All the Movies and Shows Coming to HBO Max This Week, Including Conan O’Brien’s New Project

Max is expanding its streaming library this week with an eclectic lineup of feature films, reality investigations, comedic adventures, and acclaimed television series. Subscribers can look forward to a diverse range of genres arriving on the platform between Monday, August 17, and Sunday, August 23. From holiday-themed slasher thrills and globe-trotting expeditions to Emmy-winning workplace comedy, there is fresh entertainment suited for every viewer. Here is the full schedule of everything arriving on Max over the coming days.

‘Thanksgiving’ (2023)

Directed by Eli Roth, ‘Thanksgiving’ arrives on Max on Monday, August 17. The slasher film expands on Roth’s mock trailer from the 2007 double feature ‘Grindhouse’. Set in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the narrative follows a mysterious axe-wielding killer known as John Carver who targets residents one year after a deadly Black Friday riot. The ensemble cast features Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Milo Manheim, and Nell Verlaque as they attempt to survive the town-wide massacre.

‘Expedition X’ (2020)

‘Expedition X’ joins the Max streaming lineup on Thursday, August 20. Produced as a spin-off of ‘Expedition Unknown’, the investigative series follows scientist Phil Torres and paranormal researcher Jessica Chobot alongside host Josh Gates. The team travels to remote locations across the globe to examine unexplained encounters, supernatural mysteries, and cryptid legends using scientific methods. Each episode features thorough field investigations into bizarre phenomena ranging from haunted historical locations to mysterious creature sightings.

‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ (2024)

The travel docuseries ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ premieres on Max on Friday, August 21. The four-episode series follows comedian Conan O’Brien as he travels internationally to visit fans he previously connected with on his podcast, ‘Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend’. O’Brien explores diverse destinations, including Norway, Thailand, Argentina, and Ireland, while immersing himself in local traditions and cuisine. Combining unscripted humor with travelogue elements, the show highlights cross-cultural comedy and O’Brien’s signature improvisational style.

‘Mother Mary’ (2026)

David Lowery’s psychological pop melodrama ‘Mother Mary’ arrives on the platform on Friday, August 21. The film chronicles the complex and intense relationship between a fictional global pop superstar and an iconic fashion designer. Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel lead the cast, which also includes Hunter Schafer, Kaia Gerber, and Jessica Brown Findlay. Produced by A24, the production features original music written by pop artist Charli XCX and record producer Jack Antonoff.

‘Abbott Elementary’ (2021)

The hit mockumentary sitcom ‘Abbott Elementary’ arrives on Max on Saturday, August 22. Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, the series depicts the daily lives of devoted educators working at an underfunded public school in Philadelphia. The ensemble features Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Sheryl Lee Ralph as passionate teachers navigating bureaucratic hurdles. The critically acclaimed show has earned numerous Primetime Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards for its sharp writing and heartwarming humor.

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