Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘Materialists’

Max has a fresh batch of films landing right in time for your weekend queue, from brand-new festival buzz to family animation, franchise favorites, and canon classics. Below are ten titles hitting the service this week, with quick details on who made them, who’s in them, and when they start streaming so you can plan the perfect movie night.

‘Materialists’ (2025)

Celine Song follows her breakout debut with a New York–set story about a high-end matchmaker whose personal life collides with a client’s courtship and a lingering past love. The cast includes Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, with an original score by Daniel Pemberton and new music by Japanese Breakfast. A24 handles distribution as Song turns to thorny modern romance and status. Streaming on Max Friday, November 7.

‘A Man Called Otto’ (2022)

Marc Forster directs Tom Hanks as a rule-bound widower whose routines are disrupted by a warm, chaotic family that moves in next door. The film adapts Fredrik Backman’s novel and features Mariana Treviño in a key co-lead, with music by Thomas Newman. It’s a character-driven dramedy about community, grief, and second chances. Streaming on Max Thursday, November 6.

‘The Lego Ninjago Movie’ (2017)

This big-screen adventure from the broader ‘Lego’ universe follows Lloyd, a.k.a. the Green Ninja, as Master Wu trains a team to protect Ninjago City from warlord Garmadon. Jackie Chan, Dave Franco, Justin Theroux, and Abbi Jacobson lead the voice cast. Directors Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher, and Bob Logan bring glossy animation and martial-arts mayhem to a family story about identity. Streaming on Max Wednesday, November 5.

‘I Am Curious Johnny’ (2025)

Julien Temple’s documentary profiles industrial heir, entrepreneur, and photographer Jean “Johnny” Pigozzi, drawing on decades of home movies and photo archives. On-screen participants include Mick Jagger, Michael Douglas, Diane von Fürstenberg, and Graydon Carter. The film explores collecting, celebrity culture, and a restless creative life across continents. Streaming on Max Monday, November 3.

‘Past Lives’ (2023)

Celine Song’s acclaimed debut traces two childhood friends separated by immigration who reconnect in New York years later. Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro anchor a quietly emotional story about fate, language, and the pull of earlier selves. The film became a major awards-season standout for its writing and performances. Streaming on Max Sunday, November 2.

‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014)

Matt Reeves directs this chapter of the saga as fragile peace between Caesar’s apes and human survivors frays into open conflict. Andy Serkis returns in a landmark performance-capture role, joined by Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, and Keri Russell. Large-scale set pieces pair with character stakes to set up the next installment. Streaming on Max Sunday, November 2.

‘Elf’ (2003)

Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, who leaves the North Pole to find his father in New York, in a family comedy directed by Jon Favreau. The film grew into a perennial holiday favorite, spawning a Broadway musical and television special. Behind-the-scenes stories and cast reunions continue to fuel its seasonal popularity. Streaming on Max Saturday, November 1.

‘The Polar Express’ (2004)

Robert Zemeckis adapts Chris Van Allsburg’s picture book using performance capture and digital animation with Tom Hanks in multiple roles. The production ran through an extensive motion-capture pipeline and also played in IMAX 3D. It has since become a regular part of end-of-year programming. Streaming on Max Saturday, November 1.

‘Bride of Frankenstein’ (1935)

James Whale’s sequel brings back Boris Karloff as the Monster and introduces Elsa Lanchester as the Bride in a Gothic tale of creation and companionship. Franz Waxman’s score and John J. Mescall’s cinematography help define its singular tone. The film is widely cited as surpassing its predecessor in wit, pathos, and visual invention. Streaming on Max Saturday, November 1.

‘Dangerous Liaisons’ (1988)

Stephen Frears adapts Christopher Hampton’s play from Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’s novel, charting games of seduction and revenge among French aristocrats. Glenn Close, John Malkovich, and Michelle Pfeiffer lead the ensemble, with early roles for Keanu Reeves and Uma Thurman. The production won Academy Awards for adapted screenplay, costumes, and production design. Streaming on Max Saturday, November 1.

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