Move over, Big Little Lies—there's a new murder mystery in town that's got HBO Max subscribers hooked. Another Simple Favor, the sequel to Paul Feig's 2018 cult hit, has stormed the streaming charts in May 2026, becoming one of the platform's most-watched movies worldwide.
Starring Academy Award nominee Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively, the film picks up the twisted tale of Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson. The cast also includes returning favorites Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, and Bashir Salahuddin, plus newcomers Elizabeth Perkins, Michele Morrone, and Oscar winner Allison Janney. The sequel originally debuted on Prime Video, bypassing theaters despite the first film's impressive $100 million box office haul on a $20 million budget.
Now, Another Simple Favor is finding a second life on HBO Max, where it ranks among the top ten most-streamed movies globally. For fans of twisty thrillers, it's a must-watch that keeps you guessing until the very end—much like 10 Mystery Movies That Keep You Guessing Until the Very End.
Kendrick's next project is the drama Misty Green, written, directed by, and starring Chris Rock. She'll join a stacked ensemble including Adam Driver, Daniel Kaluuya, and Rosalind Eleazar. The film, originally set at NEON, has since moved to A24.
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