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Here are the best movies and TV series to stream on HBO Max Australia. 

At Urban List, we believe that the best new movies should be seen on the big screen—IMAX for blockbusters, cineplex recliners for epic features, and indies with feature-length wine pours for an arthouse.

You asked, we delivered.

In our opinion, you can never have too many streaming services, and Apple TV is a must-have. Packed with all-star casts and binge-worthy shows, it's the perfect addition to your watchlist.

Brought to you by the team at Foxtel so we can now all stream a heap of HBO Max, Warner Bros, Sony, NBCU, FX and BBC content.

From outback slashers to supernatural thrillers, these are the best Australian horror films that prove that Aussies know how to scare.

Turn out the lights and grab a pillow because you're about to soak up the best horror movies on Netflix. 

Whether you love the classics or a modernised take on the anime genre, there’s something for everyone. Here are the best anime shows streaming on Netflix.

Jump on the true crime bandwagon, hit play, and start bingeing these must-listen podcasts.

If you're looking for the best of the best, these are the top-rated movies available on Netflix.

From serial killers to unsolved mysteries that will have you pulling on your detective hat (and leaving the lights on at night), we’ve rounded up the very best true crime documentaries for your cold, dark heart.

If there’s one genre we can’t get enough of for a binge session, it’s crime. From gripping detective dramas to chilling serial killer series, these 32 Netflix crime shows will have you hooked.

Pass the popcorn—these are the best new movies to stream on Stan right now.

Discover your next favorite show with our roundup of the best TV series currently streaming on SBS On Demand, Australia’s top free drama platform. From dark comedies to investigative thrillers, explore over 11,000 hours of bingeable content without the monthly subscription fees.

From crime thrillers to suspenseful Christmas terrorist plots, the best thrillers are now streaming on Netflix.

We've rounded up the best Netflix documentaries you need to watch right now. From the intriguing to the shocking, it’s all here.

Kick back and dive into the best Disney+ has to offer in Australia and New Zealand for 2025.

The search for the perfect Stan binge never ends. To make it easier, we've rounded up the best shows to stream on Stan in 2025.

Stay updated with the best movies and documentaries on Netflix Australia this month. Your ultimate streaming guide is here.

From heartwarming romances to gripping thrillers, these are the best Korean dramas on Netflix in 2025.

Buckle up, cause these five shows deliver the same all-consuming, edge-of-your-seat energy. 

We've handed the mic to Paramount+'s The Goat to share his must-watch shows for summer. 

GOAT-approved flicks, matching snacks and our favourite moments to recap. Here’s what we’re watching—and what you should be too.

From page-turners to tearjerkers, these are the best books for book club with big feelings, bold opinions, and plenty to unpack. 

Your go-to guide on the best headphones and earbuds to buy in 2025.

To help get your viewing session started, we’ve picked out the best shows and movies on Paramount+.

Your trusty Entertainment Editor's monthly recommendations to save the hours of trailer-surfing.

Sydney has seen its fair share of wild nights, but nothing quite like this.

We don’t care what anyone says, it’s never too early to start celebrating all things Christmas—especially when it comes to festive flicks. Fortunately, the streaming gods are gifting us with yet another sleigh load of feel-good Christmas movies, from old school classics to rom-com newbies, all you need to do is organise bulk snacks for a mammoth viewing marathon. 

Australian metal fans just took a brutal hit: Park Waves—the travelling heavy-music festival set to roll across the country next February and March—has officially been cancelled, only two months out from showtime.

Good morning, Foo Fighters fans. We have news.

Known for its sprawling mansions, thriving entertainment industry and palm-studded streets, Los Angeles is a natural celebrity habitat. 

WA Ballet is trading glass slippers for satin pointe shoes to give the world’s most famous fairytale a 1930s twist.

Mega Australian music festival Spilt Milk has just dropped the official set times for its highly-anticipated return in December, 2025. And we've got them right here.

Whether you're a Blink or tagging along for the vibes, here’s how to make the most of BLACKPINK’s Singapore concert in November 2025 without missing a beat.

