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HBO Max is a streaming platform launched in May 2020 by Warner Bros. Discovery. It combines HBO’s premium programming with a wide range of content from Warner Bros., DC, Cartoon Network, and other partners. The service offers original series, blockbuster films, and classic television shows, catering to diverse audiences. HBO Max has played a key role in the streaming wars, competing with platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video.

Warner Bros. Discovery Says Disney Bundle Is Delivering: ‘Proof Is in the Data’ as Churn Falls, Subscriber Growth Improves

Warner Bros. Discovery Says Disney Bundle Is Delivering: ‘Proof Is in the Data’ as Churn Falls, Subscriber Growth Improves

Making Fun of Trump Pays Off for Colbert & Kimmel: Late Night Hosts Score Record Emmy Nominations

Making Fun of Trump Pays Off for Colbert & Kimmel: Late Night Hosts Score Record Emmy Nominations

Warner Bros Discovery Bets Big On India With HBO Max

Making Fun of Trump Pays Off for Colbert & Kimmel: Late Night Hosts Score Record Emmy Nominations

Making Fun of Trump Pays Off for Colbert & Kimmel: Late Night Hosts Score Record Emmy Nominations

Warner Bros Discovery Bets Big On India With HBO Max

Netflix Raises Prices: How Much You'll Pay Monthly For Major Streaming Platforms

Warner–Paramount Combo Creates Sports Giant Rivaling Disney's ESPN: Here's The Rights Rundown

Warner–Paramount Combo Creates Sports Giant Rivaling Disney's ESPN: Here's The Rights Rundown

Netflix Raises Prices: How Much You'll Pay Monthly For Major Streaming Platforms

Warner–Paramount Combo Creates Sports Giant Rivaling Disney's ESPN: Here's The Rights Rundown

Warner–Paramount Combo Creates Sports Giant Rivaling Disney's ESPN: Here's The Rights Rundown

Netflix Q4 Earnings: Double Beat, Advertising Growth In Focus, Stock Slides On Guidance

Netflix Q4 Earnings: Double Beat, Advertising Growth In Focus, Stock Slides On Guidance

Netflix's Warner Bros. Bid Runs Into Trouble: Trump Officials, Theaters, And Hollywood Talent Push Back

Netflix's Warner Bros. Bid Runs Into Trouble: Trump Officials, Theaters, And Hollywood Talent Push Back

HBO Max Recent News

Why Netflix And Apple Dominated Google's Top Entertainment Searches In 2025

Why Netflix And Apple Dominated Google's Top Entertainment Searches In 2025

A look at the top searched movies and TV shows on Google in 2025 shows strength for streaming, including for both Netflix and Apple.

Trump Vs. Netflix, Apple: White House Warns Warner Bros. Should 'Think Really Hard' About Bidders

Trump Vs. Netflix, Apple: White House Warns Warner Bros. Should 'Think Really Hard' About Bidders

The Trump administration has a preference for who will own Warner Bros. Discovery. Will a close relationship with the president help one company beat other bidders?

Apple Going All In On Streaming, Entertainment? Tech Giant Named As Potential Warner Bros. Suitor

Apple Going All In On Streaming, Entertainment? Tech Giant Named As Potential Warner Bros. Suitor

Media giant Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) is talking to potential suitors for part or the entirety of the business.

Warner Bros. Discovery Raises Streaming Prices A Month After CEO Said Plans Were 'Way Underpriced'

Warner Bros. Discovery Raises Streaming Prices A Month After CEO Said Plans Were 'Way Underpriced'

HBO Max prices are going up for the third time in three years. The streaming platform is now among the most expensive for consumers.

Disney Raises Streaming Prices: Is Disney+ Now More Expensive Than Netflix?

Disney Raises Streaming Prices: Is Disney+ Now More Expensive Than Netflix?

Disney is raising prices for Disney+ and Hulu, making them the most expensive streaming options. How does this compare to other streamers?

Actor Wears 'Black Tie Scrubs' At Emmy Awards To Honor Health Care Workers: Why Figs Shares Are Trading Higher

Actor Wears 'Black Tie Scrubs' At Emmy Awards To Honor Health Care Workers: Why Figs Shares Are Trading Higher

Health care apparel company Figs may have some new fans and customers after the company partnered with Emmy Award winner Noah Wyle.

Apple Breaks Emmy Awards Records With 'The Studio': Tim Cook Says 'It's Been A Big Year'

Apple Breaks Emmy Awards Records With 'The Studio': Tim Cook Says 'It's Been A Big Year'

Apple set several records at the 2025 Emmy Awards, which comes as the company is raising its price for streaming customers.

A Warner Bros-Paramount Combo Could Create Sports Juggernaut With MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL Rights

A Warner Bros-Paramount Combo Could Create Sports Juggernaut With MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL Rights

Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Skydance shares hit 52-week highs Friday, exciting shareholders. Here's why sports fans should be excited.

