HBO Max

HBO Max, streaming platform for series, movies and live sports

HBO Max is a streaming service that brings together hit series, blockbuster movies, exclusive originals, titles for the whole family and live sports. Its catalog is organized around recognized franchises and shows, and the platform offers various plans and bundles to access that content.

Published plans and pricing

The website presents three main subscription options, with monthly or annual payment:

• Basic With Ads: $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year, with limited ads, streaming on two devices at once, Full HD resolution and live sports (NHL on TNT and MLB on TBS).
• Standard: $18.49 per month or $184.99 per year, ad-free, two devices at once, Full HD, 30 downloads to watch on the go and live sports.
• Premium: $22.99 per month or $229.99 per year, four devices at once (only two for sports), 4K Ultra HD quality when available, Dolby Atmos audio when available, 100 downloads and live sports.

The site indicated a limited-time offer on all annual plans, with prices starting at $6.58 per month when prepaying for a year, valid until 7/15/26 and applicable only to the first year. A student discount was also advertised.

Bundle with Disney+ and Hulu

HBO Max offers a bundle that combines its service with Disney+ and Hulu in two versions:

• With Ads: $19.99 per month, with HBO Max Basic With Ads, Disney+ and Hulu, Full HD resolution on HBO Max and two devices at once.
• No Ads: $32.99 per month, with HBO Max Standard, Disney+ Premium and Hulu Premium, Full HD on HBO Max, two devices at once and 30 downloads.

The bundle is available only in the U.S., requires being 18 or older and requires purchase billed directly through Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max. Access to each service is separate and content, feature and device compatibility vary by service.

Live sports

The platform broadcasts premium sports content all year long, with pre- and post-game commentary, exclusive Multiview experiences and special features. Among the competitions announced are the NHL, the NCAA March Madness tournament, MLB, U.S. Soccer, NASCAR, Unrivaled, Roland-Garros, college football and premier cycling events. Live sports are available only on select plans and blackouts may apply depending on the game.

Series, movies and family content

The featured catalog includes acclaimed series such as The Pitt, Heated Rivalry, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon and The Sopranos; movies such as Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, The Drama, Weapons, Mortal Kombat II and Sinners; home shows such as Castle Impossible, Ugliest House in America, 100 Day Dream Home, Zillow Gone Wild, Fixer Upper and Renovation Aloha; and family titles such as Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Young Sheldon, Wonka, Adventure Time and A Minecraft Movie.

Pay-per-view events and additional content

The platform offers pay-per-view events, such as the AEW event scheduled for Saturday, September 26 at 8 pm ET, with an exclusive subscriber-only price of $39.99 and an HBO Max subscription required to purchase and view it. Premieres and new releases are also announced, such as House of the Dragon, Conan O'Brien Must Go, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Lanterns, Normal and Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.

Subscription terms

Savings on annual plans are calculated by comparing the annual prepaid price with the monthly price over twelve months. On Standard and Premium plans, ads are served on select live and linear content. Plan availability varies by subscription provider, and download limits apply to certain content categories.