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,” Decider’s Anna Menta writes in her In the Heights movie review.

Looking to watch In the Heights? You may have missed your chance to stream it on HBO Max — for now, anyway. But don’t worry. You can still watch the film, and it’s likely to return to HBO in the future.

Did In the Heights leave HBO Max? Why isn’t In the Heights on HBO Max? Here’s everything you need to know, including where to watch In the Heights now.

WHY IS IN THE HEIGHTS NOT ON HBO MAX?

If you were hoping to stream In the Heights on HBO Max, you’ve 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.

WHERE CAN I WATCH IN THE HEIGHTS?

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 it’s 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.

WILL IN THE HEIGHTS COME BACK TO HBO MAX?

Yes! Although In the Heights left HBO Max, that doesn’t mean it’s 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 it’s likely In the Heights would be back by November.

HBO MAX THEATRICAL RELEASE SCHEDULE: WHAT MOVIE IS COMING TO HBO MAX NEXT?

Just because In the Heights is leaving, it doesn’t mean HBO Max doesn’t 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