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

If you’re opening Max this weekend (Friday–Sunday, November 14–16, 2025), there’s a tidy mix of brand-new drops, festival-season docs, and a few recent arrivals worth catching up on. Pulling only from this week’s Max listings and the site’s November schedule, here are ten easy picks ordered by recency first, then originals, then classics. Each entry includes what it’s about, who made it, and exactly when it landed, so you can jump straight in without scrolling around.

‘Eddington’ (2025)

Ari Aster’s neo-western thriller is set in New Mexico during May 2020, where a showdown between Sheriff Joe Cross and Mayor Ted Garcia spirals amid an election season. Joaquin Phoenix leads alongside Pedro Pascal, with cinematography by Darius Khondji and a score by Bobby Krlic and Daniel Pemberton. The film premiered at Cannes earlier this year before its A24 rollout. Streaming on Max from Friday, November 14.

‘One to One: John & Yoko’ (2025)

Kevin Macdonald’s feature documentary revisits John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s early-1970s New York period, culminating in the 1972 One to One concerts at Madison Square Garden. It assembles restored concert footage, home movies, archival audio, and period television clips, with producing oversight from Sean Ono Lennon. The film documents the setlists, staging, and political context around the performances. Streaming on Max from Friday, November 14.

‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ (2024)

Set generations after Caesar, this installment follows Noa, a young chimpanzee, and Mae, a human survivor, crossing a world of rival ape clans under warlord Proximus Caesar. Wes Ball directs, with Owen Teague, Freya Allan, and Kevin Durand starring. The chapter expands the franchise’s geography and explores how myth can be bent to control a society. Streaming on Max from Thursday, November 13.

‘Materialists’ (2025)

Celine Song writes and directs a New York-set romance about a high-end matchmaker whose personal life collides with a client’s courtship and a lingering past love. The project arrives as Song’s follow-up to ‘Past Lives’, with coverage highlighting a starry ensemble and contemporary relationship dynamics. Expect urban settings, sharp conversation, and a focus on status and choice. Streaming on Max from Friday, November 7.

‘A Man Called Otto’ (2022)

Marc Forster’s adaptation of Fredrik Backman’s novel follows a widower whose rigid routines are disrupted by a lively family next door. Tom Hanks stars with Mariana Treviño, with a screenplay by David Magee and music by Thomas Newman. The movie reframes the Swedish source material in an American setting while keeping its community-centered beats. Streaming on Max from Thursday, November 6.

‘The Lego Ninjago Movie’ (2017)

This ‘Lego’ universe entry tracks Lloyd, the Green Ninja, as Master Wu trains a stealth team to protect Ninjago City from Garmadon. Directors Charlie Bean, Paul Fisher, and Bob Logan helm a voice cast that includes Dave Franco, Justin Theroux, and Jackie Chan. The film blends martial-arts action with family themes in a glossy, CG-animated package. Streaming on Max from Wednesday, November 5.

‘I Am Curious Johnny’ (2025)

Julien Temple’s documentary profiles entrepreneur and photographer Jean “Johnny” Pigozzi using decades of personal footage and photo archives. On-screen participants include Mick Jagger, Michael Douglas, Diane von Fürstenberg, and Graydon Carter. The film maps Pigozzi’s collecting, tech ventures, and art-world orbit across Europe and the U.S. Streaming on Max from Monday, November 3.

‘Past Lives’ (2023)

Celine Song’s debut follows two childhood friends who reconnect in New York years later, weighing fate, identity, and the paths not taken. The film stars Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro. It became an awards-season standout noted for its intimate, time-spanning structure. Streaming on Max from November 2.

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

Matt Reeves’ chapter sees fragile peace between Caesar’s apes and human survivors collapse into open conflict. Andy Serkis leads performance-capture work alongside Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, and Keri Russell. The installment pairs large-scale set pieces with character stakes that set up the next film. Streaming on Max from November 2.

‘Elf’ (2003)

Jon Favreau’s holiday feature follows Buddy as he leaves the North Pole for New York to find his father, with Will Ferrell headlining. The film’s success later spawned a Broadway musical and seasonal TV specials. It’s part of Max’s early-November holiday carousel each year. Streaming on Max from November 1.

Tell us what you’re pressing play on first this weekend—drop your picks in the comments!