All the Movies and Shows Coming to Max This Week Including Conan O’Brien’s New Project

Max is enhancing its streaming library this week with a diverse selection of feature films, reality investigations, comedic adventures, and acclaimed television series. Subscribers can anticipate a wide array of genres arriving on the platform from Monday, August 17, to Sunday, August 23. From holiday-themed slasher thrills to globe-trotting expeditions and Emmy-winning workplace comedies, there’s fresh entertainment for every viewer. Here’s the complete schedule of everything coming to Max in the upcoming days.

‘Thanksgiving’ (2023)

Directed by Eli Roth, ‘Thanksgiving’ premieres on Max on Monday, August 17. This slasher film expands on Roth’s mock trailer from the 2007 double feature ‘Grindhouse’. Set in Plymouth, Massachusetts, the story follows a mysterious axe-wielding killer named John Carver who targets residents one year after a deadly Black Friday riot. The ensemble cast includes Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Milo Manheim, and Nell Verlaque as they fight to survive the town-wide massacre.

‘Expedition X’ (2020)

‘Expedition X’ joins the Max streaming lineup on Thursday, August 20. This investigative series, a spin-off of ‘Expedition Unknown’, follows scientist Phil Torres and paranormal researcher Jessica Chobot alongside host Josh Gates. The team travels to remote locations worldwide to explore unexplained encounters, supernatural mysteries, and cryptid legends using scientific methods. Each episode features in-depth field investigations into bizarre phenomena, from haunted historical sites to mysterious creature sightings.

‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ (2024)

The travel docuseries ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ debuts on Max on Friday, August 21. This four-episode series follows comedian Conan O’Brien as he travels internationally to meet fans he previously connected with on his podcast, ‘Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend’. O’Brien visits diverse destinations, including Norway, Thailand, Argentina, and Ireland, immersing himself in local traditions and cuisine. Combining unscripted humor with travelogue elements, the show showcases cross-cultural comedy and O’Brien’s signature improvisational style.

‘Mother Mary’ (2026)

David Lowery’s psychological pop melodrama ‘Mother Mary’ arrives on the platform on Friday, August 21. The film explores the complex and intense relationship between a fictional global pop superstar and an iconic fashion designer. Starring Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel, the cast also includes Hunter Schafer, Kaia Gerber, and Jessica Brown Findlay. Produced by A24, the film features original music by pop artist Charli XCX and record producer Jack Antonoff.

‘Abbott Elementary’ (2021)

The popular mockumentary sitcom ‘Abbott Elementary’ arrives on Max on Saturday, August 22. Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, the series depicts the daily lives of dedicated educators at an underfunded public school in Philadelphia. The ensemble cast features Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Sheryl Lee Ralph as passionate teachers navigating bureaucratic challenges. The critically acclaimed show has received numerous Primetime Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards for its sharp writing and heartwarming humor.

Let us know which of these new Max releases you’re most excited to stream this week in the comments.