Since HBO (now Max) joined the streaming service wars, they have been a force to be reckoned with due to their extensive Warner Bros. media library. Home to culture-forming shows (Games of Thrones, House of the Dragon, The Sopranos, The Newsroom, etc.) and movie sagas (The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Mad Max, The DC Universe, The Dune Saga, etc.), Max continues to be one of the best streaming services out there.
As streaming has evolved and changed throughout the years, streaming services have also been changing in structure, content rights, and pricing. Despite the increase in competition, Max does not currently offer a free trial in 2024.
That being said, Max and Disney have joined forces to create a new, affordable super-bundle that gives users access to Max, Disney+, and Hulu all under one, convenient billing cycle.
Can You Get Max for Free in Other Ways?
Although Max doesn’t have a free trial directly, you can still technically get it “free” through other means. As of August 2024, users who sign up for an annual DashPass membership through DoorDash will gain access to Max (with ads) at no additional cost. This will grant those users with a $240 annual value for only $96/year. To upgrade to an ad-free plan through DoorDash, it will simply tack on an additional $10.99/month; a benefit well worth the cost.
What Max Alternatives Have Free Trials?
Luckily, if you are looking for a free streaming service trial, there are still multiple competitors that offer quality content and a chance to sample their streaming library for free. Check out these various alternatives below:
1. Amazon Prime (30-day free trial) – Starting at $14.99/month
Award-winning, original contentFree shipping on Amazon orders with membership
2. Hulu (30-day free trial) – Starting at $7.99/month
Dozens of premium add-ons and Live TV optionsA treasure chest of classic to modern TV shows and series
3. Apple TV+ (7-Day Free Trial) – Starting at $9.99/month
Home to brand new, hit original films and original seriesExclusive access to select original films shortly after theater release
4. CrunchyRoll (14-day free trial) – Starting at $7.99/month
Thousands of hours of animated series (anime) instantly available to streamFirst streaming service to stream new seasons of anime after Japan
5. Paramount+ (7-Day Free Trial) – Starting at $4.99/month
Available add-ons for increased streaming libraryPremium content with new releases coming exclusively to Paramount+
For more streaming options that can help you save, take a look at our guide to the best streaming bundles of 2024. You can also check out more of our free trial explainers below:
Netflix Free TrialPeacock Free TrialDisney Plus Free Trial
Connor Sheppard is an Oregon-grown culture writer for IGN with previous work on The Manual. Intrigued from a young age by pop culture and movies, he has developed into an experienced critic and consumer of all things media. From his time earning a bachelor’s degree in digital communications at Oregon State University, he found a love for writing and appreciating specific actors and directors in the many films he watches.
