All the Shows Coming to HBO Max in September 2026—Who Can’t Wait?
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FOLIO OTONITY – HBO Max’s lineup for September 2026 is headlined by *JAY-Z In 8*, an eight-episode HBO Original documentary series premiering on September 18.
Throughout the month, a variety of major premieres—from original series and documentaries to feature films—will enrich the catalog. The lineup begins with a major update to the film catalog on September 1 and concludes with the true-crime series *Unmasking a Monster: Aileen Wuornos* on September 30.
*JAY-Z In 8* takes center stage this month when it premieres on September 18, with two new episodes airing each week. Marking the 30th anniversary of his monumental debut album, *Reasonable Doubt*, JAY-Z sits down with his longtime friend and collaborator, Rick Rubin, for an intimate reflection on his career.
The two revisit JAY-Z’s music and delve into his work and life. The series also features a number of iconic songs and tracks from JAY-Z’s albums, including “99 Problems,” “Brooklyn’s Finest,” and “4:44,” to paint a deep portrait of the musician and the influences that shaped him.
In the realm of fiction, the HBO Original comedy series *Youth* premieres on September 20. The series follows a 50-year-old divorced woman on her quest for sex and love, while caring for her ailing parents and raising her son, who should by now be independent.
Sharon Horgan stars in and co-writes the series alongside Sharlene Whyte, Rupert Friend, Aran Murphy, and Robbie Gee. *Youth* is produced by Merman, the studio behind *Amandaland*, *Bad Sisters*, and *Vladimir*.
This month’s lineup of documentaries kicks off with *A Killer Story* on September 10, a three-episode HBO Original series released weekly.
The series examines a controversial murder case that spanned more than two decades and centers on Dana Chandler, who was accused of killing her ex-husband and his lover in 2002.
Lacking forensic evidence, the case went to trial over the course of three trials. The series unravels a complex tale of family conflict, betrayal, procedural violations by prosecutors, and confirmation bias, while also examining the obsession with true crime and the dangers of narrow certainty.
Two other documentaries round out the nonfiction lineup. *Siren: The Voices of Shelley Beattie* premieres on September 22, following Hollywood veteran Marlee Matlin as she traces the story of athlete Shelley Beattie—a fellow deaf woman—whose life was filled with adventure, fame, discrimination, and addiction, experiences that mirror her own.
This production by The Vermilion Films uses the parallels in the two women’s journeys to paint a portrait of resilience and tenacity. Then, on September 29, *Miller Night Football* kicks off the 2026 “NFL Shorts” series.
This documentary chronicles comedian Dennis Miller’s unexpected appearance at the Monday Night Football broadcast desk in 2000 alongside Al Michaels and Dan Fouts—a clever comedic experiment that was met with both curiosity and skepticism.
