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The streaming platformHBO Maxhas long been a hallmark of quality when it comes to TV and film, thanks to its HBO catalog. Now, HBO Max is also home to Warner Bros. Discovery productions, delivering a wide range of content for every type of film fan. This means that every month, new and classic movies are being added to the platform. The month of August 2025 introduces three new movies to the platform, alongside over 50 classic titles. We have highlighted the latest additions, along with a complete list of all films below.
‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ (2025)
Relaunch of a Fan-Favorite Horror Franchise, Streaming August 1
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Stefani Reyes (Kaitlyn Santa Juana) is a college student haunted by recurring nightmares about a deadly tower collapse from 1969 that killed her grandparents. With visions of their death intensifying, Stefani decides to head back home, where she begins to see other visions, including an accident set to happen. Stopping the event saves the lives of many, but it also marks them for death, having escaped their fate.
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A relaunch of the franchise, following the release of the last film,Final Destination 5, in 2011,Final Destination Bloodlinesbrought the series to a new audience in a big way, almost reachingthe greatness of the first film. In Will Sayre’s review ofBloodlinesfor MovieWeb, he touted it as being a successful relaunch, stating, “Bloodlinessucceeds by paying homage to the previous films' more iconic sequences, weaving in a stupendous cameo from the late, great Tony Todd and building on the franchise with a couple of nifty twists and bloody turns.“Final Destination Bloodlinesis streaming on August 1.
Final Destination Bloodlines
‘Freaky Tales’ (2025)
New Pedro Pascal Film Streaming on August 8
Set in 1987 Oakland, California,Freaky Talespresents four interconnected stories that capture the culture of the era. Included is the story of teen punks fighting off Nazis from their turf, an aspiring rapping duo looking to make their mark, a former criminal forced to get dirty to protect his family, and an NBA star who gains powers to help fight off a gang raiding his home.
Pedro Pascal may be feeling the heat of some meme-induced jabs on his recent promotional tour forFantastic Four: First Steps, but his mere presence will always be a selling point for the majority of audiences. Here,Pascal gives one of his most entertaining performancesto date as a nuanced antihero with charisma in abundance. Overall,Freaky Talesis an inventive anthology that blends elements of action, comedy, horror, and thriller with a wonderful ensemble cast playing eccentric characters.Freaky Talesis streaming on August 8.
Freaky Tales
‘The Legend of Ochi’ (2025)
An A24 Fantasy Streaming August 15
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Yuri is a shy farm girl living in a remote northern village on the island of Carpathia, who lives under the shadow of her father, Maxim (Willem Dafoe), who is obsessed with eliminating a creature known as Ochi. When Yuri comes across an injured Ochi infant, she forms a bond with the beast and decides to return it to its home. On the way, she has to evade her father and his army of young soldiers, reconnect with her estranged mother, and deal with an illness that sees her transforming into one of the creatures.
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Great dark fantasy moviesare rare, so when a new one appears in theaters or on streaming, it’s worth paying attention to. From A24,TheLegend of Ochibrings the expected artistic flair to the fantasy genre. Of course, the movie offers a more layered take on the genre, exploring themes of acceptance, environmentalism, and family. On top of all of that, the design of the Ochi is aptly adorable.The Legend of Ochiis streaming on August 15.
The Legend of Ochi
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