What's New to Watch on HBO Max the Week of May 22, 2026
HBO Max is releasing new content this week, including a stand-up special by Josh Johnson. The platform also features a documentary about a man with amnesia and a biopic of Bob Dylan. These additions aim to attract viewers despite recent concerns about the service's content offerings.
- ▪Josh Johnson's stand-up special, 'Josh Johnson: Symphony', premieres on May 22.
- ▪The documentary 'The Many Lives of Benjaman Kyle' explores the life of a man with amnesia.
- ▪The biopic 'A Complete Unknown' stars Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan and showcases his early career.
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We're a little nervous about how light HBO Max has been over the last few weeks, but the streaming service still has enough new content to keep our interest. This week sees Daily Show alumni Josh Johnson get his first HBO stand-up special, alongside a bizarre amnesia documentary and a biopic of one of America's all-time musical legends. After that is a list of everything new streaming on the service. HBO Max Review 4.0 Excellent Check Price This Week on HBO Max: PCMag's Picks Josh Johnson: Symphony (May 22)HBO has long been one of cable's top destinations for stand-up, and May brings Josh Johnson: Symphony, a new special from the former Daily Show writer turned correspondent turned host.
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