November 2026 on HBO Max is headlined by The Gilded Age Season 4, The Roses, and a stack of holiday classics. New on HBO Max in November 2026
1. The Gilded Age, Season 4 (November 1)
Julian Fellowes’ lavish period drama returns for its fourth season. Expect more old money vs. new money battles in 1880s New York, with Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, and Cynthia Nixon leading the cast.
2. The Roses (November 20)
Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman star in this darkly comic take on The War of the Roses. A seemingly perfect marriage turns into all-out warfare.
3. City of God: The Fight Rages On, Season 2 (November 8)
The HBO Original follow-up to the acclaimed 2002 Brazilian film returns for a second season. It picks up the story of Rio’s Cidade de Deus decades later.
4. Elf (November 1)
Will Ferrell’s Buddy the Elf remains one of the most quotable holiday comedies ever made. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season.
5. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (November 1)
Chevy Chase and the Griswolds deliver holiday chaos that never gets old. It’s a must for the annual rewatch list.
6. The Planet of the Apes Saga (November 2)
Rise, Dawn, War, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes all arrive the same day. That makes for a perfect weekend binge of the modern franchise.
7. Dune (1984) and Jodorowsky’s Dune (November 1)
David Lynch’s cult-favorite adaptation lands alongside the documentary about Alejandro Jodorowsky’s legendary unmade version. Watch them back to back for a fascinating double feature.
8. Enemy (November 1)
Denis Villeneuve’s mind-bending A24 thriller stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a man who discovers his exact double. It’s unsettling, mysterious, and worth a second watch.
9. A Christmas Story (November 1)
Ralphie’s quest for a Red Ryder BB gun is a holiday tradition for a reason. The leg lamp is waiting.
10. Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, Season 3 (November 4)
James and Oliver Phelps, who played the Weasley twins, host the magical baking competition as it returns for a third season. Bakers create Wizarding World-inspired showpieces.
Source: HBO Max
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