HBO Max

Launched on May 27, 2020, HBO Max is WarnerMedia’s streaming video service. The subscription-based video platform offers a library of movies and television series from HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, and other broadcast networks and film studios, as well as original projects. The service costs $15 per month. You’ll find everything you need to know about HBO Max here, from the latest news about the service to the content that’s arriving on it (or leaving it) in the near future.

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The Batman’s new poster promises to ‘unmask the truth’

The cast of The Batman.

HBO Max subscribers inch ahead to close out 2021

By Phil Nickinson

What’s new on HBO and HBO Max, and what’s leaving in February 2022

There's never been a better time to get down with premium TV. Here's what's new on HBO and streaming service HBO Max in February and what's leaving.
By Rick Marshall
Bradley Cooper navigates a carnival funhouse in Nightmare Alley.

The 100 best movies on HBO Max right now

If you missed The Last Duel in theaters, it's one of the 100 best movies that you can currently stream on HBO Max at a moment's notice!
By Rick Marshall, Blair Marnell
Adam Driver and Matt Damon in The Last Duel.

Best new movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO, and more

Streaming services have tons to offer, but finding new releases is hard. Here's what's new on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, HBO, Apple TV+, and Disney+ this week.
By Nick Perry
Denzel Washington in Apple TV+'s The Tragedy of Macbeth.

Spider-Man’s Jon Watts to produce Final Destination 6 for HBO Max

Director Jon Watts has written a treatment for Final Destination 6, and he will produce the new sequel as an original movie for HBO Max.
By Blair Marnell
Jon Watts attends the Premiere Of Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man Far From Home" at TCL Chinese Theatre on June 26, 2019 in Hollywood, California.

The 42 best HBO series streaming right now

Offer praise and lift your hands in prayer! The Righteous Gemstones is back with a new season, along with a great lineup of HBO TV series at your fingertips.
By Nick Perry, Rick Marshall
John Goodman raises his hand on a stage in The Righteous Gemstones.

The 84 best shows on HBO Max right now

If you're looking for your next TV series to binge, then you've come to the right place. HBO Max has some of the best shows to make your new year a good one.
By Christine Persaud, Blair Marnell
Miranda, Carrie, and Charlotte walking down the street in New York in a scene from And Just Like That...

Harry Potter stars get teary-eyed in trailer for 20th Anniversary special

A new HBO Max trailer highlights the cast of the Harry Potter films as they reunite at Hogwarts for the franchise's forthcoming 20th Anniversary special.
By Blair Marnell
The cast of Harry Potter, 20 years later.

The best Christmas movies on HBO Max right now

Who doesn't love a nice Christmas movie during the holiday season? Get into the spirit with the best Christmas movies currently streaming on HBO Max.
By Nick Perry
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

How to delete an HBO Max user profile

HBO Max is a robust service, with plenty of great content. If you need to delete a user profile to make room for another, here's how to do so.
By Michael Archambault
HBO Max Home Theater TV

The Batman’s Colin Farrell to star in HBO Max’s new Penguin series

Colin Farrell has signed on to reprise his role as Oswald Cobblepot in Penguin, HBO Max's upcoming spinoff series from The Batman feature film.
By Blair Marnell
Colin Farrell in The Penguin.

The Matrix Resurrections’ new trailer has a lot of déjà vu

If you feel like you've seen some of The Matrix Resurrections before, it may be because the past echoes in the present as Neo and Trinity awaken decades later.
By Blair Marnell
The cast of The Matrix Resurrections.

New Peacemaker trailer pushes John Cena’s antihero to his limit

The Suicide Squad's Peacemaker is getting his own series on HBO Max, but even this bad guy has moral lines he won't cross in HBO Max's latest trailer.
By Blair Marnell
Danielle Brooks and John Cena in Peacemaker.

Harry Potter stars will reunite for Return To Hogwarts special on HBO Max

Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson are reuniting with the cast and director of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone for the film's 20th anniversary.
By Blair Marnell
The golden trio of Harry Potter.

Mel Gibson says he’ll direct Lethal Weapon 5, possibly for HBO Max release

According to Mel Gibson, he will step in for the late director Richard Donner to helm a sequel to Lethal Weapon, and the action sequel might also skip theaters.
By Blair Marnell
Danny Glover and Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon 4.

HBO Max’s Station Eleven trailer hits home with post-pandemic hope

HBO Max's upcoming limited series, Station Eleven, charts the story of pandemic survivors who attempt to rebuild their world and find a way to go on.
By Blair Marnell
A scene from Station Eleven.

HBO Max begins its European expansion

HBO Max is now live in Spain and the Nordics as it begins its expansion into Europe, which will continue in 2022.
By Phil Nickinson
HBO Max app icon on Apple TV.

International subscribers lift HBO Max in the third quarter

International subscribers in Latin America and the Caribbean helped HBO and HBO Max add about 1.9 million subscribers in the third quarter.
By Phil Nickinson
Dune on HBO Max.

How to turn off subtitles in HBO Max

HBO Max allows you to watch your favorite shows and movies from WarnerMedia’s vast media library. Here’s how to turn closed captions on or off when watching.
By Michael Archambault
HBO Max on Vizio SmartCast.

John Cena makes new friends in HBO Max’s Peacemaker trailer

In the aftermath of The Suicide Squad, John Cena's Peacemaker has a new team and a potential partner, if he can stop being such a huge jerk.
By Blair Marnell
John Cena in Peacemaker.

$700 off an OLED TV AND free HBO Max? Don’t miss this LG TV deal

Get six months of HBO Max for free when you buy a 2021 LG OLED TV with these incredible Best Buy TV deals.
By Katie King
LG 65inch OLED 4K TV with glowing purple tree on the screen, on a white background.

