What's Coming to HBO Max in July 2026
- Jun 26
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June 26, 2026
HBO Max continues to stack its UK line-up with prestige dramas, major premieres, returning favourites, and must-watch films. 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 July.
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
TV Series - July 24
Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. Along the way, they meet alternate-universe versions of characters we’ve come to know and love from The Big Bang Theory. As the title implies, things don’t go well.
Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story
Documentary - July 1
Before the internet and the ubiquity of social media influencers, there was Robin Byrd – the spirited, anything-goes New York City public access host, clad only in her signature black crochet bikini. From 1977 to 1998, Robin created, produced, and hosted the late-night call-in show that incorporated performances and interviews with adult entertainers and experimental artists. Each show ended with a bawdy song and dance, turning her unapologetic, eponymous show into a national platform for sex-positivity and free speech. Approaching her 70th birthday, Robin confronts her place in history and faces the decision to hand over a lifetime of memorabilia to archivists, while also tenderly caring for Shelly, her husband of 50 years. With a wealth of archival and intimate interviews, the film reflects on Robin’s career and tracks her current life in New York City, as well as Fire Island where she has been a beloved resident for decades. Robin candidly recounts the origins of “The Robin Byrd Show” revealing how sexy nighttime entertainment became a clarion call for sexual freedom and honest talk about sex beginning in the late 1970s. During the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s, Byrd became a tenacious champion for queer visibility, AIDS awareness, and safe sex, providing a welcoming community lifeline for many. However, her platform of inclusivity and frank sexual expression drew criticism from conservative activists. She became the target of a national censorship battle that took her to the Supreme Court, and the ensuing landmark verdict cemented her legacy as a fierce First Amendment advocate. Bang My Box: The Robin Byrd Story celebrates a woman who defied expectations and remains a pioneer in the world of content creation and a cult icon.
That’s everything coming to HBO Max this month. Whether you’re planning to catch the latest originals, revisit timeless classics, or discover something new with the family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Tell us what you’re most excited to watch, and be sure to check back soon for more streaming recommendations and highlights!
