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 4, 2026 8:20 AM ET

HBO Max enters 2026 with a strong slate of originals. Early successes like The Pitt and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms drew rave reviews.

Hacks — Season 5

Season 5 of Hacks begins streaming weekly on April 9. The season finale is scheduled for May 28.

The series holds a 99% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder lead the cast.

Showrunner Lucia Aniello said the ending was planned from the start. Hacks won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series for season three.

Euphoria returns on April 12 with the final season. Episodes arrive weekly, ending on May 31.

The season has eight episodes. Zendaya and Colman Domingo received wide praise for prior performances.

Trailers depict Rue in Mexico and facing arrest. The series remains one of HBO’s most-watched shows since 2004.

Half Man premieres on HBO Max on April 23. The miniseries runs six episodes.

Richard Gadd co-wrote and stars opposite Jamie Bell. The project is a joint HBO and BBC production.

Previously titled Lions, the story follows two estranged brothers after a violent confrontation at a wedding.

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is a Big Bang Theory spinoff expected in 2026. No official release date is confirmed.

Kevin Sussman reprises Stuart Bloom as he confronts a device-linked multiverse threat. Rumors swirl about a possible Penny cameo.

Lanterns is scheduled to stream in August 2026. The series centers on the Green Lantern Corps.

Director James Gunn compared the show to True Detective. The trailer emphasizes a darker, grittier tone than expected.

This family drama is expected in 2026 or 2027. Production reportedly began in Los Angeles.

Kaley Cuoco stars as the eldest daughter. The cast also includes Joshua Jackson, Ray Romano, and Julia Schlaepfer.

The show received a $21 million California tax credit. It examines a family’s life after the matriarch’s death.

Larry David’s sketch series arrives on June 26. The show offers comedic takes on American history.

Appearances reportedly include former President Barack Obama and longtime collaborators. The format echoes David’s improvisational style.

Filmogaz.com is tracking these must-watch upcoming HBO Max shows. These titles are among our top picks for 2026.