HBO Max is dropping Jonah Hex — what you need to know
HBO Max has confirmed that the live-action superhero Western Jonah Hex, starring Josh Brolin, will leave the service on February 28. The film has been available exclusively on HBO Max; the streamer has not announced where the movie will go once it departs the platform.
A quick look at Jonah Hex
- Title: Jonah Hex
- Lead: Josh Brolin as Jonah Hex
- Supporting cast: Megan Fox (Lilah Black), John Malkovich (Turnbull), Michael Fassbender (Burke)
- Director: Jimmy Hayward
- Genre: Superhero Western / Action
- Runtime: roughly 81–82 minutes
- Release date: June 18, 2010
Jonah Hex adapts the DC Comics antihero into a live-action revenge tale. Brolin plays a scarred bounty hunter on a mission to track down the man responsible for his family’s murder, aided by Megan Fox’s gun‑wielding Lilah Black. The film blends Western tropes with fantasy and action beats.
How the movie performed
Jonah Hex struggled both critically and commercially. The film earned roughly $10 million at the box office against a production budget reported at about $47 million. On Rotten Tomatoes, Jonah Hex carries an 11% critics’ score and a 20% audience score, reflecting largely negative reviews on release and afterward.
Where the film sits in Josh Brolin’s career
Josh Brolin is widely regarded as a strong character actor and leading man. He earned an Oscar nomination for his role in Milk and delivered notable performances in films such as No Country for Old Men and the Sicario franchise. He has also reached mainstream audiences as Thanos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Jonah Hex is one of the more divisive entries in his filmography, a commercially unsuccessful project amid a largely respected career.
Why movies leave streaming services
Platforms like HBO Max frequently cycle titles in and out of their libraries for a variety of reasons, including licensing windows, content licensing costs, and catalog strategy. When a film leaves a service, it may return later or find a new home on another streamer, be made available for purchase or rental on digital stores, or be issued on physical formats. In Jonah Hex’s case, HBO Max is currently the movie’s only streaming home; its next destination remains unknown.
What to do if you want to watch Jonah Hex before it leaves
If you haven’t seen Jonah Hex and want to watch it on HBO Max, you’ll need to do so before February 28. After that date, check digital retailers (like iTunes, Amazon, Google Play) for rental or purchase options, or keep an eye out for any announcements about the title’s return to streaming or physical release.
HBO Max’s current streaming landscape
HBO Max’s catalog remains active with a variety of popular titles and new entries. Recent top-performing films and series on the platform include M3GAN 2.0, Cillian Murphy’s 28 Days Later and its legacy sequel 28 Years Later, as well as high-profile series entries such as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and The Pitt. Streaming charts change frequently, so availability and rankings can shift week to week.
Final note
Jonah Hex is leaving HBO Max at the end of the month. If you’re curious about this unusual DC adaptation or want to judge Brolin’s take on the character, watch it while it’s still available on the service — otherwise monitor digital storefronts and streaming announcements for its next appearance.