The Best TV Shows And Movies Coming To HBO Max In August 2021
Stock up on popcorn, folks, because the August HBO Max lineup isstacked.James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squadwill finally give usthe pure joysof Polka-Dot Man and King Shark. (And, of course, the joy of seeing the rest of that magnificent cast go bonkers.)Reminiscence,fromWestworldco-creatorLisa Joy, starsHugh Jackmanas a private investigator who helps his clients recover lost memories. We’ll also get more superhero fun with season three of DC’sTitans,a brand new documentary about the 44th president,Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union,and the adorable Elmo will find friendship inFurry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets A Puppy.
That’s just the tip of the iceberg. Check out all of the TV shows and movies coming to HBO Max in August 2021 below.
The Suicide Squad
Writer/director James Gunn’sThe Suicide Squadis set to be the action blockbuster of the summer. The movie follows a rag-tag bunch of criminals who are willing to do anything to get out of prison — even accept a potentially deadly mission from Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) and the mysterious Task Force X. The gang of delinquents is made up of an all-star cast, includingMargot Robbiereprising her role as Harley Quinn,Idris Elbaas Bloodsport,John Cenaas Peacemaker,David Dastmalchianas Polka-Dot Man, and the voice ofSylvester Stalloneas King Shark. If theearly buzzis any indicator,The Suicide Squadis going to be a violent, hilarious, heartfelt way to escape reality for a few hours.
The Other Two
The Other Twomakes its HBO Max debut with the second season premiere. The series' first season aired on Comedy Central and told the stories of Brooke (Heléne Yorke) and Cary (Drew Tarver), the older siblings of pop superstar ChaseDreams (Case Walker). The second season will follow the siblings as they deal with a new celebrity in the family: their mother Pat (Molly Shannon), who just started her own daytime talk show. Brooke and Cary both have big dreams of their own, but they’re constantly humiliated by being “the other two.” The series was created by formerSNLco-head writersChris KellyandSarah Schneider, and it is brutally, side-splittingly funny. The humor is mean, the barbs are sharp, and it makes for some great comedic television.
Jurassic Park
At this point, I’m sure everyone’s seenJurassic Park, but if you haven’t, now’s your chance. This colossal hit was directed bySteven Spielbergand based on the best-selling novel byMichael Crichton. It starsSam Neill,Laura Dern, andJeff Goldblumas paleontologists and scientists who are granted access to Jurassic Park, a new theme park that contains living, cloned dinosaurs. What could possibly go wrong?Jurassic Parkwon three Oscars and paved the way for an entire franchise about dinosaur clones wreaking havoc.
Magic Mike XXL
Steven Soderbergh’s 2012 filmMagic Mikeis a comedy-drama about the challenges of being a sex object for a living. Its sequel,Magic Mike XXL,is pure, unadulterated joy. Directed byGregory Jacobs, the 2015 sequel follows Mike (Channing Tatum) and his crew of male erotic dancer friends as they road trip to a stripper convention for one last big show. The movie explores the bonds of their friendship and is full of heart. There’s plenty of frank discussions about sex and sexuality, but the respect these guys have for the women they dance for is put first. If you can make it throughJoe Manganiellodoing a striptease in a convenience store without laughing, you might just have a heart of steel.
One Hour Photo
One Hour Photomight be one of the most unsettling movies ever made. This 2002 psychological thriller was written and directed byMark Romanekand starsRobin Williamsas a lonely photo technician. Williams was best known for his comedic roles, but his performance inOne Hour Photois absolutely terrifying. William’s sad sack character Sy has no friends or family, and he becomes obsessed with a family he develops photos for. His obsession eventually becomes dangerous, but the less you know aboutOne Hour Photo, the better. Just verify to watch it as soon as it drops on HBO Max on August 1.
