Do the movies and shows you watch at the start of a new year dictate how the next 12 months will go? Who knows, but you could try. And, if you're specifically checking HBO Max's catalogue for the month,

Fans hoping for another season of one of HBO Max’s longest running originals seems to be out of luck. As many die-hard fans already realized, it appears the latest iteration of Looney Tunes, plainly titled Looney Tunes Cartoons is officially done.

Looking forward to show hot series in the new year? Then check out our guide to the most anticipated new HBO Max shows of winter 2026

HBO Max shows showcase the company's commitment to quality programming, as proven by series like The Pitt, Task, and more.

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen on CNN or CNN.com. The special will also be streaming on CNN’s new streaming service, CNN All Access, which is currently available for $34.99 for the first year (or $3.50 a month ).

Canal+ and Warner Bros. Discovery have signed a new multi-year, multi-territory agreement to strengthen their partnership internationally.

Separate from the HBO library of shows like The Sopranos or The Wire, HBO Max Originals were designed to draw a broader audience to the streaming service. In a short period of time, the HBO Max Original brand has produced some must-see shows that are required viewing for subscribers. In no particular order, we’ll break down the best of the brand.

Crave's Heated Rivalry, based on Rachel Reid's Game Changers, went from being a small six-episode Canadian hockey romance to a Global phenomenon after HBO Max acquired rights to stream it in the US.