Summer has begun in earnest, and the Max streaming service aims to keep its subscribers indoors with a variety of great arrivals in June 2024. The biggest Max premiere in June 2024 is undoubtedly House of the Dragon Season 2. The HBO original series, which is a prequel set centuries before the events of Game of Thrones, will kick off its latest season on June 16, 2024. Based on George R.R. Martin’s novel Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon will be one of HBO and Max’s hottest attractions for the next few months as it rolls out new episodes on a weekly basis. Fans will be left on the edge of their seats as the relationship between Rhaenyra Targaryen (Emma D’Arcy) and her uncle/husband Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) evolves in unexpected ways, all the while her rivalry with former friend Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) grows.
Although the co-showrunner of House of the Dragon Season 1, Miguel Sapochnik, has ceded duties over to partner Ryan Condal, it seems like this HBO show is aspiring to capture more of the same magic from the first season — akin to the heydays of the original Game of Thrones. Moving on to what else is coming to Max in June 2024, a more niche HBO original series that will certainly find its audience on the streaming platform is Julio Torres’ Fantasmas. The acclaimed, young avant-garde filmmaker centers his latest comedy series around a fictionalized version of himself. Fantasmas follows Julio encountering a variety of celebrities and situations as he traverses New York to find a golden oyster earring. For fans of Torres’ previous eccentric works, HBO’s Los Espookys and A24’s Problemista, Fantasmas seems like a mandatory viewing on Max when the streaming series arrives on June 7, 2024.
Speaking of Problemista, Max is getting a double dose of Julio Torres as that movie is also about to make its streaming debut in June 2024. The critically acclaimed A24 film, written, directed by, and starring Torres, follows a Salvadorian immigrant named Alejandro (Torres) who aspires to be a toymaker in New York City. When he is forced to be an assistant to the chaotic, domineering artist Elizabeth (Tilda Swinton) in order to secure a sponsor for his work visa, the two discover that they have much more in common than meets the eye. Problemista offers viewers a quirky, heartfelt introduction to what filmmaker Julio Torress is all about. Like most A24 films before it, Problemista is bound to have a wonderful second life on the streaming giant when it becomes available to stream on June 28, 2024.
For HBO original films, Max has a couple of heavy hitters arriving in June 2024. The biggest of which is comedian Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allyne’s Am I OK? The streamer’s latest original movie revolves around Lucy (Dakota Johnson), a woman who realizes she’s a lesbian and starts to navigate the landscape of coming out and dating women while in her 30s. But she doesn’t have to do this alone, as she’s helped by her best friend (Sonoya Mizuno). Debuting at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, Am I OK? holds a 79% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics lauding it for its authenticity. Considering how well Madame Web did on Netflix, Warner Bros. is smart to bet big on actor Dakota Johnson with its own streaming service. Am I Ok? makes its streaming premiere on Max on June 6, 2024.
The Swifties will get their due on Max, as well, with the release of Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun: Bad Blood on June 21, 2024. The Discovery+ UK two-part miniseries will go into detail about the legal battle between Taylor Swift and music producer Scooter Braun, who purchased the masters for her first six albums. Of course, this led to Swift rerecording her own versions of those albums, a project that is still in progress with Taylor’s versions of “Reputation” and her self-titled record being the only two left. Max’s release of this docuseries may not be as celebratory as something like Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour hitting theaters, but it’ll be a fascinating watch for the devoted fans of the singer or simply those interested in litigation around pop music.
Max subscribers still have plenty of old favorites to look forward to in June 2024. The Safdie Brothers’ Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler, which has become something of a modern classic, just got added to Max this June. The cult favorite Wanted, starring James McAvoy and Angelina Jolie, and based on Mark Millar’s comic series of the same name, is now available to stream on Max as well. Director Ang Lee’s seminal martial arts film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is another must-see masterpiece that should not be missed on this streamer. More notable Max additions include Pedro Almodóvar’s The Skin I Live In and Lee Isaac Chung’s Minari. People looking forward to the upcoming summer blockbuster Twisters should make an effort to stream Lee Isaac Chung’s previous movie, Minari, as it perfectly demonstrates his personal touch and sensibilities as a filmmaker.
Finally, moviegoers excited for writer-director Fede Álvarez’s Alien: Romulus, which hits theaters this August, will definitely want to stream his 2013 Evil Dead remake now that it just got added to Max as it fully displays his sick and twisted taste for horror. Discover more on our monthly recs below and then check out the list of everything coming to HBO and Max in June 2024. You can also find what’s new this month on Netflix right here on DiscussingFilm.
