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HBO Maxs Bring Me The Beauties Launches Amid a Week of New LGBTQ+ and Genre Releases
On June 1, 2026, HBO Max rolled out the true‑crime documentary series Bring Me The Beauties: A Model Cult, a six‑episode deep dive helmed by director‑executive producer Chris Smith. The series traces former model Hoyt Richards as he is lured into the 1980s New York cult Eternal Values, led by Frederick von Mierers—who claimed to hail from the star Arcturus. Viewers can stream the show in the United States, 39 Latin American and Caribbean territories, 25 European countries, and even on the HBO Max Prime Video channel or Hulu with a Max add‑on.
The first episode premiered on June 1, and the second—titled “The Antichrist Tapes”—is slated for release on June 8. Critics have praised the docuseries for its meticulous examination of how von Mierers wielded spiritual rhetoric and financial pressure to command followers, many of whom were high‑profile models and socialites. The series aligns with HBO Max’s strategy to spotlight in‑depth documentaries that peel back the layers of subcultures and fringe movements.
That same week, HBO Max expanded its LGBTQ+ slate by adding the Polish drama Proud. The series follows a hard‑partying gay man who unexpectedly becomes the caregiver for his late sister’s child. Proud has already garnered two awards at the Series Mania festival, signaling its growing international resonance. While a specific release date on the platform has not been announced, the show is currently available for streaming.
Across the Atlantic, Prime Video broadened its queer narrative portfolio by debuting the BBC drama What It Feels Like For A Girl. Adapted from Paris Lees’s memoir, the series chronicles a young trans woman’s navigation of the early 2000s UK club scene. The show has been noted for its candid portrayal of trans youth culture and fits Prime Video’s expanding slate of LGBTQ+ stories.
The week also saw the VOD release of Strange Journey: The Journey Of Rocky Horror, a Queer Palm‑winning feature from last year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film follows a young Muslim woman who explores her sexuality after moving to Paris for university. Though distribution details are limited, the movie can be purchased or rented on major VOD platforms.
In select U.S. theaters, three new releases opened on June 5. The Little Sister stars Alexander Skarsgård as a leather‑daddy who finds a new submissive in Harry Melling, delivering a kink‑infused comedy‑drama described as both sweet and subversive. Pillion, also released on June 5, follows high‑school friends Nico Carney and Misha Osherovich as they pretend to be trans in a satirical take on gender‑bending comedies; the film is available on HBO Max. Another vampire‑themed entry, She’s The He, premiered that day, advancing the saga of Lestat by shifting perspective from Louis (Jacob Anderson) to Lestat (Sam Reid), who has become a world‑famous rock star.
On June 7, AMC+ added The Vampire Lestat, the next installment in the Lestat series, continuing the narrative arc that began with She’s The He. That same day, the 79th Annual Tony Awards streamed on CBS and Paramount+, with pop icon Pink serving as host. The ceremony highlighted two major nominees: the musical Cats: The Jellicle Ball and the play Titaníque. This marked the first time the awards have been streamed simultaneously on a broadcast network and a streaming service.
The week’s releases illustrate a wide spectrum of content—true‑crime documentary, LGBTQ+ drama, comedy, and genre films—underscoring the ongoing diversification of streaming and theatrical offerings. While HBO Max and Prime Video continue to focus on narrative series that explore identity and subculture, the theatrical releases provide a mix of comedy, drama, and supernatural themes. The Tony Awards broadcast further demonstrates the collaboration between traditional broadcast networks and streaming platforms in delivering live entertainment to broad audiences.
Looking ahead, viewers can anticipate continued coverage of the Lestat saga on AMC+, additional episodes of Bring Me The Beauties on HBO Max, and further additions to Prime Video’s expanding LGBTQ+ catalog. The Tony Awards will close out the week’s lineup, offering a snapshot of the current theatrical and television landscape.
The first episode premiered on June 1, and the second—titled “The Antichrist Tapes”—is slated for release on June 8. Critics have praised the docuseries for its meticulous examination of how von Mierers wielded spiritual rhetoric and financial pressure to command followers, many of whom were high‑profile models and socialites. The series aligns with HBO Max’s strategy to spotlight in‑depth documentaries that peel back the layers of subcultures and fringe movements.
That same week, HBO Max expanded its LGBTQ+ slate by adding the Polish drama Proud. The series follows a hard‑partying gay man who unexpectedly becomes the caregiver for his late sister’s child. Proud has already garnered two awards at the Series Mania festival, signaling its growing international resonance. While a specific release date on the platform has not been announced, the show is currently available for streaming.
Across the Atlantic, Prime Video broadened its queer narrative portfolio by debuting the BBC drama What It Feels Like For A Girl. Adapted from Paris Lees’s memoir, the series chronicles a young trans woman’s navigation of the early 2000s UK club scene. The show has been noted for its candid portrayal of trans youth culture and fits Prime Video’s expanding slate of LGBTQ+ stories.
The week also saw the VOD release of Strange Journey: The Journey Of Rocky Horror, a Queer Palm‑winning feature from last year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film follows a young Muslim woman who explores her sexuality after moving to Paris for university. Though distribution details are limited, the movie can be purchased or rented on major VOD platforms.
In select U.S. theaters, three new releases opened on June 5. The Little Sister stars Alexander Skarsgård as a leather‑daddy who finds a new submissive in Harry Melling, delivering a kink‑infused comedy‑drama described as both sweet and subversive. Pillion, also released on June 5, follows high‑school friends Nico Carney and Misha Osherovich as they pretend to be trans in a satirical take on gender‑bending comedies; the film is available on HBO Max. Another vampire‑themed entry, She’s The He, premiered that day, advancing the saga of Lestat by shifting perspective from Louis (Jacob Anderson) to Lestat (Sam Reid), who has become a world‑famous rock star.
On June 7, AMC+ added The Vampire Lestat, the next installment in the Lestat series, continuing the narrative arc that began with She’s The He. That same day, the 79th Annual Tony Awards streamed on CBS and Paramount+, with pop icon Pink serving as host. The ceremony highlighted two major nominees: the musical Cats: The Jellicle Ball and the play Titaníque. This marked the first time the awards have been streamed simultaneously on a broadcast network and a streaming service.
The week’s releases illustrate a wide spectrum of content—true‑crime documentary, LGBTQ+ drama, comedy, and genre films—underscoring the ongoing diversification of streaming and theatrical offerings. While HBO Max and Prime Video continue to focus on narrative series that explore identity and subculture, the theatrical releases provide a mix of comedy, drama, and supernatural themes. The Tony Awards broadcast further demonstrates the collaboration between traditional broadcast networks and streaming platforms in delivering live entertainment to broad audiences.
Looking ahead, viewers can anticipate continued coverage of the Lestat saga on AMC+, additional episodes of Bring Me The Beauties on HBO Max, and further additions to Prime Video’s expanding LGBTQ+ catalog. The Tony Awards will close out the week’s lineup, offering a snapshot of the current theatrical and television landscape.
