Here Are All the Movies Coming to HBO Max, Paramount+ and Apple TV+ This Week, Including ‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’

Here’s a quick, friendly heads-up on the notable films touching down this week, with what they’re about and who’s behind them. Below you’ll find essential plot details, key cast and creators, plus the exact day each title lands so you can plan what to watch.

‘Armed Only with a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud’ (2025)

Arriving on Tuesday, October 21, on HBO Max this documentary traces the career and legacy of journalist-filmmaker Brent Renaud, who was killed while reporting in Ukraine. Directed by Craig Renaud, the film draws on decades of vérité work the Renaud Brothers shot across conflict zones such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Haiti, highlighting their mentorship under documentarian Jon Alpert. Produced in association with HBO Documentary Films and DCTV, it features colleagues and collaborators reflecting on reporting risks and the craft of immersive storytelling. The film runs approximately 37 minutes and serves as both tribute and craft primer on front-line documentary filmmaking.

‘Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ (2022)

Landing on Wednesday, October 22, on HBO Max this musical biopic charts the life and career of Whitney Houston, from breakout discovery to global superstardom. Directed by Kasi Lemmons from a screenplay by Anthony McCarten, it stars Naomi Ackie as Houston, with Stanley Tucci as Clive Davis, Ashton Sanders as Bobby Brown, Nafessa Williams as Robyn Crawford, Tamara Tunie as Cissy Houston, and Clarke Peters as John Houston. The film features concert recreations and studio sessions that follow Houston’s artistic milestones and personal challenges. Behind the camera, Barry Ackroyd handled cinematography and Chanda Dancy composed the score.

‘Regretting You’ (2025)

Opening on Friday, October 24, on Paramount+ this adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel centers on a mother-daughter duo whose relationship fractures after a sudden family tragedy reveals long-kept secrets. Directed by Josh Boone with a screenplay by Susan McMartin, the film stars Allison Williams as Morgan and Mckenna Grace as Clara, alongside Dave Franco, Mason Thames, Scott Eastwood, Willa Fitzgerald, and Clancy Brown. As Clara navigates first love with Miller and Morgan reassesses her past, the story weaves parallel coming-of-age and second-chance arcs. Production credits include Paramount Pictures and Constantin Film, with Tim Orr as cinematographer and Nathaniel Walcott composing the score.

‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’ (2025)

Premiering Friday, October 24, on Apple TV+ this feature documentary—directed by Ben Stiller—explores the lives and lasting influence of legendary comedy duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. Drawing from personal archives and family participation, it examines their stage and television breakthroughs, creative partnership, and home life, including the ways art and family intersected. The film includes appearances from Ben Stiller and Anne Meara and Jerry Stiller through archival material, and runs about 1 hour and 38 minutes. It offers a portrait of two performers whose collaborations shaped American comedy across decades.

What are you most excited to watch this week—drop your picks in the comments!