23 Movies On Max Everyone’s Watching Right Now
Streaming services have become the ultimate escape hatch for movie lovers everywhere, and Max is leading the charge with an incredible lineup right now.
Superhero epics, spine-tingling horror flicks, heartwarming dramas, and mind-bending thrillers fill the platform with something for everyone clicking play this month.
Big hits and hidden gems dominate watchlists and keep viewers glued to the screen.
Discover your next favorite movie night pick!
1. Barbie
Greta Gerwig transformed a plastic icon into cinema gold with this 2023 blockbuster that took the world by storm.
Margot Robbie stars as Barbie who ventures into the real world on a journey of self-discovery, facing existential questions about identity and purpose.
The film cleverly balances comedy with deeper themes about feminism and societal expectations.
Ryan Gosling’s Ken steals countless scenes with hilarious musical numbers and unexpected emotional depth.
It’s a cotton-candy-colored adventure that adults and teens alike can’t stop rewatching!
2. The Zone of Interest
Winner of the Best International Feature Oscar, this haunting film takes an unflinching look at evil’s banality.
Jonathan Glazer directs this story about an Auschwitz commandant and his family living their comfortable life adjacent to unspeakable horrors.
The movie uses sound design brilliantly, letting audiences hear what the characters choose to ignore.
It’s a chilling reminder of how ordinary people can participate in extraordinary cruelty.
Though difficult to watch, it’s essential viewing that stays with you long after the credits roll.
3. The Batman
Robert Pattinson proves he’s the Dark Knight we didn’t know we needed in this gritty 2022 reimagining.
Gotham City looks more terrifying than ever as Batman hunts the Riddler through rain-soaked streets and corrupt institutions.
Director Matt Reeves crafts a detective noir that feels fresh despite decades of Batman movies before it.
The action sequences are brutal and realistic, making you feel every punch.
If you love mysteries wrapped in capes, this three-hour epic will fly by faster than the Batmobile!
4. Evil Dead Rise
Horror fans rejoice because this 2023 entry brings the franchise’s signature chaos to a creepy apartment building.
A single mom gets possessed by Deadites after her kids discover cursed records in the parking garage.
Director Lee Cronin delivers inventive gore that would make Sam Raimi proud, with practical effects that look shockingly real.
The confined setting creates claustrophobic terror as family members turn against each other.
Just saying, you might want to keep the lights on for this blood-soaked nightmare!
5. Dune Part Two
Denis Villeneuve completes his epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s masterpiece with jaw-dropping visuals and intense political drama.
Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides embraces his destiny as he leads the Fremen against the evil Harkonnen forces.
Zendaya finally gets substantial screen time, making Chani a fierce and memorable warrior.
The desert planet Arrakis looks more spectacular than ever, with sandworm sequences that’ll make your jaw drop.
Science fiction doesn’t get more ambitious or beautifully crafted than this!
6. Wonka
Timothée Chalamet trades spice for chocolate in this whimsical origin story about the world’s most famous candymaker.
Paul King directs this musical prequel that shows how young Willy Wonka arrived in a corrupt city with dreams and recipes.
The movie bursts with color, catchy songs, and genuine heart that recalls classic family musicals.
Hugh Grant voices an Oompa Loompa with hilarious results that add unexpected comedy.
It’s pure imagination brought to life, perfect for anyone craving sweetness and spectacle!
7. Oppenheimer
Christopher Nolan crafted a three-hour biographical thriller that somehow makes theoretical physics absolutely riveting.
Cillian Murphy disappears into the role of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the brilliant scientist who created the atomic bomb.
The film jumps through time periods and perspectives, building tension even though we know how history unfolds.
Robert Downey Jr. delivers career-best work as the calculating Lewis Strauss in parallel storylines.
It’s a meditation on genius, responsibility, and the terrifying power of human innovation!
8. Saltburn
Emerald Fennell follows up her Oscar-winning debut with this twisted tale of obsession at a British estate.
