HBO Max Bumps Up Subscription Fees Again

HBO Max is making your binge-watching habits more expensive. The streaming giant has just raised its prices across all plans, following a previous increase last year.

Price Hike Details

• New subscribers: Changes effective immediately.
• Existing subscribers: 30-day notice before the next billing cycle.
• Annual subscribers: Price increase at renewal date.

Not the First Time

• Ad-free plans: Increased in June 2024.
• Name change: Reverted from "Max" back to "HBO Max."

What's on HBO Max?

TV Shows

• HBO Series: "Game of Thrones," "Succession," "The Last of Us."
• Popular Shows: "Friends," "Abbott Elementary," "The Big Bang Theory."

Movies

• Titles: "Superman," "A Minecraft Movie."

Upcoming Content

2024

• "IT: Welcome to Derry"
• "The Chair Company"
• "I Love LA"

January 2026

• "Game of Thrones" prequel: "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"
• New seasons of "The Pitt" and "Industry."

Is the Price Increase Justified?

With a vast library and exciting new content on the horizon, the price hike is a tough call. Only time will tell if subscribers are willing to pay more for their favorite shows and movies.