Our HBO and Max Recs for June 2024
Am I OK?
Directed by Tig Notaro & Stephanie Allynne.
Written by Lauren Pomerantz.
Produced by Tig Notaro, Stephanie Allynne, Will Ferrell, Jessica Elbaum, Dakota Johnson, Ro Donnelly, Erik Feig, & Lucy Kitada.
Main Cast: Dakota Johnson, Sonoya Mizuno, Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, Whitmer Thomas, Molly Gordon, June Diane Raphael, Tig Notaro, Sean Hayes, & Odessa A’zion.
Cinematographer: Cristina Dunlap.
Composers: St. Vincent & Craig Wedren.
Production Companies: Gloria Sanchez Productions, Picturestart, TeaTime Pictures, Something Fierce Productions.
Runtime: 86 minutes.
Am I OK? debuts on Max on June 6, 2024!
Fantasmas
Created by Julio Torres.
Written and directed by Julio Torres.
Executive Produced by Julio Torres, Emma Stone, Dave McCary, Alex Bach, Daniel Powell, & Olivia Gerke.
Produced by Charles Miller.
Main Cast: Julio Torres, Martine Gutierrez, Tomas Matos, Joe Rumrill.
Guest Stars: Julia Fox, Ziwe, Alexa Demie, Steve Buscemi, Kim Petras, Dylan O’Brien, Emma Stone, Paul Dano, Aidy Bryant, & Bowen Yang.
Production Companies: Fruit Tree, Irony Point, & 3 Arts Entertainment.
Episode Count: 6.
Fantasmas arrives on Max on June 7, 2024!
House of the Dragon: Season 2
Created by Ryan Condal & George R. R. Martin.
Showrunner: Ryan Condal.
Based on Fire & Blood by George R. R. Martin.
Executive Produced by Miguel Sapochnik, Ryan Condal, George R. R. Martin, Ron Schmidt, Jocelyn Diaz, Sara Hess, & Vince Gerardis.
Produced by Karen Wacker, Angus More Gordon, Alexis Raben, & Kevin Lau.
Main Cast: Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Rhys Ifans, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Sonoya Mizuno, Fabien Frankel, Graham McTavish, Matthew Needham, Jefferson Hall, Harry Collett, Tom Glynn-Carney, Ewan Mitchell, Phia Saban, Bethany Antonia, & Phoebe Campbell.
Composer: Ramin Djawadi.
Production Companies: GRRM, Bastard Sword, 1:26 Pictures Inc., & HBO Entertainment.
Episode Count: 8 (Season 2).
House of the Dragon Season 2 premieres on Max on June 16, 2024!
Problemista
Directed by Julio Torres.
Written by Julio Torres.
Produced by Julio Torres, Dave McCary, Ali Herting, & Emma Stone.
Main Cast: Tilda Swinton, Julio Torres, RZA, Isabella Rossellini, Catalina Saavedra, Greta Lee, James Scully, Laith Nakli, Spike Einbinder, Larry Owens, Kelly McCormack, Greta Titelman, Martine Gutierrez, Megan Stalter, Charlene Incarnate, & Theo Maltz.
Cinematographer: Fredrik Wenzel.
Composer: Robert Ouyang Rusli.
Production Company: Fruit Tree.
Runtime: 98 minutes.
Problemista hits Max on June 28, 2024!
