From acclaimed originals to blockbuster entertainment, this month’s schedule delivers plenty of reasons to refresh the watchlist. Here’s what's arriving on HBO Max UK this October.

With classic titles dropping alongside fresh premieres and returning series, May on HBO Max shapes up as a quietly compelling month — one that rewards digging beyond the surface as much as it delivers a handful of must-watch highlights.

HBO Max has released the official teaser for the eight-episode first season of the upcoming original Harry Potter series, titled Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone — Debuting on HBO Max Christmas 2026.