Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley’

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This weekend, the platform is adding a lot of great new movies and shows. You’ll find everything from popular animated films and thought-provoking documentaries to well-loved blockbusters. Whether you’re interested in artistic stories, music history, or classic adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

‘The Colors Within’ (2024)

Directed by Naoko Yamada, this anime is a beautiful and visually captivating story about Totsuko, a high school student who can see people’s emotions as colors. She starts a band with two classmates, and together they explore the challenges of growing up and finding their voices through music. Set in an old church, the film shows how creating art can help young people understand themselves and connect with others.

‘Architecton’ (2024)

Victor Kossakovsky’s documentary is a thought-provoking look at the materials we use to build our world. It compares the lasting strength of ancient stone buildings with the short lifespan of modern concrete, taking viewers around the globe to explore the environmental consequences of building. The film asks us to think differently about how humans change the earth and what kind of mark we’re leaving behind.

‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley’ (2025)

Director Amy Berg’s film offers a comprehensive and moving account of the life and untimely death of the artist behind the celebrated album ‘Grace’. Using previously unseen footage and personal writings, the documentary creates a deeply personal look at his life. Interviews with his mother and those closest to him shed new light on his rapid success and enduring impact. It’s a heartfelt tribute to a musician whose voice still connects with listeners today.

‘Paul Anka: His Way’ (2025)

This documentary tells the remarkable story of a legendary songwriter, revealing the life and career of the man behind countless hits, including those for Frank Sinatra. It explores how he became a teen idol in the 1950s and remained a major figure in music for over seventy years. Through a mix of old footage and honest interviews, the film shows what drove his success and explains his lasting appeal.

‘Song of My City’ (2025)

David C. Roberts’ film beautifully recreates 1970s New York City using only footage originally shot as background for other movies. It’s a captivating look at the city’s rough edges and vibrant nightlife, a time when New York was undergoing big changes. The film feels like a loving tribute to the buildings and people who shaped that era, telling a story solely through the often-overlooked beauty of movie outtakes.

‘The Christmas Showdown’ (2025)

April and Chastity, once inseparable friends, are now rivals competing for a high-profile holiday event planning job. As they try to win over a tough producer (Loretta Devine), old issues between them resurface. They soon discover that landing the job might only be possible if they learn to collaborate again. This heartwarming and funny movie explores themes of forgiveness and the meaning of the holiday season.

‘X-Men: First Class’ (2011)

During the Cold War, Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr, both newly discovering their mutant abilities, team up with others like them to prevent a worldwide nuclear crisis caused by the Hellfire Club. However, their different beliefs about how mutants should live alongside humans create an unfixable rift between them. This story shows how the X-Men and the Brotherhood of Mutants first came to be, combining exciting superhero action with a backdrop of real historical events.

‘Hidden Figures’ (2016)

This inspiring story follows three incredibly talented African-American women at NASA who were the key to a historic space mission. Katherine Johnson and her team faced prejudice and discrimination while helping launch astronaut John Glenn into orbit. Their vital work was crucial to America’s success in the Space Race and boosted national morale. The film honors these hidden figures who broke barriers and revolutionized science.

‘The Goonies’ (1985)

When a group of young friends discovers an old treasure map, they see a chance to save their neighborhood from being taken over by banks. Their search for the pirate One-Eyed Willy’s hidden fortune leads them on a dangerous journey through underground caves, packed with traps and guarded by a criminal family. To succeed, they’ll need to solve tricky puzzles and rely on their strong friendship. It’s a story about growing up, the power of friendship, and the excitement of discovering something new.

‘Wedding Crashers’ (2005)

This comedy follows two divorce mediators with a quirky hobby: crashing wedding receptions for the free food and to meet women. Their easygoing scheme gets complicated when one of them falls for the daughter of a famous politician. They’re invited to the family’s mansion, where their deception is put at risk by a cast of oddball relatives and jealous boyfriends. The film is a hilarious look at what happens when a simple plan goes wildly off the rails.

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2025-12-05 23:49