From Staff Reports
October is shaping up to be a standout month for HBO Max with bold new originals and thematic programming for every taste. Leading the charge is IT: Welcome to Derry, a Stephen King prequel series that premieres October 26 and explores the sinister roots of Derry, Maine — complete with a return by Pennywise.
Related: Everything streaming in September.
Also arriving October 12 is The Chair Company, a new conspiracy comedy from Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin. The series centers on an ordinary man who, after an embarrassing workplace incident, unravels a wide-reaching workplace conspiracy.
For viewers craving a global palette, October on HBO Max also brings an expanded Japanese Drama Collectionstarting October 17. Highlights include Love Is for the Dogs, La Grande Maison Tokyo, Vivant, and Ignite, among others.
For horror fans who are not satisfied with just Derry, the platform is positioning a curated list of classic and modern horror staples — from A Nightmare on Elm Street to Talk to Me — to set the mood for the month.
Whether you lean toward terror, satire, or international drama, HBO Max is delivering a well-balanced slate this October. IT: Welcome to Derry promises to be the marquee event, but The Chair Company and the Japanese drama rollout ensure there’s something fresh for nearly every viewer.
October Calendar on HBO Max
| Date |
Title |
Genre / Notes |
| Oct 1 |
Horror & classic titles (horror library) |
Curated horror catalog drops |
| Oct 12 |
The Chair Company |
Comedy/conspiracy satire |
| Oct 17 |
Japanese Drama Collection launch |
Includes Love Is for the Dogs, Ignite, etc. |
| Oct 26 |
IT: Welcome to Derry |
Horror / Stephen King prequel |
