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  • WarnerMedia announced its intention to launch a new streaming service on the 10th of October 2018. The initial plan called for three tiers and a late 2019 release date. Randall L. Stephenson, chairman of AT&T, confirmed in mid-May 2019 that the HBO brand would anchor the platform. Cable subscribers were expected to receive free access as part of their existing packages. A beta version was scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2019, with a full launch targeted for early 2020. Otter Media transferred operations to WarnerMedia Entertainment in May 2019 after Brad Bentley departed his role. Andy Forssell took over as executive vice president while reporting to Tony Goncalves. On the 9th of July 2019, WarnerMedia officially named the service HBO Max and set a spring 2020 launch window. Production deals were signed with Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine and Greg Berlanti shortly thereafter. The official launch date settled at the 27th of May 2020, following delays caused by the global pandemic. Warner Bros. Pictures Group consolidated film output under Toby Emmerich and Courtenay Valenti later that year.

  • WarnerMedia merged with Discovery, Inc. in April 2022 to form Warner Bros. Discovery. CEO David Zaslav announced plans to merge HBO Max with Discovery+ during an earnings call in August 2022. The unified service launched in the United States on the 23rd of May 2023, under the new name Max. Regional rollouts followed in Latin America on the 27th of February 2024, and Europe on the 21st of May 2024. The rebrand introduced a blue corporate color scheme designed by DixonBaxi. WBD lost 1.8 million subscribers within three months of the Max announcement. Stock prices fell nearly six percent immediately after the reveal. In November 2023, another loss of 2.5 million subscribers occurred over a six-month period. Shares dropped 19% as a result of these churn figures. On the 30th of March 2025, a soft launch changed colors from blue to monochrome. Media outlets noted this design resembled the original HBO branding more closely. Global rebranding took effect on the 9th of July 2025, reverting the service back to HBO Max.

  • International expansion began in June 2021 with launches across Latin America and the Caribbean. Thirty-nine territories received access starting the 29th of June 2021. European markets followed with launches in Spain and the Nordics on the 26th of October 2021. Central and Eastern Europe plus Portugal joined the platform on the 8th of March 2022. WarnerMedia planned active operations in 190 countries initially. Canada operates under a separate agreement with Bell Media's Crave service instead of direct HBO Max access. Sky Group holds exclusive rights to broadcast most HBO programming in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy until 2025. France utilized OCS for streaming rights before launching its own version on the 11th of June 2024. The Netherlands and Belgium retained the HBO Max name through May 2024 before adopting the global Max identity. Iceland launched HBO Max officially in July 2025 after signing an agreement with Síminn. Poland saw specific rollout timing differences due to local licensing deals. Partnerships with Sky Europe and Foxtel allowed content distribution where direct service launch was not yet feasible.

  • Max Originals banner covers first-run series, films, and specials released weekly rather than all at once. Kevin Reilly stated this strategy keeps shows visible longer compared to binge formats. A slate of 31 original series was planned for the first year. Production timelines faced interruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. Warner Bros. Pictures produced eight to ten mid-budget movies annually starting in 2020 under the Warner Max label. The studio shifted focus back to theatrical releases after Project Popcorn proved costly. Over $200 million compensated talent for simultaneous streaming releases during the pandemic. Films like Mortal Kombat reached 3.8 million viewers while others drew significantly less attention. DC Universe content migrated to HBO Max including Titans and Young Justice. Adult Swim and Cartoon Network animation teams merged under Suzanna Makkos in April 2021. Several animated series including Adventure Time: Distant Lands and Jellystone! joined the platform. The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo became a target for cancellation amidst broader cuts. Fans reacted heavily when nearly 200 episodes of Sesame Street were removed from the library in August 2022. The service also acquired rights to South Park for $500 million before moving them to Paramount+ in 2024.

  • HBO subscribers on AT&T platforms received free access upon launch on the 27th of May 2020. Apple TV Channels allowed migration for existing subscribers billed directly by HBO. Amazon Fire TV devices gained support on the 16th of November 2020 following an agreement dispute resolution. Roku devices became compatible starting the 16th of December 2020 after similar negotiations concluded. Dish Network restored access to HBO and HBO Max on the 29th of July 2021 after resolving carriage disputes. Charter Spectrum provided access through TV Everywhere credentials beginning the 15th of April 2020. Hulu offered HBO as an add-on to most plans since the 1st of May 2020. Verizon Communications and Samsung partnered to distribute the service widely. Xbox and PlayStation consoles supported the application at launch. Cable providers like Altice USA and Cox Communications secured distribution deals in May 2020. The National Cable Television Cooperative facilitated broader reach across multiple regions. Streaming aggregators such as Sling TV obtained carriage rights for linear channels. Disputes over carriage commissions delayed agreements with major device manufacturers initially.

  • The basic tier launched at $9.99 per month or $99.99 annually including ads. Standard pricing settled at $16.99 monthly without advertisements. Premium tiers reached $20.99 per month offering four concurrent streams and offline downloads. Existing subscribers were grandfathered into current features for six months before migration occurred. Ad-free customers moved to the standard tier while ad-supported users shifted to basic with ads. A yearly option became available for both tiers shortly after initial launches. Price hikes took effect on the 12th of January 2023 raising the ad-free tier by one dollar. New subscribers paid immediately while existing ones saw changes start the 11th of February 2023. The Ultimate tier introduced exclusive access to 4K resolution and Dolby Atmos audio. Sports add-ons emerged later as optional extras costing $9.99 per month. The Bleacher Report Sports package included MLB, NBA, NHL, and NCAA tournament coverage. France offered a 50% lifetime discount for new subscribers maintaining active subscriptions. International pricing varied significantly across different regions based on local market conditions. The Max DAZN Package in Spain cost €44.99 monthly combining sports and entertainment content.

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Common questions

When did WarnerMedia announce the launch of HBO Max?

WarnerMedia announced its intention to launch a new streaming service on the 10th of October 2018. The initial plan called for three tiers and a late 2019 release date.

What is the official launch date of HBO Max in the United States?

The official launch date settled at the 27th of May 2020 following delays caused by the global pandemic. Warner Bros. Pictures Group consolidated film output under Toby Emmerich and Courtenay Valenti later that year.

Why was the name changed from HBO Max to Max in 2023?

CEO David Zaslav announced plans to merge HBO Max with Discovery+ during an earnings call in August 2022. The unified service launched in the United States on the 23rd of May 2023 under the new name Max.

Which countries received international expansion starting in June 2021?

Thirty-nine territories received access starting the 29th of June 2021 including Latin America and the Caribbean. European markets followed with launches in Spain and the Nordics on the 26th of October 2021.

How much does the basic tier cost per month for HBO Max subscribers?

The basic tier launched at $9.99 per month or $99.99 annually including ads. Standard pricing settled at $16.99 monthly without advertisements while premium tiers reached $20.99 per month offering four concurrent streams and offline downloads.

