HBO Max will launch in the UK and Ireland on Thursday 26th March 2026, it has been confirmed.
The streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery is already available in over 100 territories worldwide. It offers the ultimate mix of best-in-class series, movies, extraordinary real-life stories and, via TNT Sports in the UK, live sport. For the first time, audiences in the UK and Ireland will be able to stream the exclusive collection of unmissable stories from HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, DC Studios and Max Originals, all in one place via HBO Max.
At launch, the complete first season of 2025 Emmy, Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award Winning Max Original ‘The Pitt' will be available to stream for the first time in the UK and Ireland, with episodes of the latest second season rolling out weekly.
HBO Max will be the home of brand-new HBO Original series, including ‘Lanterns', based on the iconic DC title ‘Green Lantern' which premieres Summer 2026, and the highly anticipated ‘Harry Potter' TV series. Within the first few months alone, subscribers will have access to a range of new HBO Original Series including ‘DTF St. Louis', ‘Rooster' and the third and final season of ‘The Comeback'.
From 26th March, HBO Max will be the only place subscribers in the UK and Ireland can catch up on all seasons of the blockbuster HBO Original ‘Euphoria', before the arrival of its highly anticipated third season in April. Viewers will also be able to access a range of classic shows including ‘Succession', ‘Friends', ‘The Sopranos' and ‘Game of Thrones'.
Movie fans will also be able to enjoy the best of the box office including the record-setting Oscar-nominated ‘One Battle After Another' and ‘Sinners', as well as ‘Superman', ‘A Minecraft Movie', ‘Dune: Part One' and rediscover the magic of the entire ‘Harry Potter' and ‘Lord of the Rings' franchises.
HBO Max will also become the streaming home of TNT Sports in the UK, giving subscribers access to top quality live sports content including the Premier League, Emirates FA Cup, Adobe Women’s FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Gallagher PREM Rugby, Premiership Women’s Rugby, UFC, MotoGP, Grand Slam tennis, Grand Tour cycling and much more.
JB Perrette, CEO and President of Global Streaming and Games at Warner Bros. Discovery, said: “After decades of delighting audiences in the UK & Ireland with our remarkable stories and brands, it’s a huge thrill to finally bring it all together on HBO Max, and also offer it directly to all consumers. Starting at just £4.99 per month or £5.99 for our complete entertainment offer – HBO Max brings the most differentiated and best streaming offer to market.”
Andrew Georgiou President & Managing Director for Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland and Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe said: “Launching HBO Max in the UK & Ireland marks a significant moment for viewers here. HBO Max will offer them their most loved series and movies from HBO, Warner Bros. and DC Studios, alongside premium sports from TNT Sports in the UK, within an outstanding single destination for this great content and strong value proposition. Nowhere else will you be able to get The Pitt, House of the Dragon, Euphoria, Lanterns, Superman, One Battle After Another, as well as the eagerly awaited Harry Potter series, all together.”
The following subscription options are available from launch:
- Basic with Ads (£4.99/month): Stream on 2 devices in Full HD
- All the best HBO Max shows and movies, excluding movies that first stream on the service following their theatrical release window.
- Standard with Ads (£5.99/month): Stream on 2 devices in Full HD, with 30 downloads
- All the best HBO Max shows and movies, including movies that first stream on the service following their theatrical release window.
- Standard (£9.99/month): Stream on 2 devices in Full HD, with 30 downloads
- All the best HBO Max shows and movies on an ad free basis,4 including movies that first stream on the service following their theatrical release window.
- Premium (£14.99/month): Stream on 4 devices in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos (where available) and 100 downloads
- The ultimate HBO Max experience with all the best HBO Max shows and movies on an ad free basis,4 including movies that first stream on the service following their theatrical release window.
- TNT Sports Plan (£30.99/month): Including TNT Sports 1-4, TNT Sports Ultimate, live event feeds and TNT Sports Original Documentaries (limited to two of your available streams)
- Can be purchased within the UK as a standalone plan or in addition to select entertainment plans.
At launch HBO Max will be available direct from hbomax.com, for more details go to hbomax.com.
