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With July right around the corner, a fresh wave of films and TV shows is about to hit major streaming platforms. For HBO Max viewers in particular, the upcoming month seems to have a highly impressive lineup of new content.Film enthusiasts will likely be excited by this month’s HBO Max lineup, which includes a wave of new movie arrivals such as Stephen King’s thriller adaptation “The Long Walk” and “The Drama,” starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson with a surprising twist. TV fans also have plenty to look forward to, including a new “Big Bang Theory” spin-off centred on Stuart as he embarks on an unexpected, universe-spanning adventure.Below, we give our top recommendations for HBO Max this July, followed by a comprehensive list of every title arriving on the service throughout the month.New on HBO Max in July 2026: Top picks‘The Man Will Burn’ (2026)HBO’s four-part original documentary series “The Man Will Burn” tracks the wild, 30-plus-year evolution of the Burning Man festival. It aims to provide a deep, unfiltered look at a massive cultural experiment pushed to its absolute limits. Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Jehane Noujaim and Vikram Gandhi, the series will release new episodes weekly on Thursdays.“The Man Will Burn” follows the evolution of Burning Man from its origins as a small countercultural gathering in San Francisco to the massive desert event it has become today, drawing around 80,000 participants each year. Across its episodes, the series tracks how the event is organized and experienced on the ground, using extensive access to Burning Man Project leadership, participants, and archive footage.Stream on HBO Max from July 9‘The Long Walk’ (2025)
