HBO Max is set to become cheaper
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The battle of the subscription services is on. This time around, it is time for HBO Max to shine with an exclusive offer of its own. HBO Max, the television giant’s take on a video streaming service, is set to become even more accessible. The company announced that it would be offering a 30% discount on its yearly subscription price to new and returning users.
This translates to $104.99 for the ad-free plan, or just $69.99 for the ad-supported one. For reference, this means that HBO Max would cost either $8.75 a month (for the more expensive plan), or $5.85 (for the cheaper option).
HBO Max’s main appeal lies in its plethora of original titles that tend to enjoy immense critical and commercial success. Through the platform, users can watch (in)famous series like Game of Thrones, Succession, The Undoing, alongside all-time classics like Sex and the City and The Sopranos.
Admittedly, the roster of HBO Max is set to become somewhat more limited in the aftermath of the messy merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. As a result of the business decision, a number of HBO Max series have already been canceled and some are rumored to be on the chopping block.
It should be noted that HBO Max will continue to coexist with Discovery Plus for the time being. However, there are plans for the two platforms to eventually become one. But even on its own, HBO Max is worth checking out especially given the current prices.
The service is now cheaper than all of Netflix’s current subscription options. On the other hand, the ad-supported HBO Max plan now comes in at the same price as the Hulu equivalent. And we still haven’t mentioned the best part – the discount comes just in time for the premiere of House of the Dragon.
Questions & Answers
Q.Who is eligible for the 30% discount on HBO Max yearly subscriptions?
Who is eligible for the 30% discount on HBO Max yearly subscriptions?
The 30% discount is available to both new users signing up for HBO Max and returning users who are re-subscribing to the service. This offer applies to yearly plans for either ad-free or ad-supported options.
Q.How will the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery affect the content available on HBO Max?
How will the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery affect the content available on HBO Max?
Following the merger, the roster of HBO Max is expected to become somewhat more limited. A number of HBO Max series have already been cancelled, and more are rumoured to be facing cancellation as a result.
Q.What is the future relationship between HBO Max and Discovery Plus?
What is the future relationship between HBO Max and Discovery Plus?
Currently, HBO Max and Discovery Plus will continue to operate as separate platforms. However, there are established plans for the two services to eventually merge and become a single combined platform.
Q.How does the pricing of the ad-supported HBO Max plan compare to other services?
How does the pricing of the ad-supported HBO Max plan compare to other services?
The new ad-supported HBO Max plan is now priced the same as the equivalent ad-supported option offered by Hulu. All of Netflix's current subscription options are more expensive than HBO Max.
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