HBO Max Announces March 2026 Lineup

New series, films, and live sports coming to the streaming service next month

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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HBO Max has unveiled its programming slate for March 2026, including the debuts of new original series "DTF ST. LOUIS," "ROOSTER," and the third and final season of "THE COMEBACK." The lineup also features several new films, documentaries, and live sports coverage, including the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Why it matters

HBO Max continues to bolster its original content and live sports offerings as it competes with other major streaming platforms. The March 2026 slate showcases the service's investment in high-profile series, films, and events to attract and retain subscribers.

The details

The new HBO Original limited series "DTF ST. LOUIS" follows a love triangle between three adults experiencing middle-age malaise that leads to one of them ending up dead. The comedy series "ROOSTER" centers on an author's complicated relationship with his daughter. "THE COMEBACK" returns for its third and final season, a decade after season two. On the documentary front, "FUKUSHIMA: A NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE" examines the 2011 disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan, while the five-part series "BORN TO BOWL" goes inside the world of professional bowling. Film highlights include the Downton Abbey-meets-Airplane! spoof "FACKHAM HALL" and the John Wick spinoff "FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA." Live sports coverage includes the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, NHL games on TNT, and various US Soccer matches.

  • The new HBO Original series "DTF ST. LOUIS" debuts on Sunday, March 1.
  • The HBO Original comedy series "ROOSTER" premieres on March 8.
  • The third and final season of "THE COMEBACK" debuts on March 22.
  • The HBO Original documentary "FUKUSHIMA: A NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE" premieres on March 10.
  • The five-part documentary series "BORN TO BOWL" debuts on March 16.

The players

HBO Max

A major streaming service owned by Warner Bros. Discovery that offers a wide range of original programming, films, documentaries, and live sports.

Steven Conrad

The showrunner and executive producer of the new HBO Original limited series "DTF ST. LOUIS."

Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses

The co-showrunners of the new HBO Original comedy series "ROOSTER."

Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow

The creators and executive producers of the HBO Original comedy series "THE COMEBACK," which is returning for a third and final season.

James Jones

The director of the HBO Original documentary "FUKUSHIMA: A NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE."

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What they’re saying

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— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

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The takeaway

HBO Max's March 2026 lineup showcases the streamer's continued investment in high-profile original content and live sports to compete in the crowded streaming landscape. From prestige dramas and comedies to documentaries and blockbuster films, the service is offering a diverse array of programming to appeal to a wide range of subscribers.