October is shaping up to be one seriously busy month on HBO Max.
Whether you are in the mood for a chilling horror marathon, a fresh Korean romance, a gripping new drama, or a big-screen adventure from the Mushroom Kingdom, the streamer has plenty lined up to keep your watchlist full.
And because October would not be complete without a few good scares, HBO Max is also rolling out a formidable Halloween lineup filled with slashers, supernatural horror, and modern fright-night favorites.
October Starts With a Scream
Horror fans will not have to wait long for their first major scare.
Scream 7 premieres on HBO Max on October 2, bringing the long-running slasher franchise back into the spotlight just in time for Halloween season. The film will also air on HBO on October 31 at 10pm, making it an appropriately spooky pick for Halloween night.
The scares do not stop there.
Subscribers can also revisit IT and IT Chapter Two, catch the HBO Original IT: Welcome to Derry, and queue up more recent horror titles including Weapons, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, and The Conjuring: Last Rites.
In short, anyone planning a horror marathon this month will have no shortage of options.
Big Movies Take Over the Month
October is not all screams and shadows.
One of the month’s biggest family-friendly arrivals is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, premiering October 16. The animated adventure features the voices of Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Jack Black, bringing more star power to the colorful world of Mario and company.
Before that, Brothers Under Fire arrives on October 9.
Later in the month, Forbidden Fruits premieres on October 24, starring Lili Reinhart and Lola Tung.
Featured Movies on HBO Max
- Scream 7 – October 2
Also available on HBO on October 31 at 10pm - Brothers Under Fire – October 9
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – October 16
- Forbidden Fruits – October 24
New Dramas, Animation, and Romance Arrive on HBO Max
Series fans also have plenty to look forward to.
The HBO Original drama War premieres on October 2 and will also be available on HBO at 9am. Then, on October 9, Rage returns for its second season.
For something completely different, Adventure Time: Side Quests arrives on October 5, bringing another animated adventure to the platform.
Fans of Asian dramas can mark October 15 on their calendars for Make Me Tingle, a new Korean romantic series joining the HBO Max lineup.
Meanwhile, new episodes of Baby Lemmings will premiere on October 12 and 26.
Featured Series on HBO Max
- Strange: Junji Ito’s Tales for Sleepless Nights – October 2
- HBO Original War – October 2
- Adventure Time: Side Quests – October 5
- HBO Original Rage Season 2 – October 9
- Baby Lemmings new episodes – October 12 and 26
- Make Me Tingle – October 15
Revisit Emmy-Winning Favorites
October is also a good excuse to catch up on some of HBO Max’s acclaimed titles.
Subscribers can revisit 2026 Emmy® winners including The Pitt, Hacks, and DTF St. Louis, alongside other award-winning favorites available on the platform.
There is also more to watch throughout the month.
New episodes of MasterChef Asia arrive every Tuesday, while viewers can check out the new series Cupertino.
The HBO Original Call My Manager reaches its finale on October 1, while Fired Up! wraps up on October 16.
DC Studios fans can also look forward to Lanterns, arriving on October 5.
Reality TV Gets Spooky Too
If scripted scares are not enough, HBO Max is also bringing in a strong slate of reality and unscripted programming.
True crime takes center stage with ID’s Unmasking A Monster: Aileen Wuornos, premiering October 1, followed by The Serial Killer Connection on October 8.
For something lighter, Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship Season 12 arrives on October 7, serving up elaborate desserts with plenty of seasonal flair.
Featured Reality Series on HBO Max
- ID’s Unmasking A Monster: Aileen Wuornos – October 1
- Food Network’s Halloween Baking Championship Season 12 – October 7
- ID’s The Serial Killer Connection – October 8
- Discovery’s Conspiracies & Coverups – October 14
- HGTV’s Wild Vacation Rentals – October 25
There Is Plenty to Stream This October
From Ghostface and Pennywise to Mario, Korean romance, prestige drama, and true crime, HBO Max is covering just about every mood this October.
For horror fans, the timing could not be better. For everyone else, the steady stream of new movies, returning series, reality shows, and award-winning favorites should make finding your next watch fairly easy.
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