Max is officially back to being HBO Max. Even though the name has changed (returned?), the library is still full of great films and shows to watch. HBO Max is home to some incredibly high-quality watches, including House of the Dragon, The White Lotus, The Last of Us, and Sinners. You can tune in to Season 2 of Peacemaker, which will of course be joined by the new Superman later this year.
If you’ve been hoping to start up an account to dig into that library, we’re here to help. We’re keeping track of the best price for HBO Max subscriptions, along with any deals as they appear. Let’s get into what’s available right now.
Our Top Pick: The Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max Streaming Bundle
Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max
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$16.99/month with ads, $29.99/month ad-free.
There are no active discounts available for HBO Max, so your best bet for savings (assuming you’re already on the hook for more than one subscription) is by checking out some bundles.
Our favorite streaming bundle includes Disney Plus, Hulu, and HBO Max. The deal can be purchased through any of the three streaming services and starts at $16.99/month for the ad-supported tier or $29.99/month for ad-free access across all three platforms. It’ll save you quite a bit compared to what you’d pay for the three of them separately per month – 43% on the ad-supported plan and 42% on the ad-free plan.
To learn more about how to get started with this bundle as a new or existing subscriber, head to our guide on how to get (or switch over to) the Disney+/Hulu/HBO Max streaming bundle.
Students Get 50% off HBO Max Basic With Ads
HBO Max Student Discount – HBO Max Basic With Ads Plan
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If you’re a student, you can score the HBO Max Basic With Ads plan for just $4.99/month. That’s 50% off the usual price, which is a very nice deal to take advantage of. In order to get the discount, you’ll need to verify your student status with UNiDAYS, then you’ll get a unique code that you can use to redeem the discounted plan.
Subscribe to HBO Max
HBO Max Basic With Ads (Monthly)
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If you’re just looking to sign up for a HBO Max subscription, there are a few different options to choose from:
Both tiers allow up to two concurrent streams and offer Full HD resolution. The Standard tier allows users to download shows and movies to watch on the go, too.
HBO Max also has an additional Premium tier, which offers 4K UHD resolution and Dolby Atmos sound alongside four concurrent streams. The details are as follows:
There is currently no HBO Max free trial available as of July 2025, so you’ll need to be a paying subscriber to access the service.
What’s Streaming on HBO Max?
HBO Max features a wide variety of programming. New additions to HBO Max in September include a spread of anime films coming out of a new deal with GKIDS, the Tim Robinson comedy Friendship, the latest season of Rick and Morty, and Warfare.
Otherwise, the service includes shows from brands like HGTV, Food Network, TLC, and the Magnolia Network. Of course, one of the big draws of HBO Max is HBO Originals like The Last of Us, Succession, Barry, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The White Lotus, House of the Dragon, and more. It also includes DC’s slate of movies and shows like The Batman and Peacemaker, as well as other popular Warner Bros. films like Mickey 17 and Sinners. Plus, HBO Max continues to house popular streaming series like Friends, Full House, and the Harry Potter movie collection.
Back when it was still called ‘Max’, we gave the streaming service an 8/10 in our review, stating that, “For all its problems and an app that still runs a little too heavy, the extensive selection of well-curated choices make Max a worthwhile investment for cinema and TV lovers.”
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.
Original article from Logan Plant.
