HBO Max Announces Instant Price Hike for All Subscription Plans
HBO Max is raising its subscription prices, marking the latest adjustment in a series of increases for the streaming service. Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced that, effective October 21, 2025, new prices will impact all subscription plans.
Details of the Price Increases
The updated pricing for HBO Max is as follows:
- HBO Max Basic With Ads: Monthly increase of $1, now $10.99; Annual increase of $10, now $109.99.
- HBO Max Standard: Monthly increase of $1.50, now $18.49; Annual increase of $15, now $184.99.
- HBO Max Premium: Monthly increase of $2, now $22.99; Annual increase of $20, now $229.99.
New subscribers will see these prices immediately. Existing subscribers will receive a notification 30 days before their renewal date, with increases starting on or after their billing date of November 20, 2025.
Recent History of Price Changes
This is not the first price increase for HBO Max. The service previously adjusted rates in June 2024 and January 2023. This recent hike follows a trend seen across the streaming industry, with platforms like Disney+ and Hulu also raising prices around the same time.
Content Offerings
HBO Max continues to offer an extensive library, including popular series and films. Subscribers can enjoy classic and current HBO originals as well as titles from Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, and others. Notable shows available include:
- The Sopranos
- Game of Thrones
- Succession
- The Last of Us
- Friends
In the coming months, new series will also debut on the platform, such as:
- IT: Welcome to Derry
- The Chair Company
- I Love LA
- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (Game of Thrones prequel)
This emphasis on new content, alongside the price hikes, reflects a broader strategy among streaming companies to enhance profitability in a competitive market.
