‘Weapons’ Is HBO Max’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week

From brand-new releases to all-timer classics, this week’s Max lineup is stacked with horror heavyweights and eerie favorites. Below, you’ll find quick primers on each title—who made them, who stars, and what they’re about—so you can jump in confidently for your next movie night.

10. ‘Sorry, Baby’ (2025)

Written and directed by Eva Victor, ‘Sorry, Baby’ is a 2025 American black comedy-drama acquired and distributed by A24. The cast includes Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, Lucas Hedges, and John Carroll Lynch. The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, later screened at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight, and received a U.S. theatrical release in June and July 2025. Its runtime is 104 minutes.

9. ‘Halloween: Resurrection’ (2002)

‘Halloween: Resurrection’ is the eighth film in the franchise and a direct follow-up to ‘Halloween: H20’. Directed by Rick Rosenthal, it stars Busta Rhymes, Bianca Kajlich, Tyra Banks, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Released in 2002 with a 90-minute runtime, the film continues the “H20” continuity branch. It was distributed by Dimension Films and grossed over $37 million worldwide.

8. ‘Edward Scissorhands’ (1990)

Directed by Tim Burton and written by Caroline Thompson from a story by Burton and Thompson, ‘Edward Scissorhands’ stars Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder. The film blends gothic fantasy and suburban satire, following an unfinished artificial man with scissors for hands taken in by a local family. It was released by 20th Century Fox in December 1990 and runs 105 minutes. Danny Elfman composed the score, and the production featured extensive practical design work.

7. ‘Bring Her Back’ (2025)

Directed by Danny and Michael Philippou, ‘Bring Her Back’ is a 2025 Australian horror film produced by Causeway Films. The cast includes Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, Jonah Wren Phillips, and Sally Hawkins. Released in Australia on May 29, 2025, with international distribution handled by Stage 6 Films and A24 in the U.S., it runs 104 minutes. The plot involves step-siblings who become entangled in an occult resurrection ritual orchestrated by their foster guardian.

6. ‘The Shining’ (1980)

‘The Shining’ is a 1980 psychological horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick, adapted from Stephen King’s 1977 novel. Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny Lloyd, and Scatman Crothers star in the story of a family isolated at the Overlook Hotel over a harsh winter. The film is widely noted for its meticulous production design and unsettling imagery. It has remained a cornerstone of modern horror cinema since its release.

5. ‘Halloween H20: 20 Years Later’ (1998)

Set two decades after the events of ‘Halloween’ (1978), ‘Halloween: H20’ brings back Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode in a new confrontation with Michael Myers. Directed by Steve Miner, the film was released in 1998 and is part of the franchise’s “H20” continuity. It was distributed in the U.S. beginning August 5, 1998. The movie’s storyline connects directly to ‘Halloween’ (1978) and ‘Halloween II’ (1981) within that timeline.

4. ‘The Substance’ (2024)

Written and directed by Coralie Fargeat, ‘The Substance’ stars Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, and Dennis Quaid. The body-horror plot centers on a black-market drug that creates a younger duplicate of its user, with dangerous and unexpected consequences. The film was released in 2024 and quickly drew attention for its high-concept premise. It was produced with an international team and distributed in various territories through major festival circuits and commercial runs.

3. ‘It Chapter Two’ (2019)

‘It Chapter Two’ returns to Derry 27 years later, with the adult Losers Club reuniting to confront Pennywise. Andy Muschietti directs again, with James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, and Bill Hader leading the ensemble and Bill Skarsgård reprising Pennywise. The film has a 169-minute runtime and was released by Warner Bros. Pictures in September 2019. In related lore, the prequel series ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ premiered on HBO in October 2025.

2. ‘It’ (2017)

Directed by Andy Muschietti, ‘It’ adapts Stephen King’s 1986 novel about a group of kids in Derry, Maine, who battle a shapeshifting entity that often appears as a clown named Pennywise. The cast includes Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise alongside Jaeden Martell, Sophia Lillis, and Finn Wolfhard as members of the Losers Club. Produced by New Line Cinema and distributed by Warner Bros., the film runs 135 minutes. It became one of the highest-grossing horror films of all time worldwide.

1. ‘Weapons’ (2025)

Written and directed by Zach Cregger, ‘Weapons’ follows the fallout from the disappearance of 17 schoolchildren in a Pennsylvania town. The film features Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, and Alden Ehrenreich, and it opened in theaters on August 8, 2025. It began streaming on Max on October 24, 2025, after a strong box-office run. The story is fictional, though Cregger has said it drew on personal experiences of grief during writing.

Tell us which ones you watched and which you’re queuing up next in the comments!