Max is the streaming service of the Warner Bros. Discovery group (it was formerly called HBO Max). It has been available in France since June 11, 2024, with packages ranging from 5.99 and 13.99 euros per month.
Max, the successor to HBO Max, arrived in France this year. The service, which brings together the catalogs of Warner, HBO, Discovery, TCM, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, CNN and Eurosport, has been officially available since June 11, 2024, several years after its creation in the United States (2020, before the name change in 2023).
Born from the merger between HBO Max and Discovery+, Max aims to become a reference on the streaming market, thanks to content for all ages. It broadcasts in particular all HBO series and Friendsin addition to Warner films and the Olympic Games.
How much does Max cost? The price of subscriptions in France:
The official prices for the various subscription plans were revealed in May 2024, well before the official launch. They are lower than in the United States.
How to subscribe and access the Max app in France?
Streaming fans can subscribe to the three Max subscription offers directly on the streaming platform’s website. In addition, Discovery offers Max offers in partnership with a selection of providers such as myCanal. These subscriptions offer the possibility of streaming content in Full HD, and even up to 4K for the Max premium offer. It is also interesting to note that Max offers an affordable subscription price of €5.99 per month with advertisements, which is perfect for those on a tighter budget.
What happened to the Warner Pass?
Launched in 2023 while waiting for the arrival of Max, the Warner Pass allowed access to HBO content on Amazon for 9.99 euros per month. It was replaced by a “Max” channel on June 11, with access to the same content as on Max. Subscribers do not have to do anything.
Is the Max platform free or paid for Canal+ subscribers?
Thanks to a partnership with Canal+, several thousand people can benefit from Max via their subscription. Subscribers to the Ciné Séries, Friends & Family, Rat+ and Intégrale packages will have free access to Max, from myCANAL or from the streaming service’s application in France.
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In addition to all the content of the Warner Bros. Discovery group, Max creates the perfect mix between well-known franchises and more ordinary content, which can be watched while doing something else (documentaries, reality TV, entertainment, cartoons, etc.).
Among the big Max franchises, there are Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Succession, The Last of Us and the 2024 Olympic Games (which will be available exclusively on Max). The platform also broadcast season 2 of House of the Dragon on June 17th.
Several future programs, such as the first series Harry Potter of history, a new prequel to Game of Thrones or the series The Penguin in the universe The Batmanare also announced.
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Will there be French productions on Max?
Yes, and the platform saw things on a grand scale for its first year of launch with no less than 5 new French series. A Devoted Friendscheduled for fall 2024 with Laure Calamy (Ten percent), will discuss the attacks of November 13, 2015, while Merteuil will offer a new version of the novel Dangerous Liaisons.
Curseda western set in the gypsy community, as well as Living with our deadpresented with “humor between The Bear And Ted Lasso “, will also join Max’s catalog in 2025. Finally, Max will launch into the documentary series genre with Now or neverwhich will tell the daily life of apprentice footballers at FC Montfermeil, in Seine-Saint-Denis.
What are Max’s ambitions?
With Max, the owner of the HBO brand has measured ambitions (130 million subscribers by 2025, while it has more than 96 million today). An easy goal to achieve by launching into new markets. Max is today the 4th streaming service in the world, behind Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video (excluding services reserved for China).
By adding several important markets, such as France, this objective should be largely beaten. Can Max succeed in becoming essential? HBO’s catalog has managed to create a reputation for itself in recent years, its price and its integration into bouquets, on Canal or Prime, will do the rest.
How to get HBO Max free ?
Unfortunately, the sVOD service does not currently allow access to programs via a free trial offer. However, some first episodes of HBO programs will be available for free, similar to what Apple TV offers. In order to enjoy the entire Max catalog, you will have to opt for paid subscription plans, starting at €5.99 per month. You can also enjoy Max via Canal + subscriptions or directly in the packages of your internet provider such as Orange or Bouygues.
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