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HBO Max is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service, a proprietary unit of Warner Bros. Streaming on behalf of Home Box Office, Inc., which is itself a division of Warner … Wikipedia
Factsheet
Formerly Max (2023–2025)
Type of site OTT platform
Available in 48 languages
Factsheet
Formerly Max (2023–2025)
Type of site OTT platform
Available in 48 languages
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Wikipedia
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HBO Max - Wikipedia
16 hours ago - Discovery (WBD). The platform offers content from the libraries of Warner Bros., Discovery Channel, HBO, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Animal Planet, TBS, TNT, Eurosport, and their related brands. HBO Max first launched in the United States on May 27, 2020.
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TV Guide
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New HBO Max TV Shows and Movies in January 2026 - TV Guide
2 days ago - The only correct way to kick off 2026 is with a packed TV schedule. Luckily, HBO Max has you covered: Returning for new seasons at the beginning of the month are The Pitt and Industry, while the Game of Thrones prequel series (no, sorry, not ...
Discussions

Max Will Change Back to HBO Max on Wednesday (July 9)
Warner Bros. really loves rebranding, don't they? More on reddit.com
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Why Did HBO Max Become Max? Behind the Streamer’s Relaunch Strategy
I get dropping the HBO but I think they could have come up with a better name. But eh at the end of the day, it is just a name, one does pretty much as well as another. More on reddit.com
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HBO MAX is set to launch in July in Iceland. All we get is this splash screen - anyone know of actual dates?
Back To The Frontier (a new Magnolia Network series) comes out on Thursday and uses the HBO Max logo instead of Max for its poster. Idk if it rebrands on that day but it should rebrand in the US within the next week. EDIT: Variety just announced the rebrand for tomorrow More on reddit.com
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HBO Max arrives in Australia 10 years after Netflix paved way for TV’s radical reshape
Oh yaay another streaming service to pay for.....no wonder were all going back to being pirates. More on reddit.com
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Deadline
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WarnerMedia Sets HBO Max Launch Date & Opening Slate
April 21, 2020 - The AT&T unit initially revealed that it was launching a streaming service in October 2018, before unveiling the HBO Max brand in July 2019.
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Warner Bros. Discovery
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Warner Bros. Discovery Unveils Max Streaming Service, Launching May 23 | Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) today introduced Max, its enhanced streaming service, which will launch in the U.S. on May 23. Max is the destination for HBO Originals, Warner Bros.
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Fandom
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HBO Max | Warner Bros. Entertainment Wiki | Fandom
First launched (as HBO Max) in the United States on May 27, 2020, the service offers content from the libraries of Warner Bros., Discovery Channel, HBO, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Animal Planet, Eurosport, and their related brands.
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Newsweek
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When Did HBO Change to HBO Max? What We Know as Service Renamed Again - Newsweek
May 14, 2025 - HBO Max launched on May 27, 2020, consolidating content from HBO, Warner Bros., and additional WarnerMedia-owned properties. The HBO Go service was discontinued in the U.S. later that year, providing a unified streaming destination for U.S.
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Engadget
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HBO Max arrives on May 27th
April 21, 2020 - WarnerMedia finally confirmed that HBO Max will launch on May 27th.
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The Conversation
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The rebrand that went full circle: HBO Max to new HBO Max
July 24, 2025 - HBO Max launched in 2020, promising big-budget series alongside the Warner film catalogue. In May 2023, the service’s name was shortened to “Max” after the US$43 billion merger that created Warner Bros.
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Hollywood Reporter
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HBO Max Renamed as Max by Warner Bros. Discovery
April 13, 2023 - Discovery on Wednesday unveiled Max, its refreshed streaming service combining programming from both the original HBO Max streaming service and Discovery+. Launching May 23, Max will cost $15.99 a month ($149.99/year) for the ad-free version ...
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Hollywood Reporter
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HBO Max Reached 4.1 Million Subscribers One Month After Launch
April 29, 2023 - HBO Max launched May 27 with the full HBO catalog plus originals like Anna Kendrick starrer Love Life and a library of old movies and TV shows, including the Studio Ghibli collection and Friends.
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Deadline
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HBO Max Launch: Here’s What You Need To Know
December 19, 2024 - Not this year, but in 2021 an ad-supported tier of HBO Max is expected to launch. Goncalves did not offer any updated outlook on its shape or timing, saying for the next few months the company’s focus will be on refining the ad-free version.
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Variety
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HBO Max Sets Official Launch Date
April 22, 2020 - WarnerMedia has set the start date for HBO Max: It’s slated to barrel into the streaming wars on May 27. The subscription-streaming package, with some 10,000 hours of content out of the gate, will debut May 27 in the U.S., priced at $14.99 ...
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TV Guide
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HBO Max: All the Original Shows and Movies Coming to WarnerMedia's Streaming Service - TV Guide
June 22, 2020 - HBO Max officially launched on Wednesday, May 27, and in addition to the sprawling library of licensed titles that are available to subscribers at launch, WarnerMedia's new streaming service also features a small sample of the ton of new original ...
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Reddit
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r/movies on Reddit: Max Will Change Back to HBO Max on Wednesday (July 9)
July 8, 2025 - I actually have HBO Max and every time I see the icon I get confused it’s not Cinemax. I don’t understand how anyone thought changing the name of their streaming service to the name of their historical biggest competitor was a good idea ... Cinemax isn't their competitor. HBO/Warner owns Cinemax. That's why often if a provider is giving a free weekend of HBO, you also get Cinemax. ... Yup! Cinemax was launched ...
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Reddit
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r/HBOMAX on Reddit: Why Did HBO Max Become Max? Behind the Streamer’s Relaunch Strategy
February 22, 2023 - Because in most countries, HBO max was working. And when the stupid “update” released, we can’t f*cking watch max. It makes me so PISSED off More replies ... Do reporters even do research before writing these stupid pathetic articles? They claim "Max launched in the U.S.