HBO Max Originals

Last updated: March 11, 2026

WarnerMedia's streaming platform HBO Max has an array of offerings for all ages and interests now available. From Elmo on the Late Night circuit to tween crafters showing off their wares in Craftopia, these family-friendly picks are sure to please. For older kids and teens, there's Anna Kendrick's romcom Love Life and the must-watch documentary On the Record, and don't miss the ballroom dance scene on full display in Legendary. For more premiere viewing, check out the Best Movies for Kids on HBO Max, and for more great streaming content, try these other expertly curated TV lists.

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Love Monster

age 3+

Friendly beast teaches preschoolers how to manage emotions.

Max Educational (2020)

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The Monster at the End of This Story

age 3+

TV version of beloved Sesame book helps kids face fears.

Max Kids' Animation (2020)

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The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo

age 3+

Furry friend hosts delightful, family-friendly talk show.

Max Kids Musical TV (2020)

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HBO Storybook Musicals

age 4+

Music, animation bring timeless tales to life for littles.

Max , HBO Family Kids' Animation (1987)

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Mia's Magic Playground

age 4+

Imagination inspires creative problem solving in sweet show.

Max Kids' Animation (2020)

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Mo Willems & the Storytime All-Stars Presents

age 4+

Fun live special will delight fans of Mo Willems' books.

Max Variety Show (2020)

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Selena + Chef

age 6+

Famous chefs teach Selena Gomez how to cook.

Max Reality TV (2020)

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The Fungies

age 6+

Quirky cartoon full of fungi, kindness, and curiosity.

Max Kids' Animation (2020)

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A World of Calm

age 7+

Engrossing meditations on life, nature narrated by celebs.

Max Educational (2020)

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Looney Tunes Cartoons

age 7+

Physical gags, violence remain in faithful classic reboot.

Max Kids' Animation (2020)

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Craftopia

age 8+

Tween crafters compete in fun, family-friendly DIY series.

Max Game Shows (2020)

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Detention Adventure

age 8+

Some rebelliousness, great teamwork in fun treasure quest.

Max Drama (2020)

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Haute Dog

age 8+

Dog grooming competition is fun, pun-filled comfort-viewing.

Max Reality TV (2020)

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The Great Pottery Throw Down

age 8+

Pottery competition show is gentle, if formulaic, fun.

Max Reality TV (2020)

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Tig N' Seek

age 9+

Quirky duo's resourceful problem solving favors tweens.

Max Educational (2020)

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The Witches

age 10+

Campy but creepy Dahl adaptation has lots of spooky stuff.

June 14, 2022 2022 PG (106 minutes)

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The Infamous Future

age 12+

Moving docu makes a case for caring schools, education.

Max Reality TV (2021)

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Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn

age 12+

Powerful documentary digs into tragic '80s hate crime.

August 12, 2020 2020 NR (100 minutes)

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Seeing America with Megan Rapinoe

age 13+

Short, insightful convo about key issues to inspire change.

Max Reality TV (2020)

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A Queen Is Born

age 14+

Fun, positive, campy series has innuendo and heart.

Max Reality TV (2020)

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