We’re in the dead of summer now, and Max is adding to the heat with what’s new in August. This includes one of Adam Sandler’s greatest movies, the best action movies of Liam Neeson’s career and a documentary about one of Hollywood’s most iconic legends. Plus, this month sees the return of a hit HBO drama.
There’s a lot coming to Max, and below we have a complete list of everything new. But first, here are some recommendations.
Best TV show on Max in August: Industry season 3 (August 11)
Industry season 3 makes its highly anticipated return to the airwaves in August, and that’s great news for those who love watching ambition play out on screen between the young and ruthless of the corporate world. While it may not be a period piece with the fanfare of House of the Dragon, it still has plenty of drama, romance and downright cutthroat behavior, and a Game of Thrones alum joining the cast in Kit Harrington.
Best movie on Max in August: Grown Ups (August 1)
Adam Sandler has starred in several classic movies over the years. The Waterboy, Happy Gilmore, 50 First Dates, and Big Daddy are just a few of his well-known flicks. However, one of my favorite movies from the legendary comic is Grown Ups. Not only does he have Chris Rock, Kevin James, Maya Rudolph and Salma Hayek as co-stars, but all the jokes in the movie always put a smile on my face regardless of the number of times I’ve seen the movie. If Grown Ups isn’t enough, Grown Ups 2 also joins Max this August.
Additionally, the standout action movie of Liam Neeson’s career, Taken, becomes available on August 1.
Best documentary on Max in August — Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (August 3)
HBO continues to build quite the repertoire of celebrity documentaries. Joining HBO’s lineup in August is Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes. Through Taylor’s own words, viewers get to hear about her experiences navigating through fame and personal struggles. For fans of the two-time Oscar winner, it’s been teased that the doc shows the "vulnerability of the Hollywood legend."
Now if you’re someone who’s in the mood for a documentary more of the sports variety, Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears debuts on August 6.
What’s new on Max in August 2024
(Max originals marked in bold)
August 1
- 3 Days to Kill (2014)
- A Bigger Splash (2016)
- Amelie (2001)
- Arthur (2011)
- Beetlejuice (1988)
- Blackthorn (2011)
- Brick Mansions (2014)
- The Convict (Skazana) seasons 2-4
- Down Terrace (2010)
- Forever My Girl (2018)
- Frontera (2014)
- The Good Doctor (2012)
- Grown Ups (2010)
- Grown Ups 2 (2013)
- Hercules (2014)
- House Hunters International Volume 8
- House Hunters Volume 9 season 216
- How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
- No Place on Earth (2013)
- Pathology (2008)
- The Perfect Host (2010)
- Pretty Woman (1990)
- Rio (2011)
- Sherlock Holmes (2009)
- Something’s Gotta Give (2003)
- Taken (2009)
- The Two Faces of January (2014)
- Two Lovers (2009)
- Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
August 3
- Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (2024)
- The Pioneer Woman season 37
August 5
- Love Off the Grid season 2
- Mini Beat Power Rockers: Back to School (2024)
August 6
- Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears
- House Hunters: Where Are They Now? season 2
August 7
- See No Evil season 13
- Finding Amelia
August 8
- Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction season 1
- House Hunters: All Stars season 1
- Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth?
August 9
- Caught! season 2
August 10
- Hoffman Family Gold season 3
August 11
- Industry season 3
August 12
- Celebrity IOU season 8
August 13
- 100 Day Hotel Challenge season 1
- Mecum Full Throttle: Harrisburg PA 2024 (2024)
August 15
- Hop season 1B
- House Hunters Volume 9 season 217
August 16
- Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy and Juan season 4
- Rick and Morty: The Anime Where We Call Home season 3
August 18
- BBQ High season 1
- Chimp Crazy Impractical Jokers (Eps + Specials) (2024)
- The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
August 19
- The Official DC Podcast (2024)
August 20
- Divided by Design season 1
August 22
- Unbelievably Vegan with Chef Charity
- House Hunters: Volume 9 season 218
August 23
- The Thaw (Odwilż) season 2
August 24
- The Kitchen season 36
August 25
- City of God: The Fight Rages On (Cidade de Deus: A Luta Não Para) season 1
- Evil Lives Here season 16
- Married to Evil season 2
- Serengeti III (2024)
August 26
- 90 Day Fiance Pillow Talk: Happily Ever After? season 8
- Andrew Tate: Icon or Toxic? A Faking It Special (2024)
- Bellator: Fight Camp Confidential San Jose (2024)
- Serial Killer Serial Liar Levi Bellfield: A Faking It Special (2024)
- The Grindr Killer Scandal: A Faking It Special (2024)
August 28
- Late Night Lockup season 2
August 29
- Beat Bobby Flay season 35
- Cookie Monster's Bake Sale: Back to School
- House Hunters: Volume 9 season 219
August 30
- Maine Cabin Masters season 10
August 31
- Impractical Jokers Specials (2024)
Live sports on Max in August
*Telecast will not be available in the local indicated market
MLB Tuesdays
August 6
- Milwaukee Brewers* vs Atlanta Braves*, 7 pm ET/4 pm PT
August 13
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers, 8 pm ET/5 pm PT
August 20
- Philadelphia Phillies* vs Atlanta Braves, 7 pm ET/4 pm PT
Mountain West College Football
August 29
- Sacramento State vs San José State, 10 pm ET/7 pm PT
August 31
- Texas A&M Commerce vs San Diego State, 8 pm ET/5 pm PT
MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3
August 2-4
- Monster Energy British Grand Prix
August 16-18
- Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich
Cycling
August 13-16
- Tour of Limousin
August 14-18
- Tour of Denmark
August 15
- Tour of Leuven