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HBO Max to Launch in Germany with RTL+ Bundle
1/9/2026
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- HBO Max will launch in Germany on January 13, 2026, through bundling with RTL+.
- Subscribers will access RTL+ sports and HBO Max originals for €11.99 per month with ads or €17.99 ad-free.
- HBO Max's Germany entry follows licensing issues with Sky that previously blocked expansion.
- Disney+ has partnered with MBC Group and Anghami for a Middle East bundle.
- Industry experts say bundling is essential for streaming success amid intensifying competition.
