From Staff Reports
In Summary:
The February slate for HBO and Max features notable premieres and exclusive arrivals across genres. Topping the list are Neighbors, an HBO Original late-night documentary series executive-produced with A24, and the original films Boys Go to Jupiter and Dead of Winter. Audiences can also look forward to returning favorites like Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and the second season of Like Water for Chocolate, along with a host of additions to the streaming library.
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HBO and Max are rolling out a loaded slate of premieres, originals, and new arrivals throughout February. The month kicks off with a wide selection of classic and contemporary films added to the streaming library, giving movie lovers plenty to explore across genres. Early in the month, Boys Go to Jupiter, a coming-of-age animated feature, and the returning animated Batwheels entice family and adult audiences alike.
Related: Everything streaming in January.
Mid-month sees the debut of Neighbors, an A24-executive-produced HBO Original documentary series that dives into chaotic and compelling residential disputes, offering a fresh late-night viewing experience. Alongside it, returning favorites like Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and the second season of Like Water for Chocolate provide fresh episodes for binge-worthy habitual viewing.
Documentary fans get the gripping Murder In Glitterball City, a two-part true-crime special, while drama and series enthusiasts can discover Banksters and the Italian miniseries Portobello. Through the final weeks, Max continues to bolster its lineup with additional series, lifestyle content, and the beloved film Paddington 2. All told, the February schedule delivers a broad mix designed to satisfy diverse tastes — from family animation to thought-provoking originals and library gems.
February Release Calendar
Week 1
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February 1 — Major movie library updates with classic and contemporary titles (e.g., The Notebook, Life of Pi, Insidious: Chapter 3).
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February 2 — Madam Beja (Max Original, S1), The Last Captains (Discovery S1), Wardens of the North(Animal Planet S6).
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February 3 — 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way: Pillow Talk (S7).
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February 5 — The Murder Tapes (ID S10).
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February 6 — Batwheels (S3B); Boys Go to Jupiter arrives.
Week 2
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February 7 — Ready to Love (Detroit) (S11).
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February 8 — Puppy Bowl XXII and kickoff.
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February 9 — East Harbor Heroes (S1).
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February 10 — 90 Day: The Single Life (S10); The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper (S4).
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February 12 — Isadora Moon (S1C); The Pope’s Exorcist.
Week 3
Week 4
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February 19 — Murder In Glitterball City (HBO Original doc).
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February 20 — Banksters (S1), Dead of Winter film, Fit for a Killer, Portobello (Italian series), Surviving the Jehovah’s Witnesses (HBO Originals).
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February 24 — Contraband: Seized at the Border (S8).
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February 25 — Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy (S1); Lost Women of Alaska.
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February 27 — Paddington 2.
Key Points:
- Neighbors — a new HBO Original documentary series from A24 premieres mid-month.
- New films, Boys Go to Jupiter and Dead of Winter, are now available on the service.
- Returning series include Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Like Water for Chocolate.
- A variety of movies and catalog titles are added throughout the month.
- The calendar spans originals, documentaries, and library films for every taste.
