Warner Bros. Discovery has increased the price of HBO Max. As the price increase affects all subscribers, those signed up to either the Basic with Ads, Standard, or Premium plan can now expect the cost they pay each month to increase.
Key Takeaways
- HBO Max has raised prices across all plans, affecting Basic with Ads, Standard, and Premium subscribers.
- Monthly increases range from $1 to $2, with the Basic plan now at $10.99/mo, Standard at $18.49/mo, and Premium at $22.99/mo.
- The price increase is effective immediately for new subscribers while existing subscribers can expect to pay the newer rate on or after Nov. 20, 2025.
The latest HBO Max price increase arrives as somewhat of a surprise, and especially as it has taken effect immediately. As a result, all new subscribers will now pay the higher rate when signing up.
For those considering the cheapest HBO Max plan, the ‘Basic with Ads’ tier has increased to $10.99 a month, an increase of $1. The annual version of the Basic with ads plan has also increased to $109.99, resulting in a $10 increase.
The ‘Standard’ tier now costs $18.49/mo, resulting in a $1.50 increase, and $184.99/yr, resulting in a $15 increase. Likewise, the ‘Premium’ plan has increased to $22.99/mo, a $2 increase, and $229.99/yr, a $20 increase.
Here’s a recap of those HBO Max changes and the new prices.
| HBO Max | New Price | Old Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic with Ads | $10.99/mo $109.99/yr | $9.99/mo $99.99/yr |
| Standard | $18.49/mo $184.99/yr | $16.99/mo $169.99/yr |
| Premium | $22.99/mo $229.99/yr | $20.99/mo $209.99/yr |
As is typically the case with streaming service price increases, existing subscribers can also expect their price to rise by the same amount, Specifically, on or after November 20, 2025, depending on their individual billing cycle.
HBO Max isn’t the only streaming service to increase in price today. Disney’s latest round of price increases have also now rolled out, raising the cost of Disney+, ESPN Select, Hulu and Hulu Live TV in the process.
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