HBO Max Costs More Than Disney+, Netflix—But CEO Says It's Still 'Way Underpriced'

HBO Max Costs More Than Disney+, Netflix—But CEO Says It's Still 'Way Underpriced'

HBO Max is one of the more expensive streaming platforms of the main media companies. Company executives hint at a price increase.

'The Last Of Us' S2 Finale Helps Video Game Adaptation Top 90 Million Lifetime Viewers — Could Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Get A Boost?

'The Last Of Us' S2 Finale Helps Video Game Adaptation Top 90 Million Lifetime Viewers — Could Warner Bros. Discovery Stock Get A Boost?

The Last of Us series on HBO and Max has high viewership and a confirmed third season. Warner Bros. Discovery sees growth in streaming.

HBO Reveals Release Window For The Last Of Us Season 2

HBO Reveals Release Window For The Last Of Us Season 2

HBO reveals the release window for The Last of Us Season 2. Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming season's plot and characters.

Most Subscribers Will Drop Streaming Service Over 5% Price Increase, Poll Reveals

Most Subscribers Will Drop Streaming Service Over 5% Price Increase, Poll Reveals

Most viewers would cancel a streaming service with a 5-10% price hike, according to a Benzinga poll. Netflix is the least likely to be dropped.

Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Fall, Max Subscribers Drop: Could 'Underused' Harry Potter Franchise Help A Turnaround?

Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Fall, Max Subscribers Drop: Could 'Underused' Harry Potter Franchise Help A Turnaround?

One of the key franchises owned by Warner Bros. Discovery is Harry Potter. The franchise could factor heavily into the company's future.

Netflix Price Hike Shocks US, UK, France: How Rival Streaming Giants Are Faring

Netflix Price Hike Shocks US, UK, France: How Rival Streaming Giants Are Faring

Netflix's decision to raise prices came in tandem with an increase in new customer sign-ups, defying expectations.

Disney+ Ad-Free Plan Gets Hefty Price Raise To $13.99/Month: Here's How Others Compare

Disney+ Ad-Free Plan Gets Hefty Price Raise To $13.99/Month: Here's How Others Compare

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has announced a noteworthy 27% increase in its ad-free Disney+ subscription cost.

HBO, Netflix, Apple And Streaming Dominate Emmy Award Nominations: 'The Last of Us,' 'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso,' Michelle Obama And More

HBO, Netflix, Apple And Streaming Dominate Emmy Award Nominations: 'The Last of Us,' 'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso,' Michelle Obama And More

The 2023 Emmy Award nominations were announced Wednesday and showed again that streaming platforms continue to be well received by critics, leading the way in the awards race.

How Does One Celebrate Getting Fired By CNN? Photo Op With Nancy Pelosi, Of Course

How Does One Celebrate Getting Fired By CNN? Photo Op With Nancy Pelosi, Of Course

After losing a job, there are a number of way employees can react whether it be anger, fear or celebration. For the former CNN CEO, he chose the latter.

WB Discovery's Max Human Test Breaks The Internet: Why Everyone Is Laughing Out Loud

WB Discovery's Max Human Test Breaks The Internet: Why Everyone Is Laughing Out Loud

HBO Streaming Service Rebranding Leaves Mac Users App-Less: What Went Wrong, Max?

HBO Streaming Service Rebranding Leaves Mac Users App-Less: What Went Wrong, Max?

Warner Bros. Goes All-In On 4K Experience With Max Launch: What's In The Library?

Warner Bros. Goes All-In On 4K Experience With Max Launch: What's In The Library?

John Oliver Joins Inverse Jim Cramer Craze, Says You'd Live '50 Years' If Cramer Predicted You'd Die 'Tomorrow'

John Oliver Joins Inverse Jim Cramer Craze, Says You'd Live '50 Years' If Cramer Predicted You'd Die 'Tomorrow'

Talk show host John Oliver has shared commentary on Jim Cramer previously and held nothing back when discussing the CNBC host's past comments about cryptocurrency and FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

Cutting The Cord To Save Money? Here's How Much Streamers Spend To Watch Netflix 'Game Of Thrones' And Disney+ 'The Mandalorian'

Cutting The Cord To Save Money? Here's How Much Streamers Spend To Watch Netflix 'Game Of Thrones' And Disney+ 'The Mandalorian'

The streaming market continues to heat up with pure-play companies, launches from media giants and a highly competitive market for sports rights.

What Do Harry Potter And Bud Light Have In Common? Kid Rock And J.K. Rowling Have Something To Do With It

What Do Harry Potter And Bud Light Have In Common? Kid Rock And J.K. Rowling Have Something To Do With It

A much-loved book and movie series is making its way to television amid great anticipation. However, even before its premiere, controversy is brewing around the show, potentially becoming a significant issue and headline for Warner Bros.