HBO released the trailer for their new Music Box series, "Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?"

Reel Perspectives

December 3, 2025

HBO Max has released the exciting trailer and official poster for their new Music Box series, Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately?  The series is set to debut on HBO Max on December 18, 2025.

Directed by Amy Scott, this intimate and revealing documentary chronicles the rise of the band Counting Crows and the unrelenting pressure that followed their breakout success. Centered on frontman Adam Duritz, the film explores the emotional aftermath of the band’s landmark studio album debut, “August and Everything After,” and the pressures and creative process of making their follow-up album, “Recovering the Satellites.”

Catapulted into fame by the massive hit “Mr. Jones” — a song about longing to be seen — Duritz quickly discovers that recognition comes with intense challenges. As the band becomes a household name, he finds himself caught between the loss of anonymity and a deepening desire to create something that still feels personal and true, while navigating his own personal battles with mental health challenges. While trying to regain his footing, Duritz channels his inner conflict into a second album that’s raw, urgent, and unapologetically honest.

Told through candid interviews with present and former band members and music contemporaries, the documentary is illustrated with rare archival footage and personal photographs. Counting Crows: Have You Seen Me Lately? captures not only the making of a pivotal record, but also the emotional toll of overnight fame and the high-wire act of maintaining artistic integrity in the spotlight. It’s a portrait of creative defiance and the tension between visibility and vulnerability.

In addition to Adam Duritz, featured participants for the documentary include Counting Crows band members David Bryson, Charlie Gillingham, David Immerglück, Matt Malley, and Dan Vickrey; friends and peers, including Chris Martin, Mary-Louise Parker, Cyndi Lauper, Jeff Ross, and Steve Kerr; music historian Rob Harvilla; and writer David Wild.

The “Music Box” series is a fantastic collection of documentary films exploring pivotal moments in the music world. It was first launched on HBO in 2021, created by Bill Simmons.

Films included in the Music Box series are:

 “It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley”  - Directed by Amy Berg, a riveting documentary exploring the extraordinary life, singular talent, and untimely death of famed artist Jeff Buckley, available on December 4.

Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” - Directed by Karam Gill, an intimate and heart-thumping documentary following Nigerian artist Wizkid’s rise to global stardom, and how he has reshaped the way Africa is seen — and heard — around the world, available on December 11.

“Happy And You Know It” - Directed by Penny Lane, a joyful and surprising journey into the fascinating world of toddler pop, the film explores why kids’ music is so catchy, can be deeply meaningful, and how AI is taking hold and shaping the industry, available on December 25.

Watch the trailer below: