Max offers access to a large selection of movies, shows and originals. Here’s a full list of everything new to watch over the next few weeks.
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HBO Max is a paid subscription streaming service that provides access to a catalog of on-demand videos, including popular shows and movies from HBO, Cartoon Network, Studio Ghibli, TCM, and Warner Bros. This is in addition to the service’s own Max originals. All of which makes HBO Max a packed and popular streaming service.
HBO Max FAQs
How much is HBO Max?
The standard HBO Max subscription costs $14.99 per month. However, this is for the ad-free plan. For those willing to sit through commercials, it is possible to sign up to HBO Max for just $9.99 per month. There are also additional ways to save on the cost of a subscription including limited-time deals and promotions or by signing up to the annual plan. If opting for the yearly subscription, an annual plan is available for both the ad-free and ad-supported plans.
When did HBO Max launch?
HBO Max officially launched in May 2020. Even though the standard HBO subscription continues to exist, all HBO subscribers were given the option to upgrade to HBO Max at no additional cost. Since the original May 2020 launch, HBO Max has continued to roll out in more locations including two rollouts in Europe that took place in October 2021 and March 2022. In the future, HBO Max plans to continue expanding support for more countries.
Who owns HBO Max?
HBO Max was originally owned by WarnerMedia, which in turn, was owned by AT&T. Since then, however, WarnerMedia has merged with Discovery Inc. to form the newer Warner Bros. Discovery company which now oversees Discovery+, Discovery Channel, and CNN, among other networks. Warner Bros. Discovery now also owns HBO Max.
Which devices is HBO Max available on?
HBO Max works with a wide selection of devices and platforms with dedicated apps available to download on various smart TVs and streaming players as well as a number of other devices. Below is a small sample of the devices and platforms compatible with HBO Max.
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android TV
- Apple TV
- LG TV
- PlayStation 4 and 5
- Roku
- Samsung TV
- Vizio Smart TV
- Xbox One, Series X, Series S
Is HBO Max worth it?
HBO Max is already proving to be a popular streaming service and is likely to be worth it to a number of homes. With a choice of ad-free and ad-supported plans, consumers can pick the subscription that best suits their budget while streaming the wide selection of content that’s available. For those specifically interested in watching Warner Bros. movies as soon as they become available to stream, HBO Max will certainly be worth a subscription considering the new movies arrive just 45 days after their theatrical release.
A number of DirecTV customers are suddenly being advised that they’ve lost access to their ‘HBO for Live’ benefit, losing Max in the process.
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If you’ve been using the Max app on Apple TV 4K and found Dolby Vision to be completely broken, updating the app might fix the problem.
Max is a good streaming service and offers good value overall. However, some will feel it’s more focused on quantity than quality these days.
Many people have already taken to the Play Store to highlight their disappointment in the new Max Android and Google TV apps.
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HBO Max Launched Three Years Ago Today
HBO Max became available in the United States on May 27, 2020. Even though that was only three years ago, a lot has changed since then.
If you’ve been having issues logging in to the new Max app with your YouTube TV account details, the problem is now understood to be fixed.
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HBO Max has now been rebranded as Max. For those wondering what this means for them, here’s a roundup of everything you might want to know.
A planned rebranding to Max has resulted in subscribers getting access to even more content than before, including more 4K movies and shows.
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There will be no shortage of profile avatars to choose from when HBO Max is rebranded as Max next week. If anything, there might be too many.
HBO Max is set to become Max next week and we now know all the new titles that will be available to stream during Max’s first week.
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HBO Max On Hulu Now Costs $16 Per Month
Hulu has now increased the cost of the HBO Max add-on by $1 to $15.99 per month. Unlike other price increases, this one is not unexpected.