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  1. 1web'South Park' Lawsuit: Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Paramount Global Over Licensing DisputeGene Maddaus — Variety Media — February 24, 2023
  2. 2newsWarner Bros Discovery Posts Strong Max Subscriber Growth In Q4, Forecasts 150M Subs By 2026-End
  3. 3webAT&T 2nd Quarter Earnings 2021 – Financial and Operational Trends
  4. 4webHBO Max And HBO Hit 73.8M Global Subscribers At End Of 2021, Topping Company Forecasts – UpdateDade Hayes — January 5, 2022
  5. 5webHBO Max & HBO Reach 73.8 Million Subscribers GloballyJanuary 5, 2022
  6. 6webHBO Max and HBO Reach 76.8 Million Global SubscribersApril 21, 2022
  7. 7webWarner Bros. Discovery Adds 5.3 Million Streaming Subs as Losses Narrow, Studios Slow on Tough Box OfficeAlex Weprin et al. — 2025-05-08
  8. 8webMax Is Changing Its Name to (Get This!) HBO MaxJosef Adalian — 2025-05-14
  9. 9webWarnerMedia announces new streaming service to compete with Netflix and DisneyRyan Faughnder et al. — October 10, 2018
  10. 10newsWarnerMedia banks on HBO's brand name for new streaming serviceBrian Stelter — CNN — July 9, 2019
  11. 11newsHBO Pay-TV Customers Will Have Access to WarnerMedia SVOD Service, AT&T Chief SaysTodd Spangler — May 14, 2019
  12. 12newsWarnerMedia Reorg Gives Otter Media's Tony Goncalves Oversight of Streaming Service DevelopmentTodd Spangler — May 31, 2019
  13. 13news'Friends' to Leave Netflix for WarnerMedia's HBO Max Streaming Service in 2020Todd Spangler — July 9, 2019
  14. 14webHBO Max will launch in May in the USJoan E. Solsman — CNET — October 29, 2019
  15. 15webAT&T Audience Network To End; Will Transition To HBO Max Preview ChannelDenise Petski — January 9, 2020
  16. 16newsWarner Bros., HBO Max Set New Film Division for Streaming ServiceRebecca Rubin — February 5, 2020
  17. 17newsHBO Max Sets Official Launch DateTodd Spangler — April 21, 2020
  18. 18webWarner Max Restructures as WarnerMedia Consolidates Film ProductionOctober 23, 2020
  19. 19webWarnerMedia Film Group Streamline: HBO Max's Jessie Henderson To Exit, While Nikki Ramey Moves To New Line & WBMike Jr. Fleming — October 23, 2020
  20. 20webHBO Max Film Shake-Up: Toby Emmerich Consolidates Power, Two Executives DepartMatt Donnelly — October 23, 2020
  21. 21webHBO Max Halts Originals in Parts of Europe in Major Restructure (EXCLUSIVE)Manori Ravindran — July 4, 2022
  22. 22webHBO Max suspende projeto de novelas no Brasil após fusão Warner e DiscoveryJuly 8, 2022
  23. 23webExcluídas da HBO Max: Saiba onde vão parar os programas de Angélica e SandyJuly 15, 2022
  24. 24web'Gordita Chronicles' Canceled As HBO Max Pulls Back On Live-Action Kids & Family Programming; Latinx Comedy Will Be ShoppedNellie Andreeva — July 29, 2022
  25. 25webHBO Max Quietly Removed Six Warner Bros. Streaming-Exclusive MoviesTodd Spangler — August 3, 2022
  26. 26webWhy HBO Max Removed 6 Streaming-Exclusive Movies, with More to ComeTony Maglio — August 3, 2022
  27. 27webHBO Max to Remove 36 Titles, Including 20 Originals, From StreamingWilson Chapman — August 18, 2022
  28. 28web'Batgirl' directors 'still can't believe' Warner Bros. scrapped their filmAugust 3, 2022
  29. 29webThe Dish: What's Behind The 'Batgirl' & 'Scoob!' Discard? David Zaslav's Abject Rejection Of Jason Kilar's HBO Max StrategyAnthony D'Alessandro et al. — August 2, 2022
  30. 30webWarner Bros. Discovery Confirms Kids' Content CutsPeter White — August 4, 2022
  31. 31webHBO Max, Discovery+ to Merge Into Single Streaming Platform Starting in Summer 2023Todd Spangler — August 4, 2022
  32. 32news'Ellen's Next Great Designer', 'The Not-Too-Late Show With Elmo' & 'My Mom, Your Dad' Among Unscripted & Animated Titles Pulled From HBO MaxPeter White — August 17, 2022
  33. 33webAnother Loss In The DC Universe: Young Justice Is No MoreSabrina Graves — August 17, 2022
  34. 34newsHBO Max Blasted by Animation Fans, Creators After 37 Titles Pulled From Service: "Dumbest Business Decision"Greta Bjornson — August 18, 2022
  35. 35newsAnimators React As HBO Max Removes Close Enough, Infinity Train, OK KO, And MoreGeorge Foster — August 20, 2022
  36. 36news'Infinity Train' Creator Owen Dennis Calls Warner Bros. Removal of Series From HBO Max "Incredibly Unprofessional"Matt Villei — August 21, 2022
  37. 37web'Aquaman 2' Heads To Christmas 2023, 'Shazam: Fury Of The Gods' Goes To March; HBO Max Pics 'House Party' & 'Evil Dead Rise' Going Theatrical – Warner Bros. Release Date ChangesAnthony D'Alessandro — August 24, 2022
  38. 38web'Westworld' Gets New Home As Warner Bros. Discovery Strikes Roku & Tubi FAST Channel DealsJesse Whittock — January 31, 2023
  39. 39webWestworld, The Nevers (All 12 Episodes) and Other HBO Max Castoffs to Stream Free on Roku and Tubi — Find Out WhenMatt Webb Mittovich — January 31, 2023
  40. 40webCombined HBO Max/Discovery+ service gets an earlier launch date, price hike is to be expectedLauren Forristal — November 4, 2022
  41. 41webHBO Max's first price hike raises the monthly rate by $1Jay Peters — January 12, 2023
  42. 42webHBO Max and Discovery Plus Will Be Combined Into One PlatformJennifer Maas — March 14, 2022
  43. 43webWBD Brass Stress Commitment To HBO Brand As They Mull Name For Combined Streaming ServiceNellie Andreeva — August 5, 2022
  44. 44web'Max' Could Be the Name of Merged HBO Max/Discovery+ ServiceTodd Spangler — December 5, 2022
  45. 45webWarner Bros. Discovery closes in on 'Max' as the name of its combined HBO Max-Discovery+ streaming serviceAlex Sherman et al. — CNBC — December 5, 2022
  46. 46webDiscovery+ Economics Justify Continuing It As A Stand-Alone Streamer After Launch Of Merged HBO Max Offering, WBD CEO David Zaslav Says: "Why Would We Shut That Off?"Dade Hayes — February 23, 2023
  47. 47news'Succession' and 'Dr. Pimple Popper' Together in New Warner Streaming AppJohn Koblin — April 11, 2023
