‘Regretting You’ and All the Other Movies Coming to HBO Max, Paramount+ and Apple TV+ This Week

Here’s a quick, reader-friendly look at the new movie premieres hitting HBO Max, Paramount+, and Apple TV+ between Monday, October 20 and Sunday, October 26, with concise details on what each project is about and who made it happen.

‘Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud’ (2025)

Arriving Tuesday, October 21 on HBO Max, this short documentary traces the career and final assignment of American journalist and filmmaker Brent Renaud, who was killed while reporting on the Russia–Ukraine war. Directed by Craig Renaud, the film draws on extensive archival material from the Renaud brothers’ two-decade body of work, along with first-hand accounts from colleagues and family. The project spotlights Brent’s global reporting on conflict and displacement, and includes contributions from producer and fellow journalist Juan Arredondo. The documentary also surveys the awards and recognition the Renaud brothers earned for their long-form journalism and humanitarian storytelling.

‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ (2022)

Landing Wednesday, October 22 on HBO Max, this biographical drama charts Whitney Houston’s rise from New Jersey church singer to global pop icon. Directed by Kasi Lemmons and written by Anthony McCarten, the film stars Naomi Ackie as Houston, with Stanley Tucci as Clive Davis and Ashton Sanders as Bobby Brown. It covers signature performances, studio milestones, and the pressures of superstardom, while depicting key relationships with family and collaborators. The production’s creative team includes cinematographer Barry Ackroyd, editor Daysha Broadway, and composer Chanda Dancy.

‘Regretting You’ (2025)

Debuting Friday, October 24 on Paramount+, this adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel follows a mother and daughter whose relationship fractures after a family tragedy and a web of secrets comes to light. Directed by Josh Boone from a screenplay by Susan McMartin, the film stars Allison Williams as Morgan Grant and Mckenna Grace as Clara Grant, alongside Dave Franco as Jonah Sullivan and Mason Thames as Miller Adams. The ensemble also features Willa Fitzgerald, Scott Eastwood, and Clancy Brown. The story weaves teenage first love with adult grief and forgiveness, tracking how Morgan and Clara rebuild trust as hidden connections are revealed.

‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’ (2025)

Premiering Friday, October 24 on Apple TV+, this documentary profiles the legendary comedy duo—and spouses—Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller, using home movies, archival television appearances, and newly recorded interviews. Directed by Ben Stiller, the film explores the couple’s creative partnership from stage and sketch to television stardom, while touching on family life and their influence on later generations. It features perspectives from family members, including Ben and Amy Stiller, and collaborators who chart the duo’s evolution across decades of American comedy. The project blends showbiz history with a personal portrait of marriage, mentorship, and craft.

Which of these are you queuing up first—share your picks in the comments!