7 best new shows and movies debuting on HBO Max in March

As March arrives, HBO Max wants one thing from you, and that’s to be down to fooling around with all its new content debuting this month.The streaming platform kicks things off with two new series—one a salacious thriller turned mystery and the other a half-hour comedy show featuring Steve Carell.We’ll also see a new season of Lisa Kudrow’s comedy series, two new movie debuts, and two new documentaries.

Don’t miss these seven best new shows and movies debuting on HBO Max in March, listed in order of release date.1 DTF St.Louis Led by an all-star cast that includes Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Linda Cardellini, Peter Sarsgaard, and Richard Jenkins, is a titillating dark comedy about a love triangle full of kinks...

oh, and a murder.The seven-episode limited series follows three middle-aged adults who are each stuck in their own melancholic vat of quicksand.To spice things up, Clark (Bateman) joins the fictional dating app DTF St.

Louis and triggers a chaotic chain reaction of consequences.After having an affair with Carol (Cardellini), the wife of his longtime friend Floyd (Harbour), and later introducing Floyd to the app, betrayal, emotional fallout, and a mysterious death follow, shifting the tone of this thriller from satire to suspense.(For those not in the know, DTF stands for Down to ****).

While the premise may sound outrageous, its narrative explores the ways people confront their own insecurities and unmet desires, and its thematic examinations of infidelity, ego, male friendship, and the illusion of control are dangerously intriguing.debuts on Sunday, March 1, 2026.DTF St.

Louis TV-MA Crime Drama Comedy Release Date March 1, 2026 Network HBO Showrunner Steve Conrad Cast Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Linda Cardellini, Richard Jenkins, Joy Sunday, wynn everett, Asher Miles Fallica, Chastity Dotson, Steven Rho, Chris Perfetti Directors Steve Conrad Main Genre Drama Producers Christina M.Fitzgerald, Michael Costigan, Kristina Wenson Executive Producer(s) Steve Conrad, Jason Bateman, Todd Black, David Harbour, Steve Tisch, Molly Allen, Jason Blumenthal, Michael Costigan, Jennifer Scher, James Lasdun, Bruce Terris, Kristina Wenson, Michael Nelson Powered by Expand Collapse 2 Fackham Hall From Bleecker Street comes , a must-see period spoof that serves as a cross between , , and .Shall I save you a seat next to me? Eric Noone (Ben Radcliffe of ) is a lovable pickpocket who lands a job at a posh English manor house.

After rising through the ranks and beginning a forbidden romance with lady-of-the-house Rose Davenport (Thomasin McKenzie of ), a shocking murder occurs.Guess who’s framed for it? As Eric faces charges, Rose and her family’s future falls into peril and remains uncertain.With a tagline that reads, “Born to aristocracy.

Bred for idiocy.” How can you not watch? Additionally, Damian Lewis, Jimmy Carr, Tom Felton, and Emma Laird star.debuts on Friday, March 6, 2026.Fackham Hall R Comedy History Release Date December 5, 2025 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH RENT BUY Cast Thomasin McKenzie, Ben Radcliffe, Emma Laird, Damian Lewis, Katherine Waterston, Lizzie Hopley, Tom Felton, Tom Goodman-Hill, Sue Johnston, Lee Boardman, Anna Maxwell Martin, Jimmy Carr, John Thomson, Tim McMullan, Ramon Tikaram, Charlie Rawes, Hayley Mills, Lily Knight, Alex Butler, Erin Austen, Jason Done, Paula Wharton, Nathan McMullen, Karen Henthorn, Ian Bartholomew Runtime 97 minutes Director Jim O'Hanlon Writers Steve Dawson, Andrew Dawson, Jimmy Carr, Patrick Carr, Tim Inman Producers Kris Thykier, Danny Perkins, Mila Cottray Main Genre Comedy Executive Producer(s) Andrew Karpen, Babak Anvari, Compton Ross, David Levine, Georgia Goldsack, Jason McNab, Jimmy Carr, Joey Suquet, Kent Sanderson, Lucan Toh, Michael Sklut, Nick Shumaker, Patrick Carr, Phil Hunt Powered by Expand Collapse 3 Rooster In Steve Carell’s new comedy series , the bond he shares with his daughter falls somewhere between intricate and complicated, but that’s what makes it so special.

Created by Matt Tarses and ’s Bill Lawrence, is set against the backdrop of a college campus.When popular fiction author Greg Russo (Carell) is invited to speak at the East Coast liberal arts college where his daughter Katie (Charly Clive of ) teaches, he finds her in the midst of a personal crisis.After she found her husband—and colleague—cheating with a grad student, she retaliated by burning his house down.

So, Dad steps in and makes a deal with the department’s dean (John C.McGinley): he’ll stick around as a guest lecturer if Katie can keep her job.While the father-daughter bond serves as the show’s anchor, its workplace-sitcom vibes prove to be the sandbox of fun, so don’t miss out on watching HBO Max’s next comedic gem.

debuts on Sunday, March 8, 2026.Rooster M18 Comedy Drama Release Date March 8, 2026 Network HBO Writers Bill Lawrence, Matt Tarses Cast Steve Carell, Phil Dunster, Annie Mumolo, Maximo Salas, Evan Jachelski, Xavier Beloved, Jonah Beckett, Sophia Macy, Cece Abbey, Brenda Strong, Charly Clive, John C.McGinley, Danielle Deadwyler, Lauren Tsai, Scott MacArthur Main Genre Comedy Creator(s) Bill Lawrence, Matt Tarses Producers Bill Lawrence, Matt Tarses, Steve Carell, Jeff Ingold Seasons 1 Executive Producer(s) Bill Lawrence, Jeff Ingold, Liza Katzer, Matt Tarses, Steve Carell, Barbie Adler, David Hyman, Anthony King, Jonathan Krisel, Annie Mebane, David Stassen, Mark Rowen Powered by Expand Collapse 4 Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare is an HBO Original documentary chronicling the dynamic, catastrophic threat that was unleashed on Japan in March 2011.

