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HBO Max is kicking off April 2026 with some of its most anticipated shows yet. The month will be led by the long‑awaited return of Euphoria Season 3; those awful kids have finally graduated high school. Then there’s the final season of Hacks, along with some fresh originals.
HBO Max is also releasing plenty of movies this April. But the TV show lineup has drama, comedy, lifestyle shows, and limited series that you can look forward to. Below is the complete list of TV show premieres and returning series on Max in April 2026, followed by highlighted details on the biggest titles.
HBO Max TV Shows Releasing in April 2026
Zendaya in Euphoria season 3 | Credit: HBO MaxThe list includes not only flagship originals and returning dramas but also documentaries, lifestyle shows, and more. Now scroll through the list:
April 1
- Welcome to Plathville Season 8
April 2
- Body Bizarre Season 8
- Expedition Files Season 4 (Discovery)
April 3
- Dream Stage Season 1
April 5
- Teen Titan Go! Season 9G (Cartoon Network)
April 7
- Tropic Like It’s Hot Season 1 (HGTV)
April 9
- Hacks Season 5 (Max Original)
- The World’s Tallest Man Season 1 (HGTV)
April 10
- House Hunters International Volume 9, Season 208 (HGTV)
- Artemis II: To the Moon and Back (Discovery)
April 12
- Euphoria Season 3 (HBO Original)
- Be My Guest with Ina Garten, Season 7 (Food Network)
- Building Back America’s Trades Season 1 (Magnolia Network)
April 13
- Smiling Friends Season 3B (Adult Swim)
- Boy Band Confidential: A Hollywood Demons Event Season 1 (ID)
April 14
- The Dark Wizard (HBO Original)
- Rock the Block Season 7 (HGTV)
April 16
- One Day in My Body Season 1 (TLC)
April 17
- House Hunters: Volume 11, Season 253 (HGTV)
April 18
- Krypto Saves the Day: Coastal Catastrophe (animated shorts)
- Belle Collective Season 7 (OWN Network)
April 20
- Impractical Jokers Season 12B
April 21
- Hollywood Demons Season 2
April 22
- Jeff Dunham’s The Cars That Drove Us Season 1 (Discovery)
April 23
- Half Man (HBO Original)
April 24
- House Hunters International: Volume 9 Season 209 (HGTV)
April 27
- 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing Season 3
April 28
- Standoff: The FBI, Power and Paranoia Season 1
HBO Max April 2026 Highlighted Shows
Hacks Season 5: April 9
The Emmy-winning comedy Hacks will return for its fifth and final season. The season will wrap up the story of Las Vegas legend Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and her fiery writing partner Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder).
Season 5 will pick up after the shocking cliffhanger from season 4, specifically dealing with a death hoax that jeopardizes Deborah’s career. It sends the duo back to Vegas to defend Deborah’s comedic legacy. Christopher Briney from The Summer I Turned Pretty has joined the season 5 cast (via Variety). The 10-episode season has a special two-episode drop scheduled for April 30 and May 7. It will end with the finale on May 28.
Euphoria Season 3: April 12
After a long hiatus, Euphoria will return with a major five-year time jump. Rue (Zendaya) is struggling with sobriety and debt in Mexico. According to the clips in the season 3 trailer, Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and Nate (Jacob Elordi) are likely engaged, living in the suburbs; however, they might face a strained relationship. Hunter Schafer’s Jules is somehow now wealthy beyond imagination. Maddy (Alexa Demie) is working at a talent agency in Hollywood and pursuing her own side ventures.
The familiar chaos of the original series has evolved into a darker and more dangerous adult world. The whole lot of stars will be joining this season, including Rosalía, Marshawn Lynch, Sharon Stone, Trisha Paytas, Danielle Deadwyler, Natasha Lyonne, and more.
Half Man: April 23
Richard Gadd is following up his 2024 breakout hit Baby Reindeer with Half Man. The series stars Gadd and Jamie Bell as two men bound together like brothers, whose reunion at a wedding decades later sparks a violent incident. The story spans 30 years, exploring their fractured relationship and complex history. Created and written by Gadd, it is produced by Mam Tor Productions for the BBC and HBO. (via Warner Bros. Discovery Press).
Euphoria and Hacks may be leading the way, alongside new original series like Half Man, but don’t miss out on the other series, binge-worthy shows.
What are the biggest HBO Max premieres in April 2026?
The biggest releases are Euphoria Season 3 (April 12), Hacks Season 5 (April 9), and the new original Half Man (April 23).
Are there any new reality or lifestyle shows in April 2026?
April is bringing Rock the Block Season 7 (April 14), House Hunters International (Volume 9, Season 208, April 10), Be My Guest with Ina Garten Season 7 (April 12), and Jeff Dunham’s The Cars That Drove Us (Season 1, April 22).
When does HBO Max premiere new dramas like Half Man and The Dark Wizard?
The Dark Wizard will premiere on April 14, and Half Man will debut on April 23.
Which April 2026 HBO Max show are you most excited to watch? Let us know in the comments.
All the above-mentioned shows will be available to stream on HBO Max (US).
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