10 Best New Movies Coming To HBO Max In June 2026

A24 is heavily featured on Max this June, with several of the studio's recent works arriving for the first time on streaming. As is always the case with their films, the trio of new movies coming to Max are a diverse bunch. There's a bit of horror, twisted romance, and even comedy, so the studio's offerings have a little bit of something for everyone.

This list isn't exhaustive, and doesn't include every movie dropping on HBO Max this June. However, it singles out the ones that are most worth watching, and makes it a little bit easier to sift through the mountains of content on streaming. The picks are a nice assortment of old and new, and several genres are represented. These movies represent the best of what HBO Max offers this month.

10 Contagion (2011) - June 1st

Steven Soderbergh's Contagion feels oddly prescient in retrospect, and the outbreak thriller is endlessly frightening. A businesswoman returns to the US with a deadly new illness, and the spread of the virus causes global panic. Though the movie is about the virus itself, it's actually about the various responses to the outbreak.

The movie's poignant commentary about misinformation and the rise of internet chatter makes it even more important today than it was back in 2011. Putting all that aside, it's also a well-made drama with an all-star cast. Viewers be warned, Contagion is not an easy watch. However, it's perfect for someone looking for a wholly unique thrill.

9 Mid90s (2018) - June 1st

In an era of overdone coming-of-age stories set in previous decades, Mid90s is surprisingly understated. A tween with a troubled home life finds solace in skateboarding culture in 1990s Los Angeles. Jonah Hill offers an idealized view of the '90s, but the film is still appropriately rough around the edges.

Mid90s is a slow-moving and thoughtful portrait of a young boy, and it never strives to be anything more than it is. Its simplicity is its greatest asset, and it's the kind of movie that's fun to get lost in for 90 minutes. The laughs are natural, and the tears are genuine, and it finds nostalgia through realism instead of exaggerated nostalgia.

8 Room (2015) - June 1st

Room snagged a Best Picture nomination at the Oscars, and Brie Larson took home the gold for Best Actress. The harrowing tale concerns a young mother held captive with her five-year-old son, who must adjust to the outside world when they are finally freed. The movie is a dark look at the psychology of trauma, and the power of perception.

Larson and co-star Jacob Tremblay give towering performances, and Room is a beautiful experience despite its extremely dark subject matter. There are a ton of great movies coming to HBO Max in June, but few are as consistently effective as Room. As with the experiences of the characters themselves, the audience goes through a sort of catharsis when watching the multi-award winner.

7 I Am A Fugitive From A Chain Gang (1932) - June 1st

Some older films show their age, but I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang is shockingly fresh for a movie from the early 1930s. A war veteran is implicated in a robbery and sent to prison. He escapes and forms a new life, but his past eventually catches up with him. The pre-code classic is an excellent example of cinematic tragedy.

The compassion behind the storytelling practically leaps off the screen, and there is a raw energy not usually seen in movies from the era. I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang features a lot of important social commentary that is sadly still valid all these years later. Don't be turned off by the film's age, it's actually superior to a lot of modern flicks on HBO Max.

6 Midsommar (2019)

A modern example of the folk horror genre, Midsommar is scary for a variety of reasons. A young woman grieves the death of her family while on a trip to Sweden, and she finds herself roped into a strange pagan cult. Like Ari Aster's Hereditary, Midsommar is all about the trauma of loss and the horrific pain of grief.

In lieu of monsters or supernatural forces, Midsommar scares by drawing a parallel between the brutality of humanity's past and the modern day. The main character loses control of herself, and in the process, the audience is drawn into a frightening paralysis. The viewer can only watch as Aster's nightmarish vision unfolds before them.

5 Hell Or High Water (2016) - June 1st

Before he conquered TV screens with Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan wrote one of the best neo-westerns of the 21st century. Hell or High Water is the story of two bank robbers who must square off with a crafty lawman on the edge of retirement. The 2016 gem takes a lot of familiar tropes and rearranges them to create a wholly new experience.

Every character has their own rich motivations, and the story is anything but black-and-white. It challenges the audience to question what they think is right and wrong, and doesn't think for them. Fans of Yellowstone will love the movie, but so too will any HBO Max subscriber who likes a gripping thriller with well-paced action.

4 A History Of Violence (2005) - June 1st

Body horror maestro David Cronenberg stepped out of his comfort zone with A History of Violence, and the thriller is one of his greatest works. After protecting his business from robbers, an unassuming family man is exposed as a former criminal, and his past comes back to haunt him. An explosive opening sequence gives way to a deliberate and unflinching suspense story.

As the film progresses, the violence gets more and more bombastic, until the final act is a blood-soaked thrill ride. It's one of the few thrillers that deftly balances action and suspense, and that's due in large part to Cronenberg's steady hand behind the camera. A History of Violence is one of the best movies of the 2000s, and is always worth a revisit.

3 Pillion (2025) - June 5th

A24 is known for pushing buttons, and 2025's Pillion is a fine example. A socially-awkward parking attendant begins a torrid affair with a handsome biker who is into domination play. The pitch-black dark comedy is essentially a metaphor for how the human need for closeness and intimacy causes people to subvert themselves for others.

Pillion isn't a standard comedy, and there's a reason it only got a limited theatrical release. However, HBO Max is the perfect landing spot for the film, because it joins an ever-growing list of modern gems on the platform. Though the film speaks to a very specific subculture of people, the themes in the black comedy are universal.

2 How To Make A Killing (2026) - June 19th

How to Make a Killing disappointed at the box office earlier this year, but it's getting a second chance when it debuts on HBO Max on June 19th. A man is disowned by his extremely wealthy family, so he hatches a plot to kill all the other heirs so he can inherit the fortune. Glen Powell leads the show alongside Margaret Qualley.

The film got pretty tepid reviews. While some of the criticisms are valid, How to Make a Killing is still an entertaining romp. It may not have much depth, but it's enjoyable for what it is. Silly dark comedies are ideal for a streaming audience, and the 2026 box office flop is due for the top of the HBO Max charts any day now.

1 Undertone (2025) - June 26th

Though it's coming toward the end of the month, Undertone is well worth the wait. The Canadian horror flick follows a podcast host as she investigates creepy audio recordings that begin to parallel her own life. As the synopsis would suggest, Undertone leans into the aural side of horror.

Opting for subtle fear instead of over-the-top jump scares, the well-reviewed A24 release represents a new breed of horror movie. It's making its streaming debut on HBO Max, and it's bound to be a hit on the platform. Though Undertone is best enjoyed in the most immersive setting possible, it makes for a fun experience on the small screen too.