5 Trending Movies to Watch on HBO Max Now

HBO Max has a catalog full of classics, new releases and era-defining hits. The platform brings together everything from slapstick comedies to major horror and action productions. For those who are in doubt about what to watch, the current selection features films that promise to please different tastes.

Among the highlights, there are films that have crossed generations and are still successful on streaming, as well as long-awaited premieres that recently arrived in the catalog. From easy laughs to spine-chilling stories, the list is perfect for anyone who wants to binge-watch good films without wasting time searching.

Whether you want to have fun, get excited or get scared, HBO Max has great options. Check out five films that are trending on the platform right now:

Extermination (2002)

Directed by Danny Boyle, it follows Jim (Cillian Murphy), a man who wakes up from a coma after 28 days and discovers that London has been ravaged by a deadly virus. The film revolutionized the zombie genre and remains one of the most impactful films in modern horror.

The White Girls (2004)

A comedy classic from the 2000s, the film follows brothers Marcus (Marlon Wayans) and Kevin (Shawn Wayans). FBI agents must disguise themselves as white socialites to prevent a kidnapping. The transformation results in hilarious situations and became one of the duo’s most remembered films, especially on HBO Max.

Zohan: The Good Court Agent (2008)

Adam Sandler plays Zohan, an Israeli anti-terrorist agent who decides to give up everything to fulfill his biggest dream: to be a hairdresser in New York. To do this, he needs to fake his death and start his life over in secret, mixing action and comedy in an absurd story full of physical humor.

The Conjuring 2 (2016)

In James Wan’s hit sequel, Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) travel to London to investigate one of the scariest cases of their careers. There, a single mother and her four children face a demonic presence that terrorizes the house where they live.

Karate Kid: Legends

Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio return to the roles of Mr. Han and Daniel in a new phase of the franchise. Now, they come together to train a young kung fu prodigy in New York, mixing nostalgia and renewal in a story of friendship, discipline and overcoming.