Max Pricing in 2026
| Plan | Monthly Price | Ads? | Screens | 4K? | Downloads |
|---|
| Ad-Lite | $9.99 | Yes | 2 | No | Yes (30) |
| Ad-Free | $16.99 | No | 3 | No | Yes (30) |
| Ultimate Ad-Free | $20.99 | No | 4 | Yes (4K) | Yes (100) |
Best Shows to Watch in Your 7-Day Max Trial
7 days is a focused window. These are Max originals that represent the service's best content -- help you decide quickly whether Max is worth keeping:
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 Max Before Being Charged
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 Max (HBO) have a free trial in 2026?
Yes. Max offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. A credit card is required and you will not be charged until the trial period ends. The trial is available for both the Ad-Lite and Ad-Free plans.
Is Max the same as HBO Max?
Yes. Max is the rebranded version of HBO Max, which was itself a rebrand of HBO Now. 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 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 Max worth keeping after the free trial?
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 Ad-Lite plan at $9.99/mo is competitive. If you mainly want cable TV replacements, Hulu might suit you better at the same price point with more current TV content.