New Movies and Series to Watch on Max in January 2025
Max today revealed the lineup for the slate of new movies and series to watch in the new year. Check out the schedule below.
Isadora Moon (Family Animated Series) – January 2
12 episodes
Logline: Based on the globally best-selling beloved book series by Harriet Muncaster, Isadora Moon follows the delightful adventures of a half-vampire, half-fairy girl, her friends at human school, and her wider magical family.
The Front Room (A24 Film) – January 3
Logline: Everything goes to hell for newly pregnant Belinda (Brandy) after her mother-in-law (Kathryn Hunter) moves in. As the diabolical guest tries to get her claws on the child, Belinda must draw the line somewhere…
Cast: Brandy Norwood, Andrew Burnap, Neal Huff, Kathryn Hunter
The Pitt (Drama Series) – January 9
15 Episodes
Rollout: Debuts with two episodes followed by one episode weekly
Logline: The Pitt is a realistic examination of the challenges facing healthcare workers in today’s America as seen through the lens of the frontline heroes working in a modern-day hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Each episode follows an hour of Dr. Robby’s (Noah Wyle) 15-hour shift as the chief attendant in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room.
Cast: Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Patrick Ball, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Shabana Azeez, Katherine LaNasa
Sons of Ecstasy (Documentary) – January 9
Logline: At the epicenter of the 1990s ecstasy drug trade in Arizona sits an unusual rivalry. English stockbroker, Shaun Attwood, faces off against Gerard Gravano, the son of notorious New York mobster-hitman Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano. For the first time, the Gravanos tell their side of the story. Through riveting first-hand accounts from inside both factions, the film unravels the unexpected showdown between the British business guru and the mafia heir apparent in the Arizona desert. Guns, gangsters and underground raves set the stage in a deadly battle for control of an Ecstasy Empire.
Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This? (Comedy Special) – January 10
Logline: This marks Maher’s 13th comedy special for the network. The comedian, writer, and host of “Real Time with Bill Maher” will tape his special in front of a live audience at the CIBC Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
Look Into My Eyes (A24 Documentary) – January 10
Logline: A group of New York City psychics conduct deeply intimate readings for their clients, revealing a kaleidoscope of loneliness, connection, and healing
An Update on Our Family (Docuseries) – January 15
3 Episodes
Rollout: Episodes debut weekly
Logline: An Update on Our Family explores the complex and symbiotic world of family vlogging – a phenomenon in which parents post a steady stream of lifestyle videos on their social media channels to be consumed by loyal subscribers whose views in turn generate money for the vloggers themselves. After controversy around former family vloggers Myka and James Stauffer went public, new scrutiny arose around the industry. The documentary raises questions about what motivates vloggers to expose their lives to the world and examines the issues surrounding making their children’s lives public. The three-part series exposes the hidden-in-plain-sight, unregulated family vlogging industry.
Harley Quinn (Adult Animated Series) – Season 5 – January 16
10 episodes
Rollout: Episodes debut weekly
Logline: The fifth season of HARLEY QUINN finds Harley (Kaley Cuoco) and Ivy (Lake Bell) in a new location: Metropolis! – the home of all things Superman, Lois Lane, and the Daily Planet. Harley and Ivy discover that something sinister is at play and all is not what it seems. Looming threats include Lex Luthor and his sister, Lena Luthor, plus fan-favorite Brainiac. But of course, Harley’s crew of misfits and allies will join her on this irreverent journey that takes no prisoners in having fun in the DC sandbox.
Cast: Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, James Adomian, Diedrich Bader, Ron Funches, Stephen Fry, Natalie Morales, JB Smoove, Alan Tudyk, Aisha Tyler.
A Different Man (A24 Film) – January 17
Logline: Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost.
Cast: Sebastian Stan, Renate Reinsve, Adam Pearson
Real Time With Bill Maher Season 23 – January 17
35 episodes
Rollout: Episodes debut weekly
Logline: Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature “New Rules.”
C.B. Strike: The Ink Black Heart (Miniseries) – January 23
4 Episodes
Rollout: Episodes debut weekly
Logline: Strike and Robin are hired to investigate a murder involving a creator of a cult TV cartoon and an anonymous online troll known as “Anomie.” With a complex web of online aliases, business interests and family conflicts to navigate, our heroic pair find themselves in a case that stretches them to their limit with the threat of this mysterious killer around every corner.
Cast: Tom Burke, Holliday Grainger, David Westhead, Christian McKay, Emma Fielding, Tupele Dorgu, James Nelson-Joyce, Ruth Sheen, Jack Greenlees, Natasha O’Keeffe, Caitlin Innes Edwards
Scars of Beauty (Beleza Fatal) (Brazilian series) – January 27
40 Episodes
Rollout: Five episodes debut each week
Logline: Two families, two devastating injustices, and one shared plan for revenge. A daughter who loses her mother is unjustly imprisoned and murdered in jail; a mother who loses her daughter is the victim of medical malpractice. Both join forces to take revenge on those who destroyed their families.
Cast: Camila Pitanga, Camila Queiroz, Giovanna Antonelli, Caio Blat, Murilo Rosa, Augusto Madeira, Marcelo Cerrado, Herson Capri, and Vanessa Giácomo.
Mermicorno: Starfall (Family Animated Series) – January 30
13 Episodes
Logline: Mermicorno: Starfall invites audiences into a dazzling underwater world where a team of Mermicornos (enchanting mermaid-unicorns) embark on exciting, hilarious and stylish adventures to save the ocean from the evil Ika Inkblot. During their epic mission, our heroes unlock the magic of creative self-expression, discover new depths of friendship, and find the best bowl of ramen in the sea.
Cast: Bryn McAuley, Annick Obonsawin, Jonathan Langdon, Kimberly-Ann Truong, Kaya Kanashiro, Jeremy Harris
The Eastern Gate (Przesmyk) (Polish Series) – January 31
6 Episodes
Rollout: Episodes debut weekly
Logline: After losing her pregnancy while in action, Ewa, a Polish spy, wants to withdraw from the secret service to start a normal life. But when her lover is exposed by Russian intelligence and disappears without a trace, she goes on a rescue mission. The suspense thriller series explores the high stakes battle between intelligence agencies on the global stage during an emerging conflict and international unrest.
Cast: Lena Góra, Karol Pocheć, Andrzej Konopka, Leszek Lichota, Bartek Topa, Piotr Pacek, Eliza Rycembel, Tomasz Ziętek, Kamila Urzędowska, Jan Englert, Ewelina Starejki, Antek Sztaba.
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