If you’re a fan of top-tier entertainment, August 2025 on HBO Max Malaysia is a month you won’t want to miss.
From the highly anticipated Star Trek: Section 31 starring Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh to Peacemaker Season 2 and a treasure trove of Emmy®-nominated content, HBO Max continues to deliver premium programming to Malaysian audiences.
Star Power & Sci-Fi Greatness: Star Trek: Section 31
Making headlines is the new sci-fi thriller Star Trek: Section 31, premiering August 30 on HBO Max, with a linear broadcast on HBO Malaysia on August 31 at 9PM.
Starring the brilliant Michelle Yeoh, the film explores the darker corners of the Star Trek universe and is already tipped to be one of the biggest streaming events of the month.
Action Meets Comedy: Love Hurts & Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Fans of adrenaline-pumping action and heartfelt comedy will enjoy Love Hurts, starring Oscar® winner Ke Huy Quan, streaming from August 23.
Before that, on August 9, catch the blue blur in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as it races onto HBO Max screens and on HBO channel at 9PM the same night.
Peacemaker Season 2 Returns with a Bang
Also arriving this August is the much-awaited return of Max Original Peacemaker Season 2, premiering August 22. After a successful first season, fans are excited to see what new chaos John Cena’s character will unleash in this hilarious and action-packed superhero series.
Celebrating Emmy® Excellence on HBO Max
Ahead of the 77th annual Emmy® Awards (airing in Malaysia on September 15, 2025), HBO Max celebrates a milestone — a whopping 142 Emmy® nominations across 20 original programs.
Here are some of the must-watch Emmy®-nominated titles now streaming:
- The White Lotus Season 3 – 24 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series
- The Penguin – 24 nominations, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- The Last of Us Season 2 – 17 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series
- Hacks Season 4 – 15 nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series
- The Pitt – 13 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series
- House of the Dragon Season 2 – 6 nominations
- Dune: Prophecy, The Rehearsal Season 2, and Mountainhead also received multiple nods
This is the perfect time to revisit or binge these critically acclaimed series before the Emmy® winners are announced.
More New Series & Family Favourites
There’s no shortage of new and returning series for all ages this August:
- Hard Knocks: Training Camp With The Buffalo Bills – Premieres August 6
- Teen Titans Go! Season 9 – New episodes on August 10 and 28
- Talking Tom Heroes: Suddenly Super – August 14
- Barney’s World – New episodes from August 7
- Happy Face – August 19
- The Gilded Age Season 3 finale – August 11
- And Just Like That… Season 3 finale – August 15
- Rage – August 22
- Tom and Jerry Gokko – August 9
- Kung Fu Panda 3 – August 22
Reality Shows, Foodies & Shark Week Fun
Reality fans and foodies are in for a treat too:
- 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing Season 2 – August 4
- Guy’s Ranch Kitchen Season 7 – August 14
- My Lottery Dream Home Season 17 – August 14
- Match Me Abroad Season 2 – August 15
- Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch Season 4 – August 21
- Expedition X Season 9 – August 24
And don’t forget Shark Week, running from August 10–17, featuring specials like:
- Dancing with Sharks hosted by Tom Bergeron
- Expedition Unknown: Shark Files
- How to Survive a Shark Attack
- Surviving Jaws
- In the Eye of the Storm: Shark Storm
Subscribe & Stream Anytime, Anywhere
HBO Max is available in Malaysia from just RM34.90/month or RM279.90/year. Subscribe via www.hbomax.com, Apple App Store, or Google Play Store and enjoy seamless streaming across all your favorite devices.
Whether you’re into sci-fi, comedy, intense drama, family fun, or thrilling documentaries, HBO Max’s August 2025 line-up has something for everyone.
With new blockbusters, exclusive Emmy® nominees, and fan-favorite series returning, this month is the perfect time to grab your popcorn and settle in for non-stop entertainment.
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