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HBO Max Launches in UK, Offers New Harry Potter Series

3/29/2026

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HBO Max launched in the UK and Ireland on March 26, 2026, expanding access to HBO Originals and Warner Bros. classics.
The service offers plans starting at £4.99 per month, with ad-supported and ad-free options.
It includes sports content from TNT Sports and Olympic rights through at least 2032, plus an upcoming "Harry Potter" series that debuts on Christmas Day 2026.

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HBO Max launched in the UK and Ireland on March 26, 2026, expanding access to HBO Originals and Warner Bros. classics.
The service offers plans starting at £4.99 per month, with ad-supported and ad-free options.
It includes sports content from TNT Sports and Olympic rights through at least 2032, plus an upcoming "Harry Potter" series that debuts on Christmas Day 2026.