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The 7 best new sci-fi movies on HBO Max in August 2021

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Aug. 3, 2021

Closeup of Ariana Richards from Jurassic Park

Superheroes new, old, and obscure take center stage on HBO Max this month. If giant monsters are more your thing, August’s new sci-fi has you covered.

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Here are the 7 best sci-fi movies and shows coming to HBO Max in August 2021.

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