"Monsters of God" dives into the dark and dangerous world of exotic reptile smuggling as director Eric Goode delivers a five-part docuseries.
Here's how you can watch "Monsters of God" online and from anywhere with a VPN.
"Monsters of God" lands on HBO Max on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
• U.S. — HBO Max
• CAN — Crave
• U.K. — HBO Max (Aug 7)
• AUS — HBO Max (Aug 7)
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
Eric Goode previously brought us the hit Netflix doc "Tiger King" and he's back with another animal-related docuseries about the multi-million dollar industry of smuggling reptiles. From rare snakes to turtles and lizards, "Monsters of God" offers insight into the underground networks of illegal dealers and the wildlife officers trying to stop them
Across five weekly episodes, Goode and his collaborator, Jeremy McBride, look at the industry’s Wild West period, specifically in Philadelphia, through the more modern fascination and obsession with collecting the rarest, most endangered reptiles on Earth.
Ready to learn more about reptiles? Here's how to watch "Monsters of God" online with all the streaming details you need below.
How to watch 'Monsters of God' in the U.S.
"Monsters of God" will be available on HBO Max, with new episodes releasing weekly from Thursday, August 6 onwards.
Watch 'Monsters of God' from anywhere in the world
If you're traveling overseas and find that "Monsters of God" isn't airing where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the action. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.
We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a 'United States' server from the location list.
3. Sit back and binge. Head to your streaming service app and watch "Monsters of God" online from wherever you are in the world.
How to watch 'Monsters of God' online in Canada
"Monsters of God" will air on Crave in Canada.
Subscriptions to Crave cost $11.99/month for the standard, ad-supported package.
Abroad? Don't panic. You just need one of the best VPNs to log in back home. We recommend NordVPN.
How to watch 'Monsters of God' online in in the U.K.
In the U.K., "Monsters of God" will also be released on HBO Max on August 7. Prices start at just £5.99/month.
Visiting the U.K. from Canada? We recommend NordVPN to unblock Crave and more.
How to watch 'Monsters of God' online in Australia
It is a similar occurrence in Australia where "Monsters of God" will land on HBO Max on August 7.
Remember, if you are working or on vacation Down Under and you want to catch the show on your usual domestic streamer you can do so by using a VPN such as NordVPN.
'Monsters of God' - Need to Know
'Monsters of God' - episode guide
US and Canada release schedule
- Episode 1: "The Fever" — August 6, 2026
- Episode 2: "Operation Cobra" — August 13, 2026
- Episode 3: "Smuggler's Inn" — August 20, 2026
- Episode 4: "Operation Chameleon" — August 27, 2026
- Episode 5: "Head of the Snake" — September 3, 2026
'Monsters of God' - trailer
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