Australia’s flagship celebration of queer film, Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) has announced a jam-packed special anniversary program for the summer of 2025. 

Oh, we do love a good old emotional rollercoaster series every now and again. 

Bold, brave, and unapologetically outspoken, Reneé’s going to fit in just fine in 'Straya. And just as well, because she’s just announced her first-ever Aussie tour dates in 2026 (plus a cheeky extra show for Sydney).

Deftones have announced a full arena tour across Australia and New Zealand, and they're bringing Interpol with them.

Your go-to guide for maximising a trip to the Sunshine Coast

Here are 15 brilliant books we’ll be both reading and giving this silly season.

Skip the search and dive into 26 of the best Australian podcasts for 2026. With a week's worth of listening, you'll be entertained and inspired.

Gloves off, Louboutins on. The first teaser for The Devil Wears Prada 2 just landed, and it’s already giving fans everything they hoped for.

20 outlandishly lucky fans will score the once-in-a-lifetime op to explore the magical Ozian forest from Wicked with Cynthia Ervio herself.

Get ready to rock, Melbourne: Amyl and The Sniffers are back for a surprise hometown show this Friday. And it’s entirely free. For one night, they’ll bring their infamous and unapologetic raw rock spirit to the heart of Melbourne to electrify the stage at Fed Square. 

From secret supper clubs to underground raves, the message is clear: it’s time to put down your phone and dive headfirst into real-life connection, flavour, and vibes.

The Australian corner of the internet is abuzz with news of Jimmy Barnes’s latest bare-all documentary. 

We’re saddling up and showing you how to ride the wave of the country revival, Aussie style.

It's the most fab-yule-ous time of the year.

Yep, after some TikTok sneak peaks, it’s really happening—Scrubs is making a comeback. Creator Bill Lawrence (aka the genius behind Ted Lasso) is back on board, and the reboot isn’t a total do-over—it’s a continuation of the OG story.

Fresh off the release of his new single Ecstasy, the musician shares the inspiration behind the new album's romantic ballads and synthy dance bops and why he handed over the record release schedule to his fans. 

We've found the best cookbooks so you'll never have to eat out again. Kind of.

 Deck the halls with sounds of Michael Bublé and the Queen of Christmas—Mariah Carey.

Trick or treat yourself to the best Halloween movies to stream this spooky season.

Whether it’s horror, crime or coming of age, A24 films just hit different—each flick spawning a ride-or-die following, endless memes and countless mood boards. Grab some popcorn because we've rounded up some of our favourite A24 films.

Bust out the checkerboard Vans and smudge-proof eyeliner: Australia’s favourite pop-punk exports, 5 Seconds of Summer, are coming home.

Whether you’re obsessed with IT, love a good old scare, or are the long-suffering partner or bestie of a full-blown horror fiend, this one-night-only immersive experience brought to you by Stephen King & HBO Max should definitely be on your radar.

Be still, our emo beating hearts. Good Things Festival has released the full playing times for its 2025 tour.

Prepare your earplugs (and your chakras) because Tool have just announced they’ll be playing two massive arena sideshows this summer, alongside their headline slot at Good Things Festival 2025

If the lack of romance, scandal, and gloriously ridiculous pomp since Bridgerton’s last instalment in 2024 has left you feeling bereft, lost, and lacking a purpose in life, you’re definitely not alone. You might also be glad to know that filming just wrapped on Season 4, with a release date set for next year (yay).

Bridgerton Season 4 is coming, here's what to watch while you wait.

The creative couple and long-time collaborators have always been drawn to movies and music that hold a mirror up to who we are as Australians—the good, the bad, the fraught, the collective.

Obsessed with Jenna Ortega? Find out what type of fan you really are.

Keen-eyed Aussies will be able to spot several local landmarks like Purling Brook Falls, Tambourine Mountain, and the Gold Coast rainforest and hinterland in general. Terrifyingly massive man-eating snake-beast aside, this could be great hiking inspo for your next Queensland getaway.

