ActionMAX HD TV Guide & Schedule Listings

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1:33 AM

Cleaner

Hoping to expose corruption, radical activists take 300 hostages at an energy company's annual gala in a high-rise building. Their cause soon gets hijacked by an extremist within their ranks who's ready to kill everyone. It's now up to a former soldier who works as a window cleaner to save the hostages trapped inside, including her younger brother.

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3:11 AM

Room

Held captive for years in an enclosed space, a woman and her young son finally gain their freedom, allowing the boy to experience the outside world for the first time.

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5:09 AM

Papillon

The epic story of Henri Papillon Charrière, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld who is framed for murder and condemned to life in the notorious penal colony on Devil's Island. Determined to regain his freedom, Papillon forms an unlikely alliance with convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega, who in exchange for protection, agrees to finance Papillon's escape.

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7:22 AM

Girls Trip

Best friends Ryan, Sasha, Lisa and Dina are in for the adventure of a lifetime when they travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival. Along the way, they rekindle their sisterhood and rediscover their wild side by doing enough dancing, drinking, brawling and romancing to make the Big Easy blush.

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9:25 AM

The Shape of Water

Elisa is a mute, isolated woman who works in a hidden, high-security government laboratory. Her life changes forever when she discovers the lab's classified secret -- a mysterious, scaled creature from South America that lives in a water tank.

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11:31 AM

Son of Godzilla

In this Japanese monster movie, the massive Godzilla comes to the aid of his newborn son, who hatches from an egg on a remote island where scientists are conducting experiments with radioactivity. Revealing a surprising paternal streak, Godzilla tries to teach his much smaller progeny how to use his powers. The father/son team must then battle giant insects, including praying mantises and a formid

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12:57 PM

Walkabout

Under the pretense of having a picnic, a geologist (John Meillon) takes his teenage daughter (Jenny Agutter) and 6-year-old son (Lucien John) into the Australian outback and attempts to shoot them. When he fails, he turns the gun on himself, and the two city-bred children must contend with harsh wilderness alone. They are saved by a chance encounter with an Aborigine boy (David Gulpilil) who shows

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2:38 PM

The Player

Certain that the anonymous threats he's been receiving are the work of David Kahane (Vincent D'Onofrio), producer Griffin Mill (Tim Robbins) tries to fix things over cocktails. Instead, Griffin ends up murdering the screenwriter and courting the dead man's girlfriend (Greta Scacchi). As police investigate, Griffin concentrates on a prestigious film that might reinvigorate his career. But he soon l

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4:43 PM

Pan

Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend James Hook and the warrior Tiger Lily. They must band together to save Neverland from the ruthless pirate Blackbeard.

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6:35 PM

Shazam!

We all have a superhero inside of us -- it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out. In 14-year-old Billy Batson's case, all he needs to do is shout out one word to transform into the adult superhero Shazam. Still a kid at heart, Shazam revels in the new version of himself by doing what any other teen would do -- have fun while testing out his newfound powers. But he'll need to master them quickl

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8:47 PM

Shazam! Fury of the Gods

Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with their adult superhero alter egos. When a vengeful trio of ancient gods arrives on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Shazam and his allies get thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of the world.

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10:58 PM

It

In 1960, seven preteen outcasts fight an evil demon that poses as a child-killing clown. Thirty years later, they reunite to stop the demon once and for all when it returns to their hometown.

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2:06 AM

It

Seven young outcasts in Derry, Maine, are about to face their worst nightmare -- an ancient, shape-shifting evil that emerges from the sewer every 27 years to prey on the town's children. Banding together over the course of one horrifying summer, the friends must overcome their own personal fears to battle the murderous, bloodthirsty clown known as Pennywise.

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4:21 AM

The Nun

When a young nun at a cloistered abbey in Romania takes her own life, a priest with a haunted past and a novitiate on the threshold of her final vows are sent by the Vatican to investigate. Together, they uncover the order's unholy secret. Risking not only their lives but their faith and their very souls, they confront a malevolent force in the form of a demonic nun.

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5:58 AM

The Nun II

An evil spreads in 1956 France as a priest is murdered, and Sister Irene once again comes face-to-face with the demonic nun Valak.

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7:48 AM

Y2K

On the last night of 1999, two high school juniors crash a New Year's Eve party, only to find themselves fighting for their lives when the terror of Y2K becomes a reality and all machines rise up against humanity.

