Whether the streaming offer is not fragmented enough, HBO Max is once again adding another provider. And what kind of one; this streaming platform stands out from the competition with an original catalog. If you want to watch HBO Max, you need a subscription. Read all about the current prices, subscription types and the offer here.
HBO is a well-known American television channel that produces its own films and series on a large scale. Since 2020, the group has been operating its own online video streaming service under the name HBO Max. Now the platform is also ripe for a Dutch introduction.
How much does HBO Max cost?
In order to immediately convince a large number of ‘early adopters’, the service is setting up a temporary offer. If you become a member between 8 and 31 March, you will always receive a fifty percent discount – as long as you do not cancel your subscription.
This means that the Basic subscription currently costs monthly 2.99 euroswhile Standard members 3.99 euros Pay. From April 1, 2022, these subscriptions will cost respectively 5.99 euros and 7.99 euros per month.
Please note that rates may change in the future. Anyone who becomes a member in March 2022 will always continue to pay half of the rate in the event of subsequent price increases. You can sign up for HBO Max herevia the official website of the steaming service.
Which subscription, Basic or Standard?
Interested parties can therefore choose from the basic– and Default-subscription. Basic members stream movies and series in a resolution of up to 720p. You could consider this if you mainly look at small screens (smartphone or tablet) or, for example, your internet connection is not fast enough to stream 1080p or 4K content.
Furthermore, with the Basic subscription you can save up to five downloads and watch on one device at a time. Unseen downloads automatically expire after 30 days, but you can also manually delete a saved movie or series.
For Standard members, the resolution is at least 1080p or Full HD. Certain titles are also available in 4K. Add a maximum of thirty downloads to the (mobile) device and watch on a maximum of three screens at the same time. This membership is the common option if you want to watch HBO Max on a large television, such as a nice 4K smart TV.
Offer movies and series on HBO Max
HBO Max has titles from production companies such as Warner Bros, Cartoon Network, DC Films and of course HBO in its rich catalog. In addition, this provider also screens with exclusive content that cannot be seen anywhere else. For example, subscribers can see a documentary about the famous golfer Tiger Woods and a miniseries about the exploded Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
Furthermore, the well-known series The Sopranos†succession†Euphoria†Game of Thrones†Band of Brothers†Deadwood and west world at HBO Max. In the field of film, titles such as The Hangover†Inception†The Lord of the Rings†dune†godzilla vs. Kong†The Suicide Squad and Dunkirk to stream. This is just the tip of the iceberg, because HBO Max comes out with a wide range from day one. It concerns hundreds of films and series.
HBO announced that every new Warner Bros movie will be released on HBO Max 45 days after its theatrical release. This year includes The Batman and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom in pile. In the near future, the streaming service also plans to release Dutch video content.
HBO Max on smart TV, smartphone, PC and more
The new-fangled streaming service supports a wide variety of devices. You can log into the HBO Max website with a browser and play a video stream. In addition, there are apps for Android, iOS, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Apple TV and various brands smart TVs†Is the HBO Max app not available for your device? Then consider an affordable Google Chromecast and use the HBO Max app on your mobile device to cast a video stream to the television.
The mobile apps allow members to store episodes and movies locally if they wish, after which they can watch the videos offline. You can also create up to five viewing profiles and set parental controls if necessary. Finally, ‘editorial experts’ offer various suggestions.
