Here Are All the Movies Coming to HBO Max, Disney+ & Peacock This Week, Including ‘The Smashing Machine’

A new wave of cinematic content is hitting major streaming platforms during the week of January 19 to January 25. Viewers can expect a mix of biographical documentaries, intense sports dramas, superhero sequels, and action-comedies. These additions cater to diverse tastes, ranging from the history of comedy to high-octane martial arts performances. HBO Max, Disney+, and Peacock are each expanding their digital libraries with these notable premieres.

‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ (2026)

Arriving on HBO Max this Thursday, January 22, this documentary celebrates the legendary career of one of Hollywood’s most influential comedic minds. The film provides an intimate look at the life and legacy of the filmmaker responsible for classics like ‘The Producers’ and ‘Blazing Saddles’. Through archival footage and interviews, it explores his transition from a Borscht Belt performer to a celebrated EGOT winner. Fans of comedy history will gain insight into the creative process that defined a century of American humor. It serves as a tribute to a performer whose impact on the industry spans nearly ten decades.

‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ (2021)

Disney+ adds this superhero sequel to its streaming catalog on Thursday, January 22. Tom Hardy returns as Eddie Brock, a journalist who struggles to coexist with the shape-shifting alien symbiote known as Venom. The plot thickens when serial killer Cletus Kasady becomes the host for a dangerous new symbiote named Carnage. Directed by Andy Serkis, the film explores the volatile relationship between the two protagonists as they face their most lethal adversary yet. This addition continues the expansion of Spider-Man-related content available on the platform for Marvel fans.

‘The Smashing Machine’ (2025)

Premiering Friday, January 23 on HBO Max, this biographical drama stars Dwayne Johnson as legendary mixed martial arts champion Mark Kerr. The film chronicles the rise of Kerr through the early days of the UFC while he battles internal demons and personal struggles. Directed by Benny Safdie, the project marks a significant dramatic shift for Johnson as he portrays the complexities of a combat sports icon. It delves into the physical and emotional toll of the fighting world during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Viewers will witness a raw depiction of the man known as the Smashing Machine and his quest for redemption.

‘Ride On’ (2023)

Peacock welcomes the action-comedy ‘Ride On’ to its service on Saturday, January 24. Jackie Chan stars as Lao Luo, an aging stuntman who forms a deep bond with his beloved stunt horse, Red Hare. When the animal is threatened by debt collectors, Luo must reconnect with his estranged daughter to save his four-legged partner. The movie features numerous nods to the career of Jackie Chan, blending traditional martial arts choreography with emotional family drama. This story serves as a tribute to the dedicated stunt performers who work behind the scenes in the film industry.

Let us know which of these new releases you are most excited to stream this week in the comments.