Summary
HBO Max is launching in the UK and Ireland on March 26, offering shows like Friends, Harry Potter, and The Pitt. The service will compete with other streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV, providing both new and existing popular shows. HBO Max is working with Sky to reach over 10 million households at launch.
Key Facts
- HBO Max will launch in the UK and Ireland on March 26, 2024.
- The service will include popular shows like Friends, Euphoria, and a new Harry Potter series.
- Monthly subscription plans range from £4.99 to £30.99, including TNT Sports.
- Existing HBO shows will stay on Sky, but new HBO content will be exclusive to HBO Max.
- HBO Max and Sky have a deal allowing a membership bundle for existing Now subscribers.
- The service will offer films and sporting events like the Premier League and FA Cup.
- Netflix may pursue acquiring HBO Max's parent company, Warner Bros Discovery.
