If you’ve yet to catch up on blockbusters like Dune and Barbie, hit series such as Succession and Curb Your Enthusiasm; or the popular Quiet on Set docuseries, you may want to take advantage of Max‘s soon-to-end streaming deal.
Through June 23, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service (formerly HBO Max) is offering a free seven-day trial for eligible customers. That means you can try Max’s Ultimate Ad-Free tier (reg. $20.99 per month) with 4K Ultra HD streaming, immersive Dolby Atmos, up to 100 downloads and the B/R Sports add-on for free for your first week.
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Max rarely offers free trials, and this summer deal gives new customers a chance to watch the latest movies and buzzy TV series before they decide to commit. The streamer offers three subscription tiers ranging from $9.99 per month for the ad-supported plan to $20.99 per month for the Ultimate Ad-Free package that includes 4K Ultra HD video quality and Dolby Atmos.
The promo comes after Max bumped its monthly fee for the ad-free plans by $1, bringing the prices up to $16.99 to $20.99 per month or $169.99 to $209.99 annually.
Keep reading below for more details on the best Max subscription deals, and what to expect with each streaming plan.
The Best Max Subscription Deals
Max is the best streaming service for anyone who wants to watch HBO TV shows, award-winning Max original series and Warner Bros. films straight out of theaters.
You’ll get access to Oscar-winning movies both new and classic including Barbie, Moonlight, Parasite, Good Will Hunting, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and more; Emmy-winning TV series such as Succession, The White Lotus, Abbott Elementary, The Last of Us, Last Week TOnight with John Oliver, Barry and others; NAACP Image Awards-winning HBO original shows like A Black Lady Sketch Show and We Own This City; and GLAAD Media Awards-winning content including Our Flag Means Death, The Sex Lives of College Girls and Jerrod Carmichael: Rothaniel.
Cord-cutters who already have a preferred streaming service can add Max’s channel to existing subscriptions of DirecTV (which has a free two-month trial to Max for a limited time), Prime Video (which is offering a seven-day free Max trial) and Hulu. Max add-ons are $9.99-$15.99 per month in addition to each platform’s base plans.
Learn more about all of the best Max subscription deals below.
Try Max for Free
Through June 23, new subscribers can try Max free for seven days.
The Max with Ads plan starts at $9.99 per month ($99.99 annually) and includes streaming on up to two devices and full HD video quality. Those who prefer a commercial-free experience can upgrade to the Max Ad-Free plan for $16.99 monthly (or $169.99 per year) and includes all of the above, plus 30 downloads to watch content offline later; or the Ultimate Ad-Free package, which is $20.99 per month or $209.99 annually and includes streaming on up to four devices, 4K Ultra HD video streaming, Dolby Atmos audio when available and 100 downloads.
Max 7-Day Free Trial on Prime Video
Try Max for free on Prime Video
Prime Video has a seven-day free trial for the Max channel, which costs $9.99 per month with ads or $16.99 monthly without ads in addition to Prime membership or Prime Video fees. Prime membership costs $14.99 per month or $139 annually and includes free access to Prime Video; free same-, next- and two-day shipping; and access to deal events and exclusive savings; among other perks. If you prefer just the streaming service, the standalone Prime Video subscription is $8.99 per month.
Max 2-Month Free Trial on DirecTV
Try Max for Free on DirecTV
DirecTV offers a free two-month trial of Max; after that, the subscription auto-renews at $15.99 per month in addition to DirecTV’s monthly fee of $69.99 and up. Learn more here.
Max on Hulu
Max is available as an add-on on Hulu, which offers a one-month free trial for its own streaming plans. Although there aren’t any deals on the Max add-on, you can get a free month of Hulu’s ad-supported plan ($7.99 per month) or the ad-free tier ($17.99 per month). The Max add-on is $15.99 per month, so new Hulu subscribers will pay just that price for their first 30 days.
There’s also the Hulu + Live TV subscription that includes Disney+ and ESPN+ starting at $76.99 per month; no free trial is available at the moment.
