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Curious about HBO Max? From award-winning TV shows and movies to documentaries, comedy specials and more, the streaming giant has enough content to keep everyone in the household entertained. Now, there are even more ways to stream HBO Max online, thanks to a couple of streaming deals that are live now, just in time for It: Welcome to Derry series debut.
What Is HBO Max?
Formerly known as Max, HBO Max has evolved into a huge streaming service combining HBO and Discovery channels including Max Originals, B/R Sports, CNN, DC, ID Network, TNT, TCM, TLC, Discovery, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, OWN, Food Network, HGTV and Travel Channel.
How to Get a HBO Max Free Trial
If you’re looking to test out HBO Max before fully committing to the monthly streaming service, there a two great ways to access free trials online.
DirecTV
First, with DirecTV, users get access to HBO Max at no additional cost with its MyEntertainment plan. For new subscribers, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial to enjoy your favorite shows, sports and other entertainment. The streaming service’s signature packages feature more than 90 channels: ABC, TNT, ESPN, NBA TV, ESPN2, FS1, SEC, MLB Network, TLC, CBS, USA, Bravo, E!, BET, MTV and more.
A subscription to DirecTV — which comes with HBO Max — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $49.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterwards).
Philo
Next up, Philo is great affordable streaming option for the looks to watch HBO Max. Philo is the cheapest among the regular-priced plans on our list at $33/month and comes with a 7-day free trial as well. Alongside access to HBO content, subscribers can stream 70+ live TV channels including A&E, BET, Discovery, Hallmark Channel, HGTV, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, VHI and more. Philo also includes free DVR in its plans and like all other streamers, you can watch content from any compatible device. See more details here.
Prime Video
Prime Video used to offer a 7-day free trial to HBO Max, but unfortunately that limited time offer has ended. However, new members can still take advantage of the 30-day free trial to Amazon Prime and add on the extra cost for HBO Max afterwards. You’re still paying for the streaming platform, but at least you get Prime for free. In a way, you’re getting two streaming services for the price of one.
How Much Does HBO Max Cost?
Max has multiple subscription tiers: ad-supported, commercial free and ultimate ad-free. Max’s paid subscriptions start at $9.99/month ($99.99 a year) for ad-supported streaming, or $16.99/month ($169.99 a year) to watch ad free.
The Premium ad-free package is $20.99 per month and includes 4K Ultra HD quality, 100 downloads to watch on the go and you can stream on up to four devices at once. Subscribe to the Max annual plan to save up to 20% off. Annual plans start at $99.99. You can bundle Max with Hulu and Disney+ for $16.99/month for ad-supported streaming on up to two devices at once and $29.99/month for ad-free streaming.
Best Max Bundle Deal
Max’s bundle deal with Hulu and Disney+ allows subscribers to stream from all three platforms for one base price. On their own, each streamer costs around $10/month, but the Max bundle gets you all three for just $19.99. That’s a 33% savings and one of the best Max deals online.
Keep reading to learn more about Max, including membership plans, student discounts and other pricing, bundles, streaming deals and how to get a free trial.
What to Watch on Max: TV Shows, Movies
Whether you love television, movies or a blend of both, HBO Max has the kind of streaming library tailor-made for binge watchers. Some of the most popular releases to hit HBO Max include House of the Dragon, Hacks, Task, Pretty Little Liars: Summer School, The Regime, True Detective, Selena + Restaurant, Lady Gaga’s Chromactica Ball concert tour, and Euphoria, which is expected to return soon.
TV lovers can also binge episodes of fan favorites such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, Succession, The Last of Us, The White Lotus, …And Just Like That, Barry, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Selena + Chef, along with must-watch movies and documentaries such as Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, The Jinx: Part Two, Quiet on Set, Wonka, Priscilla, Aquaman: And the Lost Kingdom, The Color Purple, Oprah & The Color Purple: Journey, Blue Beetle, Barbie, The Gilded Age, The Sympathizer, Girls on the Bus, Conan Must Go, The Curious Case of Natalia Grace: Natalia Speaks, House of Hammer, Hillsong: Megachurch Exposed, Johnny vs. Amber, Love to Love You, Donna Summer, The Weeknd: Live at Sofi Stadium, Love, Lizzo, Dionne Warwick: Don’t Make Me Over, All That Breathes, and All the Beauty and the Bloodshed.
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Last Week Tonight With John Oliver and Real Time With Bill Maher are on HBO Max, as well as numerous movies, classic episodes of beloved sitcoms such as Martin, The Fresh-Prince of Bel-Air and Friends, along with kid-approved and family-friendly shows including Sesame Street, Ben 10, Looney Tunes Cartoons and the Harry Potter film franchise.
With the ad-supported and ad-free streaming plans, you can enjoy more than 13,000 hours of entertainment, exclusive access to must-watch movies, all your HBO favorites — and you can stream from up to five different profiles, which is great if there are multiple people in your household. Adding Hulu and Disney+ allows you to stream The Bear, Loki, Shōgun, The Kardashians and The Descendants: The Rise of Red.
