HBO Max new shows release dates October 2024: Free episodes, subscription cost, full list of show and more to know

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Looking to watch the most popular movies and biggest series? In that case, Max is probably for you.

The streaming service is known for its original shows, like "Euphoria" and "The Last of Us," but you can also find cult favorites like Harry Potter, making Max a platform that has something for everyone. It even has most post-theater films ready to view at home.

Often considered one of the best streaming services available, it's clear why. Max has it all, including live sports, making it a well-rounded platform for any and every subscriber.

For those that haven't yet signed up, here's everything to know about Max, including the cost to subscribe and its upcoming release schedule.

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HBO Max new shows release dates October 2024

HBO Max has a plethora of new and returning shows hitting the platform this month. Here's the September release schedule for the service.

October 1

  • "Contraband: Seized at Sea" (Season 1, Discovery)
  • "Contraband: Seized at the Border" (Season 5, Discovery)

October 2

  • "Destinations of the Damned with Zak Bagans" (Season 1, Discovery)

October 3

  • "Expedition Bigfoot" (Season 5, Discovery)
  • "Expedition X" (Season 8, Discovery)
  • "Gremlins: The Wild Batch" (Season 2, Max Original)
  • "Las Bravas F.C." (Season 2, Max Original)

October 4

  • "Angel of Death (Szadź)" (Season 2-3, Max Original)
  • "Angel of Death (Szadź)" (Season 4, Max Original)
  • "HGTV Urban Oasis 2024" (HGTV)
  • "Scariest House in America" (Season 1, HGTV)

October 6

  • "The Franchise" (Season 1, HBO Original)
  • "Have I got News for you"

October 7

  • "House Hunters: Amazing Water Homes" (Season 1, HGTV)
  • "Kids Baking Championship: Scary Good" (Food Network)
  • "La Mente del Poder" (Season 1)

October 9

  • "1000-lb Sisters" (Season 6, TLC)
  • "Bargain Block New Orleans" (Season 1, HGTV)

October 10

  • "Expedition Unknown" (Season 14, Discovery)
  • "Roller Jam"

October 11

  • "The Confidante" 

October 13

  • "Love & Marriage: Detroit" (Season 2, OWN)

October 14

  • "Barney's World" (Season 1)

October 18

  • "My Lottery Dream Home" (Season 16, HGTV)

October 19

  • "Bering Sea Gold" (Season 18, Discovery)
  • "Vacation House Rules" (Season 5, HGTV)

October 23

  • "1000-lb Best Friends" (Season 3, TLC)
  • "Sin City Tow" (Season 1, Discovery) 
  • "Breath of Fire"

October 26

  • "First-Time Buyer's Club" (Season 2, OWN)
  • "Impractical Jokers" (Season 11, truTV) 

October 27

  • "Somebody Somewhere" (Season 3, HBO Original) 

October 28

  • "Paranormal Caught on Camera" (Season 8,Travel Channel)
  • "People Magazine Investigates" (Season 8, ID)

October 30

  • "Supermarket Stakeout" (Season 6, Food Network)

October 31

  • "Dark Souls Among Us" (Season 1)

HBO Max new movies release dates October 2024

October 1

  • 21 Jump Street (2012)

  • 22 Jump Street (2014)

  • A Day in the Country (1950)

  • A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)

  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)

  • A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989)

  • A Return to Salem's Lot (1987)

  • Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016)

  • Altitude (2017)

  • Annabelle Comes Home (2019)

  • Annabelle: Creation (2017)

  • Barry Munday (2010)

  • Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)

  • Dinner for Schmucks (2010)

  • Doctor Sleep (2019)

  • Dune (1984)

  • Edge of Darkness (2010)

  • Four Christmases (2008)

  • Freddy vs. Jason (2003)

  • Frost / Nixon (2008)

  • George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey (1984)

  • Godzilla vs. Biollante (1992)

  • Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1998)

  • Green Porno

  • Gremlins (1984)

  • Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990)

  • I Was a Teenage Zombie (1987)

  • Interview with the Vampire (1994)

  • Invictus (2009)

  • It (2017)

  • It: Chapter Two (2019)

  • Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)

  • Knife in the Water (1962)

  • Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

  • Major Barbara (1941)

  • Mecum Main Attractions: Monterey CA

  • Misery (1990)

  • Mississippi Masala (1992)

  • Monte Carlo (2011)

  • My Life as a Dog (1987)

  • Ondine (2010)

  • Open Your Eyes (1999)

  • Poltergeist (1982)

  • Practical Magic (1998)

  • Red Dawn (2012)

  • Return of the Scarlet Pimpernel (1937)

  • Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)

  • Scooby-Doo (2002)

  • Stephen King's It (1990)

  • The Conjuring (2013)

  • The Conjuring 2 (2016)

  • The Cranes are Flying (1960)

  • The Curse of La Llorona (2019)

  • The Death of Superman (2018)

  • The Huntsman: Winter’s War (2016)

  • The Life and Times of Farmer Al (2024)

  • The Naked Kiss (1964)

  • The Return of Godzilla (1985)

  • The Rise of Catherine the Great (1934)

  • Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (2005)

  • Traffik (2018)

  • Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Tough Love (2015)

  • Walkabout (1971)

  • Water for Elephants (2011)

October 3

  • Salem’s Lot (2024) (Max Original)

October 4

  • Mini Beat Power Rockers: A Hairy Halloween (Discovery International)

  • Mini Beat Power Rockers: What a Monster (Discovery International)

October 6

  • Have I Got News for You (CNN)

October 10

  • Caddo Lake (2024) (Max Original)

  • Good Hair (2009)

  • Roller Jam (Max Original)

October 11

  • The Confidante (Une Amie Dévouée) (Max Original)
  • Tuesday (A24)

October 15

  • I Am Not A Monster: The Lois Riess Murders (HBO Original)

October 17

  • LOUDER: The Soundtrack of Change (Max Original)

October 18

  • MaXXXine (A24)

  • Mecum Full Throttle: Indianapolis Fall Special 2024

  • The Sancho Case (Caso Sancho) (Max Original)

October 21

  • Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part Three (2024)

October 22

  • Residential Rage (ID)

October 23

  • Breath of Fire (HBO Original)

October 25

  • Trap (2024)

October 27

  • Chris Brown: A History of Violence (ID)

October 30

  • Skin Hunters (Max Original)

HBO Max free episodes

While Max does not offer a free trial, it does offer free episodes for select shows to those thinking about signing up. No subscription is needed to watch. Here's a few examples of free episodes on Max:

  • "The Last of Us"
  • "Euphoria"
  • "Succession"
  • "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
  • "The Sex Lives of College Girls"
  • "Tokyo Vice"
  • "Game of Thrones"
  • "Hacks"

HBO Max subscription cost

Max makes things easy, offering only a few subscription plans with the biggest difference regarding ads.

Users can also include the Sports Add-On to their plan. Normally $9.99 a month, it can be included free for a limited time.

Here's the breakdown of each Max plan and its cost.

How to buy HBO Max

Max has three simple subscription options that include a few upgrades with each plan. 

You can view each subscription plan using the link below.

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Emily Dozier

Emily Dozier is a live events and lifestyle writer at The Sporting News, covering everything from sporting events and music festivals to broadway shows and stand-up comedy. Based out of New York, she graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. When not covering the SN tickets beat, Emily enjoys playing volleyball and cooking. Prior to joining The Sporting News in 2023, Emily covered the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup for the Associated Press.