Barry Keoghan plays a scholarship student who becomes dangerously fixated on his wealthy classmate and his aristocratic family.
The movie oozes gothic atmosphere while satirizing class divides and toxic desire.
Rosamund Pike steals every scene as the deliciously eccentric Lady Elspeth.
Warning: certain scenes will make you gasp out loud, but you won’t be able to look away!
9. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
Jason Momoa returns for another underwater adventure packed with colorful creatures and epic battles.
Arthur Curry must team up with his imprisoned half-brother Orm to stop a villain threatening both land and sea.
Director James Wan brings his visual flair to stunning oceanic kingdoms that feel like alien worlds.
The buddy-comedy dynamic between the brothers adds unexpected laughs to the superhero action.
If you loved the first film’s wild energy, this sequel delivers more of everything you enjoyed!
10. The Color Purple
Blitz Bazawule transforms Alice Walker’s beloved novel into a vibrant musical celebration of resilience and sisterhood.
Fantasia Barrino shines as Celie, a woman finding her voice after decades of abuse and separation from her sister.
The film balances heartbreaking drama with soaring musical numbers that express emotions words alone cannot.
Taraji P. Henson and Danielle Brooks deliver powerhouse performances that earned well-deserved awards attention.
It’s a story about survival, love, and the unbreakable bonds between women that’ll leave you cheering!
11. Godzilla Minus One
Japan brings the King of Monsters back to his roots with this post-World War II epic that won an Oscar for visual effects.
A kamikaze pilot haunted by survivor’s guilt must face Godzilla when the creature attacks a nation already devastated by war.
Director Takashi Yamazaki crafted genuinely moving human drama alongside spectacular monster destruction.
The black-and-white version available on Max adds even more classic film atmosphere.
Finally, a Godzilla movie that makes you care deeply about the tiny humans running from giant feet!
12. Challengers
Luca Guadagnino serves up a steamy love triangle set against the competitive world of professional tennis.
Zendaya plays a former prodigy turned coach whose relationships with two players span over a decade.
The film jumps through time, building tension as past and present collide during one crucial match.
Trent Reznor’s pulsing electronic score makes every tennis volley feel like life or death.
It’s less about sports and more about desire, ambition, and the games people play off the court!
13. Joker Folie à Deux
Todd Phillips returns to Gotham’s darkest corners with this musical sequel that splits audiences right down the middle.
Joaquin Phoenix reprises his Oscar-winning role as Arthur Fleck, now institutionalized and awaiting trial.
Lady Gaga joins as Harley Quinn, bringing her musical talents to this unconventional comic book follow-up.
The film boldly transforms into a psychological musical exploring shared delusion between two damaged souls.
Whether you love it or hate it, you definitely won’t forget this bizarre and ambitious swing!
14. Migration
Illumination brings adorable ducks on a migration adventure that’ll have the whole family laughing.
An overprotective mallard dad must overcome his fears when his family decides to leave their New England pond for Jamaica.
The animation sparkles with gorgeous environments from city skylines to tropical paradises.
Voice actors including Kumail Nanjiani and Elizabeth Banks bring perfect energy to their feathered characters.
It’s a sweet story about facing fears and discovering that home is wherever your family flies together!
15. The Holdovers
Alexander Payne crafts a cozy 1970s-set dramedy that feels like discovering a lost classic from that era.
Paul Giamatti plays a curmudgeonly teacher stuck supervising students who can’t go home for Christmas break.
What starts as mutual annoyance between teacher and student gradually transforms into unexpected connection.
Da’Vine Joy Randolph won an Oscar for her heartbreaking performance as a grieving cafeteria manager.
It’s the perfect movie for cold nights when you need warmth, humor, and a reminder that families come in all forms!
16. Rebel Moon Part One A Child of Fire
Zack Snyder unleashes his space opera vision with this Star Wars-inspired epic set in a galaxy far, far away.
