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HBO Max to Drop CNN Max; New Service Coming Soon

10/8/2025

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HBO Max will drop CNN Max news channel on November 17, 2025, while subscribers will retain CNN Originals, including documentaries and series.
CNN Max launched in fall 2023 and has been part of HBO Max since then.
CNN plans to launch its own paid streaming service later this year. Warner Bros. Discovery's David Zaslav signaled price increases for HBO Max.

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HBO Max will drop CNN Max news channel on November 17, 2025, while subscribers will retain CNN Originals, including documentaries and series.
CNN Max launched in fall 2023 and has been part of HBO Max since then.
CNN plans to launch its own paid streaming service later this year. Warner Bros. Discovery's David Zaslav signaled price increases for HBO Max.