Everything New on HBO and Max in June 2024
Coming June 1
50/50 (2011)
America’s Sweethearts (2001)
American Heist (2014)
Bandits (2015)
Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011)
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of The Dawn Treader (2010)
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Demolition (2015)
The Disaster Artist (2017)
Evil Dead (2013)
Fright Night (1985)
Generation Por Que? (2021)
Hope Springs (2012)
House at the End of the Street (2012)
Into the Blue (2005)
Into the Blue 2: The Reef (2009)
The Invention of Lying (2009)
Jessica’s Big Little World, Season 1D (Cartoon Network)
Krampus (2015)
Life After (2017)
Mamma Mia! (2008)
Marmaduke (2010)
Minari (2020)
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008)
Open Water (2003)
Open Water 2: Adrift (2006)
Open Water 3: Cage Dive (2017)
The Other Guys (2010)
Overlord (1975)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009)
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 (2015)
Ride Along 2 (2016)
Shadows (2020)
Shining Through (1992)
The Skin I Live In (2011)
Spaceship Earth (2020)
Splice (2009)
Sugar (2008)
The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009)
Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home, Season 1
Uncut Gems (2019)
Urban Legend (1998)
User Zero (2020)
Wanted (2008)
Coming June 2
Craig of the Creek, Season 6A (Cartoon Network)
Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse, Season 1 (Magnolia)
Mecum Presents: Automotive Archaeology, Season 1 (Motor Trend)
Ren Faire (HBO Original)
Total Drama Island, Season 1 (Cartoon Network)
Coming June 3
Battle on the Beach, Season 4 (HGTV)
Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders, Season 1 (ID)
Keanu (2016)
Mini Beat Power Rockers: Composirockers
Unexpected, Season 6 (TLC)
Coming June 4
Deadliest Catch 20th Anniversary Special, Season 1
Coming June 5
Backed by the Bros, Season 1
Coming June 6
Am I OK? (2022)
Coming June 7
Fantasmas, Season 1 (HBO Original)
Coming June 10
Bellator: Fight Week Dublin, Season 1 (Bleacher Report)
Paranormal Caught on Camera, Season 7 (Travel)
Six Schizophrenic Brothers, Season 1 (Discovery)
Coming June 11
Deadliest Catch, Season 20 (Discovery)
Motel Rescue, Season 2 (Magnolia)
Coming June 13
Hannah Einbinder: Everything Must Go(whinal)
Coming June 16
American Monster, Season 12 (ID)
House of The Dragon, Season 2 (HBO Original)
Coming June 17
Bellator: Fight Camp Confidential Dublin, Season 2 (Bleacher Report)
Coming June 18
Farmhouse Fixer: Camp Revamp, Season 1 (HGTV)
Here To Climb (HBO Original)
How It Really Happened, Season 8 (CNN)
Coming June 19
Crimes Gone Viral, Season 5 (ID)
Coming June 20
Slave Play. Not A Movie. A Play.(HBO Original)
Coming June 21
Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun: Bad Blood (WT)
Coming June 22
Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple(HBO Original)
Coming June 23
Getting Lost with Erin French, Season 1 (Magnolia)
Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines, Season 8 (Magnolia)
Coming June 24
Cris Miro (She/Her/Hers), Season 1 (WB)
Coming June 25
One South: Portrait Of A Psych Unit (HBO Original)
Dolphin Tale 2 (2014)
High Speed Chase, Season 2 (ID)
Coming June 27
Breaking New Ground(Max Original)
Coming June 28
Beach Cottage Chronicles, Season 4 (Magnolia)
Problemista (2024) (A24)
Coming June 30
The Great Food Truck Race, Season 17 (Food Network)
New Bleacher Report Live Sports on Max in June 2024
Pre- and post-game programming will also be available to stream live, along with condensed replay highlights available after each game.
*Telecast will not be available in the local indicated market.
2024 NBA Playoffs
All of TNT Sports’ coverage of the 2024 NBA Western Conference Finals throughout June — including live games, pregame and postgame coverage, and alternative viewing experiences — will be available to stream on Max’s B/R Sports Add-On. Check local listings for matchups and game times.
2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs
All of TNT Sports’ coverage of the 2024 Stanley Cup Western Conference Final throughout June — including live games, pregame, and postgame coverage — will be available to stream on Max’s B/R Sports Add-On. Check local listings for matchups and game times.
MLB Tuesdays
Coming June 4
Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees*, 7:00 p.m.
Coming June 11
Philadelphia Phillies* at Boston Red Sox, 7 p.m.
Coming June 18
Baltimore Orioles at New York Yankees*, 7 p.m.
Coming June 25
New York Yankees* at New York Mets*, 7 p.m.
U.S. Soccer – Women’s National Team
Coming June 1
U.S. Women’s Deaf National Team vs. Australia, 2 p.m.
USWNT vs. Korea, 5 p.m.
Coming June 4
USWNT vs. Korea, 8 p.m.
U.S. Soccer – Men’s National Team
Coming June 8
USMNT vs. Colombia, 5:30 p.m.
Coming June 12
USMNT vs. Brazil, 7 p.m.
MotoGP, Moto2, Moto3
Coming May 31-June 2
Gran Premio d’Italia Brembo
Triathlon
Coming June 8
T100 Triathlon World Tour
Cycling
Coming June 8
Dwars door het Hageland
Coming June 9
UCI Downhill World Cup (Leogang)
Coming June 12-16
Tour of Slovenia (Men)
Tour of Belgium (Men)
Coming June 14-16
UCI Downhill World Cup, Val di Sole (Various Disciplines)
Coming June 16
Tour of Switzerland (Women)
Endurance Car Racing
Coming June 12-16
24 Hours of Le Mans (Free Practices & Race)
