If you’re heading into the weekend and wondering what to watch on HBO, we’ve got you covered. For the weekend of September 18th through September 20th, HBO is playing host to some solid library titles, new episodes of engrossing original series, and a splashy premiere for one of the best movies of 2020 so far. Indeed, the stunning (and terrifying) The Invisible Man starring Elisabeth Moss makes its HBO debut this weekend, and it’s really the perfect choice to kick off spooky season.
But that’s not all! Check out our full list of what to watch on HBO this weekend below, and for more recommendations see our list of the best movies on HBO Max right now.
Fast Five
When: Saturday, September 19th at 8:13am ET
Is It Also on HBO Max?: Yes
Start your weekend off with a bright-and-early watch of Fast Five, the movie that really put the Fast and Furious franchise on the path towards becoming a worldwide blockbuster phenomenon. The fifth film in the series finds Dom (Vin Diesel) and his fambly heading down to Rio to pull off a massive heist, where they run up against Diplomatic Security Service agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson). This movie is also known as “the one with Gal Gadot.”
The Invisible Man
When: Saturday, September 19th at 8:00 pm ET
Is It Also on HBO Max?: Yes
Released in February of this year just before the pandemic hit, the Blumhouse-produced The Invisible Man reworks the original premise and makes the titular character the antagonist of the story, not the hero. Elisabeth Moss stars as a woman trapped in an abusive relationship who is seemingly set free when her husband (Oliver Jackson-Cohen, of Haunting of Hill House fame) mysteriously dies. She then becomes convinced her husband is still alive somehow and is now invisible, leading everyone around her to question her sanity. Writer/director Leigh Whannell tackles themes of abusive relationships and believing women all inside a truly chilling horror movie with an Oscar-worthy performance by Moss. It’s genuinely one of 2020’s best films.
The School of Rock
When: Sunday, September 20th at 10:10am ET
Is It Also on HBO Max?: Yes
Put some pep in your step on Sunday morning with one of the best feel-good movies in recent memory. Richard Linklater’s 2003 film The School of Rock stars Jack Black as an aspiring musician who steals his roommate’s identity to take a substitute teaching job at a prep school, as a way of making ends meet. But when he discovers his students are musically inclined, he uses the class to covertly create a band. It’s deeply funny and warm, and Black’s irresistible charisma is on full display. Plus, the songs are great!
The Way Back
When: Sunday, September 20th at 2:55pm ET
Is It on HBO Max?: Yes
Ben Affleck’s return to dramatic territory got sidelined by the COVID shutdown earlier this year, but now you can catch The Way Back on HBO. Directed by Gavin O’Connor (The Accountant), the film tells the story of an alcoholic who reluctantly takes over the coaching job of a basketball team at his former high school. This story of recovery was a personal one for Affleck, and The Way Back further proves he’s a tremendously gifted actor.
Lovecraft Country
When: Sunday, September 20th at 9:00 pm ET
Is It on HBO Max?: Yes
Episode 6 of HBO’s buzzworthy new fantasy drama series Lovecraft Country flashes back to Atticus Black’s (Jonathan Majors) experience in World War II to fill in some gaps to his story. The episode will introduce Jamie Chung’s character.
The Vow
When: Sunday, September 20th at 10:05pm ET
Is It on HBO Max?: Yes
In Episode 5 of the documentary series The Vow, Catherine believes her daughter is in danger and wants her to come home; when she and the former members are unable to get the attention of the authorities, they approach the New York Times; Mark reflects on his time at NXIVM.