HBO Max has been heating things up this already very hot summer with the action-packed return of House of the Dragon. In July, the streaming service will also be premiering a new Big Bang Theory spin-off. The Long Walk and The Drama lead the way for movies, and subscribers can look forward to all things Shark Week.
What’s Worth Watching on HBO Max in July
I’ve pulled out some highlights from the service’s streaming schedule below, but feel free to jump to the full list of everything being added to HBO Max each day in July.
House of the Dragon Season 3 (New Episodes Every Sunday)
The big HBO Original for the month of July continues to be House of the Dragon Season 3, which has already kicked off with significantly more action than we saw in Season 2. Without getting too crazy with the spoilers, we’ve already seen a massive battle with some serious consequences. As the Greens duke it out with the Blacks, there’s sure to be plenty of madness (and misunderstandings) through the rest of the season.
Classic Evil Dead (July 1)
Evil Dead has been having a bit of a renaissance as new directors like Fede Alvarez (Evil Dead 2013) and Lee Cronin (Evil Dead Rise) take stabs at the zombie franchise. A new standalone entry, Evil Dead Burn, is slated to be released in theaters next week, so this is a great chance to check out the truly classic Sam Raimi films. The original 1983 Evil Dead, in particular, has been a bit of a challenge to find on streaming, so it’s a welcome addition to the HBO Max catalog.
The Long Walk (July 10)
In a world of seemingly endless Stephen King adaptations, Francis Lawrence’s take on The Long Walk immediately stood out from the pack. The concept is relatively simple: 50 boys are chosen to participate in a televised contest to, you guessed it, walk a very long way without stopping.
In the grand scheme of horror, this one veers more toward psychological bleakness than creature feature jump scares. Be mindful, however; Tom Jorgenson still warns of “seriously brutal, R-rated violence” in his review.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (Premiering July 23)
It’s 2026, and we’re getting a new Big Bang Theory spin-off. This one, however, is definitely going for a very different vibe than the beloved sitcom Young Sheldon. Stuart Fails to Save the Universe will focus on comic book store owner Stuart, who has to ‘restore reality’ after accidentally breaking one of Leonard and Sheldon’s inventions.
I don’t think you’ll really understand how distinct this one is until you watch the trailer, and even then, I would guess you still have some questions.
The Drama (July 31)
Between The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, it’s a big month for Zendaya. If you’re interested in seeing her and Robert Pattinson in something a little more… intimate, The Drama is one of the bigger streaming premieres coming to HBO Max this month.
Critic Siddhant Adlakha called The Drama “one of the most delightfully nerve-wracking rabbit holes you’re likely to tumble down this year” in his 9/10 review. If you enjoy it and want more deeply uncomfortable vibes, I’d recommend another A24 movie coming to the service, The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
Everything Coming to HBO Max in July
*This list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change. Click through the links to check out IGN’s original reviews.
July 1
- A Life of Her Own
- A Woman’s Face
- Army of Darkness
- Battle Cry
- Bright Leaf
- Deadpool 2
- Deadpool 2: Super Duper Cut
- Desire Me
- The Evil Dead (1983)
- Evil Dead II (1987)
- Evil Dead (2013)
- Footsteps in the Dark
- Goodbye Christopher Robin
- Hail Satan?
- Hereditary
- I Love You, Alice B. Toklas
- Jay & Pamela, Season 2 (TLC)
- Just Friends
- Lawyer Man
- Legally Blonde
- Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
- Marine Raiders
- My Dream is Yours
- My Favorite Wife
- New Moon
- Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
- Romance on the High Seas
- Super Troopers 2
- The Beggar’s Opera
- The Clock
- The Courtship of Eddie’s Father
- The Disembodied
- The Equalizer
- The Equalizer 2
- The Equalizer 3
- The Frozen Dead
- The Hook
- The Killing of a Sacred Deer
- The Meg
- The Mummy (1999)
- The Mummy (1959)
- The Mummy Returns
- The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
- The Reluctant Debutante
- The Rover
- The Strangers
- The Strawberry Blonde
- The Usual Suspects
- The Women (1939)
- Up the Down Staircase
- Us
- Waterloo Bridge
- Young Bess
July 2
- The Face Doctors, Season 1 (TLC)
July 3
- Deep Revenge, Season 1
- Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, Season 54 (Food Network)
- NASCAR: Practice – Westmont, IL, 6 p.m.
