Legend of Tarzan Tops HBO Max Charts in 19 Countries
The 2016 action-adventure film reached No. 1 on HBO Max in select regions after its streaming release, according to FlixPatrol viewing data.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Action/Adventure
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The Legend of Tarzan has become the most-watched movie on HBO Max, ranking No. 1 in 19 countries following its streaming release in select regions on November 6, 2026. The film is not available on HBO Max in the United States, where it can be streamed free on Tubi.
Why it matters
The ranking shows that a film from a decade earlier can still draw large audiences when added to a streaming catalog. It also highlights how regional availability shapes where viewers can watch a title.
The film grossed $356.7 million worldwide against a $180 million production budget, according to the extraction. Warner Bros. claims it broke even, though analysts have estimated a $400 million break-even point and a $40 million studio loss.
The players
HBO Max
HBO Max is the streaming service owned by Warner Bros. Discovery that carries the film in select regions.
Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. is the Hollywood studio that produced the film and claims it broke even at the box office.
Tubi
Tubi is a free, ad-supported streaming service that offers the film to viewers in the United States.
The details
The 2016 film, directed by David Yates, was released on HBO Max in select regions on November 6, 2026, and quickly rose to the top of the platform's rankings. Its critical reception was mixed, with a 35% critic score and a 58% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Timeline
2016: The Legend of Tarzan is released in theaters.
November 6, 2026: The film becomes available on HBO Max in select regions.
Industry Dynamics
The film's rise illustrates how streaming platforms are using older franchise titles to fill catalogs, a pattern visible across the industry's competitive scramble for viewers. Its split availability, with HBO Max elsewhere and Tubi in the United States, reflects the fragmented licensing that now governs where films are watched.
Viewers in the United States cannot currently stream the film on HBO Max, but it is free on Tubi with advertisements. Those outside the United States may find it on HBO Max in the select regions where it has been released.
The takeaway
Catalog titles can still generate major streaming demand years after release, so checking regional platforms may reveal films otherwise out of reach. Availability differs widely by country, so confirm where a title is licensed before searching.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CBR.
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