How to watch Max with a VPN

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What to stream on Max

Max gives you access to a variety of Warner Bros. and Discovery Inc. shows spread across multiple channels*, including:

Max original

Exclusive original programming under the new Max banner.

HBO

Home to premium original programming like Succession, White Lotus and more.

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DC

All the DC movies, mini-series, animated specials, and shows in one place.

Wizarding World

A collection of shows and movies from the world of Harry Potter.

Cartoon Network

Home to animated favorites like Looney Tunes, Adventure Time, and more.

Studio Ghibli

All the movies from the acclaimed Japanese animation film studio.

TLC

A collection of family, lifestyle, and medical reality series.

HGTV

Reality shows on home improvement, landscaping, and real estate.

Discovery Channel

Home to popular science, technology, and history documentaries.

Food Network

All the best recipes, chefs, and culinary shows in one place.

Animal Planet

Documentaries on everything from wildlife to domestic pets.

ID

Investigation Discovery is dedicated to all things true crime.

*Please note that channel availability differs across regions.

How a VPN works with Max

VPN stands for virtual private network. VPNs are a great way to both encrypt your data and mask your location.

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What is Max?

Max is the name of the newly merged streaming service from HBO Max and Discovery Plus. The new streaming service will be home to HBO movies and series that you’re already familiar with, alongside Discovery content, creating the largest streaming library of any platform with 15,000+ titles.

Here’s everything you need to know about Max, including its availability and pricing.

Is Max the same as HBO Max?

Well, kind of. Max is a mix of HBO Max and Discovery Plus; it carries all of HBO Max’s content while also incorporating titles from Discovery, HGTV, TLC, and more.

Max is a direct replacement for HBO Max, but Discovery Plus will also continue to operate as a standalone service with Discovery-only content and the same (lower) subscription fees.

Will Max be free for HBO subscribers?

If you sign up for HBO with a pay-TV provider, you may get access to Max for free.

What channels will Max include?

Max will have the HBO Max movies and series that you’re already familiar with. That means all your favorite HBO, DC, Harry Potter, and Cartoon Network titles will be available. Discovery Plus’ content will also be available in Max’s catalog, including many popular reality TV series.

Why is HBO Max becoming Max?

Max aims to be a more robust standalone service by offering content from both HBO Max and Discovery. By dropping the HBO name and including more family-oriented and reality content, Max hopes to appeal to audiences of all ages.

When will Max launch?

Max launched on May 23, 2023, in the U.S. and will gradually roll out to the rest of the world over the next year. It is expected to be available globally by end-2024.

Here’s when to expect the launch of Max in your region:

United States: May 23, 2023
Latin America: 2023
Europe: 2024
Asia: 2024

Can I stream Max for free?

No, you will need to subscribe to Max to stream on the service. Prices start at 10 USD / month; no free trial is available. If you’ve subscribed to HBO via a pay-TV provider, you may have access to Max for free.

What else can I do with ExpressVPN?

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Get a Max VPN to watch your favorite titles from HBO, DC, Cartoon Network, Discovery, and more in blazing-fast HD.

What to stream on Max

Max original

HBO

DC

Wizarding World

Cartoon Network

Studio Ghibli

TLC

HGTV

Discovery Channel

Food Network

Animal Planet

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