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HBO Max Adds Five New Movies to June 2026 Lineup
HBO Max added five new feature films to its streaming catalog in June 2026, expanding the library with a mix of dark comedy, romance, horror, and science‑fiction titles.
The new releases include the black‑comedy thriller How to Make a Killing, the queer romance Pillion, the action‑comedy horror They Will Kill You, the science‑fiction adventure Ready Player One, and the folk‑horror film Midsommar. All five titles are available for streaming on the HBO Max platform in the United States and in markets where the service is licensed.
How to Make a Killing
How to Make a Killing is a 2026 black‑comedy thriller written and directed by John Patton Ford. The film stars Glen Powell as Beckett Redfellow, a son born out of wedlock who seeks to inherit his grandfather’s fortune by eliminating his relatives. Supporting actors include Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher Grace, and Ed Harris. According to Wikipedia, the movie was released in the United States by A24 on February 20, 2026. The film received mixed reviews and earned $21 million worldwide against a $15 million budget.
Pillion
Pillion is a 2025 romantic dark‑comedy drama written and directed by Harry Lighton. The story follows Harry Melling as a timid gay man who enters a BDSM relationship with Alexander Skarsgård’s biker character. The film premiered in the Un Certain Regard section of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Best Screenplay prize. It was released in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2025, by Warner Bros. Pictures and Picturehouse Entertainment. Critical reception highlighted Lighton’s writing and the performances of Melling and Skarsgård.
They Will Kill You
They Will Kill You is a 2026 action‑comedy horror directed by Kirill Sokolov and co‑written with Alex Litvak. The plot follows Zazie Beetz’s character, an ex‑convict who becomes a housekeeper at a mysterious New York City high‑rise that has a history of disappearances. The film was released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on March 27, 2026, and grossed $19 million worldwide. Reviews were mixed, noting the film’s blend of gore and humor.
Ready Player One
Ready Player One is a 2018 science‑fiction adventure directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Ernest Cline’s novel. The story is set in 2045, where a virtual reality world called the OASIS dominates society. When the creator of the OASIS dies, he announces a contest in which the first person to find a hidden Easter egg will inherit the entire platform. The film stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, and Simon Pegg. It was originally released in theaters in 2018 and is now available on HBO Max.
Midsommar
Midsommar is a 2019 folk‑horror film directed by Ari Aster. The plot follows Florence Pugh’s character, Dani, who travels to Sweden with her boyfriend, played by Jack Reynor, and becomes involved in a violent cult. The film received critical acclaim for its performances and visual style, though it was noted for its graphic content. Midsommar was released in theaters in 2019 and is now streaming on HBO Max.
HBO Max Context
HBO Max is a subscription video‑on‑demand service owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. The platform launched in the United States on May 27, 2020, and has since expanded internationally. In 2023, the service was rebranded to Max, but the HBO Max name returned in July 2025. As of May 2025, the combined HBO Max and Discovery+ subscriber base reached 122.3 million.
The addition of these five titles reflects HBO Max’s strategy of offering a diverse slate of films that appeal to a broad audience. The catalog now includes a mix of recent releases, genre‑specific offerings, and established classics, providing viewers with a variety of options for the month of June 2026.
Conclusion
With How to Make a Killing, Pillion, They Will Kill You, Ready Player One, and Midsommar now available, HBO Max’s June lineup offers viewers a range of genres from dark comedy to horror to science‑fiction. The platform continues to expand its library with both recent releases and well‑known titles, positioning itself as a comprehensive destination for film enthusiasts.
The new releases include the black‑comedy thriller How to Make a Killing, the queer romance Pillion, the action‑comedy horror They Will Kill You, the science‑fiction adventure Ready Player One, and the folk‑horror film Midsommar. All five titles are available for streaming on the HBO Max platform in the United States and in markets where the service is licensed.
How to Make a Killing
How to Make a Killing is a 2026 black‑comedy thriller written and directed by John Patton Ford. The film stars Glen Powell as Beckett Redfellow, a son born out of wedlock who seeks to inherit his grandfather’s fortune by eliminating his relatives. Supporting actors include Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Bill Camp, Zach Woods, Topher Grace, and Ed Harris. According to Wikipedia, the movie was released in the United States by A24 on February 20, 2026. The film received mixed reviews and earned $21 million worldwide against a $15 million budget.
Pillion
Pillion is a 2025 romantic dark‑comedy drama written and directed by Harry Lighton. The story follows Harry Melling as a timid gay man who enters a BDSM relationship with Alexander Skarsgård’s biker character. The film premiered in the Un Certain Regard section of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Best Screenplay prize. It was released in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2025, by Warner Bros. Pictures and Picturehouse Entertainment. Critical reception highlighted Lighton’s writing and the performances of Melling and Skarsgård.
They Will Kill You
They Will Kill You is a 2026 action‑comedy horror directed by Kirill Sokolov and co‑written with Alex Litvak. The plot follows Zazie Beetz’s character, an ex‑convict who becomes a housekeeper at a mysterious New York City high‑rise that has a history of disappearances. The film was released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on March 27, 2026, and grossed $19 million worldwide. Reviews were mixed, noting the film’s blend of gore and humor.
Ready Player One
Ready Player One is a 2018 science‑fiction adventure directed by Steven Spielberg and based on Ernest Cline’s novel. The story is set in 2045, where a virtual reality world called the OASIS dominates society. When the creator of the OASIS dies, he announces a contest in which the first person to find a hidden Easter egg will inherit the entire platform. The film stars Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, and Simon Pegg. It was originally released in theaters in 2018 and is now available on HBO Max.
Midsommar
Midsommar is a 2019 folk‑horror film directed by Ari Aster. The plot follows Florence Pugh’s character, Dani, who travels to Sweden with her boyfriend, played by Jack Reynor, and becomes involved in a violent cult. The film received critical acclaim for its performances and visual style, though it was noted for its graphic content. Midsommar was released in theaters in 2019 and is now streaming on HBO Max.
HBO Max Context
HBO Max is a subscription video‑on‑demand service owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. The platform launched in the United States on May 27, 2020, and has since expanded internationally. In 2023, the service was rebranded to Max, but the HBO Max name returned in July 2025. As of May 2025, the combined HBO Max and Discovery+ subscriber base reached 122.3 million.
The addition of these five titles reflects HBO Max’s strategy of offering a diverse slate of films that appeal to a broad audience. The catalog now includes a mix of recent releases, genre‑specific offerings, and established classics, providing viewers with a variety of options for the month of June 2026.
Conclusion
With How to Make a Killing, Pillion, They Will Kill You, Ready Player One, and Midsommar now available, HBO Max’s June lineup offers viewers a range of genres from dark comedy to horror to science‑fiction. The platform continues to expand its library with both recent releases and well‑known titles, positioning itself as a comprehensive destination for film enthusiasts.
