In a nutshell

• Jurassic World Rebirth and Smurfs (2025) headline January’s movie premieres.
• New seasons of Industry, The Pitt, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms debut this month.
• Korean entertainment hub TVING launches with Dear X, Villains, and The Judge Returns.

HBO Max is starting 2026 with a packed slate of premieres that will excite fans of movies, series, and reality shows.

Subscribers in the Philippines can look forward to a mix of Hollywood blockbusters, returning originals, and fresh Korean entertainment through the newly launched TVING hub.

Featured Movies on HBO Max

The movie lineup is headlined by Jurassic World Rebirth, which premieres on January 9 and will also air on HBO the following day. Other films joining the platform include Trust on January 16, All the Devils are Here on January 23, and Smurfs (2025) on January 30, with its HBO broadcast scheduled for January 31.

Featured Series on HBO Max

The Pitt returns for its second season on January 9, featuring Emmy-winner Noah Wyle. Industry enters its fourth season on January 12, with episodes also airing on HBO at 10 AM PHT.

Fans of fantasy can look forward to A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, premiering January 19 at 10 PM PHT. Other highlights include Ponies on January 15, new episodes of Tiny Toons Looniversity Season 2 on January 15 and 22, and Talking Tom Heroes: Suddenly Super on January 8 and 29.

Meanwhile, finales of Villains and Amadeus arrive on January 8 and 18, respectively, while The Judge Returns continues its weekly run every Friday and Saturday.

Korean Entertainment Hub: TVING

Korean entertainment fans will be treated to the launch of the TVING branded hub on HBO Max. This new section brings exclusive premieres of TVING originals and CJ ENM favorites, including Dear X, Villains, and The Judge Returns. The latter stars Ji Sung as Lee Han-young, a corrupt judge who dies unjustly and travels back in time to make amends, offering a gripping blend of drama and redemption.

Featured Reality Series

The Cult Behind the Killer: The Andrea Yates Story premieres January 7, followed by Wildcard Kitchen Season 2 on January 12. Adventurers can tune in to Ed Stafford’s Rite of Passage on January 20, while true crime fans can catch The Curious Case of… Season 2 on January 27.