# HBO Max streaming popularity of The Long Walk

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hbo-max-streaming-popularity-of-the-long-walk
> Updated: 2026-08-03T02:09:16.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 4.

In mid‑July 2026 HBO Max reported that the dystopian thriller *The Long Walk* had risen to the top of its U.S. streaming chart. By the end of July the service again promoted the film as a key summer pick, noting its plot and starring David Jonsson, alongside AMC+’s *Mayfair Witches* and the South African series *The Polygamist*. The platform reiterated this promotion on July 31, emphasizing the same titles. The film’s theatrical run, which earned about $63 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, was followed by a swift move to HBO Max, where it claimed the No. 1 spot on the movie chart and stayed near the top in early August. Critics gave the movie an 88 percent Certified Fresh rating, highlighting Cooper Hoffman’s performance as Ray Garraty and Jonsson’s role as Peter McVries.

On August 3, the Black Watch column highlighted *The Long Walk* among its streaming recommendations, again pairing it with *Mayfair Witches* and Netflix’s *The Polygamist*, further cementing its visibility across HBO Max and related platforms.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-03: Streaming Picks: 'The Long Walk' and 'Mayfair Witches' Featured in Black Watch Column

Black Watch recommends HBO Max’s *The Long Walk*, AMC+’s *Mayfair Witches*, and Netflix’s South African series *The Polygamist* for streaming viewers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/streaming-picks-the-long-walk-and-mayfair-witches-featured-in-black-watch-column

### 2026-08-02: Stephen King’s ‘The Long Walk’ Film Tops Streaming Charts

Stephen King’s *The Long Walk* film, directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Cooper Hoffman, topped HBO Max’s movie chart after a modest theatrical run, earning 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and $63 M worldwide.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stephen-kings-the-long-walk-film-tops-streaming-charts

### 2026-07-31: HBO Max's 'The Long Walk' and AMC+'s 'Mayfair Witches' Lead Summer Streaming Picks

HBO Max streams the 2025 film 'The Long Walk' starring David Jonsson, while AMC+ adds 'Mayfair Witches' with Tongayi Chirisa, and Netflix promotes South Africa's 'The Polygamist' series.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbo-maxs-the-long-walk-and-amcs-mayfair-witches-lead-summer-streaming-picks

### 2026-07-13: The Long Walk tops HBO Max U.S. streaming chart

Stephen King’s *The Long Walk* debuted No. 1 on HBO Max U.S. streaming, earning $63 M worldwide and strong reviews.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-long-walk-tops-hbo-max-us-streaming-chart

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