The Last of Us
Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the plans, pricing and content for streaming service Max, ahead of its launch in Australia on Monday, March 31.
Max will be the new streaming home of WBD’s premium slate of content and brands.
New content will arrive on Max in Australia every week, with major titles released at the same time as the U.S.
The launch is marked by the hotly anticipated return of HBO Original series The Last of Us, which will premiere on April 14.
At launch, subscribers can choose from one of three plans to suit their needs - Basic with Ads, Standard and Premium.
A special introductory launch price will also be available on all plans for subscribers who sign up by 30 April 2025, valid for the first 12 months.
Warner Bros. Discovery general manager of Australia and New Zealand Michael Brooks said Max’s breadth and depth of premium entertainment is unparalleled.
"Combined with a variety of plans and pricing, including a strong introductory price until April 30, Max will offer a distinct streaming proposition in the market," Brooks said.
Content offering
Exclusive, ground-breaking HBO Originals, including current and returning seasons of The Last of Us, Euphoria, House of the Dragon and The White Lotus, as well as new upcoming series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, IT: Welcome to Derry and Duster.
Subscribers will also have access to award-winning series, True Detective, Game of Thrones and Succession.
Key Max Originals including And Just Like That…, Peacemaker, Paul American and The Pitt.
Warner Bros. Hollywood blockbusters like Barbie, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Wonka, Trap and Twisters, alongside full collections from Harry Potter, Dune, Lord of the Rings and the DC Universe.
Worldwide hits including Friends, The Big Bang Theory, Gossip Girl, Sex and the City, Rick and Morty, The Sopranos and Gilmore Girls.
TCM classics such as Casablanca, The Wizard of Oz, A Clockwork Orange, Full Metal Jacket and Rebel Without a Cause.
Extensive Cartoon Network and CARTOONITO offering for kids and families, from Adventure Time, Looney Tunes and Scooby Doo, to Ben 10, We Bare Bears and Teen Titans Go!
Real-life stories from Discovery, TLC, Food Network and ID, including hit reality content 90 Day Fiancé, The Baldwins, Naked and Afraid, Dr Pimple Popper and People Magazine Investigates, as well as factual series such as Outback Opal Hunters, Aussie Gold Hunters, Gold Rush and Deadliest Catch.
Plans and pricing
Max will be available via three plans: Basic with Ads, Standard and Premium. There will be a special introductory promotional price on all plans for subscribers who sign up by 30 April 2025, valid for the first 12 months of subscription.
Basic with Ads Plan:
- Launch price offer of $7.99 per month for the first 12 months, or $79.99 for the first year.
- Regular price after the promotion will be $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year.
- Users can stream content on 2 devices simultaneously.
- Content will be available in Full HD resolution.
Standard Plan:
- Launch price offer of $11.99 per month for the first 12 months, or $119.99 for the first year.
- Regular price after the promotion will be $15.99 per month or $159.99 per year.
- Users can stream content on 2 devices simultaneously.
- Content will be available in Full HD resolution.
- This plan will allow up to 30 downloads of available content to watch offline.
Premium Plan:
- Launch price offer of $17.99 per month for the first 12 months, or $179.99 for the first year.
- Regular price after the promotion will be $21.99 per month or $219.99 per year.
- Provides the best consumer experience.
- Users can stream content on up to 4 devices simultaneously.
- Full HD or 4K resolution and with Dolby Atmos sound (as available).
- This plan will allow up to 100 downloads of available content to watch offline. (Limits apply.)
Providing a more intuitive way of exploring Max, subscribers can create up to five unique profiles, each customisable with favourite characters as avatars, receive content picks based on viewing habits and customise profiles for kids, curated with age-appropriate content and parental controls.
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