In a nutshell
- Michael biopic starring Jaafar Jackson premieres September 25.
- Korean drama The Ordinary Jackpot debuts September 10.
- New episodes of DC’s Lanterns and Max Original Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.
HBO Max has unveiled its September 2026 streaming lineup, headlined by the blockbuster biopic of Michael Jackson, Michael, alongside Lanterns and much more.
HBO Max Featured Movies
- Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires — September 4 (HBO broadcast September 19, 9 PM)
- Reminders of Him — September 18 (HBO broadcast September 26, 9 PM)
- Michael — September 25
HBO Max Featured Series
- The Paper Season 2 — September 9
- The Ordinary Jackpot — September 10
- Line of Fire (2026) — September 22
- New episodes of Lanterns, Call My Manager, Fired Up!, and The Producer throughout the month
- Finales: My Bias, My Boss (September 8) and Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (September 25)
HBO Max Reality & Lifestyle Highlights
- Poh Cooks Malaysia — September 1
- OJ Unseen: Exploitation of Evil — September 8
- Extreme Bugs — September 9
- In the Eye of the Storm: Chasers — September 15
- Help! I Wrecked My House Season 4 — September 23
- Go Where Flavors of Hunan Abound Season 3 — September 27
Emmy Season Tie‑In
Ahead of the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14, HBO Max spotlights nominated series like The Pitt, Hacks, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Gilded Age, and Task.
