September is bringing a packed lineup to HBO Max in the Philippines. Streaming fans can look forward to blockbuster movie premieres, brand-new K-drama series, and the return of fan-favorite originals throughout the month.
Whether you are looking to stream major Hollywood biopics, catch up on Emmy-nominated television before the awards, or settle in for unscripted reality series, here is everything landing on HBO Max this September.
Blockbuster Movies & Major Premieres
The centerpieces of this month’s lineup feature major film releases and high-profile international dramas:
- Michael (September 25): The anticipated biopic covering the life and career of Michael Jackson, featuring Jaafar Jackson in the title role.
- The Ordinary Jackpot (September 10): A new Korean drama starring Lee Jun-hyuk as Eun-tae, an ordinary office worker whose sudden lottery win leads to an unexpected downward spiral.
- Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires (September 4): Making its streaming debut early in the month, followed by an HBO channel broadcast on September 19 at 9:00 PM.
- Reminders of Him (September 18): Premieres mid-month on streaming, with an HBO television premiere following on September 26 at 9:00 PM.
Returning Series & Ongoing Weekly Releases
New episodes of major DC Studios and HBO Original series continue to drop weekly, alongside several notable season returns and series finales:
- Lanterns: New episodes of the DC Studios series air every Monday.
- Weekly Original Drops: Stream Call My Manager every Thursday, as well as Fired Up! and The Producer every Friday.
- Returning Favorites: The Paper returns for its second season on September 9, while Line of Fire (2026) debuts on September 22.
- Upcoming Finales: Catch the season finale of My Bias, My Boss on September 8, followed by the finale of Stuart Fails to Save the Universe on September 25.
Emmy-Nominated Series Catch-Up
Ahead of the 78th annual Emmy® Awards broadcasting on September 14, subscribers can catch up on nominated shows currently streaming on the platform. The nominated lineup features Max Originals The Pitt and Hacks, alongside HBO Originals A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, The Gilded Age, and Task.
September Release Schedule at a Glance
| Premiere Date | Title | Genre / Category |
| Sept 1 | AFN’s Poh Cooks Malaysia | Reality / Lifestyle |
| Sept 4 | Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires | Animated Feature |
| Sept 7 / 21 | Baby Lemmings (New Episodes) | Kids / Animated |
| Sept 8 | ID’s OJ Unseen: Exploitation of Evil | True Crime / Reality |
| Sept 9 | The Paper (Season 2) | Drama Series |
| Sept 9 | Animal Planet’s Extreme Bugs | Reality / Nature |
| Sept 10 | The Ordinary Jackpot | Korean Drama |
| Sept 15 | Discovery’s In the Eye of the Storm: Chasers | Reality / Documentary |
| Sept 18 | Reminders of Him | Feature Film |
| Sept 21 / 28 | Regular Show: The Lost Tapes (New Episodes) | Animated Series |
| Sept 22 | Line of Fire (2026) | Drama Series |
| Sept 23 | HGTV’s Help! I Wrecked My House (Season 4) | Reality / Home Improvement |
| Sept 25 | Michael | Biopic Feature Film |
| Sept 27 | AFN’s Go Where Flavors of Hunan Abound (Season 3) | Reality / Food |
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