HBO Max Price History
HBO Max plans and prices (2026)
Every plan HBO Max sells in the US today, cheapest first. Plans that are no longer sold appear in the price history further down.
| Plan | Price/mo | At this price sinceSince |
|---|---|---|
| Basic With Ads | ||
| Standard | ||
| Premium |
Promos, taxes, and regional fees can change the price at checkout.
HBO Max (Premium) currently costs $22.99/month in the US, up from $19.99 at launch in , a 15% increase across 2 hikes, most recently a $2.00 increase in .
Launched as HBO Now in April 2015. Rebranded to HBO Max in May 2020. Rebranded to 'Max' in May 2023 to reflect expanded Warner Bros. Discovery content. Rebranded back to HBO Max in Summer 2025. Ad-supported tier launched June 2021. The Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which would combine the two streamers, cleared its last major obstacle on September 21, 2026, when Paramount settled the antitrust suit brought by twelve state attorneys general. The settlement still requires a judge's sign-off, and the trial previously scheduled for March 2027 is no longer expected to proceed.
Upcoming changes for HBO Max
Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which would combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming platform, cleared its last major obstacle on September 21, 2026, when Paramount settled the antitrust suit brought by twelve state attorneys general. The five-year consent decree is behavioral only, with no divestitures, and still requires a judge's sign-off. Paramount's chief executive said the deal would close about two weeks after the settlement. The antitrust trial previously scheduled for March 2027 is no longer expected to proceed. Pricing for any combined service has not been announced.
Frequently asked questions about HBO Max pricing
How much is HBO Max per month in 2026?
HBO Max costs $22.99/month for the Premium plan as of October 21, 2025. The cheapest plan is the Basic With Ads tier at $10.99/month.
How much is HBO Max per year?
At $22.99/month, HBO Max (Premium) costs $275.88 per year when paying monthly. The Basic With Ads plan works out to $131.88 per year. This site tracks standard monthly rates, so discounted annual plans, where offered, are not included.
How much has HBO Max gone up over time?
The Premium plan launched at $19.99 on May 23, 2023 and now costs $22.99, an increase of 15% across 2 price changes.
When did HBO Max last raise prices?
HBO Max last changed the Premium price on October 21, 2025, moving to $22.99/month.
Does HBO Max have an ad-supported plan?
Yes. The Basic With Ads plan costs $10.99/month, the lowest-priced way to subscribe to HBO Max.