Sofia Boutella leads a band of warriors defending a peaceful farming colony from an evil galactic empire.
The movie assembles a classic “gathering the team” structure with diverse fighters joining the cause.
Snyder’s signature slow-motion action and mythic visuals are on full display throughout.
If you crave large-scale sci-fi battles and world-building, this ambitious adventure delivers spectacle by the spaceship-load!
17. Maestro
Bradley Cooper directs himself as legendary composer Leonard Bernstein in this ambitious biographical drama spanning decades.
The film focuses less on Bernstein’s music and more on his complex marriage to Felicia Montealegre.
Carey Mulligan matches Cooper scene for scene, creating a portrait of love tested by secrets and ambition.
The makeup transforming Cooper through ages earned well-deserved Oscar recognition.
It’s a deeply personal film about artistic genius, identity, and the compromises we make for love and career!
18. The Beekeeper
Jason Statham does what he does best: kicking butt and taking names in this action thriller with a delicious premise.
He plays a beekeeper whose elderly neighbor gets scammed, triggering his secret past as an elite operative.
The movie gleefully escalates as Statham punches his way up a criminal organization’s food chain.
Director David Ayer delivers satisfying action beats with just enough absurdity to keep things entertaining.
If you need two hours of Statham being an unstoppable force of justice, this honey-sweet revenge tale delivers!
19. Wonka
Hugh Grant nearly steals the entire movie as a tiny, grumpy Oompa Loompa with a serious attitude problem.
His character Lofty provides comic relief and unexpected emotional moments as Wonka’s reluctant sidekick.
The CGI work making Grant pocket-sized is seamless and allows for creative visual gags.
Their odd-couple dynamic drives much of the story’s heart beneath all the chocolate-covered spectacle.
Honestly, Grant’s performance alone makes this musical confection worth multiple viewings for eagle-eyed fans!
20. Society of the Snow
This Spanish-language survival drama recounts the harrowing true story of a 1972 plane crash in the Andes mountains.
Uruguayan rugby players and passengers endure unimaginable conditions for over two months at extreme altitude.
Director J.A. Bayona treats the infamous survival decisions with respect and humanity rather than sensationalism.
The performances from the largely unknown cast feel authentic and deeply moving throughout.
It’s a testament to human resilience, friendship, and the impossible choices people make to survive against all odds!
21. Meg 2 The Trench
Jason Statham returns to battle prehistoric sharks in this delightfully ridiculous sequel that embraces pure popcorn entertainment.
The crew ventures deeper into the ocean trench, discovering not just megalodons but other ancient creatures and human threats.
Director Ben Wheatley amps up the action with more monsters, more explosions, and more Statham punching things.
The film knows exactly what it is and delivers that B-movie charm without pretension.
Sometimes you just need to watch a giant shark eat bad guys while Statham looks unimpressed!
22. Strays
This R-rated comedy flips the cute-dog-movie formula on its head with hilariously foul-mouthed abandoned pups.
Will Ferrell voices Reggie, a sweet border terrier who realizes his owner is actually terrible and seeks revenge.
The movie pairs adorable dogs doing dog things with shockingly adult humor that creates constant comedic whiplash.
Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher, and Randall Park voice Reggie’s new street-smart friends who join his quest.
Warning: this isn’t for kids despite the cute factor, but adults will laugh until their sides hurt!
23. Blue Beetle
DC introduces its first Latino superhero lead with this family-centered origin story bursting with heart and humor.
Xolo Maridueña plays Jaime Reyes, a recent college grad who bonds with alien technology that gives him incredible powers.
The film stands out by making Jaime’s entire family central to the story rather than sidelining them.
The Blue Beetle suit looks fantastic, with creative power displays that feel fresh in the superhero genre.
It’s a joyful celebration of family, heritage, and finding heroism in unexpected places that deserves more attention!
