Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘The Legend of Ochi’

A fresh mix of premieres and favorites landed on HBO Max this week, so it is a great moment to plan an easy weekend watchlist. The latest drops cover everything from big scale action and horror to family friendly musicals and timeless romance, so you can line up a little bit of everything without leaving the couch.

The picks below were pulled from this week’s batches of new arrivals, with the newest titles up top and a couple of all time classics rounding things out. Each entry includes the date it arrived on the service along with helpful details on the story and the talent behind the camera and in front of it.

‘The Legend of Ochi’ (2025)

This new fantasy adventure arrived Friday 8/15 and introduces a mythic world where a young traveler is drawn into an ancient mystery. The story centers on encounters with a mysterious species known as the Ochi and a quest that tests courage and connection.

The film is directed by Isaiah Saxon in his feature debut and builds a handcrafted world that leans into creature lore and folklore textures. It was a brand new release on HBO Max this week, making it an easy first pick if you wanted something just added.

‘Freaky Tales’ (2025)

This anthology arrived Friday 8/8 and is set across a charged slice of 1980s Oakland. The film weaves multiple stories that collide through music, street life, and a city in transition.

The project comes from filmmakers Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who craft interlocking chapters with an ensemble of characters crossing paths in surprising ways. It was one of the week’s newest premieres on HBO Max and offered a different tone with each segment.

‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ (2025)

This entry arrived Friday 8/1 and continues the long running horror series where a narrow escape from catastrophe triggers a relentless chain of aftershocks. The setup remains chillingly simple as a group realizes that cheating death comes with a price.

The film extends a franchise launched from Jeffrey Reddick’s original concept and produced by New Line Cinema. It brings the series mechanics to a fresh group of characters while keeping the signature sense of cause and effect that drives every set piece.

‘You Hurt My Feelings’ (2023)

This character driven story arrived Friday 8/1 and follows a novelist who overhears her husband’s private take on her new manuscript, sending their marriage into a quiet crisis. The plot explores honesty inside creative work and the way a small comment can ripple through a relationship.

The film is written and directed by Nicole Holofcener and stars Julia Louis Dreyfus and Tobias Menzies, with supporting turns from Michaela Watkins and Arian Moayed. It unfolds over everyday conversations and awkward family moments with a tight ensemble at the center.

‘The Woman King’ (2022)

This historical action drama arrived Wednesday 8/13 and focuses on the Agojie, an all woman unit of warriors who protect the African kingdom of Dahomey. The story follows a new recruit and a veteran general as the army confronts rising threats.

The film is directed by Gina Prince Bythewood and stars Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, and John Boyega. Large scale battle training and ensemble performances drive the drama while the production spotlights a pivotal period in West African history.

‘Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile’ (2022)

This family musical arrived Monday 8/4 and adapts the Bernard Waber book about a New York family who discovers that the friendly crocodile living in their attic can sing. The discovery changes the neighborhood and the family’s daily life in unexpected ways.

The film stars Javier Bardem and Constance Wu, with Shawn Mendes lending the voice of Lyle. It is directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon and features original songs crafted by the songwriting team Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ (2019)

This road movie arrived Friday 8/1 and follows a young man with Down syndrome who runs away from a care home to pursue his dream of becoming a professional wrestler. On the way he teams up with a small time fisherman and a caregiver who tries to bring him back.

The film is written and directed by Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz and stars Zack Gottsagen, Shia LaBeouf, and Dakota Johnson. The story blends a Southern coastal journey with gentle humor and a mentor friendship that builds along the way.

‘The Nun’ (2018)

This horror entry arrived Friday 8/1 and expands the world of ‘The Conjuring’ films with a story set in a secluded Romanian abbey. A priest and a novitiate investigate a death and uncover a terrifying presence tied to the demonic entity Valak.

Directed by Corin Hardy, the film stars Taissa Farmiga and Demián Bichir and connects directly to events referenced in ‘The Conjuring 2’. James Wan and Peter Safran produce, anchoring the entry within the larger ‘The Conjuring’ timeline.

‘Alien: Covenant’ (2017)

This sci fi thriller arrived Friday 8/1 and follows a deep space colonization mission that diverts to a seemingly perfect planet. The crew discovers traces of a prior expedition and confronts a lethal lifeform that threatens the ship and the colonists.

Ridley Scott directs, continuing the arc begun in ‘Prometheus’. Michael Fassbender returns in a dual android role alongside Katherine Waterston and Billy Crudup, blending philosophical science fiction with the series’ signature survival horror.

‘Pride and Prejudice’ (1940)

This classic adaptation arrived Friday 8/1 and brings Jane Austen’s story to the screen with a witty portrait of the Bennet family and the complicated bond between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy. The plot moves from awkward first impressions to a hard won understanding.

The MGM production is directed by Robert Z Leonard and stars Greer Garson and Laurence Olivier. It stands as an early Hollywood take on ‘Pride and Prejudice’ that helped set the template for later screen versions of the novel.

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