HBO max reveals first look at upcoming originals and franchises

HBO max previews upcoming originals including house of the dragon, lanterns and new 2026 series slate

HBO Max has released a new “coming soon” spot showcasing its upcoming slate of original series, returning hits, and highly anticipated franchise titles, giving viewers a first look at what is set to arrive across 2025 and 2026.

The promotional reel highlights a mix of drama, comedy, documentary, and franchise storytelling, reinforcing the platform’s strategy of combining established IP with new original programming.

Among the most notable titles featured is House of the Dragon Season 3, which continues the expansion of the Game of Thrones universe and is scheduled to debut on June 21. The spot also includes a first look at Lanterns, the DC Studios drama set in the Green Lantern universe, arriving August 16.

Other major highlights include Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, a comedy series set for July 23, and Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, a limited series arriving June 26. The teaser also confirms returning documentary and drama projects such as Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Seattle Seahawks, debuting in August.

Several projects included in the reel are marked with never-before-seen footage, such as Monsters of God, The Man Will Burn, and War, all expected in 2026. The platform also teased future seasons of The Gilded Age and new original comedy Youth.

The inclusion of both franchise-heavy titles and original storytelling underscores HBO Max’s continued push to dominate the streaming landscape with a broad and diverse content strategy aimed at global audiences.

The full lineup confirms a packed release schedule ahead, with major IP expansions and new storytelling universes driving the platform’s upcoming slate.