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HBO Max to Raise Subscription Prices Starting October 2025

10/21/2025

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Summary

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HBO Max will raise prices for all plans effective October 21, 2025.
The Basic With Ads plan rises to $10.99 per month and $109.99 annually.
The Standard plan increases to $18.49 monthly and $184.99 annually.
The Premium plan increases to $22.99 monthly and $229.99 annually.
New subscribers see prices immediately and existing subscribers will be notified 30 days before their next billing cycle on November 20, 2025.

History

Historical Context

Since its launch in 2020, HBO Max has evolved significantly, initially offering content from HBO and Warner Bros. with a subscription model. In 2021, it reached 76.8 million global subscribers. Following the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, Inc. in 2022, HBO Max underwent rebranding to "Max" in 2023, reflecting a strategic shift to enhance profitability amid rising competition in the streaming industry.

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Story summary

HBO Max will raise prices for all plans effective October 21, 2025.
The Basic With Ads plan rises to $10.99 per month and $109.99 annually.
The Standard plan increases to $18.49 monthly and $184.99 annually.
The Premium plan increases to $22.99 monthly and $229.99 annually.
New subscribers see prices immediately and existing subscribers will be notified 30 days before their next billing cycle on November 20, 2025.

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