  48. 48webMax is taking 4K away from its legacy ad-free subscribersChris Welch — November 2, 2023
  49. 49magazineHBO Max to Be Renamed 'Max' With Addition of Discovery+ ContentTodd Spangler — April 12, 2023
  50. 50webHBO paid about $1.8 million for Max.comAndrew Allemann — 2023-10-27
  51. 51webMax users grandfathered into $15.99 ad-free plan lose 4K, HDR next monthScharon Harding — November 2, 2023
  52. 52webWarner Bros. Discovery Unveils 'Max': Everything Revealed at Combined HBO Max-Discovery+ Streaming PresentationJennifer Maas — April 12, 2023
  53. 53newsChannel's Success Breeds Suitors, Imitators While Tim Robertson Has Helped Turn Family Values into Big Business, His Family Connections Are Impeding His Ambitious PlansSeptember 1, 1996
  54. 54webWarner Bros. Discovery explains why it's dropping the HBO Max nameJay Peters — April 12, 2023
  55. 55webDixonBaxi's new identity for streaming platform Max looks to the futureApril 24, 2023
  56. 56webMax Pulls Out Promotional Stops In Rebranding Promo Push As Warner Bros Discovery Looks To Make A 'Second First Impression'Dade Hayes — April 17, 2023
  57. 57webMax's national brand campaign is all about (re)introductions
  58. 58webMax's Marketing Boss Explains Using Old 'Harry Potter' Logo to Announce New Series, and Boosting Combined Platform's Family FocusJennifer Maas — April 17, 2023
  59. 59webNetflix's First Upfront Opened with a Dig at 'Max'Tony Maglio et al. — May 17, 2023
  60. 60magazineWarner Bros. Discovery Stock Slides After Max Streaming RebrandEtan Vlessing — April 12, 2023
  61. 61webHBO Max was renamed Max, and Warner Bros. Discovery lost subscribersEmma Roth — August 3, 2023
  62. 62webWarner Bros. Discovery lost 2.5 million streaming subscribers in the last 6 months while its rivals grew—and sports are partly to blame
  63. 63webDisney+, Hulu and Max Streaming Bundle Launches, Priced at Discount of Up to 38%Todd Spangler — July 25, 2024
  64. 64webDisney and Warner Bros. Discovery to Launch Disney+, Hulu, Max Streaming BundleTodd Spangler — May 8, 2024
  65. 65newsMax Bows Black-and-White Logo, Launches Service in AustraliaErik Gruenwedel — March 30, 2025
  66. 66newsMax, Formerly Known as HBO Max, Launches New Black-and-White Logo and Color Palette, Evoking HBO BrandingJ. Kim Murphy — March 30, 2025
  67. 67newsMax cambia su logo, pasando de azul a Blanco y NegroDarío "Kentaro Darkdox" Pérez — March 30, 2025
  68. 68webWarners Reverses Course: Changes Max's Name Back to HBO MaxJames Hibberd — 2025-05-14
  69. 69webMax Will Change Back to HBO Max on WednesdayMichael Scheinder — July 8, 2025
  70. 70webNetflix agrees blockbuster $72bn deal for Warner Bros studiosDecember 5, 2025
  71. 71webParamount Launches Hostile Takeover Offer For Warner Bros. DiscoveryJill Goldsmith — December 8, 2025
  72. 72newsThat's All, Folks: Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros., Refusing To Raise OfferJill Goldsmith — February 26, 2026
  73. 73newsMassive Merger Confirmed: Paramount And WBD Reveal Details Of $110 Billion DealJill Goldsmith — February 27, 2026
  74. 74newsParamount to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into one streaming service after WBD mergerAlex Sherman — March 2, 2026
  75. 75webWarner Bros. Discovery Stockholders Approve Transaction with Paramount SkydanceApril 23, 2026
  76. 76webMax is charging more money for 4K, and that means it can't suck this timeAlex Cranz — April 12, 2023
  77. 77webWarner Bros Discovery Unveils 3 Price Tiers For New Max Streaming ServiceJill Goldersmith et al. — April 12, 2023
  78. 78webHBO Max Raises Prices Across All Plans Effective ImmediatelyTodd Spangler — October 21, 2025
  79. 79webMax is coming in MayApril 12, 2023
  80. 80webBob Greenblatt, Kevin Reilly Out Amid Major WarnerMedia RestructuringLesley Goldberg et al. — August 7, 2020
  81. 81webAdult Swim & HBO Max Merge Animation Development Under Suzanna MakkosNellie Andreeva — April 23, 2021
  82. 82webHBO/HBO Max Layoffs Hit Max Reality, Acquisitions, Casting & Int'l; Scripted Operation Gets RestructuredNellie Andreeva — August 15, 2022
  83. 83webCasey Bloys Addresses HBO/Max Reorg, "Extremely Painful" Layoff Decisions In MemoNellie Andreeva — August 15, 2022
  84. 84webHBO Max Programming: The TV & Film Titles That Will Stream On WarnerMedia's ServiceErik Pedersen — October 29, 2019
  85. 85webHBO Max finally sets its launch: May 27Joan E. Solsman — CNET
  86. 86newsAT&T rolls out a new, super-charged streaming service with HBO shows, 'Friends' and moreTodd Haselton — CNBC — July 9, 2019
  87. 87webHere's what will be available on HBO Max when it launches on May 27Sarah Whitten — CNBC — April 21, 2020
  88. 88webNetflix and Amazon Elbow Way Into Talks on Streaming Hollywood HitsLucas Shaw — September 1, 2020
  89. 89webLionsgate, Summit Label Films Headed to Starz for Exclusive First WindowEtan Vlessing — March 2, 2021
  90. 90webCinemax Abandons Original Programming, Channel Will Not Be Part of HBO MaxTim Baysinger — January 15, 2020
  91. 91webHBO Max OTT platform to include live NBA and MLBJuly 25, 2019
  92. 92webHBO's Cable Channels Begin Streaming on MaxDecember 4, 2024
  93. 93webMax Launches Live Feeds of HBO Programming in New In-App 'Channels' FeatureDecember 4, 2024
  94. 94newsA24 Movies to Stream Exclusively on HBO and Max Under New Deal, Including 'Priscilla' and 'Iron Claw'Todd Spangler — December 6, 2023
  95. 95newsJeff Zucker's RedBird IMI Closes $1.45 Billion Acquisition of U.K.'s All3MediaTodd Spangler — May 16, 2024
  96. 96press releaseWarnerMedia Expands Kids & Family Offerings on Cartoon Network and HBO Max Under New Tagline Redraw Your WorldFebruary 17, 2021
  97. 97webHBO Max: From DC to 'Sesame Street,' These Are All the Content Hubs on the Streaming ServiceMay 28, 2020
  98. 98webHBO Max e Cartoonito trazem o conteúdo da Vila SésamoMarch 25, 2022
  99. 99webSony, WarnerMedia set blockbuster film deal for HBO Max22 October 2021
