Dylan Sprouse and Mason Gooding's Action-Packed Thriller Explodes Onto a New Streamer Next Month

The high-octane thriller "Aftermath" arrives on HBO Max in February 2026.

Jan. 31, 2026 at 5:55pm

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The action-packed thriller "Aftermath", starring Dylan Sprouse and Mason Gooding, is set to premiere on HBO Max on February 1, 2026. The film follows ex-Army Ranger Eric (Sprouse) as he becomes the only hope for civilians trapped on a bridge outside Boston when a group of revolutionists led by Jimmy (Gooding) attempt to set off bombs.

Why it matters

"Aftermath" is the latest high-octane action thriller to hit streaming, catering to genre fans looking for pulse-pounding, non-stop sequences. The film's move to HBO Max will give it a wider audience after a limited theatrical run and previous streaming debut on Netflix.

The details

In "Aftermath", Sprouse plays Eric, an ex-Army Ranger spending time with his sister Madeline (Megan Stott) when they get caught in a hostage situation on the Tobin Memorial Bridge outside Boston. A group of revolutionists led by Jimmy (Gooding) have taken control of the bridge and threaten to set off bombs if their demands are not met. Eric becomes the only hope for the trapped civilians as the tense standoff unfolds.

  • "Aftermath" had a limited theatrical run at the end of 2024.
  • The film first arrived on streaming platforms early in 2025 via Netflix.
  • "Aftermath" will premiere on HBO Max on February 1, 2026.

The players

Dylan Sprouse

An actor known for his roles in "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody" and more recent films like "The Duel" and "Beautiful Disaster".

Mason Gooding

An actor who has appeared in the "Scream" franchise and the film "Heart Eyes".

Megan Stott

An actress who plays Madeline, the sister of Sprouse's character Eric, in "Aftermath".

Jimmy

The leader of the group of revolutionists who take control of the bridge in "Aftermath".

Dichen Lachman

An actress with a leading role in "Aftermath" who also stars in the series "Severance".

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What’s next

"Aftermath" will premiere on HBO Max on February 1, 2026, giving the action thriller a wider audience after its initial limited theatrical release and Netflix streaming debut.

The takeaway

"Aftermath" is the latest high-octane action thriller to hit streaming, catering to genre fans looking for pulse-pounding, non-stop sequences. The film's move to HBO Max will introduce it to a wider audience after its initial limited theatrical run and previous streaming debut on Netflix.