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HBO takes a lot of credit for the rise of prestige television. Shows like The Sopranos, The Wire, Sex and the City, and Game of Thrones were scheduled television shows, and that tradition continues with newer series like Industry, House of the Dragon, Euphoria, and more. Its streaming service, HBO Maxis also home to a slew of great films, including A24 new releases, Studio Ghibli animation and the fantastic Music Box series of music documentaries.
This April, two of the brand’s biggest shows of the past decade will premiere new seasons on HBO Max. The fifth and final season of Hacks will arrive on April 9, and the long-awaited third season of Euphoria will begin on April 12. Here’s a look at all the most exciting titles arriving on HBO Max this April.
TV shows
April 9
It’s the final season of the Emmy Award-winning comedy series Hacks, starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbender. After legendary comedian Deborah Vance (Smart) tries tirelessly to maintain her career, false news spreads about her death. In the aftermath, she and her head writer Ava Daniels (Einbinder) return to Las Vegas to ensure Deborah’s legacy remains intact. This season, Leslie Bibb, Cherry Jones and Ann Dowd join the cast. The 10-episode season will premiere on April 9 with new episodes arriving weekly.
April 12
Euphoria returns with Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, and Maude Apatow as high school students dealing with sex, drugs, and anxiety in a California town. After a four-year hiatus, the show returns for a third season (it will pick up four years after the events of season 2), although several original cast members, including Barbie Ferreira, Algee Smith, and Nica King, will not return. Expect to see big names like Rosalía and Marshawn Lynch appear in the new season. Season 3 begins April 12 with new episodes arriving weekly.
April 14
If Free Solo made your palms sweat, The Dark Wizard takes that worry to a whole new level. Dean Potter is one of the most fearless athletes in the world; He’s a rock climber, a base jumper, a high-line walker, and he does stunts that most people wouldn’t dare. This four-part documentary series takes a look at some of his most dangerous stunts, as well as exploring the personal history that led him to this extreme way of life. The series will be shown on April 14.
April 23
Half Man is the latest series from Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd. The limited series stars Jade and Jamie Bell as Niall and Robin, two childhood best friends whose relationship has gone through some tough times. The six-episode series time jumps from their childhood to adulthood, when Robin unexpectedly crashes Niall’s wedding. The series premieres April 23, and new episodes arrive weekly every Thursday.
films
April 1
- Alien
- Aliens
- Alien 3
- Alien vs Predator
- Alien vs. Predator: Requiem
- Alien resurrection
April 3
Cailee Spaeny, David Johnson, Archie Reno and Isabella Merced star in the latest film in the Alien series, Alien: Romulus, as a group of space colonists who encounter the terrifying and deadly alien while exploring an ancient space station. The film takes place between the events of the 1979 film Alien and its 1986 sequel, Aliens, which will also be available on the platform from April 1. Alien: Romulus will arrive on HBO Max on April 3.
Sydney Sweeney received some acclaim for her portrayal of boxer Christy Martin, but Martin’s story is really great no matter what you think of Sweeney’s performance. After marrying her trainer Jim (Ben Foster), Martin became one of the biggest names in women’s boxing in the 1990s, sporting a fiery attitude and formidable presence in the ring. But when Jim’s abuse threatens Christy’s life, she leaves him, eventually marrying her greatest rival. Christie’s premieres April 10.
In Bryan Fuller’s action-fantasy film Dust Bunny, a 10-year-old girl (Sophie Sloane) hires her murderous neighbor (Mads Mikkelsen) to protect her from the monster she claims lives under her bed. She believes she killed her parents. The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Sheila Atim, and David Dastmalchian. It will premiere on April 17.
Timothée Chalamet received an Academy Award nomination for his role as table tennis master Marty Mauser in Marty Supreme. As Marty pursues his lifelong dream of becoming a famous player, he travels the world (and the tri-state area) to make a name for himself, all while dealing with wild and dangerous situations non-stop. Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa Azion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher round out the cast of this A24 film arriving on HBO Max on April 24.
Sports
April 4 and 6
Final Four and NCAA National Championship
Every March Madness game has led to this: the Final Four games and the national championship games. The men’s college basketball tournament semifinals and final game are broadcast on TBS and will be simulcast on HBO Max this year. The Final Four games will air on April 4 at 6 PM (UConn vs. Illinois) and 8:45 PM ET (Michigan vs. Arizona), and the Championship Final will air on Monday, March 6 at 8:30 PM ET.