  100. 100webHBO Max Adds Promare, Ride Your Wave, Re:Zero, 'Night is Short, Walk on Girl' Anime in January
  101. 101webMotorTrend+ Streaming Service Will Shut Down, With Most Subscribers to Be Migrated to Discovery+Todd Spangler — February 23, 2024
  102. 102webHBO Max Original Shows Will Release New Episodes Weekly, Won't Drop Seasons All at OnceOctober 29, 2019
  103. 103webHere's what HBO Max looks likeJulia Alexander — October 29, 2019
  104. 104webHBO Max is getting its own exclusive podcasts, starting with BatmanAshley Carman — August 4, 2021
  105. 105webHBO Max Lands 'The Big Bang Theory' Streaming Rights, TBS Extends Cable Window In Mega WarnerMedia DealNellie Andreeva — September 17, 2019
  106. 106webHBO Max Will Cost $14.99 Per Month and Launch in May 2020Sarah Perez — October 30, 2019
  107. 107web'Luther,' 'Doctor Who,' U.K. 'Office' Libraries Head to HBO Max in BBC DealRick Porter — August 1, 2019
  108. 108webHBO Max and Sesame Workshop Announce New Content Partnership Cementing a Shared Commitment to Kids and FamiliesOctober 3, 2019
  109. 109webHBO Max Locks Down Exclusive Access to New Sesame Street EpisodesJulia Alexander — October 3, 2019
  110. 110press releaseWarnerMedia Kids & Family and Sesame Workshop Expand Content Partnership with New Animated Adventures and Fresh Takes on Family ClassicsSesame Workshop — March 8, 2022
  111. 111web'The Other Two' & 'South Side' Move to HBO Max, Streamer Nabs 'Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens' SVOD Rights in Comedy Central Prods. DealNellie Andreeva — August 13, 2020
  112. 112webGlobo fecha acordo e HBO Max vai exibir novelas e séries da emissoraNovember 24, 2021
  113. 113webSony, WarnerMedia Set Blockbuster Film Deal for HBO Max Central EuropeNaman Ramachandran — February 10, 2022
  114. 114webHBO Max Sets New Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera Cartoons, Robert Zemeckis Hybrid Series 'Tooned Out', More For Kids & Family SlatePatrick Hipes — October 29, 2019
  115. 115webWarnermedia's Streaming Service HBO Max Is Going To Be Jam-Packed With AnimationOctober 30, 2019
  116. 116web'South Park' Vault And 3 New Seasons Go To HBO Max In Split Deal With ViacomDade Hayes — October 29, 2019
  117. 117webRooster Teeth Shut Down By Warner Bros. Discovery, The Roost Podcast Network To ContinueNellie Andreeva — 2024-03-06
  118. 118web'Gen:Lock' Renewed for Season 2 as HBO Max, Rooster Teeth Set First PartnershipOctober 24, 2019
  119. 119magazineAll eight Harry Potter films magically arrive on HBO Max for platform launchNick Romano — May 27, 2020
  120. 120webAll Eight 'Harry Potter' Movies Are Leaving HBO Max Next MonthTodd Spangler — July 20, 2020
  121. 121newsAll 'Harry Potter' Movies Streaming on HBO Max Starting Sept. 1, After Flying Off NBCU's PeacockTodd Spangler — August 26, 2021
  122. 122webHBO Max Acquires 'Young Sheldon' Streaming RightsWill Thorne — May 29, 2020
  123. 123webJohn Ridley: Why HBO Max should remove 'Gone With the Wind' for nowJune 8, 2020
  124. 124webAfter His Op-Ed Got 'Gone With The Wind' Pulled From HBO Max, John Ridley Ponders Permanent Hollywood Change As ABC Re-Airs His L.A. Riots Docu 'Let It Fall' – Deadline Q&AMike Jr. Fleming — June 12, 2020
  125. 125webHBO Max Silently Removes Gone With The WindRebecca Vanacker — June 9, 2020
  126. 126webHBO Max Removes 'Gone With the Wind' From Streaming Platform, Says Film Will Return With "Discussion Of Its Historical Context"Tom Tapp — June 9, 2020
  127. 127news'Gone With the Wind' Returns to HBO Max With a Few AdditionsJason Bailey — June 25, 2020
  128. 128webHarley Quinn Coming Soon to HBO MaxJune 27, 2020
  129. 129web'David Makes Man' Streaming Rights Acquired by HBO MaxWill Thorne — June 29, 2020
  130. 130webDC Universe transforms into DC Universe Infinite, the ultimate comic book subscription serviceSeptember 18, 2020
  131. 131web'Harley Quinn' Renewed for Season 3 at HBO Max, DC Universe Transitions Out of Scripted OriginalsJoe Otterson — September 18, 2020
  132. 132web'Tiny Toon Adventures' Reboot, Genndy Tartakovsky Series Ordered at HBO Max and Cartoon NetworkJoe Otterson — October 28, 2020
  133. 133webCartoon Network, HBO Max Double Down on Preschool FareLesley Goldberg — February 17, 2021
  134. 134webState of the Biz: The rising power of under-fives
  135. 135webJohn Wells & Matt Kester's Lifeguard Drama Ke Nui Road Picked Up To Pilot At HBO MaxPeter White — June 28, 2021
  136. 136webFox Sets Cast for Lifeguard Drama Series Rescue: Hi SurfJoe Otterson — January 18, 2024
  137. 137magazineWelcome to the Era of Big AnimeCecelia D'Anstasio — August 31, 2021
  138. 138webHBO Max Set to Lose Crunchyroll Next YearEvan Valentine — December 3, 2021
  139. 139webDisney, WarnerMedia Carve Up Fox Film Slate Streaming Rights Through End of 2022 (EXCLUSIVE)Todd Spangler — November 22, 2021
  140. 140web'South Park' to Stream Exclusively on Paramount Plus After HBO Max Deal EndsSelome Hailu — February 15, 2022
  141. 141webMagnolia Network Shows Go to HBO Max and CNN Originals Go to Discovery+ as Warner Bros. Discovery Keeps Streaming Services Separate, For NowAlex Weprin — August 4, 2022
  142. 142web'Fixer Upper' and Other Magnolia Network Shows Coming to HBO Max in September (EXCLUSIVE)Jennifer Maas — August 4, 2022
  143. 143webHarley Quinn Valentine's Special Set for February, Will Also Check In on Superman/Lois and Other CouplesMatt Webb Mitovich — October 7, 2022
  144. 144web'Harry Potter' TV Series On Max: Everything We Know About The Cast, Release Date, What J.K. Rowling Says & MoreTom Tapp — April 13, 2023
  145. 145webMax 'It' Prequel Series 'Welcome To Derry' Welcomes Madeleine Stowe & Stephen RiderAnthony D'Alessandro — April 14, 2023
  146. 146webMax Rebrand Sees Warner Bros. Discovery Return To Kids Space With Reboots & New Parental ControlsPeter White — April 12, 2023
  147. 147webAEW to Stream on Max Following New Multi-Year Rights Deal With Warner Bros. DiscoveryJoe Otterson — 2024-10-02
