April marks one of the first full months for HBO Max UK following its launch in the UK and Ireland, with the platform already delivering a strong mix of high-profile series, films, and live sport.
These are April highlights for HBO Max UK, subject to change, and additional titles may be announced throughout the month.
‘Euphoria’ Season 3
Created, written, directed, and executive produced by Emmy nominee and DGA Award winner Sam Levinson, starring Emmy winner Zendaya, and produced in partnership with A24, the eight-episode third season of the critically acclaimed pop culture juggernaut Euphoria arrives this April.
A group of childhood friends wrestle with the virtue of faith, the possibility of redemption, and the problem of evil. Also starring Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, Martha Kelly, Chloe Cherry, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Toby Wallace and the late Eric Dane.
Releasing on April 13, weekly releases to follow.
‘Smiling Friends’ Season 3
In a colorful yet bizarre world, the employees at a small firm dedicated to making its customers smile discover that their jobs are rarely as simple as they seem.
You can read our review for the season here.
Releasing on April 13.
‘The Pitt’ Season 2, ‘DTF St Louis’, ‘The Comeback’ Season 3 and ‘Rooster’
Throughout April, new episodes of The Pitt Season 2 will drop on Fridays, in addition to new episodes of Rooster, DTF St Louis, and The Comeback Season 3 arriving on Mondays.
‘Final Destination Bloodlines’
The newest chapter in the bloody successful franchise takes audiences back to the very beginning of Death’s twisted sense of justice. Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefanie heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all.
Releasing on April 3.
‘Weapons’
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
Releasing on April 10.
‘Pillion’
A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.
Releasing on April 17.
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’
The Conjuring: Last Rites delivers another thrilling chapter of the iconic Conjuring cinematic universe, based on real events. Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return as Lorraine and Ed Warren in a powerful and spine-chilling addition to the global box office-breaking franchise.
Releasing on April 24.
‘The Matrix’ Trilogy
The Matrix Trilogy delivers a groundbreaking and genre-defining saga that reshaped modern science fiction, blending philosophy, action, and cutting-edge visual effects. Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Laurence Fishburne lead as Neo, Trinity, and Morpheus in a powerful and thought-provoking journey through a simulated reality, as humanity fights to reclaim its future in one of cinema’s most influential franchises.
Releasing on April 1.
‘Birds of Prey’
After being thrown out in the streets by Joker, Harley struggles to pick herself up. However, Harley teams up with Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya to defeat a gangster and protect a girl.
Releasing on April 1.
‘Shazam: Fury of the Gods’
Shazam and his superpowered foster siblings band together to face the Daughters of Atlas, who have stolen the Wizard’s staff and plan to use it for their own ends.
Releasing on April 26.
‘I Am Legend’
Robert Neville, a scientist, is the last human survivor of a plague in the whole of New York. He attempts to find a way to reverse the effects of the man-made virus by using his own immune blood.
Releasing on April 25.
‘American Sniper’
Chris Kyle, SEAL sniper, has saved countless lives on the battlefield. But after four tours of duty, he cannot let go of the horrors he has experienced, leaving him unable to adjust to civilian life.
Releasing on April 14.
Live Sport via. TNT Sports
In addition to entertainment content, HBO Max continues to expand into live sports.
The FA Cup quarter-finals run from April 3 to 6, followed by UEFA Champions League quarter-finals across April 6 to 7 and April 14 to 15. UFC 327 is also scheduled for April 12.
This inclusion of sport positions HBO Max as a more comprehensive platform within the UK streaming landscape.
These highlights are subject to change, and additional titles may be announced throughout the month.
