Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform, Max, is making a significant investment in the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) hub, adding hundreds of new classic films and bespoke curations throughout 2025. This expansion aims to align the TCM streaming experience more closely with the beloved linear channel, offering cinephiles an enriched library of timeless films.
“At Max, we pride ourselves on our strong dedication to a robust library of fan-favorite and classic films,” said Royce Battleman, EVP of Content Acquisitions at Warner Bros. Discovery. “Our latest expansion of TCM titles brings in even more timeless stories and invites viewers to relish in iconic cinematic moments on the platform.”
A Richer TCM Experience on Max
The TCM hub will showcase themed collections celebrating legendary actors, significant anniversaries, award-winning masterpieces, and other cinematic milestones. Updated monthly, these curations provide an additional way for audiences to explore classic films while enhancing Max’s reputation as a destination for movie enthusiasts. Alongside these additions, the films will also remain available on the TCM linear channel, preserving the network’s rich legacy.
“By bolstering TCM’s footprint on Max, we are giving fans another platform to experience what they’ve come to expect from TCM — an evolving roster of celebrated films featuring Hollywood legends,” said Michael Ouweleen, President of Turner Classic Movies.
A Year of Curated Classics
The TCM expansion kicked off with a tribute to Mickey Rooney, featuring classics like National Velvet (1944) and Words and Music (1948). December also includes a celebration of Humphrey Bogart’s 125th birthday, bringing iconic films such as Key Largo (1948), Invisible Stripes (1939), and It All Came True (1940) to the platform.
Upcoming highlights for early 2025 include:
- January: A Cary Grant birthday commemoration with My Favorite Wife (1940) and Destination Tokyo (1943), alongside a George Raft spotlight featuring Each Dawn I Die (1939) and Red Light (1949).
- February: The 31 Days of Oscar collection, showcasing titles like The Harvey Girls (1946), Jezebel (1938), Mildred Pierce (1945), and Neptune’s Daughter (1949). Additionally, an Elizabeth Taylor tribute will feature films such as The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954).
Additional stunts and collections will roll out over the year, including notable films like Kid Galahad (1937), The Two Mrs. Carrolls (1947), The Return of Doctor X (1939), and They Drive by Night (1940), which marks its 85th anniversary in 2025.
Strengthening the TCM Brand on Max
This expansion follows a year of milestones for TCM, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2024, hosted an NYC pop-up of its TCM Classic Film Festival, and welcomed the cast of Pulp Fiction to its LA event. By increasing the presence of quintessential TCM titles on Max, Warner Bros. Discovery addresses long-standing requests from fans seeking a more unified TCM experience across platforms.
The move also aligns the TCM hub with Max’s broader library, which includes films from Warner Bros. Pictures, The Criterion Collection, A24, Studio Ghibli, and more. This reinforces Max’s position as a premier destination for movie lovers.
A Future for Classic Film Fans
With a robust slate of monthly curations and plans for additional features throughout 2025, the expanded TCM hub on Max is a testament to Warner Bros. Discovery’s commitment to preserving and celebrating classic cinema. As Ouweleen noted, “These moves ensure that TCM remains a cornerstone for fans of Hollywood’s golden age, now with even greater accessibility through Max.”
This initiative not only enhances the streaming experience for TCM fans but also cements Max’s role as a key player in delivering iconic cinematic moments to audiences worldwide.
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