“Mountainhead” was written and directed by “Succession” mastermind Jesse Armstrong, and features similar themes: both are satirical tragicomedies about the ultra-wealthy.

A group of billionaire friends? An international crisis? 'Mountainhead,' a new film from the creator of "Succession," premieres on HBO on May 31.

Set almost entirely in a palatial lodge nestled high up in the Utah mountains, Mountainhead revolves around a quartet of absurdly wealthy frenemies who come together for a weekend of rest, relaxation,

What Movies Will It Remind You Of?: Trace Armstrong’s screenplay work past Succession to 2009’s political satire In the Loop and its lashing, funny dialogue; that film was directed by one of this era’s great satirists, Armando Ianucci, who also helmed The Death of Stalin and created HBO’s Veep, among many other acclaimed films and series.

HBO's "Mountainhead," from "Succession" creator Jesse Armstrong, looks at those who “have incredible authority and power over all of our lives.”

It's heading in one direction, and then it really just becomes a whole different animal,” he tells TODAY.com of the new HBO movie.

There’s a scene in HBO’s Mountainhead where Jason Schwartzman cheerfully hops on a Zoom call with Argentinian leaders to discuss—quite literally—buying and taking over their country. “Who’s who of the coup?” his character, a tech CEO named Hugo Van Yalk, says with a grin.

The creator of “Succession” skewers tech billionaires in a dark comedy that is intelligent but feels a bit artificial.

Max will give audiences an early look at Jesse Armstrong's new movie, "Mountainhead." The HBO original film, which was set to debut on May 31 at 8 p.m. ET/PT across HBO and Max, will now be available for viewers to watch earlier on Max,