HBO Max (often just called "Max") combines HBO's prestige originals with Warner Bros. movies, DC content, and a large general-entertainment library. Here's what each tier gets you and what it costs.
What is HBO Max?
HBO Max is Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming platform, home to HBO's original dramas and documentaries alongside Warner Bros. films, DC titles, and reality/lifestyle content from the wider Discovery library. It positions itself as a premium, prestige-focused service.
HBO Max plans & pricing (2026)
- Basic (with ads) — around $10.99/month.
- Standard (ad-free) — around $18.49/month, Full HD streaming.
- Premium — around $22.99/month, adds 4K Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos on supported titles, plus more simultaneous streams.
HBO Max is also sold in bundles with Disney+ and Hulu in some markets. Confirm the exact current price on max.com before subscribing, as tiers are adjusted periodically.
How to subscribe
- Go to max.com or open the Max app on your device.
- Create an account and select a plan.
- Billing and cancellation are managed directly through your Max account (or through your TV provider/app store if you subscribed that way).
Supported devices
Max runs on Smart TVs, Amazon Firestick/Fire TV, Android and Apple devices, game consoles, and desktop browsers.
Watching HBO Max alongside Crystal IPTV
HBO Max is billed separately through Warner Bros. Discovery and isn't part of Crystal IPTV's channel lineup. You can, however, install both apps on the same Smart TV or Firestick and switch freely between your live IPTV channels and HBO Max's on-demand library.
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Crystal IPTV gives you 20,000+ live channels in 4K, running right next to HBO Max on every device you own.
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Read article →Pricing shown reflects publicly available rates at the time of writing and is provided for informational purposes only. Streaming services change plans and pricing frequently — always confirm current rates on the provider's official website before subscribing. Crystal IPTV is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Warner Bros. Discovery.