  148. 148webEven More On AEW-WBD Media Deal, Details On AEW Rampage's Fate
  149. 149webAEW Announces MAX Streaming Details, Past Events To Be Available At Launch
  150. 150webTony Khan Confirms Final AEW Rampage 'For The Foreseeable Future'December 22, 2024
  151. 151webAEW Pay-Per-Views to Stream Live on HBO Max Starting With 'All Out' 2025Joe Otterson — September 3, 2025
  152. 152newsAEW All Out Moving To 3 PM ET On September 20, To Be Available For $39.99 On HBO MaxJeremy Lambert — September 3, 2025
  153. 153news'The Witches' skips theaters for an HBO Max debut on October 22ndKris Holt
  154. 154web'Wonder Woman 1984' Going In Theatres & HBO Max On Christmas Day, Unprecedented For A Superhero TentpoleAnthony D'Alessandro — November 18, 2020
  155. 155webHope you weren't planning to watch Wonder Woman 1984 with an HBO Max free trialMitchell Clark — December 4, 2020
  156. 156webWhen Does 'The Little Things' Leave HBO Max?January 30, 2021
  157. 157webHow to watch 'Judas and the Black Messiah' starring Daniel Kaluuya on HBO MaxKevin Webb
  158. 158webHere's How You Can Watch 'Judas and the Black Messiah'Vanessa Etienne — February 11, 2021
  159. 159webWarner Bros Sets Entire 2021 Movie Slate To Debut On HBO Max Along With Cinemas In Seismic Windows Model ShakeupAnthony D'Alessandro — December 3, 2020
  160. 160webEvery 2021 Warner Bros Film Will Stream on HBO Max for FreeJames Whitbrook — December 3, 2020
  161. 161webWith Tentpoles Bound To Surge The 2022 Box Office, The Great Theatrical-Streaming Day & Date Experiment Goes Out Like A Dud In 2021Anthony D'Alessandro — January 3, 2022
  162. 162webChristopher Nolan Rips HBO Max as "Worst Streaming Service," Denounces Warner Bros.' PlanDecember 8, 2020
  163. 163web'Dune' Producer Legendary Entertainment May Sue Warner Bros. Over HBO Max DealDecember 7, 2020
  164. 164newsDirectors Guild Criticizes Warner Bros. Over HBO Max DealDave McNary — December 9, 2020
  165. 165webCAA President Blasts WarnerMedia Streaming Plan: 'You Are Trying to Take Advantage of Our Clients'Dave McNary — December 10, 2020
  166. 166webAMC Boss Adam Aron Slams Warner Bros HBO Max 2021 Theatrical Window Concept: Studio Sacrificing "Considerable" ProfitAnthony D'Alessandro — December 3, 2020
  167. 167news'In The Heights' Has Slow Start On HBO Max In Addition To Soft Box Office Opening, Samba TV SaysAnthony D'Alessandro — June 14, 2021
  168. 168webRegal Cinemas To Reopen In April; Parent Cineworld & Warner Bros Reach Multi-Year Deal To Show WB Films In U.S. & UKAnthony D'Alessandro et al. — March 23, 2021
  169. 169webWarner Bros. Movies No Longer Moving to HBO Max After 45 Days in TheatersAugust 5, 2022
  170. 170webLive-Streamed CNN Channel With New Shows Set to Debut on MaxBrian Steinberg — August 24, 2023
  171. 171webCNN is launching a live service on Max with new programming as the network reboots its streaming effortsOliver Darcy — CNN — August 25, 2023
  172. 172webCNN+ is shutting down, effective April 30, sources sayAlex Sherman — CNBC — April 21, 2022
  173. 173newsCNN+ Streaming Service Is Set to Shut DownMichael Grynbaum et al. — April 21, 2022
  174. 174webMax Pulls CNN and Sports From Ad Tier in Streaming PivotEtan Vlessing — 2025-02-26
  175. 175webCNN Live News Stream Being Pulled From HBO Max As Network Prepares To Launch New Streaming ChannelsTed Johnson — 2025-10-03
  176. 176webCNN launches new All Access subscription serviceSara Fischer — 2025-10-28
  177. 177webWarnerMedia signs eight-year deal with U.S. Soccer for men's and women's national team matchesMarch 1, 2022
  178. 178webHBO Max subscribers can now livestream US national soccer gamesLauren Forristal — January 17, 2023
  179. 179webWBD reportedly set to start charging for Max sports add-on in SeptemberAndrew Bucholtz — 2024-09-05
  180. 180webMax will start offering a live sports tier in OctoberSeptember 19, 2023
  181. 181webMax To Welcome Live Cycling in the U.S. in February 2024December 15, 2023
  182. 182webWarner Bros. Discovery's Max Scraps Plan to Launch Separate Sports TierBrian Steinberg — 2025-02-26
  183. 183webMax ditches B/R Sports add-on, will include sports in Standard and Premium tiersDrew Lerner — 2025-02-26
  184. 184webTNT Sports llega a MaxTNT Sports Chile — July 9, 2024
  185. 185webMax deporte que nunca con la llegada de DAZN como plan de suscripción a la plataforma: LaLiga, F1, MotoGP…Javier Cazallas — 2024-10-24
  186. 186webHBO Max is live: $15/mo for a massive library, significant headachesSam Machkovech — May 28, 2020
  187. 187webEverything you need to know about HBO MaxEmily Heller — May 27, 2020
  188. 188webExcited to announce that #WW84 will be the first film on HBO Max available in 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision AND Dolby Atmos! Can't wait. IN THEATERS on Dec. 25th and exclusively streaming in the US on @hbomax. PLEASE find the biggest and highest quality screen you can!!
  189. 189webWonder Woman 1984 will be the first title that HBO Max streams in 4KChris Welch — December 1, 2020
  190. 190webStreaming Video Services Offering Audio DescriptionAmerican Council of the Blind — May 27, 2020
  191. 191webAccessibility Enhancements on the Horizon for HBO Max Customers Who are BlindAmerican Council of the Blind — October 19, 2020
  192. 192webHBO Max Rolls Out Audio Described ContentAmerican Council of the Blind — March 26, 2021
  193. 193webMax To Debut 'The Last Of Us' with American Sign LanguageGeorge Winslow — 2025-03-21
  194. 194web'Sinners' on Max Will Include a Black American Sign Language VersionTony Maglio — 2025-06-30
  195. 195webHBO Max vs. HBO Now vs. HBO Go: Why WarnerMedia's Strategy May Lead to Brand ConfusionTodd Spangler et al. — October 30, 2019
  196. 196webWarnerMedia chief pitches HBO Max to Comcast and other distributorsBen Munson — November 20, 2019
  197. 197newsTurner and Dish Reach New Distribution PactJoe Flint et al. — News Corp. — May 27, 2020
