3 Best New to HBO Max Movies to Watch This Weekend

From classic horror to beloved comedy, HBO Max has great new options this March

Mar. 13, 2026 at 7:05pm

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This March, HBO Max has added a fantastic selection of new movies, from old classics like "All the President's Men" to modern masterpieces like the Oscar-winning "Everything Everywhere All at Once". Watch With Us highlights three movies in particular that are new to the platform and would make excellent movie nights this weekend: the seminal horror "The Blair Witch Project", the superhero sequel "Spider-Man 2", and the heartwarming comedy-drama "Little Miss Sunshine".

Why it matters

These three films represent a diverse range of genres and styles, offering something for every type of movie fan. "The Blair Witch Project" pioneered found-footage horror, "Spider-Man 2" is considered one of the best superhero movies ever made, and "Little Miss Sunshine" is a beloved, critically acclaimed comedy-drama. Adding these titles to HBO Max's library gives subscribers a wealth of high-quality viewing options to choose from this weekend.

The details

"The Blair Witch Project" follows three student filmmakers who venture into the Black Hills forest to investigate the local Blair Witch legend, only to become lost and terrorized by an unseen force. "Spider-Man 2" sees Peter Parker struggling to balance his superhero duties with his personal life, while his former mentor, Dr. Otto Octavius, transforms into the villainous Doc Ock. "Little Miss Sunshine" centers on the dysfunctional Hoover family as they road-trip to a children's beauty pageant where their young daughter Olive has qualified to compete.

  • "The Blair Witch Project" was released in 1999.
  • "Spider-Man 2" was released in 2004.
  • "Little Miss Sunshine" was released in 2006.

The players

Heather

One of the three student filmmakers in "The Blair Witch Project".

Josh

One of the three student filmmakers in "The Blair Witch Project".

Mike

One of the three student filmmakers in "The Blair Witch Project".

Peter Parker / Spider-Man

The titular superhero of the "Spider-Man" franchise, played by Tobey Maguire.

Dr. Otto Octavius / Doc Ock

The primary villain in "Spider-Man 2", played by Alfred Molina.

Olive Hoover

The young daughter of the Hoover family who competes in a beauty pageant in "Little Miss Sunshine".

Sheryl Hoover

The stressed mother of the Hoover family in "Little Miss Sunshine", played by Toni Collette.

Richard Hoover

The motivational speaker father of the Hoover family in "Little Miss Sunshine", played by Greg Kinnear.

Frank Hoover

The depressed, suicidal uncle of the Hoover family in "Little Miss Sunshine", played by Steve Carell.

Dwayne Hoover

The withdrawn, fighter pilot-hopeful brother of the Hoover family in "Little Miss Sunshine", played by Paul Dano.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This weekend, HBO Max subscribers have the opportunity to dive into a diverse array of acclaimed films, from the seminal horror of "The Blair Witch Project" to the heartwarming comedy-drama of "Little Miss Sunshine". These three movies showcase the platform's impressive range and the wealth of viewing options available to satisfy any cinematic craving.