Max is officially back to being HBO Max. Even though the name has changed (returned?), the library is still full of great films and shows to watch. HBO Max is home to some incredibly high-quality watches, including House of the Dragon, The White Lotus, The Last of Us, and Sinners, which very recently dropped on the streaming platform. You can check out our glowing 9/10 review of Sinners to see why it's worth watching.
If you've been hoping to start up an account to dig into that library, we're here to help. We're keeping track of the best price right now for HBO Max subscriptions, along with any deals as they appear. This includes bundle deals like the HBO Max, Hulu, and Disney+ bundle, which is one you absolutely don't want to miss out on. This mega bundle starts at just $16.99/month, which is an astonishing price to have three very popular streaming services right in the palm of your hand. You can learn more about that bundle deal and other HBO Max subscription plans below.
How to Get the Disney Plus, Hulu, and HBO Max Streaming Bundle
The Disney Plus, Hulu, and HBO Max streaming bundle can be purchased through any of the three streaming services and starts at $16.99/month for the ad-supported tier or $29.99/month for ad-free access across all three platforms. If you're looking to cut down on streaming costs and currently own all three of these, this is an excellent bundle to invest in. It'll save you quite a bit compared to what you'd pay for the three of them separately per month – 43% on the ad-supported plan and 42% on the ad-free plan.
To learn more about how to get started with this bundle as a new or existing subscriber, head to our guide on how to get (or switch over to) the Disney+/Hulu/HBO Max streaming bundle.
Students Get 50% off HBO Max Basic With Ads
If you're a student, you can score the HBO Max Basic With Ads plan for just $4.99/month. That's 50% off the usual price, which is a very nice deal to take advantage of. In order to get the discount, you'll need to verify your student status with UNiDAYS, then you'll get a unique code that you can use to redeem the discounted plan.
Subscribe to HBO Max
If you're just looking to sign up for a HBO Max subscription, there are a few different options to choose from:
- $9.99/month Basic With Ads
- $99.99/year Basic With Ads
- $16.99/month Standard (ad-free)
- $169.99/year Standard (ad-free)
Both tiers allow up to two concurrent streams and offer Full HD resolution. The Standard tier allows users to download shows and movies to watch on the go, too.
HBO Max also has an additional Premium tier, which offers 4K UHD resolution and Dolby Atmos sound alongside four concurrent streams. The details are as follows:
- $20.99/month, ad-free with four concurrent streams
- $209.99/year, ad-free with four concurrent streams
There is currently no HBO Max free trial available as of July 2025, so you'll need to be a paying subscriber to access the service.
HBO Max: Bundle to Best
Alongside the big HBO Max/Hulu/Disney+ bundle deal, Hulu also offers its own bundle deal with HBO Max if you just want to have just those two services. Simply pick out your Hulu base plan, which starts at $9.99/month, and then add HBO Max to your account for an additional $9.99/month for the HBO Max Basic with Ads plan or $16.99/month for the HBO Max Standard plan. If you'd like to learn more about Hulu's bundles, visit our page on Hulu's best bundles and deals right now.
What Is Streaming on HBO Max?
HBO Max features a wide variety of programming, including shows from brands like HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Magnolia Network, and more. Included are shows like Property Brothers, House Hunters, and Fixer Upper, among others.
The service also includes a variety of HBO Originals like The Last of Us (which recently finished its second season), Euphoria, Succession, Barry, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The White Lotus, House of the Dragon, and more. It also includes DC's slate of movies and shows like The Batman and Peacemaker, as well as other popular films like Mickey 17 and Sinners. Plus, HBO Max continues to house popular streaming series like Friends, Full House, and the Harry Potter movie collection.
Back when it was still called 'Max', we gave the streaming service an 8/10 in our review, stating that, "For all its problems and an app that still runs a little too heavy, the extensive selection of well-curated choices make Max a worthwhile investment for cinema and TV lovers."
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.
Original article from Logan Plant.