  198. 198newsHBO is coming to Sling TV this monthChris Welch — May 27, 2020
  199. 199inline6 Ways to Watch HBO . Consumer Reports.
  200. 200webMillions of HBO and HBO Now subscribers will get HBO Max for freeDavid Katzmaier — CNET
  201. 201webAT&T plans to include HBO Max for free at launch for 10M current subscribersEli Blumenthal — CNET
  202. 202webAT&T wireless, internet customers can get one month of HBO Max freeJoan E. Solsman — CNET
  203. 203webHBO Max Sets Apple Deal For Streaming DistributionDade Hayes — April 27, 2020
  204. 204webWarnerMedia expands free HBO Max deal to HBO subscribers who pay through Apple's servicesChaim Gartenberg — April 27, 2020
  205. 205webHBO and HBO Max are headed to YouTube TVJulia Alexander — February 20, 2020
  206. 206newsCharter customers who pay for HBO will get HBO Max free when it launches next monthJulia Alexander — The Verge — April 15, 2020
  207. 207webHulu to Offer HBO Max at Launch, Free to Most Current HBO CustomersTodd Spangler — May 1, 2020
  208. 208webWarnerMedia Locks HBO Max Distribution Deals With Seven New Partners, From Pay-TV To PlayStation, Xbox And SamsungDade Hayes — May 20, 2020
  209. 209newsHBO Max Leaves AT&T at Odds With Amazon and RokuMatthew Keys — November 19, 2020
  210. 210newsHBO Max Available Directly on Comcast Xfinity Set-TopsTodd Spangler — December 15, 2020
  211. 211newsHBO Max Now Available on Cox Cable TV Set-TopsTodd Spangler — March 10, 2021
  212. 212webJohn Stankey: AT&T's SVOD and Linear TV Platforms to 'Become One' in FutureCynthia Littleton — May 13, 2020
  213. 213webHBO Max Is Finally Coming to Amazon Fire TVTodd Spangler — November 16, 2020
  214. 214webHBO Max Seals Deal With Roku, Making Streaming Distribution Footprint CompleteDecember 16, 2020
  215. 215newsWhy millions of Dish Network's customers have been cut off from HBOBrian Fung — November 9, 2018
  216. 216webHBO And Dish Network Resolve Nearly 3-Year Carriage Impasse, Firming Up New Deal Including Promo DiscountsDade Hayes — July 29, 2021
  217. 217webHBO Max Sets Monthly Pricing, May 2020 Launch DateTodd Spangler — October 29, 2019
  218. 218webAT&T Provides Update on Strategy, Financial OutlookMarch 12, 2021
  219. 219webHBO Max will debut its cheaper, ad-supported tier in JuneJulia Alexander — March 12, 2021
  220. 220webHBO Max Announces Ad-Supported Tier Pricing, Previews New Original Series and Content Premieres And Debuts Advertising Experience at 2021 WarnerMedia UpfrontMay 19, 2021
  221. 221webNew HBO Max Ad-Supported Tier Is Available TodayJune 3, 2021
  222. 222webHBO Max chega ao Brasil em 29 de junho a partir de R$19,97May 26, 2021
  223. 223webWarnerMedia Confirms May 2020 Launch Of HBO Max Along With Growth GoalsDade Hayes — October 29, 2019
  224. 224webWarnerMedia reveals HBO Max global plans, as streamer gains studio's movie slateRichard Middleton et al. — Informa — December 4, 2020
  225. 225webWarnerMedia Brings HBO Max Originals to Channels & HBO GO in AsiaKristin Brzoznowski — WorldScreen — May 29, 2020
  226. 226tweetCada romance tiene su propia historia. #LoveLife, con Anna Kendrick, llega el 28 de mayo a #HBOEspaña.HBO Max España — May 21, 2020
  227. 227webHBO Max Europe Launch: Service Debuts Aggressive Half Price Offer in Nordics, SpainJohn Hopewell et al. — October 26, 2021
  228. 228webBell Media bolsters Crave's streaming library under new deal with HBODavid Friend — October 30, 2019
  229. 229webNew Foxtel HBO Warner Bros streaming TV deal explainedChris Stead — May 8, 2020
  230. 230webSky and HBO Strike New Programming DealStewart Clarke — October 30, 2019
  231. 231webHow HBO Max May Approach Its Global RolloutGeorg Szalai — October 30, 2019
  232. 232webWarner Bros. Discovery's Good News Couldn't Obscure the Warning Signs in Q4 ResultsCynthia Littleton — February 23, 2024
  233. 233weboficial: HBO Max llegará a México en junio de este año para sustituir a HBO GoFebruary 11, 2021
  234. 234webWarnerMedia Confirms Price And Launch Date For HBO MaxOctober 29, 2019
  235. 235webHBO Max, Discovery+ merger not planned for CanadaKelly Townsend — August 5, 2022
  236. 236webCrave does away with $9.99 basic package, adds mobile-only streaming option insteadDavid Friend — October 26, 2021
  237. 237webCrave launches $9.99 mobile-only plan that includes most contentBradly Shankar — Blue Ant Media — October 26, 2021
  238. 238webBell Expands Warner Bros Discovery Pact For HBO & Max Content And Ends Legal Action Over Rogers DealJesse Whittock — 2024-10-08
  239. 239webCorus Upfronts Slate More Adult Swim & Kids Toons for CanadaMercedes Milligan — 2022-06-08
  240. 240webCorus Entertainment's Powerful Specialty Portfolio Announces Lineup of 2019–2020 Orders
  241. 241webCorus Ent. Bolsters Specialty Portfolios, Including Toons for All AgesMercedes Milligan — June 23, 2020
  242. 242webYtv, Teletoon, and Treehouse Deliver Non-Stop Fun This FallSeptember 13, 2021
  243. 243webCorus acquires three legacy-brand kids series for fall
  244. 244webCorus rebrands its animation networks, taking Teletoon off linear TVJosh Kolm
  245. 245webBell Media and Warner Bros. Discovery Expand Partnership in Canada - Bell Media
  246. 246webHBO Max UK launch delayed until 2025RX:TV — March 24, 2021
  247. 247webSky deal behind delayed HBO Max rollout, Kilar confirmsJonathan Easton — March 23, 2021
  248. 248newsLicensing deals put brakes on HBO Max rollout in EuropeAnna Nicolaou et al. — March 23, 2021
  249. 249webWarner Bros. Discovery, Comcast Ink Distribution Deals Across Xfinity & Sky; Peacock Parent To Package Max, Discovery+ In Streaming BundlesJill Goldsmith — December 9, 2024
  250. 250newsHBO Max Nears Full Availability Across Europe With January 13 Launches In Key Markets Including Germany And ItalyDecember 3, 2025
  251. 251newsHBO Max Sets March 2026 Launch in U.K., IrelandDecember 3, 2025
  252. 252inlineHBO and 20th Century Fox renew output deal , Los Angeles Times, August 15, 2012.
