Why Is In the Heights Not On HBO Max?
In the Heights made a colorful debut on HBO Max last month. The Jon M. Chu and Lin-Manuel Miranda musical finally landed on streaming after a long delay, and it was well-worth the wait, earning rave reviews from critics and audiences alike when it first premiered June 11. A movie of this level of quality and scope this grand ought to earn a devoted following that rivals that of the founding fathers musical [Hamilton]. I have a feeling it will. In the Heights is the event of the summer. No one will want to miss out, Deciders Anna Menta writes in her In the Heights movie review. You may have missed your chance to stream it on HBO Max  for now, anyway. But dont worry. You can still watch the film, and its likely to return to HBO in the future. Heres everything you need to know, including where to watch In the Heights now. If you were hoping to stream In the Heights on HBO Max, youve missed your window. The movie, which debuted in theaters and on HBO Max June 11, only stayed on the streaming platform for 30 days. When time was up July 11, the film left HBO Max. The release is consistent with Warner Bros. strategy to premiere new films in theaters and on HBO Max for their first 30 days, after which the film leaves the streamer. Because In the Heights is no longer available to stream online, your best bet to watch the film is to catch a showing. While the movie left HBO Max, it is still playing in theaters. You can also own the film when its released on VOD starting July 30. Visit the In the Heights movie website for more info on showtimes, where to buy tickets, and where to purchase In the Heights later this month. Yes! Although In the Heights left HBO Max, that doesnt mean its gone forever. Most Warner Bros. films return to HBO Max within a number of months, with recent releases like The Little Things and Judas and the Black Messiah already back in the HBO Max library. On average, Warner Bros. films return to HBO Max within five months of leaving, so its likely In the Heights would be back by November. Just because In the Heights is leaving, it doesnt mean HBO Max doesnt have plenty more exciting releases in store. Next up on the streamer is Space Jam: A New Legacy, which premieres in theaters and on HBO Max Friday, July 16. See below for more movies coming to HBO Max and theaters later this year:  Aug. 5: The Suicide Squad  Aug. 20: Reminiscence  Sept. 10: Malignant  Sept. 17: Cry Macho  Oct. 1: The Many Saints of Newark  Oct. 22: Dune  Nov. 19: King Richard  Dec. 22: The Matrix 4  Where to watch In the Heights