HBO Max is preparing for a packed September 2025 lineup, offering a strong mix of original dramas, documentaries, A24 films, anime debuts, and exclusive sports coverage. The platform will also continue to serve as the exclusive U.S. streaming home for Studio Ghibli and GKIDS films, with several highly anticipated titles making their streaming debut.
This month features the launch of Task, a new HBO original crime drama led by Mark Ruffalo, and Friendship and Warfare, two new A24 projects that highlight the studio’s continued partnership with HBO Max. The documentary slate is equally compelling, with Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television debuting as a two-part event and Prime Minister, a behind-the-scenes account of Jacinda Ardern’s leadership, closing out the month.
Sports fans will find plenty to enjoy as well, with coverage of Major League Baseball, NASCAR, college football, U.S. Soccer friendlies, and the ever-popular Savannah Bananas. HBO Max also remains the streaming destination for All Elite Wrestling, with a full calendar of live events and library additions.
Featured Programming Highlights
HBO Original Series
- Task (Debuts September 7): A gripping new drama set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia. Mark Ruffalo stars as an FBI agent determined to stop a series of violent robberies, while Tom Pelphrey portrays a family man who leads the criminal crew. The ensemble includes Emilia Jones, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, and Thuso Mbedu. Episodes release weekly on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET.
HBO Original Specials
- Caleb Hearon Comedy Special (Debuts September): A new stand-up performance filmed at a sold-out Chicago venue, showcasing Hearon’s wit and storytelling style.
HBO Original Documentaries
- Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television (Debuts September 9–10): A two-part series exploring the evolution of Black representation on television.
- The Devil Is Busy (Debuts September 23): A powerful short documentary highlighting the challenges and resilience of a women’s healthcare clinic in Atlanta.
- Prime Minister (Debuts September 30): A rare inside look at Jacinda Ardern’s seven years in office as New Zealand’s 40th Prime Minister.
A24 Films
- Friendship (Debuts September 5): A dark comedy about a suburban father struggling to forge meaningful friendships. Starring Tim Robinson, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Paul Rudd.
- Warfare (Debuts September 12): A tense, real-time drama based on veterans’ memories of a Navy SEAL surveillance mission in hostile territory. Cast includes D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Joseph Quinn, and Charles Melton.
September 2025 Release Calendar
September 1
Goodfellas, Misery, Prometheus, Se7en, The Cabin in the Woods, The Fate of the Furious, Veronica Mars (2014), Selena (1997), Safe Haven, Almost Christmas, and more.
September 2
The 33
September 3
Bobby’s Triple Threat Season 4, Guy’s Grocery Games Season 39, Modern Warfare 2.0 Season 1
September 4
Billionaire Boys Club (CNN Original), The Last Wright (Magnolia Network)
September 5
Friendship (A24), Most Wanted: Teen Hacker (Max Original, Finland), Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took On The World (CNN Original)
September 7
Task (HBO Original), Magnolia Table: At The Farm Season 1, Have I Got News For You Season 3
September 9
Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television (Part 1), 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way Season 7
September 10
The Tech Bro Murders
September 11
Dylan’s Playtime Adventures Season 1C, Flipping 101 Season 3B
September 12
Warfare (A24)
September 13
Vacation House Rules Season 6
September 18
Bea’s Block Season 1D (Max Original), Who Killed Our Daughter? (Max Original, Mexico)
September 23
The Devil Is Busy (HBO Original), American Prince: JFK Jr. (CNN Original), The Kim Kardashian Heist (Discovery+)
September 26
Quiet in Class (Max Original, Sweden), The Graft (Max Original, Turkey)
September 30
Prime Minister (HBO Original), Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain (CNN Original), My Happy Place (CNN Original)
(Additional HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, and OWN programming is included throughout the month.)
Studio Ghibli and GKIDS Collection
HBO Max continues as the exclusive U.S. home for Studio Ghibli films, alongside a wide selection of GKIDS anime.
New Arrivals on September 1
- Children Who Chase Lost Voices
- Fireworks
- Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko (North American Streaming Debut)
- Ghost Cat Anzu (North American Streaming Debut)
- Lonely Castle in the Mirror (North American Streaming Debut)
- Love & Pop (North American Streaming Debut)
- The Place Promised in Our Early Days
- Your Name (4K Streaming Debut for premium subscribers)
These join the complete Studio Ghibli catalog, including Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, Howl’s Moving Castle, My Neighbor Totoro, and The Boy and the Heron.
Live Sports on HBO Max in September 2025
MLB: Weekly matchups on September 2, 9, 16, and 23.
NASCAR DriverCam: Easy Illinois 300 (Sept 7), Bass Pro Shops Night Race (Sept 13), New Hampshire race (Sept 21), Hollywood Casino 400 (Sept 28).
College Football – Big 12: Kent State vs Texas Tech (Sept 6), Texas State vs Arizona State (Sept 13), plus a TBD matchup (Sept 27).
U.S. Soccer Friendlies: USMNT vs Korea (Sept 6), USMNT vs Japan (Sept 9).
Savannah Bananas: Multiple exhibition games against The Firefighters and Texas Tailgaters across September.
All Elite Wrestling on HBO Max
Live Shows:
- AEW Dynamite: Sept 3, 10, 17, 24
- AEW Collision: Sept 6, 13, 27
Library Content:
- AEW Revolution (March 2025 PPV) available Sept 12
- AEW special episodes from 2021 added Sept 26
With its robust slate of dramas, comedies, documentaries, international originals, anime, and live sports, HBO Max is offering something for nearly every viewer in September 2025. The combination of prestige originals, A24 collaborations, and exclusive Studio Ghibli films cements its position as one of the most versatile streaming platforms this fall.
