Apple TV+ vs Max: Which Has Better Movies in 2026?

Only on Apple TV+

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly(1966)

8.8 IMDb

Empire Waist(2024)

8.7 IMDb

Django Unchained(2012)

8.5 IMDb

The Pianist(2002)

8.5 IMDb

Raiders of the Lost Ark(1981)

8.4 IMDb

Only on Max

The Dark Knight(2008)

9.1 IMDb

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King(2003)

9 IMDb

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring(2001)

8.9 IMDb

Inception(2010)

8.8 IMDb

Spirited Away(2001)

8.6 IMDb

On Both Platforms

Memento(2000)

8.4 IMDb

Stagecoach(1939)

7.8 IMDb

Night of the Living Dead(1968)

7.8 IMDb

Gifted(2017)

7.6 IMDb

The Peanut Butter Falcon(2019)

7.6 IMDb

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Genre Breakdown

Genre	Apple TV+	Max	Leader
Action	77	25	Apple TV+ ✓
Comedy	88	20	Apple TV+ ✓
Crime	61	12	Apple TV+ ✓
Documentary	11	2	Apple TV+ ✓
Drama	142	29	Apple TV+ ✓
Fantasy	34	18	Apple TV+ ✓
Horror	117	12	Apple TV+ ✓
Romance	40	9	Apple TV+ ✓
Thriller	126	19	Apple TV+ ✓

Verdict

Apple TV+ offers a larger library with 361 movies compared to Max's 84, though Max edges ahead on average IMDb rating (7.0 vs 6.6). Apple TV+ leads across genres including Action, Comedy, Crime. Verdict: Choose Apple TV+ for overall selection and depth.

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