What’s New on HBO Max This Week: October 9–15, 2026

HBO Max has a compact but varied release slate for the week beginning Friday, October 9, 2026. The two headline arrivals are The Housemaid, a thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, and the second season of the Spanish HBO Original series Rage (Furia). The following days add true crime, animation, renovation, history, medical reality, and a documentary about Mexican soccer.

This schedule covers announced U.S. availability from October 9 through October 15 and was checked against Warner Bros. Discovery’s official October programming release. The provider notes that its list may not be comprehensive and is subject to change. Browse more viewing coverage in our Entertainment category, or return to NexalooTech Home.

The short version: what should you watch?

• For a twist-driven movie night: start with The Housemaid on October 9.
• For a weekly international drama: try Rage (Furia) Season 2, also on October 9.
• For true-crime documentary viewers: The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story begins October 11.
• For sports history: Corregidora: The Darkest Night in Mexican Soccer premieres October 15.
• For lighter unscripted viewing: look to House Hunters International, Renovation Island, or Untold Stories of the ER.

Friday, October 9: the week’s two biggest premieres

The Housemaid

The Housemaid makes its U.S. HBO Max debut on Friday. Paul Feig directs the Lionsgate thriller, which stars Sydney Sweeney as Millie, a woman trying to escape her past by taking a live-in job for Nina and Andrew Winchester. Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, Michele Morrone, and Elizabeth Perkins round out the announced cast.

The official synopsis frames the household’s apparent perfection as a cover for secrets, power, and danger. That makes the film the clearest pick for viewers who want a self-contained weekend thriller rather than another multiweek commitment. Avoid trailers and plot summaries beyond the basic setup if surprise is part of the appeal.

Rage (Furia), Season 2

The second installment of the HBO Original Spanish series Rage begins an eight-episode weekly rollout on Friday. Warner Bros. Discovery says episodes will debut on Fridays. Created and directed by Félix Sabroso, the series follows women confronting a market-driven system that turns private hardship into profitable spectacle.

The announced ensemble includes Maribel Verdú, Carmen Maura, María León, Cecilia Suárez, Ana Mena, Clara Sans, Claudia Salas, and Ana Torrent. Choose this if you want an ongoing black comedy or social satire with an ensemble structure. Because it is a second season, first-time viewers should check whether the app provides a recap and whether Season 1 is available in their region before starting.

House Hunters International

House Hunters International: Volume 10, listed as Season 217, also arrives October 9. It is the lower-commitment option for viewers who want familiar travel and property television between the week’s heavier dramas and documentaries. Episode availability can differ from the labeling used by TV providers, so use the title and volume as well as the displayed season number when searching.

Saturday, October 10: conversation and live events

OWN Spotlight: Mothers & Daughters: Torn Apart with Iyanla Vanzant is the day’s announced on-demand addition. Its title signals a relationship-focused special rather than a continuing scripted series, making it easier to sample without prior viewing.

The official schedule also lists live sports for select plans on October 10, including Spain versus the USWNT and scheduled baseball, motorsport, and wrestling programming. Live access depends on plan, provider, location, and blackout rules. Confirm the event tile and start time inside the app on the day rather than relying on a saved monthly schedule.

Sunday, October 11: true crime, animation, and renovation

The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story

This HBO Original three-part documentary series begins Sunday and continues with weekly episodes. According to the official synopsis, it examines the reopening of a mysterious 1985 cold-case murder in Louisiana and the history uncovered by that investigation. Philip Cairney directs and writes the series.

Despite the supernatural wording in the title, the announced premise is rooted in a real murder case. Viewers sensitive to violence or traumatic subject matter should review the maturity information in the app before watching. With only three episodes, it is the week’s most contained documentary commitment.

Regular Show and Renovation Island

Regular Show: The Lost Tapes, Season 1B, adds an animation option on Sunday. Renovation Island: The Adventure Continues, Season 1, supplies the day’s home-renovation alternative. These additions give households options that differ sharply from the documentary premiere, although age ratings and regional availability should still be checked individually.

Tuesday, October 13: 120 Hours Behind Bars

120 Hours Behind Bars, Season 2, is the only title in the official monthly list for Tuesday. The Discovery series is an unscripted option for viewers who follow institutional or incarceration-focused programming. HBO Max’s interface may surface it under a network hub as well as search, so adding the series to a watchlist can be easier than finding it again through the home screen.

Wednesday, October 14: High Value Target

High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam arrives Wednesday from TNT. The title identifies the historical subject clearly, but the monthly release list does not provide a full synopsis. Viewers looking for documentary history should consult the in-app description, episode length, rating, and accessibility details before pressing play rather than inferring the exact format from the title alone.

Thursday, October 15: two documentary and reality additions

Corregidora: The Darkest Night in Mexican Soccer

The HBO Original three-part documentary series premieres Thursday. Warner Bros. Discovery says it revisits the events surrounding a dark episode in Mexican soccer. The title is scheduled to debut on HBO Max on October 15; regional catalogs and episode rollout can differ outside the U.S.

This is the best fit for viewers interested in the intersection of sport, institutions, and public accountability rather than match highlights. As with the week’s true-crime release, check the content advisory before a family viewing.

Untold Stories of the ER, Season 14

The TLC medical reality series also joins the service on Thursday. It offers an episodic, case-based alternative to the week’s serialized originals. Medical situations can include graphic or distressing material, so the maturity guidance matters even when a program is categorized as reality television.

The complete U.S. schedule for October 9–15

• October 9: House Hunters International: Volume 10, Season 217; Rage, Season 2; The Housemaid.
• October 10: OWN Spotlight: Mothers & Daughters: Torn Apart with Iyanla Vanzant.
• October 11: Regular Show: The Lost Tapes, Season 1B; Renovation Island: The Adventure Continues, Season 1; The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story.
• October 12: no new on-demand title listed in the official October schedule.
• October 13: 120 Hours Behind Bars, Season 2.
• October 14: High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam.
• October 15: Corregidora: The Darkest Night in Mexican Soccer; Untold Stories of the ER, Season 14.

Before you subscribe or restart a plan

Check the current catalog while signed out and signed in, because rights differ by country and plan. Confirm whether a title is included, requires an add-on, or is scheduled for a later hour. Live sports are especially sensitive to provider restrictions and blackouts. The service also changes prices and bundles over time; our streaming price-change checklist explains how to audit subscriptions without assuming an old monthly rate.

On a television, update the HBO Max app and device firmware before a planned premiere. If playback struggles, restart the app, test another title, and compare the connection on the same device. Mobile viewers can review compatible handsets in our best phones guide. Download availability, video quality, and simultaneous streams depend on the current plan and device.

Bottom line

The Housemaid is the simplest movie-night recommendation for October 9, while Rage Season 2 is the more substantial weekly commitment. The Pet Cemetery Murders anchors Sunday for true-crime viewers, and Corregidora closes the period with sports-focused documentary storytelling. The remainder of the schedule is best used for lighter, episodic viewing between those four headline releases.

This article reflects the official U.S. schedule available on October 15, 2026. Because streaming dates and rights can move, treat the title page inside HBO Max as the final availability check.