Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘Bring Her Back’

If you want a weekend watchlist that blends brand-new releases with comfort classics already trending on the service, Max has plenty queued up—from capes and kaiju-sized crossovers to stop-motion romance and evergreen spooky staples. Below are ten options pulled from this week’s arrivals and the current most-watched list on Max, so you can jump in with quick context on what each title is about, who’s in it, and why it’s catching viewers’ attention right now.

‘Superman’ (2025)

James Gunn writes and directs a new DC Studios take, introducing David Corenswet as Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, with Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The film launches a refreshed DCU continuity under Gunn and Peter Safran and draws on classic comics touchstones. It anchors the opening chapter often referred to as “Gods and Monsters,” setting up connected films and series. It topped Max’s most-watched movies of the week.

‘Bring Her Back’ (2025)

Danny and Michael Philippou return with a horror feature led by Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips, and Sally Hawkins. The story follows siblings who encounter a sinister ritual at their new foster mother’s home. Cinematography is by Aaron McLisky with a score by Cornel Wilczek, and the film runs 104 minutes. It’s among the week’s most-watched titles on Max.

‘Warfare’ (2025)

Co-written and co-directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, this real-time combat drama follows a Navy SEAL platoon during an operation in insurgent-held territory. The ensemble features D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Joseph Quinn, and Kit Connor. Drawing on Mendoza’s field experience, it emphasizes immersion and on-the-ground perspective. It charted in Max’s weekly top ten.

‘Prime Minister’ (2025)

This documentary chronicles Jacinda Ardern’s rise and tenure as New Zealand’s 40th prime minister through major national and global crises. Directed by Lindsay Utz and Michelle Walshe, it features Ardern and producers including Cass Avery, Leon Kirkbeck, Gigi Pritzker, Rachel Shane, and Katie Peck. The film premiered at Sundance, where it won the Audience Award for World Cinema Documentary. It’s listed among Max’s arrivals for the week of September 29 to October 5.

‘Beetlejuice’ (1988)

Tim Burton directs from a screenplay by Michael McDowell and Warren Skaaren, with Michael Keaton as the bio-exorcist and a cast that includes Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Catherine O’Hara, Jeffrey Jones, and Winona Ryder. Danny Elfman provides the score, and the film blends horror-comedy with distinctive practical effects. The plot centers on a deceased couple enlisting Betelgeuse to scare off the new owners of their home. It’s currently among Max’s most-watched movies.

‘The Mummy’ (1999)

Stephen Sommers reimagines Universal’s monster tale as an adventure starring Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, and Arnold Vosloo. The story follows Rick O’Connell and Evelyn Carnahan as they inadvertently resurrect Imhotep in and around Hamunaptra. The production mixes practical sets and prosthetics with then-state-of-the-art visual effects. It appears in Max’s weekly top-ten chart.

‘Friday the 13th’ (1980)

Sean S. Cunningham directs this foundational slasher written by Victor Miller and featuring Betsy Palmer, Adrienne King, and Kevin Bacon among the camp-counselor ensemble. Set at Camp Crystal Lake, the film traces a series of murders tied to the site’s tragic past. Its success established key tropes and launched a long-running franchise. It’s one of the service’s most-watched this week.

‘Corpse Bride’ (2005)

Co-directed by Tim Burton and Mike Johnson, this stop-motion gothic romance features the voices of Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter. The narrative follows Victor, who accidentally proposes to a deceased bride and is whisked to the Land of the Dead, complicating his real-world engagement. The production is known for intricate puppetry and design developed from Burton and Carlos Grangel’s character concepts. It’s trending on Max’s weekly list.

‘Freddy vs. Jason’ (2003)

Ronny Yu directs the crossover that pits ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ antagonist Freddy Krueger against ‘Friday the 13th’ stalwart Jason Voorhees. The screenplay is by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift, with Robert Englund returning as Freddy and a cast including Monica Keena, Kelly Rowland, Jason Ritter, and Lochlyn Munro. The plot engineers Freddy’s comeback in Springwood only for Jason to become an uncontrollable obstacle. It’s placed in Max’s current top ten.

‘Practical Magic’ (1998)

Griffin Dunne directs this romantic fantasy based on Alice Hoffman’s novel, with a screenplay by Robin Swicord, Akiva Goldsman, and Adam Brooks. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman star as witch sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, joined by Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing, and Aidan Quinn. The story follows the Owens family curse and the sisters’ efforts to stop a malevolent spirit after a desperate misstep. It has developed a cult following and is among the week’s most-watched on Max.

Tell us which of these you’re lining up first on Max this weekend—and what else we should add—down in the comments.