The Red Hot Summer Tour 2025 hasn’t even arrived yet, but Red Hot Summer 2026 is already preheating: Paul Kelly has been announced as the headliner of the touring music festival on a run of dates between January and March 2026, with an all-Aussie lineup, including Missy Higgins and The Cruel Sea.

If you just can’t get enough of the Star Wars universe, you’ve probably been champing at the bit to see the new The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. And, while you’ll have to wait until May 22, 2026, for the full movie, you can get your Star Wars fix with the brand-new The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer right now.

No, it's not just you—eBikes are everywhere right now.

If you’ve been absolutely devo about the end of the smash hit TV romance drama that’s all but broken the internet, you can stop sobbing and breathe a huge sigh of relief because a The Summer I Turned Pretty movie is officially happening.

The film industry has fallen head over heels for Dwayne Johnson’s performance in his latest movie, The Smashing Machine.

Laneway Festival 2026 lineup brings Chappell Roan, Wolf Alice, PinkPantheress, BENEE & more to stages across Australia and New Zealand.

Dust off your disco pants, because British pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor has just announced that she’s bringing her brand of glossy disco pop back to the land Down Under this summer–but you better not steal the moves.

The Coachella line-up just dropped, and it's absolutely bonkers.

Psychedelic legends The Brian Jonestown Massacre are heading back to Australia in March 2026. Led by the mercurial Anton Newcombe, BJM have been bending minds since the early ‘90s with their hypnotic mix of garage rock, shoegaze and psychedelia. Now they're back.

Because there's no such thing as binge-watching too many shows! Here are the best Prime Video shows and movies to stream this winter.

If you’re looking for something warm and fuzzy with plenty of heartwarming drama along the way, Top End Bub has eight episodes of home-grown goodness just waiting for you to binge. 

From the epic 'whodunit' twists and slapstick ridiculousness to heartwarming friendships and an absolutely stonking list of guest stars, there’s so much to look forward to in Season 5 of Only Murders In The Building.

CMC Rocks QLD’s back for 2026, and boy, are we geared up for this one.

What’s the go with Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange? And how can you use it to score tickets for a sold-out event, or offload tickets that you can no longer use? Here’s everything you need to know.

For those of you who can’t get enough of Bluey, Bingo, Mum, Dad, and all their friends, the Bluey movie will be released in Australian cinemas in 2027. Here's everything we know so far.

Mark your calendars because Friday, September 19 is about to feel like Christmas morning for tech lovers. Apple’s gone and launched not one, not two, but three brand-new iPhones, and each one is coming for our wallets in a different way.

Olivia Dean is returning Down Under in October 2026 to kick off our spring season with her honey-sweet vocals and soul-filled lyrics. Touring her upcoming album The Art of Loving, the singer has just announced her Australia and New Zealand tour dates. Here are all the details.

Drivers usually take the centre stage, but every lap is a team effort, both on and off the track.

From The Dark Knight to Brokeback Mountain and Ned Kelly, here are the best Heath Ledger movies to watch right now.

Are you in the mood to rewatch Interstellar for the twentieth time?

The queen of pop-rap herself, Doja Cat, is coming to Singapore later this year with the Ma Vie World Tour.

From portaloo to Porpoise Spit, the Aussie film classic brings to mind a bingo card of pure Straya nostalgia.

The queen of pop-rap herself, Doja Cat, is coming to Australia and New Zealand later this year with the Ma Vie World Tour.

Your favourite summer festival is returning with big beats, big energy, and big changes. 

Off the back of their performance at HoMie's new Tiny Desk-inspired Store Sessions, Bad//Dreems chat to music writer Ben Madden about playing stripped-back music, writing a new record and finding rapport with a certain ilk of Aussie male.

This spring, Harvest Rock will make its much-anticipated return to Rymill & King Rodney Parks / Murlawirrapurka & Ityamai-Itpina, and the two-day music, food and wine festival has just unleashed a monster lineup that’ll have you booking annual leave before you get to the end of this article.