Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Sets HBO Max Premiere
Guy Ritchie's 2011 sequel, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, joins HBO Max on November 1 with a batch of other titles.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows will premiere on HBO Max on November 1. The film, directed by Guy Ritchie, stars Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes and Jude Law as John Watson.
The sequel arrives on the service alongside a slate of other titles, including Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, The Wolverine, Jerry Maguire, A Christmas Carol and The First Purge.
The film first opened in theaters on December 16, 2011, following Ritchie's 2009 Sherlock Holmes. It grossed $543.8 million against a reported budget of $125 million and holds a 77% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Ritchie has had a strong run on streaming platforms. In 2026, his In the Grey and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare performed well on streaming after weaker theatrical runs.
Separately, Young Sherlock, on Prime Video, has been renewed for season 2. The Gentlemen season 2 led streaming charts worldwide on Netflix, and a third season has been confirmed. The HBO Max lineup was reported by Screen Rant.
Quick answers
When does Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows come to HBO Max?
It premieres on HBO Max on November 1.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?
Guy Ritchie directed the film, which stars Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law.
What else arrives on HBO Max on November 1?
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, The Wolverine, Jerry Maguire, A Christmas Carol and The First Purge are also joining the service.