Here’s your detailed guide to what’s new on HBO Max in the US this week (August 10–16, 2026). It’s a lighter week for films but a strong one for series, including one of the summer’s most anticipated premieres. Our top picks for older viewers are below.
Top New Movies on HBO Max This Week
Aug 14 – Normal (2026)
From Derek Kolstad, the writer who created John Wick, Normal stars Bob Odenkirk as the mild-mannered interim sheriff of the small town of Normal, Minnesota. After a bank robbery goes wrong, he finds himself pulled into a much darker conspiracy than his quiet town would suggest.
It blends wry humor with crime-thriller tension, anchored by Odenkirk’s terrific everyman performance. A good pick if you enjoy a smart, character-driven crime story over a loud action blockbuster; expect some violence in keeping with the genre.
Top New TV Series on HBO Max This Week
Aug 16 – Lanterns (Season 1)
HBO’s big new prestige DC drama follows two Green Lanterns, veteran Hal Jordan and newcomer John Stewart, as intergalactic lawmen who come down to earth to investigate a murder in the American heartland with unexpectedly cosmic implications. It’s been described as a grounded, True Detective–style take on the comic-book world.
It’s the week’s most talked-about premiere and a handsomely made series. Even if superheroes aren’t usually your thing, the small-town murder-mystery framing makes it more approachable than a typical comic-book show.
Aug 12 – Signs of a Psychopath (Season 11)
This long-running true-crime series returns for an eleventh season, examining the words and behavior of killers through interviews, interrogation footage, and expert analysis to understand what makes them tick.
It’s straightforward, case-of-the-week true crime made for dedicated fans of the genre. The subject matter is dark, as you’d expect, so it’s one for viewers who already enjoy this kind of programming.
Aug 13 – Isadora Moon (Season 1)
Based on Harriet Muncaster’s popular children’s books, this animated series follows Isadora Moon, half fairy, half vampire, through gentle everyday adventures as she figures out where she fits in.
Sweet, colorful, and calm, it’s aimed at younger children (roughly ages 4–7) and makes a lovely, worry-free choice for time with small grandchildren.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s new on HBO Max this week?
Between August 10–16, 2026, HBO Max US added the Bob Odenkirk film Normal, the new DC series Lanterns, a fresh season of Signs of a Psychopath, and the children’s animated series Isadora Moon.
What is the biggest new HBO Max series this week?
Lanterns, HBO’s new DC drama, is the week’s headline premiere.
Are there family-friendly new titles on HBO Max?
Yes, Isadora Moon is a gentle animated series well suited to younger grandchildren (ages 4–7).
Last updated: August 14, 2026.