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- HBO Max plans a global password-sharing crackdown, according to HBO Max CEO JB Perrette.
- The crackdown begins in 2026, while HBO Max's standalone future remains uncertain amid a Paramount+ merger.
- If the merger proceeds, analysts say HBO Max could be shut down by the end of 2027.
- The merged entity would charge $7.99 monthly for additional members, and the deal could trigger cost-cutting measures including layoffs.