TV and Movies Coming to HBO Max in August 2021
2 Days in the Valley, 1996 (HBO)
9/11: Fifteen Years Later, 2016
A Mighty Wind, 2003 (HBO)
A Walk Among the Tombstones, 2014 (HBO)
The Accidental Spy, 2002 (HBO)
The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl, 2005 (HBO)
Americano, 2017 (HBO)
Anna to the Infinite Power, 1982 (HBO)
Backtrack, 2016 (HBO)
Basic Instinct, 1992 (HBO)
Basic Instinct 2: Risk Addiction, 2006 (HBO) (Extended Version)
Best in Show, 2000 (HBO)
Betrayal at Attica, 2021
The Betrayed, 2008 (HBO)
The Birdcage, 1996 (HBO)
Black Death, 2010 (HBO)
Blue Ruin, 2014 (HBO)
Brown Sugar, 2002 (HBO)
Changeling, 2008 (HBO)
Chasing Mavericks, 2012 (HBO)
Collateral, 2004 (HBO)
Constantine, 2005
Deep Cover, 1992 (HBO)
The Devil’s Double, 2011 (HBO)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 1988 (HBO)
Dolphin Tale, 2011 (HBO)
The Double, 2014 (HBO)
Empire of the Sun, 1987
The End, 1978 (HBO)
Envy, 2004 (HBO)
Epic, 2013 (HBO)
Extranjero (aka Foreigner), 2018 (HBO)
For Your Consideration, 2006 (HBO)
Freejack, 1992 (HBO)
The Fugitive, 1993
Ghosts of Mississippi, 1996
The Great Gatsby, 1974 (HBO)
The Great Gatsby, 2013 (HBO)
Gun Shy, 2017 (HBO)
Hangman, 2017 (HBO)
Heaven Can Wait, 1978 (HBO)
Hitchcock, 2012 (HBO)
Horror of Dracula, 1958
How to Deal, 2003 (HBO)
Hudson Hawk, 1991
Humpday, 2009 (HBO)
Imperium, 2016 (HBO)
Inception, 2010
Joe, 2014 (HBO)
Johnny English Reborn, 2011 (HBO)
Julia, 2009 (HBO)
Last Action Hero, 1993
The Lincoln Lawyer, 2011
Malcolm X, 1992
Man Down, 2016 (HBO)
The Man in the Iron Mask, 1998 (HBO)
Mean Streets, 1973
Mr. Soul!, 2018
New in Town, 2009 (HBO)
Nobody Walks, 2012 (HBO)
Nurse 3D, 2013 (HBO)
One Hour Photo, 2002 (HBO)
The Out-of-Towners, 1999 (HBO)
Popeye, 1980 (HBO)
The Pope of Greenwich Village, 1984 (HBO)
The Prince, 2014 (HBO)
The Reader, 2008 (HBO)
Red, 2008 (HBO)
Red Riding Hood, 2011
Requiem for a Dream, 2000
Scary Movie, 2000
The Score, 2001 (HBO)
Sex and the City, 2008
Sex and the City 2, 2010
The Shawshank Redemption, 1994
Spawn, 1997
The Spirit, 2008 (HBO)
The Square, 2017 (HBO)
Stand and Deliver, 1988 (HBO)
Tango & Cash, 1989
Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo, 2006
Thirteen Ghosts, 2001
Vice, 2015 (HBO)
War, 2007 (HBO)
Woodstock (Director’s Cut), 1994
You’ve Got Mail, 1998
Small Town News: KPVM Pahrump, Documentary Series Finale (HBO)
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, 1993
Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union, Documentary Premiere (HBO)
Furry Friends Forever: Elmo Gets A Puppy, Max Original Special Premiere
The Suicide Squad, Warner Bros. Film Premiere, 2021 (Available in 4K UHD, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos in English Only on supported devices)
Sin Aliento (aka Breathless), 2020 (HBO)
All My Life, 2020 (HBO)
A Different World
August 10:
Hard Knocks ‘21: Dallas Cowboys, Sports-Based Reality Series Premiere (HBO)
August 12:
FBOY Island, Max Original Season Finale
The Hype, Max Original Series Premiere
Titans, Max Original Season 3 Premiere
August 14:
Jurassic Park, 1993 (HBO)
Jurassic Park III, 2001 (HBO)
The Lost World: Jurassic Park, 1997 (HBO)
August 15:
The White Lotus, Limited Series Finale (HBO)
August 16:
Hard, Season 3 Premiere (HBO)
Top Gear, Season 29
August 17:
Godzilla vs. Kong, 2021 (HBO) (Available in 4K UHD, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos in English Only on supported devices)
August 19:
Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground, Max Original Documentary Special Premiere
Looney Tunes Cartoons Back to School Special, Max Original Special Premiere
Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is, Max Original Special Premiere
Sweet Life: Los Angeles, Max Original Series Premiere
August 20:
Half Brothers, 2020 (HBO)
Reefa, 2021 (HBO)
Reminiscence, Warner Bros. Film Premiere, 2021 (Available in 4K UHD, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos in English Only on supported devices)