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9:20 AM

Time Bandits

Young history buff Kevin (Craig Warnock) can scarcely believe it when six dwarfs emerge from his closet one night. Former employees of the Supreme Being (Ralph Richardson), they've purloined a map charting all the holes in the fabric of time and are using it to steal treasures from different historical eras. Taking Kevin with them, they variously drop in on Napoleon (Ian Holm), Robin Hood (John Cl

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11:19 AM

For All Mankind

Directed by Al Reinert and with music scored by Brian Eno, "For All Mankind" provides a testament to NASA's Apollo program of the 1960s and '70s. Composed of actual NASA footage of the missions and astronaut interviews, the documentary offers the viewpoint of the individuals who braved the remarkable journey to the moon and back. While compiling the material for the film, Reinert went through more

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12:39 PM

Mojave

A down-and-out artist (Garrett Hedlund) has a dangerous and shocking encounter with an evil drifter (Oscar Isaac) in the desert, leading to terrifying consequences when the deadly stranger follows his unsuspecting victim home.

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2:12 PM

The Last Emperor

This sweeping account of the life of Pu Yi (John Lone), the last emperor of China, follows the leader's tumultuous reign. After being captured by the Red Army as a war criminal in 1950, Pu Yi recalls his childhood from prison. He remembers his lavish youth in the Forbidden City, where he was afforded every luxury but unfortunately sheltered from the outside world and complex political situation su

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4:56 PM

King's Ransom

When the rich and arrogant Malcolm King (Anthony Anderson) informs his wife, Renee (Kellita Smith), that he plans to divorce her, she becomes intent on taking as much of his money as possible in the settlement. Malcolm devises a way to keep his fortune, but it involves staging his own kidnapping. Unfortunately for Malcolm, numerous people, including the scheming Corey (Jay Mohr), are already plann

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6:34 PM

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

After months have passed without a culprit in her daughter's murder case, Mildred Hayes makes a bold move, painting three signs leading into her town with a controversial message directed at William Willoughby, the town's revered chief of police. When his second-in-command, Officer Dixon -- an immature mother's boy with a penchant for violence -- gets involved, the battle is only exacerbated.

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8:30 PM

The Perfect Match

Charlie (Terrence J) is a charming playboy who doesn't believe in serious relationships. His best friends bet him that if he commits to one woman for one month, he's bound to fall in love. Charlie accepts the seemingly easy challenge, but wasn't expecting to cross paths with the beautiful and mysterious Eva (Cassie Ventura). When Charlie coaxes her into a casual affair, Eva turns the tables on him

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10:07 PM

The Apparition

Plagued by frightening occurrences in their home, Kelly (Ashley Greene) and Ben (Sebastian Stan) learn that a university's parapsychology experiment produced an entity that is now haunting them. The malevolent spirit feeds on fear and torments the couple no matter where they run. Desperate, Kelly and Ben turn to a paranormal researcher (Tom Felton), but even with his aid, it may already be too lat

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11:30 PM

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Godzilla and the almighty Kong face a colossal threat hidden deep within the planet, challenging their very existence and the survival of the human race.

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ActionMAX HD is a premium television channel dedicated primarily to action-packed feature films, blockbuster movies, high-intensity series, and thematic cinema blocks. This tv guide provides viewers with an organized overview of channel programming, daily broadcast structures, and practical advice on how to locate accurate viewing times for upcoming shows and feature films.

About ActionMAX HD

ActionMAX HD operates as a high-definition multiplex service under the Cinemax premium channel umbrella, which is owned by Home Box Office, Inc. (a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery). Launched to cater specifically to fans of fast-paced entertainment, the channel features a lineup concentrated on action thrillers, martial arts films, science fiction, adventure movies, and late-night feature content.

Because ActionMAX HD broadcasts in full high-definition video and multi-channel digital audio, viewers experience home-theater quality presentations of major studio releases and indie action titles. Channel availability depends on your specific television provider, regional package tier, and digital subscription platform.

ActionMAX HD TV Guide and Daily Programming

Using a reliable tv guide allows subscribers to plan their viewing around film start times, block premieres, and thematic movie marathons. ActionMAX HD structures its broadcast day around continuous feature presentation cycles, minimizing long interruptions between titles.

While exact showtimes vary by region and service provider, the typical daily programming pattern on ActionMAX HD includes:

  • Morning & Early Afternoon: Classic action cinema, syndicated adventure series, and fan-favorite catalog films.
  • Late Afternoon: Modern blockbuster action, mystery thrillers, and crime dramas.
  • Primetime (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM): Marquee movie presentations, high-profile channel premieres, and themed movie double-features.
  • Late Night: Action-thrillers, cult cinema, and adult-oriented late-night feature blocks.

