The Top 3 Movies on HBO Max Right Now All Have 1 Big Thing in Common (& It’s Great)

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These days, movies that didn’t do well in theaters often become popular when people start watching them at home. It’s easier to try something new when you can simply press play from your couch. However, streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max aren’t just for reviving unsuccessful films. Popular movies also do very well on these platforms, as viewers love to revisit their favorites. We’re seeing this happen now on HBO Max, where three critically acclaimed films are currently topping the charts.

According to FlixPatrol, the top three movies on HBO Max worldwide and in the US right now are Sinners, One Battle After Another, and Weapons. All three films were critically acclaimed and major winners at the recent Oscars. One Battle After Another won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay, while Sinners took home awards for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor. Weapons was recognized with Best Supporting Actress. Both One Battle After Another and Sinners also received several other Oscar awards for technical achievements.

Oscar Winners’ Streaming Success Highlights What’s Great About the Academy Awards

The Oscars definitely have their issues – for example, horror films haven’t gotten the attention they deserve for a long time. But a good thing about the awards is that they bring attention to the nominated movies. While movie buffs already knew about films like Sentimental Value and The Secret Agent before the nominations came out in January, many other viewers actively look for these films after they start winning awards.

While these three movies on HBO Max were already well-known – Sinners and Weapons were box office successes, and One Battle After Another stars Leonardo DiCaprio and was directed by a highly-regarded filmmaker – their Oscar wins will likely keep audiences interested for years to come. Sinners wasn’t just a hit; it ended a 34-year record. One Battle After Another will always be included in discussions of Best Picture winners, and Amy Madigan’s Oscar for Weapons might attract viewers who don’t typically watch horror.

It’s especially encouraging to see these films succeed because all three were praised by both critics and viewers. The Oscars have often made questionable choices that don’t hold up over time, but this year felt different – most people agreed the winners were deserving. While everyone has their own favorite, there wasn’t much disagreement after One Battle After Another, Sinners, and Weapons took home the awards. This suggests that, at least in 2026, the Oscars are highlighting truly excellent films by talented directors – films that would be noteworthy even without the recognition.

This year’s Oscar results suggest the Academy Awards might be changing for the better, potentially leading to more wins for diverse films like One Battle After Another, Sinners, and Weapons in the future. The recent changes to Academy membership seem to be working – we saw a similar shift a few years ago when Everything Everywhere All at Once surprisingly won Best Picture. It’s still too early to know what films will be nominated in 2027, but hopefully, the competition will be just as impressive as it was this year.

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2026-03-20 18:47