  253. 253inlineNetflix, HBO to battle for Nordic viewers , Reuters, August 16, 2012.
  254. 254inlineHBO Nordic Underwhelms Early Adopters , ArcticStartup, January 8, 2013.
  255. 255inlineCanal Plus firma un acuerdo con HBO para emitir en primicia las mejores películas de la emisora estadounidense , elcorreogallego.es
  256. 256webHBO Max has a release date to stand up to NetflixApril 21, 2020
  257. 257webHBO Max France: Arte Executive Clementine Bobin Appointed SeniorElsa Keslassy — January 13, 2022
  258. 258webHBO Max arrives in Spain on October 26September 8, 2021
  259. 259newsMovistar Plus+ y Warner Bros. Discovery alcanzan un acuerdo estratégico que formulará la oferta de entretenimiento más competitiva de EspañaDecember 15, 2023
  260. 260newsHBO Max llega a Movistar Plus+April 1, 2024
  261. 261webAdiós a HBO Max: Max ya tiene fecha de lanzamiento y planes de suscripción en EspañaPedro J. García — March 21, 2024
  262. 262webHoy empieza a emitir Max Avances en Movistar Plus+ y esta es su programaciónSeptember 17, 2024
  263. 263webLlega el canal HBO Max Avances a Movistar Plus+July 9, 2025
  264. 264webStöð 2 í samstarf við HBO – VísirMarch 12, 2014
  265. 265webHBO Max chega a Portugal em março
  266. 266webHBO Max is expanding to 15 more countries in March – TechCrunchFebruary 2022
  267. 267webMax to be distributed by Canal and Prime Video in France; new launches announcedMay 7, 2024
  268. 268newsOrange sets November launch for movie bouquetbroadbandtvnews.com — October 9, 2008
  269. 269webHBO Max France: Canal Plus Executive Vera Peltekian Set to Lead Original Programming (EXCLUSIVE)Elsa Keslassy — October 19, 2021
  270. 270webHBO Max ne sortira jamais en France, c'est confirméAugust 5, 2022
  271. 271webUne partie du catalogue HBO Max arrive en France sur Prime VideoAdrien Delage — October 18, 2022
  272. 272webAmazon Prime Video : tout savoir sur le futur Pass WarnerThibaud Gomès-Léal — January 16, 2023
  273. 273newsHBO-content vanaf 2017 bij ZiggoTotaal TV — September 28, 2016
  274. 274webZiggo breidt TV Royaal uit met content van HBO en verhoogt prijs – update
  275. 275newsZiggo: 'HBO Max in 2022 als streamingdienst in Nederland'Totaal TV — September 13, 2021
  276. 276webZiggo neemt volgend jaar afscheid van meeste HBO-series en -films
  277. 277webProximus secures HBO shows with Be TV dealdigitaltveurope.com — February 19, 2018
  278. 278webStreamz lanceert op 14 September 2020 in België, vervangt Telenet Play, voegt VRT NU toeRedactie — September 3, 2020
  279. 279webHBO Max wijzigt in Nederland naam toch niet vanwege publieke omroep Max
  280. 280webStreamingdienst HBO Max wordt in 2024 beschikbaar in België
  281. 281newsHBO Max Unveils New Territories, Pricing and 45-Day Theatrical-to-Streaming Window in EuropeJamie Lang — October 5, 2021
  282. 282newsΟι ταινίες της Warner Bros. διαθέσιμες μέσω του Vodafone TVΚωνσταντίνα Αχείλα — February 7, 2023
  283. 283newsHouse of Dragon'un Türkiye'deki yayın adresi belli oldu: 7 Ekim'de Bein Connect'teOctober 6, 2022
  284. 284webWarner Bros. Discovery inks Baltics Go3 dealJune 26, 2023
  285. 285webWarner Bros. Discovery expands Telia partnershipJune 22, 2023
  286. 286webWarner Bros-Discovery Fully Acquires BluTVDecember 7, 2023
  287. 287webWarner Bros. Discovery Acquires Turkish Streaming Service BluTVEllise Shafer — December 29, 2023
  288. 288webMax debut in Turkey confirmed for April 15; WBD commits to increase originals investmentJesse Whittock — March 4, 2024
  289. 289webVodafone TV partners with Warner Bros. Discovery for Max Greece launchJulian Clover — February 21, 2025
  290. 290webHBO Max shows heading to Sky TV after it extends and expands Warner dealTom Pullar-Strecker — August 27, 2021
  291. 291webSky New Zealand and Warner Bros Discovery announce new partnership22 October 2024
  292. 292webAustralia's Foxtel Inks Multi-Year Deal to Retain Warner Bros. Discovery Contentpatrick Brzeski — February 28, 2023
  293. 293newsSky TV heads off local launch of HBO's direct-to-consumer Max app with new Warner Bros Discovery dealChris Keall — 22 October 2024
  294. 294webWarner Bros. Discovery To Launch Max Streaming Service In Australia On March 312025-02-25
  295. 295webBinge will lose all HBO titles following Max launchDylan Crismale — 2025-02-26
  296. 296webMax Coming to Foxtel 31 March 20252025-02-26
  297. 297newsNew Zealand is getting a new streaming service - HBO Max is coming17 February 2026
  298. 298webAmit Malhotra to Lead HBO Max Rollout in Southeast AsiaPatrick Frater — June 3, 2021
  299. 299webMax Confirmed to Launch in Seven Asian Territories in NovemberPatrick Frater — 2024-10-15
  300. 300web'The Flight Attendant,' 'Peacemaker' Among HBO Max Shows Premiering on Amazon Prime Video India – Global BulletinNaman Ramachandran — July 18, 2022
  301. 301webWarner Bros. partners with James Murdoch-backed Viacom18 to bring Succession, other HBO content to IndiaManish Singh — April 27, 2023
  302. 302webViacom18-JioCinema Secures HBO, Max Original and Warner Bros. Content for IndiaNaman Ramachandran et al. — April 27, 2023
  303. 303newsJioHotstar launch: Here's what happens to your existing JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar subscriptionFebruary 14, 2025
  304. 304web‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Leads HBO Max Launch on JioHotstar as Warner Bros. Discovery Expands India PartnershipNaman Ramachandran — April 15, 2026
  305. 305webHBO Max Continues Asia Pacific Expansion With 14-Market LaunchNaman Ramachandran — September 16, 2025
  306. 306webHBO Max Content to Stream on Japan's U-Next PlatformMark Schilling — March 31, 2021
  307. 307web全世界1億人超の会員を有するワーナー・ブラザース・ディスカバリー。主力の動画サービス「Max」が日本上陸、U-NEXT内に登場。日本コンテンツの海外配信においても協業し、U-NEXTから日本IPを世界に発信株式会社U-NEXT — 2024-09-19
  308. 308webU-NEXT 、動画配信サービス「Max」独占配信2024-09-19
  309. 309webMax Streaming Service: Price, Plans, Launch Date, And Everything To Know About The HBO Max Discovery Plus MergerAlice Marshall — April 14, 2023
