New on HBO Max in November 2026: All the new shows and movies to watch

(Image credit: HBO Max; Shutterstock) November is officially here, so it’s time for cool fall nights spent watching shows and movies on the best streaming services, and avoiding frigid outdoor temperatures if you live in a cold climate. HBO Max has a stacked lineup to make the most of that couch time.Everything gets going on November 1 with "The Gilded Age" season 4. On the same day, "Youth" season 1 wraps up with its finale. A slew of popular films also kick off the month, with some fantastic Christmas movies like "A Christmas Carol" and "A Christmas Story" leading the charge. Next, HBO's original series "City Of God: The Fight Rages On" season 2 hits the service on November 8. Midmonth, Dawn Porter’s documentary "When a Witness Recants" drops on November 17, which could be worth a look.Here's a guide to everything new on HBO Max in November 2026.New on HBO Max in Novemmber 2026: Top picks'The Gilded Age' season 4 The Gilded Age Season 4 | Official Trailer | HBO Max - YouTube Watch On "The Gilded Age" starting its fourth season is without a doubt the main event of HBO Max's November offerings. I hate to admit it, but I haven't seen any of "The Gilded Age" myself. Based on the trailer and my research for this article, I must check it out. I love a period drama set in late-19th century New York City. The lead cast includes Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Cynthia Nixon, and Christine Baranski, and reviews say they all do a tremendous job of making the show feel period-accurate.Stream "The Gilded Age" season 4 on HBO Max starting November 1'City Of God: The Fight Rages On' season 2 City of God: The Fight Rages On Season 2 Trailer - YouTube Watch On "City of God: The Fight Rages On" follows up on the 2002 film "City of God." It's just as intense as the full-length feature. Now back for its second season, director Aly Muritiba dives deeper into the intense conflicts between the police, drug dealers and militias in the favela and how it affects the community. It's a heavy watch, but the writing and translations are solid, and it is entertaining despite feeling very real and authentic.Stream "City of God: The Fight Rages On" Season 2 on HBO Max starting November 8Sign up to the weekly Tom's Streaming Guide to stay in the loop with the latest releases and top recommendations across your favorite streaming services. We’ve got you covered with a complete guide on what’s worth watching.'When a Witness Recants' Meet the Artist 2026: Dawn Porter on “When A Witness Recants” - YouTube Watch On Nothing beats sinking your teeth into a good documentary, even when the subject matter isn't always easy to handle emotionally. This is one that looks to be emotionally charged, covering the story of Andrew Stewart, Ransom Watkins, and Alfred Chestnut, who were wrongly convicted of the 1983 murder of 14-year-old DeWitt Duckett. The trio spent 36 years in prison for a crime they did not commit, and the documentary dives into all the painful details. It won't be an easy watch, but it'll suck you in through to the end, especially given the praise it's getting in screenings and at Sundance.Stream "When a Witness Recants" on HBO Max starting November 17Everything new on HBO Max in November 2026November 13 Days to KillAmerica AmericaCalcifer Yule Log (Studio Ghibli)A Christmas Carol (1938)A Christmas StoryChristmas with The KranksThe Desert Song (1944)Destination TokyoDune (1984)ElfEnemy (A24)Far From The Madding Crowd (1967)The First PurgeFlipper (1963)Four ChristmasesGay Purr-eeThe Gilded Age Podcast, Season 4 (HBO)The Gilded Age, Season 4 (HBO Original)The Glass Bottom BoatHands of a StrangerHappy FeetHootHouse of WomenThe Hypnotic EyeJerry MaguireJodorowsky's DuneJurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018)The Kitchen: World on a Plate, Season 41 (Food Network)The Man Who Invented ChristmasMeet Me in St. LouisNational Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)Nobody Lives Forever (1946)The Polar ExpressPrancer: A Christmas Tale (2022)The Predator (2018)Project X (2012)Red SparrowRise of the GuardiansScream (1996)Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)The Shop Around the Corner (1940)Skyscraper (2018)They Were ExpendableThis is Not a War Story (HBO)A Very Merry Rickmas Yule Log (Adult Swim)The Wolverine (2013)You're a Big Boy NowNovember 2Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)November 3Holiday Baking Championship, Season 13 (Food Network)November 4Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, Season 3 (Food Network)SmallfootNovember 6Batwheels, Season 3G (Cartoon Network)House Hunters International: Volume 10, Season 218 (HGTV)Melania Rea, Season 1 (HBO Original)November 7Tadej Pogačar: Anatomy of a G.O.A.T. (Eurosport Documentary)November 8City Of God: The Fight Rages On, Season 2 (HBO Original)November 9Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas, Season 2 (Food Network)November 11Big Bargain Holiday Showdown, Season 1 (HGTV)My Big Fat Fabulous Life, Season 14 (TLC)November 13Clangold, Season 1 (HBO Original)Crown of Deceit: Inside the Miss Universe Scandal, Season 1 (TLC)House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 264 (HGTV)Maniacs of the Truth, Season 1 (HBO Original)Silent Night (HBO Original)November 14Cooking With Choi, Season 1 (Food Network)Gift, Season 1Madame WebNovember 16The Detour with David Chang, Season 1 (CNN)November 17Sweet Deceit, Season 2 (Food Network)When a Witness Recants (HBO Original)November 18Beat Bobby Flay, Season 45 (Food Network)Renovation Resort Showdown, Season 3 (HGTV)The Hotline (HBO Original)November 19A Body in the Basement, Season 3 (ID)Save My Skin, Season 7 (TLC)November 20Maine Cabin Masters: All Inn, Season 1 (Magnolia Network)The Roses (2025)Tony (A24)November 22Holmes On Homes: Building A Legacy, Season 2 (HGTV)November 24The Buffalo Miracle (HBO Original)November 25Secret Life of a Vegas Casino, Season 1 (Discovery)The Slightest Touch (HBO Original)November 27Batwheels, Season 4 (Cartoon Network)Krypto Saves the Day, Season 2C (DC)The Art of Deception (HBO Original)The Cursed Zoo (HBO Original)The Linares Files (HBO Original)The Magic Faraway Tree (2026)November 29OWN Holiday Movie: The Christmas Showdown 2 (OWN)Live SportsNASCAR November 6Homestead-MIA Speedway Practice, 5:30 p.m. November 7Homestead-MIA Speedway Qualifying, 5:30 p.m.NHL on TNT November 4Chicago v Florida, 7:30 p.m.San Jose v Los Angeles, 10 p.m. November 10Detroit v St Louis, 8 p.m. November 11Tampa Bay v Buffalo, 7 p.m.Utah v Vegas, 9:30 p.m. November 16Original 6 Series - Montreal vs NY Rangers, 7:30 p.m. November 17Original 6 Series -Toronto vs Chicago, 7:30 p.m.Dallas vs Vegas, 10 p.m. November 18Original 6 Series - Boston vs Detroit, 7:30 p.m. November 24Vegas vs Edmonton, 8 p.m. November 25Carolina vs Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. November 27NY Rangers vs Chicago, 5:30 p.m.Pittsburgh v Buffalo, 8 p.m.Men’s College Basketball – Big East and Big 12November 2Hall of Fame SeriesGonzaga v Purdue, 7:30 p.m.Arizona v UCLA 10 p.m. November 5Long Island v Seton Hall, 6:30 p.m.South Florida v DePaul, 8:30 p.m.Cal Poly v Arizona, 10:30 p.m. November 6Hall of Fame - Michigan v Connecticut, 8 p.m. November 9Wagner v Connecticut, 7 p.m.Alamba A&M v DePaul, 9 p.m. November 10La Salle v Villanova, 7 p.m. November 13Ohio State v Connecticut, 7:30 p.m. November 18Siena v St. John’s, 7 p.m.Bethune Cookman v Creighton, 9 p.m. November 19Northeastern v Butler, 7 p.m. November 20Iowa v Xavier, 7:30 p.m. November 24Coppin State v Villanova, 7 p.m.U.S. Soccer November 14USSF Nations League QF, USMNT v Haiti, 4:30 p.m. November 17USSF Nations League QF, USMNT v Haiti, 7 p.m.Big 12 Football November 7TBD November 14TBD November 21TBD November 28TBDAll Elite Wrestling in November (AEW)November 4AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m. November 7AEW Collision, 8 p.m. November 11AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m. November 14AEW Collision, 8 p.m. November 18AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m. November 21AEW Collision, 8 p.m. November 25AEW Dynamite, 8 p.m. November 28AEW Collision, 8 p.m.These lists are provided by HBO and may not be comprehensive. 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