July 4
- NASCAR: Qualifying– Westmont, IL, 3 p.m.
July 5
- House of the Dragon, Season 3 (Episode 3)
- NASCAR: Chicagoland Race, 6 p.m.
July 7
- NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m. (MLB)
July 8
- “UFC at the White House” with Sara Sidner, The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (CNN Originals)
July 9
- Kitchen Chaos, Season 1 (Food Network)
- On The Case with Paul Zahn, Season 29 (ID)
- The Man Will Burn (HBO Original)
July 10
- House Hunters International: Volume 9, Season 214 (HGTV)
- The Long Walk (Lionsgate)
July 11
- NASCAR: Qualifying – Atlanta, GA, 4:40 p.m.
July 12
- Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes, Season 2B
- Ocean’s Eight
- House of the Dragon, Season 3 (Episode 4)
- NASCAR: Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart, 7 p.m.
July 13
July 14
- Pitmasters, Season 1 (Food Network)
July 15
- People Magazine Investigates: The University of Cosmic Intelligence Cult, Season 1 (ID)
July 16
- 911: Did the Killer Call? Season 2 (ID)
- Marc by Sofia (A24)
- Mystery At Blind Frog Ranch, Season 6 (Discovery)
- Worst Yard on the Block, Season 1 (HGTV)
July 17
- Batwheels, Season 3D (Cartoon Network)
- House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 259 (HGTV)
- Pacific Rim: Uprising
- Tag
- The Land of Sometimes
July 18
- NASCAR: P&Q – Norh Wilkesboro, NC, 5 p.m.
July 19
- House of the Dragon, Season 3 (Episode 5)
- NASCAR: Window World 450, 7 p.m.
July 20
- Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown, Season 1 (Discovery)
July 21
- Ugliest House in America, Season 8 (HGTV)
- LA Dodgers vs Philadelphia, 6:30 p.m. (MLB)
July 22
- Extreme Buyers Club, Season 1 (HGTV)
- People Magazine Investigates: The Cult of the Soulful Journey, Season 1 (ID)
July 23
- Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, Season 1 (Max Original)
July 24
- My Lottery Dream Home: Where Are They Now?, Season 1 (HGTV)
- Restaurant Impossible: Last Call, Season 1 (Food Network)
- NASCAR: Practice – Indianapolis, IN, 1 p.m.
July 25
- Roast My Rental, Season 1 (HGTV)
- NASCAR: Qualifying – Indianapolis, IN, 1:30 p.m.
July 26
- House of the Dragon, Season 3 (Episode 6)
- NASCAR: Brickyard 400, 2 p.m.
July 27
- Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose (CNN Original Series)
- President Curtis, Season 1 (Adult Swim)
- The Big Bang Theory Podcast, Season 4
- The Great Food Truck Race, Season 19 (Food Network)
July 28
- This Land (CNN Original Series)
July 29
- Kitchen Undercover, Season 1 (Food Network)
July 31
What’s Up With HBO Max and Paramount?
It’s official: The Justice Department has approved Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. What does that mean for HBO Max? We’re not entirely sure yet. Paramount execs have floated the idea of merging Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single mega-service, but they’ve also suggested the plan is to ‘let HBO operate with independence.’ We’ll likely hear something sooner rather than later – the $110 billion deal is expected to close before the end of this year.
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Blythe (she/her) is an Audience Development Coordinator at IGN who, when she isn’t following streaming news, spends way too much time in character customization screens and tracking down collectibles.
