‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ and All the Other Movies & TV Shows Coming to HBO Max and Peacock This Week

It’s a packed week from Monday, October 27 to Sunday, November 2, with big-screen spectacles and comfort-TV staples landing alongside true-crime, survival, and spooky docs—perfect timing for late-October marathons. Below, you’ll find quick primers on each title—who made them, who’s in them, and what they’re about—plus the exact day and platform each one drops so you can plan your queue.

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (2025)

Landing on Peacock on Thursday, 10/30, this installment is directed by Gareth Edwards and written by David Koepp, with longtime franchise stewards Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley producing. The cast features Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Ed Skrein, with music by Alexandre Desplat. The story follows an expedition into remote equatorial regions to extract dinosaur DNA for a radical medical breakthrough, only to unleash consequences worthy of the series’ legacy. Shot across Thailand, Malta, and the U.K., it’s a standalone sequel set after earlier events in the saga.

‘Sorry, Baby’ (2025)

Arriving on HBO Max on Thursday, 10/30, this black comedy-drama marks the feature directing debut of writer-director Eva Victor. Produced by Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak, and Barry Jenkins, the film stars Victor alongside Naomi Ackie, Lucas Hedges, Kelly McCormack, Louis Cancelmi, and John Carroll Lynch. The plot centers on a reclusive college literature professor navigating the emotional aftermath of sexual assault, blending sharp humor with an intimate portrait of healing and friendship. With cinematography by Mia Cioffi Henry and editing by Alex O’Flinn and Randi Atkins, the film has been celebrated on the festival circuit for its voice and craft.

‘Naked and Afraid Brazil’ (2021– )

Premiering on HBO Max on Monday, 10/27, this Brazilian survival reality format—localized from ‘Naked and Afraid’—drops pairs of participants into inhospitable environments for 21 days with no food, water, or clothing. Contestants may bring a single useful item, like a machete or fire-starter, and must build shelter and find resources while a production crew intervenes only for medical emergencies. Filmed across South American locations in prior seasons and expanded with spin-off formats, it showcases Brazilian survivalists testing their skills under escalating challenges. Episodes highlight day-by-day progress, conditions, and weight loss, documenting both strategy and endurance.

‘American Monster’ (2016– )

Coming to HBO Max on Wednesday, 10/29, this Investigation Discovery true-crime series profiles murder cases that hid in plain sight, using candid home videos, archival material, interviews, and dramatizations. Narrated by Tom Streithorst, episodes reconstruct how seemingly ordinary families and neighbors concealed chilling secrets until the truth emerged. The format focuses on the contrast between everyday footage and the crimes that eventually surface, providing a granular timeline of relationships, motives, and investigations. With multiple seasons, it has become a mainstay for viewers who want detailed, documentary-style storytelling.

‘Survival of the Beast’ (2025– )

Debuting on HBO Max on Wednesday, 10/29, this nature-adventure series follows explorer and survivalist Max Djenohan as he studies how animals endure the planet’s toughest habitats. Each episode breaks down behavioral tactics—stalking prey, water-finding, shelter, and heat management—then translates those lessons into human survival insights. Filmed across diverse ecosystems, the series blends wildlife cinematography with field demonstrations to underline adaptation and resilience. Djenohan’s background in expedition survival anchors the practical takeaways threaded through the show’s observational approach.

‘Fatal Engineering’ (2025– )

Launching on HBO Max on Thursday, 10/30, this docuseries investigates high-profile engineering failures, unpacking the design flaws, human errors, and cascading oversights behind them. Episodes reconstruct incidents with expert analysis, digital modeling, and forensic breakdowns to show how small miscalculations can lead to catastrophic outcomes. By tracing decisions from concept through construction and operation, the series highlights best practices and where systems and safeguards fell short. It’s built for viewers who want a technical yet accessible look at real-world infrastructure lessons.

‘House Hunters’ (1999– )

Arriving on HBO Max on Friday, 10/31, this long-running real-estate staple follows buyers as they tour three homes with agents and weigh trade-offs on budget, location, and must-have features. Originally hosted by Suzanne Whang and best known for Andromeda Dunker’s narration, the series is produced by Pie Town Productions and has spawned numerous spin-offs. Episodes outline buyer profiles, local market context, and property specs before culminating in a chosen home and a brief “after” check-in. Its consistent structure and vast episode library make it comfort viewing for design and real-estate fans alike.

‘Jonathan Ross: Haunted Homecoming’ (2024)

Streaming on HBO Max on Friday, 10/31, this British mini-series follows broadcaster and horror devotee Jonathan Ross as he revisits London’s East End to probe local ghost stories and eerie urban legends. The episodes mix historical context with contemporary eyewitness accounts and location visits, layering atmosphere over archival snippets. Ross’s personal connection to the neighborhoods adds a memoir-like thread as he traces tales of hauntings tied to old streets, theaters, and social clubs. It’s a concise, documentary-style tour through folklore and place-based storytelling.

What are you most excited to watch this week—dinosaurs, survival sagas, true-crime, or haunted history? Share your picks in the comments!