Finding something to watch on HBO Max could soon get a whole lot easier

TL;DR HBO Max is testing a new Shorts feed that lets users discover movies and TV shows by swiping through vertical clips. An in-house AI system helps pick the best scenes from HBO Max’s catalog. Select Android users in the US can also try Ask HBO Max.

This AI-powered search tool understands natural-language requests like moods, genres, or viewing occasions instead of requiring exact movie or show titles. Remember when Netflix introduced its TikTok-style vertical feed to help people stumble across something new to watch? Now, HBO Max wants to make finding your next binge just as effortless.

Warner Bros. is testing a feature called Shorts , bringing a vertical, swipeable feed of movie and TV clips to HBO Max in the US. Instead of scrolling through endless rows of posters and trying to judge a show by its thumbnail, you’ll be able to flip through short iconic scenes, trailers, and bonus content until something catches your attention.