Following the detailed January 2026 slate announcement, HBO Max emphasizes returns of acclaimed dramas like The Pitt season 2—fresh off an Emmy win—Industry season 4, and Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, alongside its robust catalog.
The Pitt season 2, which debuted in 2025 and earned a best drama Emmy, premieres January 8. Created by R. Scott Gemmill and starring Noah Wyle as chief attendant Michael Robinavitch, the medical drama captures a single shift's intensity in a Pittsburgh hospital.
Industry returns January 11 for season 4, chronicling young graduates' ambitions and personal turmoil in London's high-finance world at Pierpoint & Co.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms season 1 launches January 18, a fantasy tale set a century before Game of Thrones, following knight Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire across Westeros.
These high-profile dramas enhance HBO Max's originals like Succession and Euphoria, crime hits such as The Penguin, and comedies including Hacks—complementing the month's documentaries, A24 films, sports, and library content for diverse viewing.