Here Are All the Movies Coming to HBO Max, Disney+ & Peacock This Week, Including ‘The Smashing Machine’

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Starting January 19th, major streaming services are adding a variety of new movies and shows. Expect everything from documentaries about real people to exciting sports stories, superhero adventures, and funny action films. There’s something for everyone, including looks at the history of comedy and thrilling martial arts. HBO Max, Disney+, and Peacock are all releasing these new titles throughout the week.

‘Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!’ (2026)

A new documentary honoring the incredible career of a comedy legend arrives on HBO Max this Thursday, January 22nd. The film offers a personal look at the life and work of the director behind iconic movies like ‘The Producers’ and ‘Blazing Saddles’. Using old footage and interviews, it traces his journey from performing in the Borscht Belt to becoming an EGOT winner. Anyone interested in the history of comedy will appreciate this inside look at the creative genius that shaped American humor for almost a century. It’s a fitting celebration of an artist whose influence on the entertainment world has lasted nearly ten decades.

‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ (2021)

On January 22th, Disney+ will start streaming the sequel to the popular superhero film. Tom Hardy is back as Eddie Brock, a reporter dealing with an alien lifeform called Venom that’s bonded to him. Things get even more complicated when Cletus Kasady, a dangerous killer, merges with a new, powerful alien called Carnage. Directed by Andy Serkis, the movie focuses on the complicated connection between Eddie and Venom as they battle their most dangerous enemy yet. This new addition means even more Spider-Man-related content is available on Disney+ for Marvel enthusiasts.

‘The Smashing Machine’ (2025)

On January 23rd, HBO Max will release a new biographical drama starring Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr, a famous mixed martial arts fighter. The film tells the story of Kerr’s career during the early days of the UFC, and his personal struggles along the way. Directed by Benny Safdie, this is a more serious role for Johnson, as he plays a complex and iconic figure in the world of combat sports. The film offers a realistic look at the physical and emotional challenges faced by fighters in the late 1990s and early 2000s, showing the story of the man known as ‘The Smashing Machine’ and his journey to find peace.

‘Ride On’ (2023)

Starting January 24th, Peacock will stream the action-comedy ‘Ride On,’ starring Jackie Chan as Lao Luo, a veteran stuntman. Luo develops a close relationship with his horse, Red Hare, but when debt collectors put the animal at risk, he must mend fences with his daughter to save his friend. The film is both a celebration of Jackie Chan’s career, filled with classic martial arts action, and a heartfelt story about family, also paying tribute to the often-unsung heroes – the stunt performers – of the movie industry.

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2026-01-19 22:45