October on HBO Max is like a Swedish buffet for serious film buffs and Sunday marathoners – something for every taste, but all with a high production signature. In between you'll find bloody clowns, tear-jerking documentaries, detectives on the Greek islands and amateur tennis with more tension than the Wimbledon final. And Wes Anderson invites you into his pastel imagination. If you've ever wanted to binge for a reason – this is it.
Be warned: this October isn't just about pumpkins and costumes. HBO Max is bringing you stories that will get under your skin, make you laugh, shake you up, and – in some cases – leave you a little paranoid. Here's your ultimate guide to October's movies and TV series.
Father aka. Tata
Premiering on HBO Max: October 3
Premiere on HBO: October 9 at 9:30 PM
After years of estrangement, Moldovan journalist Lina receives a disturbing message from her father, a migrant in Italy. The bruises on his hands and an unspoken silence trigger a harrowing journey across Europe and family history. A brutally honest documentary about intergenerational trauma, hidden cameras, and the courage to break the cycle of violence – even to the one who hurt you.
Smiling Friends S3
Premiering on HBO Max: October 6
Pim, Charlie, Zongo and the gang return to the most bizarre office world in animation. Their mission? To make people smile – even if it means weird clients, supernatural creatures and pink-tinted existential crises. Season 3 is going to be epic, wacky and hilariously scary. Just like life.
Oppenheimer
Premiering on HBO Max: October 10
Premiere on HBO: October 12th at 8:00 PM
Christopher Nolan takes on a real-life character this time – the brilliant but broken J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb. The film explores the moral abyss into which man stares when he creates a weapon that can destroy the world – in the name of saving it. If you don’t question your own existence after watching this, you haven’t watched closely enough.
Killer Heat
Premiering on HBO Max: October 10
Premiere on HBO: October 11 at 8:00 PM
Private detective Nick Bali (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) finds himself on a scorching Greek island investigating the suspicious death of a shipping heir. Behind the scenes: a wealthy family, secrets, and one persistent sister-in-law (Shailene Woodley) who doesn't believe the official story. When silence falls on Crete, the secrets are louder than the cicadas.
The Chair Company S1
Premiering on HBO Max: October 13
Premiere on HBO: October 13 at 9:00 PM
An office comedy that slowly slips into a paranoid thriller? Sign us up. After a strange incident, Robinson finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that seems anything but funny – but we'll laugh anyway. A series for anyone who feels like your job isn't just a job, but part of a larger, darker plan. (Spoiler: it might be.)
The Thaw S3
Premiering on HBO Max: October 17
The third season of the Polish crime drama once again plunges us into the icy reality: a woman's body is discovered in the water, just before giving birth. But the child - disappears. Detective Zawieja bravely ventures into the darkness, where the past, the system and emotions collide in icy silence. Scandinavians, beware - the Poles are coming.
Asteroid City
Premiering on HBO Max: October 17
Premiere on HBO: October 19 at 8:00 PM
Wes Anderson at his most Wes-Anderson-esque. At its core: a school astronomy convention in the desert, existential dilemmas, and Scarlett Johansson with an impenetrable gaze. And yes, the colors are pastel, the shots are symmetrical, and the story is so wonderful that even the popcorn machine will say "thank you for watching this."
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage S2
Premiering on HBO Max: October 22
Georgie and Mandy are young, married, and full of doubts—perfect for a second season of their story. While raising a family in Texas, they grapple with the challenges of adulthood, financial hardships, and generational differences that scream, “It’s great you got married. Now let’s get serious.”
Challengers
Premiering on HBO Max: October 24
Premiere on HBO: October 26th at 8:00 PM
Zendaya as a former tennis champion and now her husband's coach, who enters him into a tournament against... her ex. A love triangle on the court, where they fight not just for points, but for emotional supremacy. And you're in the stands, emotionally shattered. Pass the ball - and the tissues.
It: Welcome to Derry S1
Premiering on HBO Max: October 27
Premiere on HBO: October 27th at 8:00 PM
The prequel to the cult horror film "It" takes us into the creepy past of Derry, where Pennywise is not just a clown, but an eternal nightmare. The series explores the origins of evil and the atmosphere of a town where adults look away and children – disappear. Prepare a flashlight for those nighttime hikes to the fridge. And avoid the balloons.
Country Doctor
Premiering on HBO Max: October 29
At a time when healthcare is becoming more Excel than Hippocrates, this documentary takes us to the countryside, where the doctor is not just a doctor, but a therapist, priest and firefighter all in one. A gentle yet powerful portrait of the struggle to preserve humanity in a world that too often forgets it. No special effects – just the truth.
Get ready for a cinematic October where you will laugh, be scared, cry, and maybe even forget to check your phone notifications in between.
Whether it's Pennywise or a tennis drama, HBO Max has a story for every mood. Which title will be your first?
