Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled the plans, pricing and content offering on the new streaming service Max, ahead of its launch in Australia on Monday 31 March.
Max will bring together the highest quality entertainment from HBO, Warner Bros., Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Discovery, Cartoon Network, HGTV and more, Australians will have access to groundbreaking series, blockbuster movies, loved franchises and real-life hits all in one place for the first time.
New content will arrive on Max in Australia every week, with major titles released at the same time as the U.S. The launch is marked by the hotly anticipated return of HBO Original series The Last of Us, which will premiere on April 14.
Film fans will also be able to enjoy Warner Bros. blockbusters on Max with an accelerated window following their theatrical release, as well as timeless classics through the TCM hub.
At launch, subscribers can choose from one of three plans to suit their needs – Basic with Ads, Standard and Premium. A special introductory launch price will also be available on all plans for subscribers who sign up by 30 April 2025, valid for the first 12 months.
“Max’s breadth and depth of premium entertainment is unparalleled, and for the first time Australians can enjoy all of this world-class content in one place,” Michael Brooks, general manager of Australia and New Zealand at Warner Bros. Discovery, said.
“Combined with a variety of plans and pricing, including a strong introductory price until April 30, Max will offer a distinct streaming proposition in the market.”
Michael Brooks: ‘Combined with a variety of plans and pricing, including a strong introductory price until April 30, Max will offer a distinct streaming proposition in the market.’
Access to award-winning content
• Exclusive, ground-breaking HBO Originals, including current and returning seasons of The Last of Us, Euphoria, House of the Dragon and The White Lotus, as well as new upcoming series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, IT: Welcome to Derry and Duster. Subscribers will also have access to award-winning series, True Detective, Game of Thrones and Succession.
• Key Max Originals including And Just Like That…, Peacemaker, Paul American and The Pitt.
• Warner Bros. Hollywood blockbusters like Barbie, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Wonka, Trap and Twisters, alongside full collections from Harry Potter, Dune, Lord of the Rings and the DC Universe.
• Worldwide hits including Friends, The Big Bang Theory, Gossip Girl, Sex and the City, Rick and Morty, The Sopranos and Gilmore Girls.
• TCM classics such as Casablanca, The Wizard of Oz, A Clockwork Orange, Full Metal Jacket and Rebel Without a Cause.
• Extensive Cartoon Network and CARTOONITO offering for kids and families, from Adventure Time, Looney Tunes and Scooby Doo, to Ben 10, We Bare Bears and Teen Titans Go!
• Real-life stories from Discovery, TLC, Food Network and ID, including hit reality content 90 Day Fiancé, The Baldwins, Naked and Afraid, Dr Pimple Popper and People Magazine Investigates, as well as factual series such as Outback Opal Hunters, Aussie Gold Hunters, Gold Rush and Deadliest Catch.
The Last Of Us
Plans and pricing
Max will be available via three plans: Basic with Ads, Standard and Premium. There will be a special introductory promotional price on all plans for subscribers who sign up by 30 April 2025, valid for the first 12 months of subscription.
The launch price offer for the Basic with Ads plan begins at $7.99 per month for the first 12 months, or $79.99 for the first year. Regular price after the promotion will be $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year. The plan will allow users can stream content on two devices simultaneously and be available in Full HD resolution.
The Standard Plan launch offer will begin at $11.99 per month for the first 12 months, or $119.99 for the first year. Regular price after the promotion will be $15.99 per month or $159.99 per year and allows users to stream content on two devices simultaneously, with content available in Full HD resolution. The plan will allow up to 30 downloads of available content to watch offline.
Meanwhile the Premium Plan, starts at $17.99 per month for the first 12 months, or $179.99 for the first year. While regular price after the promotion will be $21.99 per month or $219.99 per year. It will provides the best consumer experience by allowing users to stream content on up to four devices simultaneously, and viewed in full HD or 4K resolution and with Dolby Atmos sound (as available). The plan will allow up to 100 downloads of available content to watch offline (limits apply).
The introduction of Max is set to shake up the Australian streaming market, intensifying competition among established platforms such as Netflix, Stan, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video.
With Max now serving as the exclusive home of HBO content in Australia, it could also lead to changes in the content available on other local streaming services like Binge, which has traditionally hosted HBO programming through its partnership with Foxtel.