After being struck by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake—the strongest ever recorded there—a tsunami of epic proportions devastated the country’s northeast coast.Over 20,000 lives were lost, and entire towns were washed away.However, that wasn’t the biggest threat.

It seems the giant wave disabled the cooling systems of three reactors at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.As radiation levels soared, hydrogen explosions ripped through the facility, forcing Japanese leaders to do the unthinkable and evacuate the entire city of Tokyo, which, at the time, contained 35 million people.This one is going to be an open-mouthed watch for sure.

Keep your Kleenex handy.debuts on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.Fukushima: A Nuclear Nightmare 12 Documentary Release Date February 20, 2026 Director James Jones, Megumi Inman Producers Sacha Baveystock, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Danny Horan, Anna Godas, Oli Harbottle, Tina Nguyen Powered by Expand Collapse 5 Born to Bowl Alright, listen up, fans! It’s time to go bowling, so grab your White Russian, make sure your toes don’t cross the line, and get ready to throw some rocks as you dive into the magical world of professional bowling.

The original five-part docuseries ventures deep inside the bowling world and introduces viewers to the sport's five biggest stars—Kyle Troup, Anthony Simonsen, EJ Tackett, Cameron Crowe (not the one you’re thinking of), and Jason Belmonte.As each bowler chases glory, respect, and much-needed prize money on the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour, cameras are there to document it all.As if the tidbits of this bowling alley feast aren’t enough, ’s Liev Schreiber narrates.

debuts on Monday, March 16.6 The Comeback, Season Three A solid decade after season two ended, Lisa Kudrow’s cringe-comedy series returns for a third and final season.In case you’ve forgotten, the show tells the story of a B-list sitcom star so desperate to revive her career, she agrees to star in a reality show.

The new season finds Valerie Cherish (Kudrow) navigating Hollywood as she’s cast in the first-ever sitcom written by—wait for it—AI.The plot is said to tackle modern industry anxieties as Valerie battles to remain relevant in the face of rapidly learning AI technology and a studio head played by ’s Andrew Scott.Subscribe to our newsletter for HBO Max picks and highlights Want curated HBO Max must-sees and wider streaming recommendations? Subscribe to our newsletter for concise picks, expert context, and watching suggestions across comedies, thrillers, docs, and more—so you never miss standout releases and what's worth your watchlist.

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The Comeback TV-MA Comedy Drama Release Date 2005 - 2026-00-00 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming BUY Network HBO Max Cast Lisa Kudrow, Lance Barber, Laura Silverman, Damian Young, Malin Akerman, Robert Bagnell, Kellan Lutz, Robert Michael Morris, Brian Delate, Eric Zuckerman, Rose Abdoo, Bayne Gibby, Lena Waithe, Matt Cook, Marla Garlin, Jackson Spidell, Tom Wade, Vanessa Marano, Jason Olive, Kimberly Kevon Williams, Willa Holland, Dan Warner, Deb Hiett, Tom Virtue, Cameron Diaz Showrunner Comedy, Satire Directors Clark Mathis, Michael Patrick King Writers Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King Main Genre Comedy Creator(s) Lisa Kudrow, Michael Patrick King Producers Amy Harris, Denis Biggs, Julie Camino, Jim Klever-Weis, Tim Gibbons Seasons 3 Streaming Service(s) HBO Max Executive Producer(s) Dan Bucatinsky, Michael Patrick King, Lisa Kudrow, John P.Melfi Powered by Expand Collapse 7 From the World of John Wick: Ballerina If you’re a fan of John Wick and his hardback book face-breaking techniques but haven’t yet had the chance to visit its spin-off, now’s your chance.is finally here.

Taking place between the events of and , the movie centers on Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas of ), an assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma.After her father is murdered, Eve seeks revenge and boldly takes on an army of killers.While Eve is certainly no John Wick, she’s still a badass worthy of her title.

​​​​​​​ Fans of the franchise will be glad to know the spinoff movie features the franchise’s signature over-the-top stylish action and choreography, thrilling set pieces, and standout martial performances.debuts on Friday, March 27, 2026.From the World of John Wick: Ballerina R Action Thriller Crime Release Date June 6, 2025 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH RENT BUY Cast Ana De Armas, Anjelica Huston, Keanu Reeves, Norman Reedus, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Ian McShane, Gabriel Byrne, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Robert Maaser, David Castaneda, Choi Soo-young, Abraham Popoola, Anne Parillaud, Marc Cram, Rila Fukushima, Waris Ahluwalia, Tracie Bennett, Daniel Bernhardt, Jung Doo-hong, Juliet Doherty, Magdalena Šittová, Anna Schmidtmajerová, Jackson Spidell, James Beaumont Runtime 125 minutes Director Len Wiseman Writers Shay Hatten, Derek Kolstad Producers Basil Iwanyk, Chad Stahelski, Erica Lee Prequel(s) John Wick, John Wick: Chapter 2, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, John Wick: Chapter 4 Sequel(s) John Wick: Chapter 4 Franchise(s) John Wick Main Genre Action Studio(s) Summit Entertainment, Thunder Road Films, 87Eleven Productions Distributor(s) Lionsgate Executive Producer(s) Keanu Reeves, Kevan Van Thompson, Louise Rosner-Meyer, Ana De Armas Powered by Expand Collapse There’s a little bit of everything on this list, so add your must-sees to your watchlist now.

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