From Staff Reports
In Summary:
HBO Max begins 2026 strong with a diverse January schedule featuring original series, returning dramas, and films. The service welcomes the much-anticipated A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms prequel on January 18, alongside new seasons of The Pitt and Industry. Subscribers will also find classic movies, documentaries, and genre programming throughout the month.
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HBO Max is kicking off 2026 with an exciting and varied slate of new content for subscribers in January. The highlight of the month is the premiere of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on January 18, a much-anticipated fantasy series based on George R.R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas. Set roughly a century before the events of Game of Thrones, the six-episode story follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire Egg across Westeros.
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Drama fans can mark their calendars for January 8, when The Pitt returns for Season 2 with new episodes of its high-stakes medical storytelling. Building on its strong debut, the medical series shows the ER team facing new challenges and complex personal arcs. Just days later, on January 11, Industry returns for its fourth season, continuing the story of power, ambition, and finance in London.
Beyond the original series, HBO Max’s January lineup also includes a selection of films and documentaries. Classic movie offerings such as the John Wick trilogy and other titles will be available early in the month, giving subscribers plenty of variety. Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man!, a two-part documentary, debuts later in January and explores the life of the legendary comedian and filmmaker.
The schedule also features additional genre programming, from animated and reality content to crime and true-story series, rounding out a month that delivers something for every taste. With originals, returning hits, and movies all arriving in January, HBO Max’s early 2026 lineup sets a strong tone for the year ahead.
Key Points:
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, a Game of Thrones prequel, debuts on January 18.
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The Pitt Season 2 premieres January 8.
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Industry Season 4 arrives January 11.
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A slate of films and documentaries, including Mel Brooks: The 99-Year-Old Man!, joins the platform throughout the month.
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Classic movie additions and genre series expand the January lineup to broaden its appeal.
HBO Max January 2026 Calendar
| Date |
Title |
| January 1 |
John Wick trilogy and other films available |
| January 8 |
The Pitt Season 2 premieres |
| January 11 |
Industry Season 4 premieres |
| January 18 |
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms series debut |
| January 22–23 |
Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (two-part documentary) |
| Throughout January |
Additional films, genre series, and specials roll out on HBO Max |