FAQs
The yearly subscription will rise by $20, totaling $169.99/year. Ultimate Ad-Free Plan: Monthly access will rise by $1, now at $20.99/month, while the yearly plan will increase by $10, reaching $209.99/year. These revised rates are immediately applicable for new subscriptions.
How much is max for a year without ads? ›
Ultimate Ad-Free - $20.99/month or $209.99/year (16% savings)
What is Max Ultimate ad free monthly? ›
Ultimate Ad Free ($20.99/month):
Streaming on four devices at once, stream in 4K UHD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and HDR 10 on select titles and 100 downloads to watch on the go, with some restrictions applied.
How much is the new HBO Max? ›
HBO Max has rebranded with a new app, and it's not quite the same. Our expert review has everything you need to know about Max (The One to Watch for HBO). Price: $9.99–$20.99/mo. or $99.99–$209.99/yr.
Is Max subscription going up? ›
The price of the ad-free option of the streaming service will increase by $1 per month to $16.99, while the yearly ad-free plan will rise by $20 a year to $169.99. The cost of the ultimate ad-free plan will also increase by $1 per month to $20.99, while the yearly ultimate plan will jump $10 per year to $209.99.
Is a Max subscription worth it? ›
Overall, we think it's worth the ad-free $16.99/mo. subscription fee, especially if you don't already have HBO through your cable provider. For more deals on streaming services and entertainment products, check out TV Guide's Shopping hub.
Does Max offer a free trial? ›
There are no current free trial opportunities going on for Max. But, if you're looking for other ways to get a free trial by adding a separate streaming service to the mix, read on and learn how to do so.
Is Max included with Prime? ›
Amazon Prime members can add Max to Prime Video Channels. To subscribe through Amazon Prime, go to amazon.com/channels/max. When you sign up, you can choose the Ad-Free or With Ads monthly plan. Once you add Max, you can stream all of Max using the Prime Video app.
What's the difference between Max and Max Ultimate? ›
The final tier - Max Ultimate Ad-Free - allows customers to watch certain shows and broadcasts in 4K Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos, a feature with no other Max brand tier.
What does a Max subscription include? ›
Max includes: All of HBO Max: HBO series and movies, Max Originals, and select series and movies from Warner Bros., the DC Universe, Cartoon Network, the Turner Library, Looney Tunes, Adult Swim, and more.
Max, formerly and still known in some regions as HBO Max, is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service. It is a proprietary unit of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Streaming & Games, which is itself a division of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).
How to get HBO Max for free? ›
Select AT&T TV packages are also eligible for free HBO Max, including these:
- DirecTV Stream Premier and Max.
- DirecTV Premier and Lo Maximo.
- U-verse TV U400, U450, and U450 Latino.
Max includes: HBO series and movies, Max Originals, and select series and movies from Warner Bros., DC, Cartoon Network, Wizarding World, Adult Swim, HGTV, the Food Network, TLC, ID, Magnolia Network, Discovery, TCM, and more.
What is the cheapest version of HBO Max? ›
Max subscription price and plans: your quick guide
- 'Ad-Lite' plan - $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year.
- 'Ad-Free' plan - $15.99 a month or $149.99 a year.
- 'Ultimate Ad-Free' plan - $19.99 a month or $199.99 a year.
The new Max Ultimate Ad-Free is $19.99/month, affords 4K streaming and lets you download unlimited content. If you paid the $15.99/month before the rebrand, you will have six months before being asked to upgrade to the Ultimate plan or risk losing those extra features.
What is included with a Max subscription? ›
Max includes: All of HBO Max: HBO series and movies, Max Originals, and select series and movies from Warner Bros., the DC Universe, Cartoon Network, the Turner Library, Looney Tunes, Adult Swim, and more.
What channels are on Max? ›
It is a proprietary unit of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Streaming & Games, which is itself a division of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The platform offers content from the libraries of Warner Bros., Discovery, HBO, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Animal Planet, TBS, TNT, Eurosport, and their related brands.
How many devices can stream on Max? ›
Streaming on too many devices message
| Plan | Number of streams |
|---|
| With Ads | 2 |
| Ad-Free | 2 |
| Ultimate Ad-Free | 4 |