TV Guide Listings for Tonight on ActionMAX HD

When searching for tv guide listings for tonight, viewers can expect a curated lineup dominated by popular feature films and high-octane drama. Primetime on ActionMAX HD generally highlights major studio releases, franchise sequels, and critically acclaimed action cinema.

To ensure you never miss a feature presentation tonight, keep the following scheduling practices in mind:

  • Time Zone Alignment: Cable and satellite feeds are often synchronized to Eastern (ET) or Pacific (PT) time zone schedules. Always verify whether your local guide displays adjusted local broadcast times.
  • East/West Feeds: Premium packages frequently offer both East Coast and West Coast feeds, providing a secondary opportunity to catch a movie three hours later if you missed the early broadcast.
  • On-Demand Integration: Many programs airing tonight are simultaneously available via associated streaming applications or provider On-Demand libraries.

Because exact daily schedules shift continuously, consult the interactive schedule grid above or your local provider grid to confirm start times for tonight's broadcasts.

Programming Categories & Movie Genres

ActionMAX HD focuses heavily on specific cinematic genres designed to appeal to action and adventure enthusiasts. Core programming categories include:

  • Action & Adventure: High-budget blockbusters featuring stunts, car chases, explosive set-pieces, and heroic storylines.
  • Sci-Fi & Futuristic Thrillers: Futuristic adventures, space exploration features, and dystopian action movies.
  • Martial Arts & Combat: Hand-to-hand combat cinema, martial arts classics, and international fight choreography showcases.
  • Crime & Mystery Thrillers: Police procedurals, heist films, espionage thrillers, and suspense-filled neo-noir movies.

How to Use the ActionMAX HD TV Schedule

Navigating the ActionMAX HD schedule effectively ensures a smooth viewing experience. Follow these steps to locate and manage your viewing options:

  1. Select the Date: Use the schedule navigation bar to choose today, tonight, or an upcoming calendar date.
  2. Filter by Time Window: Narrow down listings by morning, afternoon, primetime, or late-night broadcast slots.
  3. Review Program Details: Click or tap on any movie title to review rating information, runtime, plot summaries, and cast details.
  4. Check Alternative Airings: If you miss a movie broadcast, check the upcoming weekly schedule to see when the channel repeats the title.
  5. Set Recording Reminders: Use your DVR or digital cable receiver to schedule single airings or series recordings directly from the schedule grid.

Viewing and Provider Information

ActionMAX HD is accessible through numerous multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs). Common delivery methods include:

  • Digital Cable: Included in premium movie channel tiers offered by major regional cable providers.
  • Satellite Television: Available nationwide on major satellite provider lineups, typically alongside sister Cinemax multiplex feeds.
  • Telco & Fiber Services: Offered via IPTV and fiber-optic television platforms.
  • Streaming Apps: Subscribers can stream live channel feeds and on-demand movies through authorized provider apps and streaming services offering Cinemax add-on packages.

Regional Listings and Time Zone Variations

Broadcast times listed on national TV schedules are subject to regional variations. Depending on your location and television provider, ActionMAX HD may air on a single national feed or dedicated regional feeds (such as Eastern or Pacific schedule blocks).

When reviewing program times, confirm that your local device or account settings match your actual time zone (Eastern, Central, Mountain, or Pacific). Daylight saving time transitions may also temporarily affect relative broadcast offsets for viewers receiving out-of-market feeds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ActionMAX HD?

ActionMAX HD is a premium high-definition television channel owned by Home Box Office, Inc. (Warner Bros. Discovery) that specializes in action films, blockbusters, sci-fi adventures, and thriller movies.

Where can I find the ActionMAX HD TV schedule?

You can find the schedule on this TV guide page, through your local cable or satellite electronic program guide (EPG), or via official streaming provider applications.

What type of movies air on ActionMAX HD tonight?

Tonight's lineup typically features blockbuster action movies, martial arts features, sci-fi thrillers, and crime dramas during primetime and late-night viewing hours.

Do ActionMAX HD broadcast times vary by region?

Yes. Depending on whether your provider supplies an Eastern or Pacific feed, broadcast times may differ by up to three hours. Always verify local listings for exact air times in your time zone.

Can I stream ActionMAX HD online?

Yes, authorized subscribers can stream live feeds and on-demand content using participating provider applications or digital subscription services offering Cinemax add-ons.