HBO Max plans & pricing
3 plans, from $10.99/mo. Price history.
Prices verified as of October 14, 2026.
TL;DR
- Annual billing: offered, saves up to 17% vs monthly
- Cheapest way to watch: Basic with Ads Annual at $109.99/yr (about $9.17/mo)
Which plan should you pick?
- Basic with Ads at $10.99/mo is the cheapest entry. You still get 1080p and two streams, just with commercial breaks.
- Standard at $18.49/mo is the pick for ad-free viewing without paying for 4K. It also adds downloads and live sports.
- Premium at $22.99/mo only makes sense with a 4K TV. It is the only tier with 4K UHD and Dolby Atmos.
Plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Ads | Resolution | Streams | Downloads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic with Ads | $10.99/mo | $109.99/yr (save 17%) | Yes | 1080p | 2 | No | — |
| Standard | $18.49/mo | $184.99/yr (save 17%) | No | 1080p | 2 | Yes (30 titles) | Includes live sports. |
| Premium | $22.99/mo | $229.99/yr (save 17%) | No | 4K UHD + Dolby Atmos | 4 | Yes (100 titles) | Includes live sports. |
Price history
Every verified HBO Max price change Dormant tracks. The full chart is on the price history page.
| Date | Plan | Monthly price |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2020 | Ad-Free | $14.99/mo (first tracked) |
| January 12, 2023 | Ad-Free | $14.99 → $15.99/mo |
| June 4, 2024 | Ad-Free | $15.99 → $16.99/mo |
| October 21, 2025 | Ad-Free | $16.99 → $18.49/mo |
Bundles & add-ons
- Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max bundle (from $21.99/mo with ads; from $34.99/mo ad-free): All three services at a discount versus subscribing separately.
Switching plans
Change plans from the Subscription section in your HBO Max account settings on the web or a supported device.
Thinking of leaving instead? How to cancel HBO Max, step by step.
Quick answers
Straight answers to the pricing questions people actually ask.
How much is HBO Max without ads per month?
HBO Max without ads starts at $18.49/month for Standard (1080p, downloads, and live sports), verified October 14, 2026. Premium at $22.99/month adds 4K UHD and Dolby Atmos, doubles streams to 4, and raises downloads to 100 titles.
How much does HBO Max cost per year?
HBO Max costs $109.99/year for Basic with Ads, $184.99/year for Standard, or $229.99/year for Premium, about 17% less than paying monthly, verified October 14, 2026. Standard is the ad-free sweet spot unless you need 4K.
When did HBO Max last raise prices?
The HBO Max ad-free tier last rose on October 21, 2025, from $16.99 to $18.49/month, per Dormant's price-history tracking. Today that tier is the Standard plan.
How do I cancel HBO Max?
See Dormant's step-by-step guide: How to cancel HBO Max. After you cancel, you keep access until the end of your billing period.
Last verified: October 14, 2026 (checked against the sources listed below; prices can change and vary by region).
Sources:
- HBO Max Help Center: HBO Max plans and prices (official)
- Android Police: HBO Max raises its prices (Oct 2025)
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