Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘A Man Called Otto’

Looking for fresh picks to line up for the weekend? Max has a mix of brand-new arrivals and stone-cold classics hitting the service this week, from buzzy festival titles to beloved favorites and era-defining noirs. To make it easy, here are ten options that landed between Saturday, 11/1 and Friday, 11/7—starting with the most recent drops—so you can jump straight from scrolling to streaming.

‘Materialists’ (2025)

Celine Song’s follow-up to ‘Past Lives’ centers on a Manhattan matchmaker whose personal life collides with a client’s courtship, with Dakota Johnson leading an ensemble that includes Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal. The film explores modern romance, status, and compromise against an upscale New York backdrop, with new music featured on the soundtrack. A24 handles distribution, and Daniel Pemberton provides the score. Streaming on Max Friday, 11/7.

‘A Man Called Otto’ (2022)

Tom Hanks stars as a widower whose rigid routines are upended by the lively family that moves in next door, with Mariana Treviño co-starring. Marc Forster directs from a screenplay by David Magee, adapting Fredrik Backman’s bestselling story of neighborly friction turning into community. The film emphasizes character-driven comedy-drama and small acts that add up to change. Streaming on Max Thursday, 11/6.

‘The Lego Ninjago Movie’ (2017)

This animated adventure follows Lloyd and his fellow ninjas under Master Wu as they defend Ninjago City from the villainous Garmadon. The voice cast features Dave Franco, Jackie Chan, Justin Theroux, Abbi Jacobson, Kumail Nanjiani, and more, with glossy action and playful humor. It expands the broader ‘Lego’ universe with family-friendly martial-arts hijinks. Streaming on Max Wednesday, 11/5.

‘I Am Curious Johnny’ (2025)

Julien Temple’s feature documentary profiles Jean “Johnny” Pigozzi—entrepreneur, photographer, and collector—drawing on decades of personal footage and archives. On-screen participants include Mick Jagger, Michael Douglas, Diane von Fürstenberg, and Graydon Carter, sketching out a life intertwined with art and celebrity culture. The film premiered as a Special Screening at the Rome Film Fest in October. Streaming on Max Monday, 11/3.

‘Past Lives’ (2023)

Celine Song’s acclaimed debut follows two childhood friends who reconnect years later in New York, weighing fate, language, and the pull of earlier selves. Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro anchor an intimate story that spans decades and cities. The film became a major awards-season standout for its writing and performances. Streaming on Max Sunday, 11/2.

‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ (2014)

Set in a ravaged San Francisco, fragile peace between Caesar’s ape community and human survivors frays as both sides edge toward conflict. Andy Serkis leads via performance capture, with Jason Clarke, Keri Russell, and Gary Oldman navigating uneasy alliances. Matt Reeves directs large-scale set pieces with character-driven stakes that set up the next chapter. Streaming on Max Sunday, 11/2.

‘Bride of Frankenstein’ (1935)

James Whale’s celebrated sequel reunites Boris Karloff’s Monster with a newly introduced Bride played by Elsa Lanchester, who also appears as Mary Shelley. The film deepens themes of creation and companionship with memorable Gothic imagery. Franz Waxman’s score and John J. Mescall’s cinematography helped cement its classic status. Streaming on Max Saturday, 11/1.

‘Dangerous Liaisons’ (1988)

Stephen Frears adapts Christopher Hampton’s play from Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’s novel, charting aristocratic schemes of seduction and revenge. Glenn Close, John Malkovich, and Michelle Pfeiffer headline an ensemble that also features Keanu Reeves and Uma Thurman. The production won Academy Awards for adapted screenplay, costumes, and production design. Streaming on Max Saturday, 11/1.

‘They Live by Night’ (1948)

Nicholas Ray’s debut follows a young fugitive and a small-town woman trying to build a life on the run while law and former associates close in. Adapted from Edward Anderson’s novel, the film helped shape the lovers-on-the-run subgenre. Location shooting and an intimate focus marked a distinctive voice in postwar American cinema. Streaming on Max Saturday, 11/1.

‘Happy Feet’ (2006)

George Miller’s animated hit follows Mumble, an emperor penguin who tap-dances his way across Antarctica while searching for why the fish have disappeared. Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, and Nicole Kidman headline the voice cast, with music by John Powell. The film blends environmental themes, coming-of-age adventure, and large-scale musical numbers. Streaming on Max Saturday, 11/1.

What will you watch first—drop your picks in the comments and tell us why!