WAR
Friday 2 October, only on HBO Max – Episodes drop weekly, same day as US (8 episodes)
War is a new HBO and Sky Original high-stakes legal drama created by George Kay (Lupin, Hijack) and starring Dominic West and Sienna Miller. Set among London’s most powerful lawyers, the series follows rival firms Cathcarts & Sons and Taylor & Byrne as they go head-to-head in a headline-grabbing legal battle, drawing ambitious young lawyer Jonathan “Johnny” Warren (Archie Renaux) into a ruthless world where ambition, betrayal and winning come at a price. Season one centres on the explosive divorce of British tech entrepreneur Morgan Henderson (West) and international film star Carla Duval (Miller), as both firms stop at nothing to secure victory for their clients.
Unmasking A Monster: Aileen Wuornos
Thursday 1 October, only on HBO Max
Uncover the chilling untold story of Aileen Wuornos, the American serial killer whose crimes and life story captivated the world, through exclusive first-person accounts from those who knew her. Using cutting-edge digital replica technology, the series brings Wuornos and key figures from her life vividly back to the screen, recreated as they appeared at the time, offering a compelling new perspective on one of America’s most notorious serial killers.
GET JIRO – October 3
In a futuristic LA, mysterious sushi chef Jiro sets out on a quest for vengeance. Based on Anthony Bourdain and Joel Rose’s hit graphic novel series.
Adventure Time: Side Quests – October 5
Follows a young Finn and his magical dog Jake during their early days in the Land of Ooo, taking on classic villains and monsters.
Miracle Workers – October 13
Two angels try to convince their boss, God, to not pursue his plans for humanity’s destruction through the manipulation of two people to fall in love with each other.
Obsession – October 22
Obsession, the breakout horror hit from writer-director Curry Barker, follows a hopeless romantic who breaks the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart — only to get exactly what he wished for, with increasingly dark and sinister consequences. The film became a surprise global box-office phenomenon and one of 2026’s biggest horror successes.
Newlyweds
Saturday 24 October, only on HBO Max – Episodes drop weekly, same day as US (13 episodes)
A mature romance starring Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, following a free-spirited woman and a reserved professor who unexpectedly marry after a brief but passionate courtship.
Happiness (Season 2)
Coming this October, only on HBO Max
After a scandalous secret forces rising Broadway director Charlie Summers back to his hometown of Tauranga, he finds himself at odds with his formidable mother Gaye and her fiercely proud amateur musical society. As Charlie attempts to navigate the chaos of small-town life, family tensions and his larger-than-life personality threaten to steal the spotlight. Starring Rebecca Gibney and Peter Hambleton.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (Season 3)
Friday 9 October, only on HBO Max – Episodes drop weekly, same day as US (22 episodes)
The sequel to Young Sheldon follows Georgie (Montana Jordan) and Mandy (Emily Osment) as they raise their young family in Texas while navigating the challenges of adulthood, parenting and marriage.
Leviticus
Friday 30 October, only on HBO Max
Leviticus is a 2026 Australian coming-of-age romantic supernatural horror film written and directed by Adrian Chiarella, following two teenage boys who must escape a violent entity that takes the terrifying form of the person they desire most — each other.
Kate Berlant: Parmesan
Saturday 17 October, only on HBO Max
Seamlessly weaving through personal stories and stream-of-consciousness epiphanies, Kate offers up razor-sharp reflections on everything from the moon, to her destructive relationship to technology, to the evolving nature of sexuality. Filmed at the historic Plaza Nightclub in Los Angeles, Kate Berlant: Parmesan is a hilarious tour-de-force that skewers the many contradictions of modern life and the art of stand-up comedy itself.
The Serial Killer Connection
Thursday 8 October, only on HBO Max – Episodes drop weekly, same day as US (3 episodes)
The Serial Killer Connection is a gripping new docuseries that reveals an unlikely bond forged in the aftermath of a serial killer’s crimes. Decades after marrying Richard “Marc” Evonitz at a young age, Bonnie Lou learns that her former husband had been living a horrifying double life as a serial killer – with his deadly secret ultimately revealed after Kara Robinson Chamberlain’s courageous escape from captivity. Years later, an unexpected connection sparked by a social media trend brings the two women together, transforming shared trauma into a determined quest for answers. United by a singular mission, the ex-wife and survivor of a serial killer unite in their determination to uncover the untold life and crimes of Evontiz and as they dig deeper, they confront the chilling possibility that the full scope of his crimes has yet to be revealed.
A Killer Among Friends (Season 2)
Sunday 4 October, only on HBO Max – Episodes drop weekly (6 episodes)
Executive produced and narrated by Jennifer Love Hewitt, A Killer Among Friends returns with more gripping true-crime stories exploring how one devastating crime can shatter the bonds of even the closest friendships. Each episode delves into shocking cases of betrayal, deception and deadly secrets, revealing how the people we trust most can sometimes be hiding the darkest truths in plain sight. As seemingly unbreakable friendships unravel, the series uncovers the devastating consequences of discovering that you may never have truly known the people closest to you.