Max Pricing in 2026
| Plan | Monthly Price | Ads? | Screens | 4K? | Downloads |
|---|
| Basic with Ads | $10.99 | Yes | 2 | No | No |
| Standard | $18.49 | No | 2 | No | Yes (30) |
| Premium | $22.99 | No | 4 | Yes (4K) | Yes (100) |
Best Shows on HBO Max in 2026
With no free trial, it is worth knowing what you are paying for. These HBO Max originals represent the service's best content -- use them to decide whether a paid month is worth it:
The Last of Us
Drama
2 seasons, 18 episodes
Succession
Drama
Complete series, 4 seasons
White Lotus
Anthology Drama
3 seasons, 24 episodes
The Penguin
Crime Drama
Mini-series, 8 episodes
Dune: Part One & Two
Sci-Fi Film
Both films on Max
How to Cancel HBO Max
Important: Where you cancel depends on where you signed up. Cancelling directly on Max.com only works if you subscribed there. Apple, Google, and Amazon subscribers must cancel through their respective platforms.
Subscribed via Max.com
Log in to Max.com > click your profile icon > My Account > Cancel Subscription > confirm.
Subscribed via Apple
Settings > your name > Subscriptions > find Max > Cancel Subscription.
Subscribed via Google Play
Play Store app > profile icon > Payments and subscriptions > Subscriptions > Max > Cancel.
Subscribed via Amazon (Prime Channel)
Amazon.com > Account > Prime Video Channels > Max > Cancel Channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does HBO Max have a free trial in 2026?
No. HBO Max does not offer a standard free trial in 2026 and has not since 2020. New subscribers are billed immediately. Some affiliate sites advertise a '7-day HBO Max trial' but these refer to occasional promotions or partner offers (such as DirecTV), not a standing trial you can rely on.
Is Max the same as HBO Max?
Yes. The service was branded HBO Max, renamed Max in 2023, then changed back to HBO Max in 2025. The content is the same: HBO originals, Warner Bros. theatrical releases, and Discovery content integrated in 2023. The confusing name history is a common search issue -- the current service is called HBO Max.
What is included in Max that was not in HBO Max?
Max now includes Discovery+ content -- nature documentaries, reality TV, Food Network, HGTV, and Discovery Channel content. This was added when Warner Bros. Discovery merged the two services. If you subscribed to Max expecting only HBO-style prestige content, the Discovery content may feel unexpected but does add breadth.
Is HBO Max worth paying for?
HBO Max is worth it if you watch HBO originals like The Last of Us, Succession, or White Lotus, or want access to Warner Bros. theatrical releases shortly after cinema release. The Basic with Ads plan at $10.99/mo is competitive. If you mainly want cable TV replacements, Hulu might suit you better with more current TV content -- though Hulu discontinued its 30-day free trial in June 2026, so it now bills from day one.