Max is kicking off the new year with a packed lineup of premieres, from exciting series to thrilling films and documentaries.
Here’s everything you can look forward to this January:
January 2
“Isadora Moon” (Max Original Series)
A magical animated adventure following half-vampire, half-fairy Isadora Moon, her human school friends, and her enchanting family.
📺 Episodes: 12
🎤 Cast: TBD
January 3
“The Front Room“ (A24 Film)
When Belinda’s mother-in-law moves in, everything spirals into a chilling nightmare as the guest seeks control over Belinda’s unborn child.
🎤 Cast: Brandy Norwood, Andrew Burnap, Neal Huff, Kathryn Hunter
Watch The Trailer:
January 9
“The Pitt“ (Max Original Drama Series)
Step into the intense world of Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital as Chief Attendant Dr. Robby faces a challenging 15-hour ER shift.
📺 Episodes: 15 (2-episode debut, then weekly)
🎤 Cast: Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Shabana Azeez, Katherine LaNasa
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“Sons of Ecstasy” (Max Original Documentary)
Dive into the 1990s ecstasy trade rivalry between Shaun Attwood and Gerard Gravano, son of mobster Sammy “The Bull.”
🎤 Cast: Featuring first-hand accounts from Shaun Attwood, Gerard Gravano, and others
January 10
“Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?” (HBO Original Comedy Special)
Maher’s 13th special, taped live at the CIBC Theater in Chicago, serves his signature humor and sharp wit.
🎤 Cast: Bill Maher
Watch The Trailer:
“Look Into My Eyes” (A24 Film)
Explore the heartfelt stories of New York City psychics and their deeply personal readings.
🎤 Cast: TBD
Watch The Trailer:
January 15
“An Update on Our Family” (HBO Original Documentary Series)
A three-part exposé on family vlogging, its controversies, and the unregulated industry behind it.
📺 Episodes: 3 (weekly release)
🎤 Cast: Featuring Myka and James Stauffer, among others
January 16
“Harley Quinn” Season 5 (Max Original Adult Animated Series)
Harley and Ivy find themselves in Metropolis, facing sinister plots and familiar villains.
📺 Episodes: 10 (weekly release)
🎤 Cast: Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, James Adomian, Diedrich Bader, Ron Funches, Stephen Fry, Natalie Morales, JB Smoove, Alan Tudyk, Aisha Tyler
Watch The Trailer:
January 17
“A Different Man“ (A24 Film)
Edward’s transformation through a radical medical procedure leads to obsession and heartbreak.
🎤 Cast: Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Adam Pearson
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“Real Time with Bill Maher” Season 23 (HBO Original Unscripted Series)
Maher returns with his monologues, roundtables, and signature “New Rules.”
📺 Episodes: 35 (weekly release)
🎤 Cast: Bill Maher
January 23
“C.B. Strike: The Ink Black Heart” (HBO Original Limited Series)
Strike and Robin investigate a murder tied to a cult TV cartoon and an anonymous troll.
📺 Episodes: 4 (weekly release)
🎤 Cast: Tom Burke, Holliday Grainger, David Westhead, Christian McKay, Emma Fielding, Tupele Dorgu, James Nelson-Joyce, Ruth Sheen, Jack Greenlees, Natasha O’Keeffe, Caitlin Innes Edwards
Watch The Trailer:
January 27
“Scars of Beauty (Beleza Fatal)” (Max Original Series – Brazil)
Two families united by loss and injustice embark on a shared plan for revenge.
📺 Episodes: 40 (5-episode weekly release)
🎤 Cast: Camila Pitanga, Camila Queiroz, Giovanna Antonelli, Caio Blat, Murilo Rosa, Augusto Madeira, Marcelo Cerrado, Herson Capri, Vanessa Giácomo
Watch The Trailer:
January 30
“Mermicorno: Starfall” (Max Original Animated Series)
A whimsical underwater adventure featuring magical mermicornos fighting evil and exploring friendship.
📺 Episodes: 13
🎤 Cast: Bryn McAuley, Annick Obonsawin, Jonathan Langdon, Kimberly-Ann Truong, Kaya Kanashiro
Which new release are you most excited about?
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