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We're on the verge of a brand-new month — and a whole other season, for that matter — which means that, yes, we will soon be saying goodbye to our swimsuits and sandals, but also a happy hello to a fresh batch of new titles on the top streaming services. (And honestly, autumn is so much better than summer when it comes to settling in on the couch for a great new show or movie.)HBO Max, in particular, has an exceptionally exciting slate of new films and high-profile series joining its streaming library in September 2026, from a music docuseries centered on a hip-hop juggernaut to a sex comedy helmed by one of Ireland's funniest folks. On the film end of things, we've got the streaming premiere of buzzy horror movie "Backrooms as well as the Aaron Taylor-Johnson-led action thriller "Fuze," while TV fans can enjoy the new prequel series to German crime drama "4 Blocks."Below, we give our top recommendations for what's new on HBO Max in September, followed by a comprehensive list of every title arriving on the service throughout the month.New on HBO Max in September 2026: Top picks'Fuze'
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British hunks Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James go head-to-head in this action thriller from director David Mackenzie. When an unexploded World War II-era bomb is discovered at a busy London construction site, forcing a citywide evacuation, bomb disposal commander Will Tranter (Taylor-Johnson) is brought in to manage the near-crisis. At the same time, criminal mastermind Karalis (James) exploits the chaos and street closures to pull off a heist at a nearby bank.Over on Rotten Tomatoes, critics praised the 2025 title as "a stylish thriller with energy, craft, and twists to spare," that "unapologetically [leans] into its own pulpy excess."Stream on HBO Max from September 4'JAŸ-Z IN 8'
