HBO Max released a preview video on December 12, 2025, showcasing 17 original series, documentaries, and returning programs slated for 2026. The teaser includes never-before-seen footage from hits like House of the Dragon season 3 and Euphoria season 3, alongside debuts for new entries such as the DCU's Lanterns.
Overview of the 2026 Slate
HBO Max's latest sizzle reel offers a glimpse into its ambitious 2026 programming, blending fan-favorite returns with fresh projects. Released amid the streamer's international expansion, the video highlights a mix of drama, comedy, and documentaries, emphasizing high-production values from Warner Bros.
Returning Series
Several acclaimed shows are set for new seasons early in the year. The Pitt returns for season 2 on January 8, followed by Industry season 4 on January 11, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms—a Game of Thrones spinoff based on George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg—on January 18. Euphoria season 3 arrives in April, while The Comeback season 3 and Rooster both debut in March. Later in 2026, expect House of the Dragon season 3 in summer, The Gilded Age season 4, Hacks season 5, and Dune: Prophecy season 2.
New Projects
The lineup introduces exciting originals, including the DCU series Lanterns, which teases its story without showing Green Lantern powers in action. Other newcomers are DTF St. Louis, an untitled Larry David project, Half Man, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (a Big Bang Theory spinoff), War, and the two-part documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!.
This preview underscores HBO Max's strength in franchise expansions, from DC to Westeros, at a time when the streamer faces industry pressures like cost reductions and potential mergers. Further announcements are expected soon.
