What to watch on HBO Max – quick links
HBO Max: new this week
Wuthering Heights – 1 May
Film (2026). A bold and original interpretation of one of the greatest love stories of all time, Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights stars Australians Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff whose forbidden passion for one another turns from romantic to intoxicating in an epic tale of lust, love and madness.
ScreenHub: Wuthering Heights is a provocative sadomasochistic joy
Make That Movie – May (date TBC)
Series. This new six-part comedy starring Australian comedians Sam Campbell and Aaron Chen follows a hotshot director who scours the country for everyday film ideas, then races to turn each one into a movie in just three days. The crew features Lara Ricote, Helen Bauer and David Hargreaves alongside Chen.
Heathers: The Musical – 3 May
Film (2022). This dark-comedy rock musical based on the 1988 cult-classic movie follows high school senior Veronica’s struggle to survive the teenage rollercoaster of her senior year while navigating the beautiful but cruel Heathers, a dangerous romance with the new school rebel Jason ‘J.D.’ Dean and the constant pressure to fit in with everyone else.
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The Life of Chuck – 25 April
Film (2024). A gripping, genre-bending journey that follows three pivotal chapters in the life of Charles Krantz, an ordinary man facing extraordinary circumstances. With each chapter, his world twists and turns in ways that are haunting, darkly funny and deeply human.
Starring Tom Hiddleston, this is a story about life, love and the unexpected turns that define us.
The Venture Bros. Seasons 1-7 – 22 April
Series. This critically acclaimed adult animated action-adventure show follows the lives and adventures of the Venture family.
Police Academy – 18 April
All seven films of the popular Police Academy comedy series:
- Police Academy
- Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
- Police Academy 3: Back In Training
- Police Academy 4: Citizens On Patrol
- Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
- Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
- Police Academy 7: Mission To Moscow
Starring Leslie Easterbrook, Steve Guttenberg, Michael Winslow, Bubba Smith and Kim Cattrall.
The Dark Wizard – 15 April
Series. The Dark Wizard is an unflinching portrait of Dean Potter, one of the world’s most influential and controversial figures in climbing, BASE jumping and highline walking. The series traces the jaw dropping feats that made him a legend, as well as the personal turmoil that defined his life.
Episodes drop weekly, same day as US (4 episodes).
Smiling Friends Season 3 – 13 April
Series. Created by Australian Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel, the series follows a quirky team dedicated to spreading happiness: cynical Charlie, ever-optimistic Pim, meticulous Allan, mysterious Glep, and their unpredictable billionaire Boss.
In the third and final season, the gang goes absolutely bonkers on their ultimate quest to spread joy – from collecting all the spirit gems to a chaotic showdown with an Ancient Witch. Expect wild, unexpected fun at every turn.
Euphoria Season 3 – 13 April
Series. Zendaya leads a returning ensemble – including Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney – in the award-winning global hit series.
Season 3 follows a group of childhood friends as they grapple with faith, redemption and the darker truths that bind them. Episodes drop weekly, same day as US (8 episodes).
