Max: best new shows streaming this week

Discover the best new shows to stream from 7 to 13 April 2025 on Max with this guide.
Expedition Files. Image: Max.

Max: new this week

Agents of Chaos (7 April)

Docuseries. Was there Russian interference in the 2016 election? This two-part documentary directed by Alex Gibney is a product of years of reporting on that disturbing question.

Expedition Files (8 April)

Expedition Files. Image: Max.
Expedition Files. Image: Max.

Docuseries. Josh Gates travels through history on a search to uncover new evidence and answers to the world’s most captivating unexplained mysteries, and true stories that defy explanation, offering stunning revelations and surprising new insights. Starring Josh Gates and David Oranchak. Watch the trailer.

A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read (11 April)

Docuseries. On a cold January morning in a sleepy suburb outside of the city, a local police officer named John O’Keefe was found dead on a fellow officer’s front lawn. Starring Karen Read, Alan Jackson and Ted Daniel.

Doubling Down with the Derricos Season 4 (11 April)

Reality TV series. Karen and Deon Derrico have eleven children and triplets on their way. This enormous family is on an emotional rollercoaster ride as they prepare to grow even more.

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The Parenting (31 March)

The Parenting. Image: Max.
The Parenting. Image: Max.

Film (2025). A hilariously terrifying comedy, The Parenting follows young couple Rohan and Josh as they plan a perfect weekend getaway in the country to introduce their parents. As tensions begin to flare between the more traditional Sharon and Frank and the laid-back Liddy and Cliff, the families soon realise that their rental – managed by eccentric local Brenda – is haunted by the presence of a 400-year-old poltergeist.

Starring Nik Dodani, Brandon Flynn, Brian Cox and Edie Falco. Watch the trailer.

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Fast Friends (1 April)

Series. Celebrating the beloved series’ 30th anniversary, this special four-part game show finds nine teams facing off in the ultimate Friends tournament. Hosted by comedian Whitney Cummings and taped at The Friends Experience: The One in New York City, this dynamic game show keeps even the most die-hard fans on their toes as they race through the world of Friends.

With challenges taking place on the iconic sets, including Rachel and Monica’s apartment, Joey and Chandler’s bachelor pad, Central Perk, the Vegas wedding chapel, and Phoebe’s taxi, only the three fastest teams will advance to the finale for a chance to win the ultimate prize: The Geller Cup.

Dune (1 April)

Timothée Chalamet And Rebecca Ferguson Star In 'Dune'. Image: Warner Bros.
Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson in Dune. Image: Warner Bros. Streaming on Max.

Film (2021). Paul Atreides arrives on Arrakis after his father accepts the stewardship of the dangerous planet. But chaos ensues after a betrayal as forces clash to control melange, a precious resource.

Starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya.

The Batman (1 April)

Grim Faced Batman
The Batman. Image: Warner Bros. Pictures. Streaming on Max.

Film (2022). WA sadistic serial killer begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, leading Batman to investigate the city’s hidden corruption and question his family’s involvement.

Starring Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz and Jeffrey Wright.

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (1 April)

Film (2022). Albus Dumbledore knows that Gellert Grindelwald is moving to take control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he asks Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team on a dangerous mission.

Starring Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law and Ezra Miller.

The Matrix Resurrections (1 April)

Film (2021). A return to the world(s) of The Matrix. To find out if his reality is a construct, to truly know himself, Mr. Anderson will have to choose to follow the white rabbit again.

Starring Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss.

Elvis (1 April)

Austin Butler As Elvis. Image: Warner Bros. Pictures.
Austin Butler as Elvis. Image: Warner Bros. Pictures. Streaming on Max.

Film (2022). Baz Luhrmann’s lush retelling of the life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.

Starring Austin Butler, Tom Hanks and Olivia DeJonge.

Destinations of the Damned with Zak Bagans Season 1 (1 April)

Docuseries. Zak Bagans sends documentary crews to capture true tales of twisted terror, local lore and deeply disturbing paranormal activity at various locations around the world.

Hollywood Demons (5 April)

Docuseries. Looking behind the curtains to get a closer look as cursed dynasties such as the Von Erichs to fallen icons like Stephen Collins, plus troubled shows like Power Rangers and Real Housewives.

Fright Club Season 2 (6 April)

Reality series. Jack Osbourne and the Ghost Brothers compete to freak each other out with the creepiest paranormal videos they can find.

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Paul Dalgarno is author of the novels A Country of Eternal Light (2023) and Poly (2020); the memoir And You May Find Yourself (2015); and the creative non-fiction book Prudish Nation (2023). He was formerly Deputy Editor of The Conversation and joined ScreenHub as Managing Editor in 2022. X: @pauldalgarno. Insta: @dalgarnowrites