Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on HBO Max | September 21-27, 2025

So you’re stuck in scrolling purgatory again, huh? Endlessly thumbing through HBO Max, hoping something jumps out. We’ve been there. That’s why we pulled together the Top 10 Movies you would actually want to watch this week—no fluff, no filler. Whether you’re into thrillers, rom-coms, or indie gems, there’s something worth hitting play on. Here’s your movie cheat sheet for September 21–27, 2025—because your time is too valuable for another “meh” movie night.

Superman (2025)

A brighter dawn for the Man of Steel.

James Gunn’s reboot brings David Corenswet into the cape with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Unlike the darker tones of past entries, this one leans into classic optimism, showing Clark grappling with heritage, humanity, and hope. With cameos from DC heroes like Guy Gardner and Hawkgirl, it’s a crowd-pleasing reset that grossed over $600 million worldwide and now soars onto Max just months after release.

Sausage Party (2016)

When groceries get existential.

This R-rated animated romp from Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg flips Pixar tropes on their head. Frank the hot dog (Rogen) and his aisle mates learn the horrifying truth about what happens when they’re “chosen.” With a cast that includes Kristen Wiig, Michael Cera, and Edward Norton, plus a satirical Alan Menken score, it’s crude, clever, and once held the record as the highest-grossing adult animated movie.

Karate Kid: Legends (2025)

East meets West in the dojo.

Ben Wang stars as Li Fong, a kung fu prodigy uprooted to New York after tragedy, only to clash in a karate tournament. Jackie Chan returns as Mr. Han, teaming up with Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso to train him in a hybrid style. Directed by Jonathan Entwistle, with appearances by William Zabka and Ming-Na Wen, it bridges generations like Creed did for Rocky. Critics were mixed, but fans of Cobra Kai and the 2010 reboot found plenty to cheer for.

Hypnotic (2023)

Mind games and missing people.

Robert Rodriguez directs Ben Affleck as a detective chasing reality-bending robberies while searching for his missing daughter. Alice Braga and William Fichtner co-star in a twisty thriller that nods to De Palma and Nolan. Though it bombed at the box office, its surreal hook—government programs manipulating perception—has given it a second life on streaming.

White House Down (2013)

Die Hard in the Oval Office.

Channing Tatum plays a Capitol cop who takes his daughter on a White House tour the same day mercenaries storm the grounds. Jamie Foxx is the President he must protect, with Maggie Gyllenhaal and Richard Jenkins in support. Directed by Roland Emmerich, it’s wall-to-wall explosions, quips, and patriotism, often compared to the same-year release Olympus Has Fallen.

Geostorm (2017)

The weather has turned on us.

Gerard Butler stars as a satellite designer racing to stop Earth’s climate-control system from unleashing a global cataclysm. With Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish, and Ed Harris in the mix, the movie hurtles from space stations to presidential assassination plots. Dean Devlin’s directorial debut had reshoots and delays, but it delivers exactly what it promises—mass destruction and B-movie spectacle.

Inside (2023)

Trapped with priceless art and no way out.

Willem Dafoe delivers a one-man tour de force as an art thief stranded in a Manhattan penthouse after a heist gone wrong. With nothing but masterpieces on the walls and dwindling resources, survival turns into a psychological breakdown. Directed by Vasilis Katsoupis, it premiered at Berlinale and echoes Buried and 127 Hours in its claustrophobic intensity.

It’s Complicated (2009)

Romance, croissants, and second chances.

Nancy Meyers brings her signature cozy aesthetic to this rom-com about Meryl Streep’s Jane, who rekindles sparks with her ex-husband (Alec Baldwin) while being courted by a sweet architect (Steve Martin). With John Krasinski adding laughs, it earned Golden Globe nominations and over $200 million worldwide. Kitchens, laughs, and grown-up messiness—it’s classic Meyers.

White Chicks (2004)

Two FBI agents, one unforgettable disguise.

Shawn and Marlon Wayans go undercover as Hamptons socialites to crack a kidnapping plot. Directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans, the comedy became a cult favorite thanks to over-the-top gags and Terry Crews’ unforgettable lip-sync to Vanessa Carlton. While critics panned it, its box office success and long shelf life on streaming cemented it as a 2000s comedy staple.

The Conjuring 2 (2016)

The Warrens take on London’s scariest haunting.

Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, this time tackling the Enfield poltergeist. James Wan crafts chilling sequences, including the Crooked Man and the demon nun Valak, who later spun off into their own films. Grossing over $320 million, it reinforced The Conjuring as one of modern horror’s most reliable franchises.

And Thats A Wrap

From James Gunn’s hopeful Superman to James Wan’s terrifying Conjuring sequel, Max is flexing its range this week. Need laughs? Sausage Party and White Chicks bring absurd comedy in very different flavors. Craving action? Karate Kid: Legends, White House Down, and Geostorm deliver martial arts and mayhem. Or maybe you want a more thoughtful evening—Inside, It’s Complicated, and Hypnotic keep the stakes personal. However you line up your movie night, this week’s Max catalog has you covered.