HBO Max has announced a price increase for all subscription tiers effective immediately, with the Basic plan now at $10.99 monthly and $109.99 annually. The Standard plan rises to $18.49 monthly and $184.99 annually, while the Premium tier costs $22.99 per month or $229.99 annually. Existing subscribers will be notified 30 days before their subscription changes. This price hike comes in anticipation of high-profile releases like A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon Season 3, both set for 2026. Warner Bros. Discovery’s CEO suggests future increases may be tied to enhancing the perceived value of HBO Max’s content offerings.
What are the new HBO Max subscription prices?The new HBO Max subscription prices are as follows: Basic With Ads at $10.99 per month, Standard at $18.49 per month, and Premium at $22.99 per month.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is a new series adapting George R. R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg, set 90 years before Game of Thrones. The show is anticipated to explore the rich lore and characters from the extensive universe Martin has created, likely drawing in a significant audience eager for more content from the beloved franchise.
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Honestly these price increases are starting to feel like a DLC subscription model for streaming services. Hopefully the Dunk and Egg series brings enough hedge knight charm to justify the extra silver stags.
Guess we're all paying the Dragon tax now, but honestly these price hikes better include some actual dragons in the streaming quality. At least the timing makes sense with all the Westeros content coming - they know we're hooked.