HBO Max is set for a jam-packed September 2025, with fresh HBO Originals, buzzy A24 films, a wave of documentaries, and plenty of new sports programming. Fans of scripted drama can look forward to Task, a tense crime thriller starring Mark Ruffalo, while film buffs get a double feature of A24 titles with Friendship and Warfare. Meanwhile, documentary highlights range from Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television to Prime Minister, a behind-the-scenes portrait of Jacinda Ardern.
The streamer is also adding a hefty catalog of films and network programming, including classics such as Goodfellas, Prometheus, and Se7en. For animation lovers, the Studio Ghibli and GKIDS library remains a central attraction, with Your Name arriving in 4K for premium subscribers and several titles making their North American streaming debut. On top of that, sports fans can keep up with MLB, college football, NASCAR, U.S. Soccer, and the ever-popular Savannah Bananas, while AEW wrestling continues with live events throughout the month.
Featured HBO Originals
- Task – Debuts September 7
Seven-episode crime drama following an FBI agent (Mark Ruffalo) leading a task force to stop violent robberies led by a seemingly ordinary family man (Tom Pelphrey). Weekly rollout, Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ET. - Caleb Hearon Comedy Special – Debuts September
Stand-up filmed in Chicago, showcasing Hearon’s sharp wit and observational humor. - Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television – Debuts September 9
Two-part documentary exploring Black representation in television, airing on September 9 and 10 at 9:00 p.m. ET. - The Devil Is Busy – Debuts September 23
Documentary short focusing on the daily work of a women’s healthcare clinic in Atlanta. - Prime Minister – Debuts September 30
An in-depth look at Jacinda Ardern’s seven years as New Zealand’s 40th Prime Minister.
A24 Films
- Friendship – Debuts September 5
A suburban dad’s misguided attempts at forming male friendships. Cast includes Tim Robinson, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Paul Rudd. - Warfare – Debuts September 12
A tense real-time story based on veteran accounts, following Navy SEALs on a surveillance mission. Starring D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Joseph Quinn, and Charles Melton.
September 2025 Release Calendar Highlights
- September 1 – Goodfellas, Prometheus, Se7en, Selena, The Cabin in the Woods, Rick and Morty Season 8, multiple Studio Ghibli and GKIDS titles.
- September 5 – Friendship (A24), Most Wanted: Teen Hacker (Max Original, Finland).
- September 7 – Task (HBO Original).
- September 9 – Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television (HBO Original).
- September 12 – Warfare (A24).
- September 23 – The Devil Is Busy (HBO Original).
- September 30 – Prime Minister (HBO Original).
(Additional lifestyle, food network, CNN, OWN, and TLC programming fill out the calendar throughout the month.)
Studio Ghibli and GKIDS Collection
HBO Max remains the exclusive U.S. home for Studio Ghibli. September brings several debuts including Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko, Ghost Cat Anzu, Lonely Castle in the Mirror, and Love & Pop. In addition, Your Name arrives in a 4K streaming version for premium subscribers, adding to the already complete Studio Ghibli library on the platform.
Live Sports and AEW Programming
- MLB: Weekly matchups on September 2, 9, 16, and 23.
- NASCAR: Races on September 7, 13, 21, and 28.
- College Football (Big 12): Games on September 6, 13, and 27.
- U.S. Soccer: USMNT faces Korea (September 6) and Japan (September 9).
- Savannah Bananas: Multiple matchups throughout September.
- AEW Wrestling: Dynamite and Collision events across Philadelphia, London, Pittsburgh, and Huntington, WV, with library content dropping mid and late month.
HBO Max’s September 2025 lineup is the kind of slate that tries to cover every corner of its audience. Prestige drama sits alongside documentaries with a social edge, while A24 continues to feed the film crowd. Throw in sports coverage, AEW events, and the enduring Studio Ghibli catalog, and it is clear that HBO Max is positioning itself as more than a streaming service—it is angling to be the complete entertainment package.