  310. 310webHBO Max: Cuánto costará y cuál será su catálogoEntrepreneur en Español
  311. 311webHBO Max estará disponible a partir del 29 de junio en 39 países de América Latina, incluido Ecuador, y el CaribeMay 27, 2021
  312. 312magazineHBO Max's Conversion to Max to Hit Latin America, Caribbean in FebruaryTodd Spangler — January 24, 2024
  313. 313webHBO Max to Begin European Launch In OctoberJ. Clara Chan — September 8, 2021
  314. 314webWarner Bros. Discovery to Launch Max in Europe Beginning May 21October 10, 2023
  315. 315newsHBO Max Prepares to Launch in 15 More Countries in EuropeManori Ravindran — February 1, 2022
  316. 316webDutch channel MAX means in the Benelux it's still HBO MaxOctober 10, 2023
  317. 317webWarner Bros. Discovery lanceert in juni het vernieuwde HBO Max in NederlandMarch 21, 2024
  318. 318webWarner Bros. Discovery lanceert op 11 juni het vernieuwde HBO Max in NederlandMay 7, 2024
  319. 319webHBO Max Find out where HBO Max is available to stream.
  320. 320webWBD Unveils Canal+, Amazon Deals For Max In France & Spain Along With Launch Date; Fremantle UK Finance Hire; Hong Kong Avant Garde Festival – Global BriefsMax Goldbart et al. — May 7, 2024
  321. 321webMax is now live and available to stream in EuropeMay 21, 2024
  322. 322webHBO Max to launch in Belgium on 1 JulyEllen O'Regan — May 8, 2024
  323. 323webStreamingdienst HBO Max komt in juli naar België, Streamz verliest deel van aanbodMay 7, 2024
  324. 324webWBD's Max Readies Rollout in Asia-Pacific, Requires Multiple Models: 'Our Goal Is to Reach the Fan Base'September 24, 2024
  325. 325webWBD launching Max, HBO channel on Sky NZOctober 22, 2024
  326. 326webHBO Max gets a New Zealand launch dateApril 21, 2026
  327. 327webWarner Bros. Discovery Confirms Max Launch in 7 Asian Markets in NovemberPatrick Brzeski — October 14, 2024
  328. 328webStreaming platform Max launching in Singapore on Nov 19, will have Harry Potter, Friends and moreHazeeq Sukri — October 15, 2024
  329. 329webMax to launch in Australia on March 31Jeremy Kay — February 26, 2025
  330. 330webWarner Bros. Discovery's Max to Launch in Turkey and Replace BluTV on April 15Georg Szalai — March 4, 2025
  331. 331webHBO Max streaming platform launched in Ukraine. Launch partner — MEGOGOJune 19, 2025
  332. 332webHBO Max to officially launch in UkraineSeptember 23, 2025
  333. 333webHBO Max officially launched in Ukraine: how much does a subscription cost and what can you watchDmytro Dzhuhalyk — October 15, 2025
  334. 334webHBO Max to Launch in 12 Countries in July as WBD Streamer Closes in on 100 Markets (Exclusive)Georg Szalai — June 10, 2025
  335. 335webHBO Max launching on Cablenet in CyprusJuly 14, 2025
  336. 336webHBO Max is now available to subscribers of the Amediateka online cinema in the CIS countriesOctober 29, 2025
  337. 337webHBO Max's Australia Debut Making Warner Bros. Discovery Bosses "Even More Bullish" On Key UK, Germany & Italy LaunchesJesse Whittock — August 7, 2025
  338. 338webWarner Bros. Discovery reveals first look at state-of-the-art Milano Cortina 2026 StudiosOctober 29, 2025
  339. 339inlinehttps://x.com/RegularTweetsUK/status/1990880166235541806
  340. 340webHBO Max Sets Jan. 13 Launch in Italy, Germany and Other Key European MarketsDecember 3, 2025
  341. 341webHBO Max to launch in Israel this monthNevo Trabelsy — January 1, 2026
  342. 342webHBO Max Sets March 2026 Launch in U.K., IrelandK.J. Yossman — February 9, 2025
  343. 343webHBO Max Reveals UK & Ireland Launch DateJesse Whittock — February 9, 2025
  344. 344webHBO Max Continues Rollout With 12 Asia Pacific LaunchesJesse Whittock — 23 February 2026
  345. 345webHBO Max announces NZ launch date and exclusive launch contentTyson Beckett — April 21, 2026
  346. 346web2020 Upfront – Kids
  347. 347webAnalysis: Why the "end is near" narrative is wrongGreg O'Brien — May 21, 2021
  348. 348webTencent Scores Exclusive Deal To Stream HBO Content In Chinamedium.com — November 26, 2014
  349. 349webHBO's Website Remains Blocked in China, but Its Shows Aren'tJune 27, 2018
  350. 350webOSN extends licensing agreement as MENA home of HBOdigitaltveurope.com — January 13, 2022
  351. 351newsCoupang Play brings 'Game of Thrones,' HBO, Max titles to Korean viewersMarch 12, 2025
  352. 352webHBO Max is full of potential, but its biggest hurdle remains AT&T's messy executionJulia Alexander — May 26, 2020
  353. 353webHBO Max Is Here: What You Need to KnowJohn Jurgensen — May 27, 2020
  354. 354newsA Plea for HBO Max to Add Banshee and More Great Cinemax Originals to Its Streaming LibraryKaitlin Thomas — October 2, 2020
  355. 355webHBO Max Subscriber Math DemystifiedGavin Bridge — July 23, 2020
  356. 356webThe Week Old Hollywood Finally, Actually DiedBen Smith — August 16, 2020
  357. 357webHBO Max and HBO Have 36.3 Million Subscribers, Up 5% From End of 2019, AT&T SaysTodd Spangler et al. — July 23, 2020
  358. 358webHBO Max has more than 4 million subscribers, AT&T saysJulia Alexander — July 23, 2020
  359. 359webHBO Max Hits 28.7 Million Subscribers in Q3, Warner Bros. Revenue Down 28%Todd Spangler — October 22, 2020
  360. 360webWarner Bros. Discovery faces suit alleging inflated HBO Max numbersSeptember 28, 2022
  361. 361webWarner Bros. Discovery Inflated HBO Max Subscribers, Lawsuit ClaimsSeptember 27, 2022
  362. 362webMax vows to change back credits as writers and directors blast streamerAnousha Sakoui — May 24, 2023
  363. 363webMax Will Change Film Credit Listings to Break Out Directors and Writers After Backlash Over 'Creators' HeadingTodd Spangler — May 24, 2023
  364. 364webMax Credits Snafu Could Take Weeks To Fix; Execs Didn't Know About New "Creators" Label Until After LaunchDominic Patten — May 26, 2023
  365. 365webWarner Bros Discovery's Fix Of Insulting "Creator" Credits On Max Finally Begins RolloutDominic Patten — June 28, 2023