HBO Max slots House of the Dragon June 21

Warner Bros. Discovery on May 21 published HBO Max’s June 2026 release schedule, putting “House of the Dragon” season three at the top of the month’s lineup. The company said the “Game of Thrones” prequel will debut on Sunday, June 21, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and stream at the same time on HBO Max. (press.wbd.com) The June slate also includes “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,” a new HBO sketch-comedy limited series from Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, beginning June 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. (press.wbd.com) The schedule gives HBO Max two headline launches in the same week as Warner Bros. Discovery continues using the HBO and HBO Max brands together for flagship releases. The company’s June press release also listed documentary programming, films and library additions arriving across the month. (press.wbd.com) ### When exactly does “House of the Dragon” return? April 27 is when HBO announced that “House of the Dragon” season three would premiere on June 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Warner Bros. Discovery said the season will consist of eight episodes, with new installments released weekly through the finale on August 9. (press.wbd.com) HBO Max’s series page also says season three is coming in June 2026. The official synopsis says the new season continues the Targaryen civil war at the center of the prequel, which is based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.” ### What is Larry David’s new HBO series? (press.wbd.com) March 2026 is when HBO said “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness” would debut on Friday, June 26, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max. The company described it as a seven-episode sketch-comedy limited series from creator Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, produced by Higher Ground. (press.wbd.com) May 7 brought a second HBO release with a teaser and images from the show. That release said President Barack Obama appears in the series alongside David. ### What else did HBO Max put on its June schedule? Warner Bros. Discovery’s May 21 release said the June lineup also includes the HBO Original documentary series “Bring Me The Beauties: A Model Cult” and documentaries including “Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial Vs. (hbomax.com) The Papal Conclave)” and “Enigma.” Outside roundups from ComicBook, CBR and FandomWire said the month also adds returning series, movies and library titles beyond the two marquee premieres. ComicBook said HBO Max’s June list runs to 93 new movies and shows, while CBR and FandomWire highlighted additional films and series coming to the service next month. (press.wbd.com 1) (press.wbd.com 2) ### Why does the branding read HBO, HBO Max, or both? Warner Bros. Discovery’s own releases use both labels in the same announcements. The company said “House of the Dragon” and “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness” will air on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max, while the broader monthly schedule was published under the “What’s New On HBO Max This June” heading. (press.wbd.com) The June calendar now points to two fixed dates for viewers: June 21 for “House of the Dragon” season three and June 26 for “Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.” HBO said the “House of the Dragon” finale is scheduled for August 9, and HBO said Larry David’s seven-episode series will run weekly through August 7. (press.wbd.com) (press.wbd.com) (comicbook.com)