The Suicide Squad’s John Cena returns in the first Peacemaker teaser

John Cena's Peacemaker is spinning out of The Suicide Squad in a new HBO Max series, but his co-workers aren't letting this clueless antihero get a pass.
By Blair Marnell
John Cena in Peacemaker.

House of the Dragon trailer teases Game of Thrones’ fiery past

HBO Max's Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon, sets the stage for action and intrigue over 200 years before the events of the original series.
By Blair Marnell
Milly Alcock as as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen in House of the Dragon.

How to cancel HBO Max

If you're looking to part ways with your HBO Max plan, canceling the streaming service is a fairly straightforward process. Here's a guide on how to do it.
By Michael Bizzaco
HBO Max Home Theater TV

Succession season 3 trailer suggests an all-out family war

The scandalous season 3 trailer for award-winning HBO series Succession promises an all-out war for power among the Roy family.
By Christine Persaud
succession season 3 trailer

HBO Max coming to 6 countries in Europe on October 26

HBO Max will launch in six countries in Europe on October 26, with another 14 to come in 2022.
By Phil Nickinson
A montage of characters available in movies and shows on HBO Max.

HBO Max app is now available on Vizio SmartCast TVs

HBO Max is now available as an app directly in the Vizio SmartCast operating system that's built in to all Vizio TVs.
By Phil Nickinson
HBO Max on Vizio SmartCast.

HBO Max finally launches on LG smart TVs in the U.S.

LG TV owners in the U.S. are finally getting the HBO Max app added to their sets, LG and Warner Media announced today.
By Derek Malcolm
HBO Max

AT&T’s top unlimited plan removes throttling, upgrades HBO Max to 4K

For existing Unlimited Elite subscribers, AT&T scraps throttling, ups mobile hotspot data to 40GB, and offers 4K HBO Max.
By Ajay Kumar
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HBO Max with Ads to launch in June for $10 per month

Those who love HBO but aren't in love with HBO Max's $15 fee will get a cheaper option soon: A $10 per month ad-supported version arrives in June.
By Simon Cohen
HBO Max

Best cheap streaming deals for April 2021

Looking to stream shows, movies, and sports on the cheap? We've got all the best streaming deals right here.
By Lucas Coll
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How to get HBO for free

HBO has some of the hottest TV shows and biggest blockbusters, but what if you don't want to pay? Here's how to get HBO for free, or save a few dollars, too.
By Michael Archambault
HBO Max

How to cancel Netflix

Looking to save some money on your bills each month? Canceling your Netflix subscription can help. We've put together a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
By Michael Bizzaco, Josh Levenson, Simon Cohen
Netflix button on remote control

What is HBO Max?

Here's everything we know about HBO Max, AT&T and WarnerMedia's direct-to-consumer video platform, including its price and all available and upcoming content.
By Nick Perry
Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max

The 10 best Valentine’s Day movies to stream

To help you find a great film this Valentine's Day, listed the best romantic movies available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and HBO Max.
By Holden Walter-Warner
The Big Sick

HBO Max and Roku bury the hatchet: Roku users can add the service December 17

It's been a long time coming, but Roku has finally announced that its users will be able to download the HBO Max app to Roku devices starting December 17.
By Simon Cohen
Wonder Woman 1984

Relax, Christopher Nolan! Same-day streaming can save the theater experience

WarnerMedia's decision to release movies on HBO Max the same day they premiere in theaters isn't the end of the theater experience. It might actually save it.
By Rick Marshall
An audience watches Avatar 3D in a theater on January 7, 2009

HBO Max to get Dune, Matrix 4, all 2021 Warner Bros. films same day as theaters

Warner Bros. Pictures will premiere Dune, The Matrix 4, and the rest of its 2021 movies on streaming service HBO Max on the same day as theaters.
By Simon Cohen
Oscar Isaac in dune

Wonder Woman 1984 will mark HBO Max’s 4K HDR debut

HBO Max has an enviable catalog of content, but the absence of 4K, HDR, or Dolby Atmos has been a problem. A hotly anticipated DC movie debut could change that.
By Simon Cohen
Wonder Woman 1984

How to watch Game of Thrones online

Streaming Game of Thrones hasn't always been convenient, but thanks to HBO's vast network of partners, it's now easier than ever. Here, we outline how to do so.
By Nick Perry
how to watch Game of Thrones online The Hound

HBO Max has finally come to Amazon Fire TV, still not on Roku

Six months after its launch, HBO Max has finally come to the Amazon Fire TV platform, while still conspicuously absent from Roku.
By Caleb Denison
HBO Max

The best LGBTQ films to stream right now

From cult classics to recent box office successes, here are some of the best LGBTQ films streaming right now.
By Christine Persaud
I Am Divine on Netflix

Hispanic Heritage Month: HBO Max celebrates Latinos

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, broadcasting network HBO Max will have a special schedule in which Latino artists will stand out.
By Victoria Montenegro Caspe
HBO Max

Zack Snyder’s Justice League finally has its first trailer

The Snyder cut will be released soon, and there's a trailer for Zack Snyder's Justice League to prove it
By Rick Marshall
Justice League

Lovecraft Country review: HBO scores again with its history horror show

There's a lot to like about this series, which blends the factual and fantastical to chilling effect
By Rick Marshall
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Harry Potter franchise will move to Peacock after leaving HBO Max this month

The films will make their way to NBCUniversal's streaming service in October
By Rick Marshall
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How to get HBO Max on your Fire TV

Amazon Fire TV doesn’t officially support the HBO Max app, but we’ll show you how to get it with a few tweaks.
By Michael Archambault
A person watching TV.

By going back to Batman for HBO Max, DC is missing a golden opportunity

WarnerMedia gambles on the Caped Crusader again while ignoring other characters
By Rick Marshall
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