HBO Max Just Added an Iconic ‘90s Summer Blockbuster (But It’s 10/10 Sequel Is Missing)

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Summer 2026 is shaping up to be a huge season for movies! We’re expecting a packed schedule with highly anticipated releases like a new Star Wars film featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5 from Pixar, the latest Marvel adventure Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. While moviegoers prepare for all the new releases, HBO Max is bringing back a classic ’90s blockbuster.

When people think of classic 90s summer movies, Twister is often the first that comes to mind. Produced with the help of Steven Spielberg – who essentially created the summer blockbuster with Jaws decades earlier – Twister was a huge hit, earning nearly $500 million worldwide and becoming the second highest-grossing film of 1996 (behind only Independence Day). Starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as a divorced couple who chase storms, the film follows their attempt to deploy a new weather-measuring device during a series of massive tornadoes in Oklahoma. A sequel, Twisters, was released in 2024, but it’s currently streaming on Peacock, not HBO Max.

Twister Is One of the Best Disaster Films of All Time

Released in 1996, Twister isn’t just a classic summer blockbuster from the ’90s – it’s widely considered one of the greatest disaster movies ever made. The film quickly became a box office hit thanks to its thrilling and immersive experience. Twister focused on the excitement and danger of chasing tornadoes, bringing these massive storms to life with groundbreaking special effects that still look impressive today. As a key film in the wave of ’90s disaster movies, Twister truly became a must-see event, combining revolutionary visuals with immersive sound and realistic filmmaking to make the disaster feel incredibly real and intense.

While known for its thrilling storm-chasing sequences, Twister connected with audiences on a deeper level through its characters’ emotional journeys, the unique team dynamic, and a compelling love story. The film became a cultural touchstone, popularizing storm chasing and influencing a generation of disaster movies, ultimately paving the way for a sequel many years later. Twisters successfully built upon the original’s legacy, delivering updated visual effects and even more exciting action, making it one of 2024’s biggest box office hits.

What’s New on HBO Max?

HBO Max has added several new movies, including Twister. You can now stream it along with popular films like Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Practical Magic, and The Devil Wears Prada. They’ve also included movies from the Alien and The Mummy series.

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2026-04-04 18:17