Max Streaming Service Bringing HBO Series to Ireland in Early 2026

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is gearing up to launch its Max streaming service in Ireland in early 2026. Exciting news alert: as part of this rollout, the ad-supported Max app will be included in Sky Ireland’s offerings to customers at no extra cost. That’s right, you heard correctly!

Sky Ireland is going all out by bundling the Max app with its Now entertainment memberships in both the UK and Ireland. This means that viewers can expect to catch all the HBO series, like “House of the Dragon,” “The White Lotus,” and “The Last of Us,” on Sky Atlantic and through Sky’s on-demand service.

Now, here’s the inside scoop: this move is part of a bigger plan to extend the partnership between WBD and Sky’s parent company Comcast. The deal will allow WBD to introduce Max to markets where Sky operates. How cool is that?

But wait, there’s more! The agreement also ensures that Turner Kids content on channels such as Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, and Boomerang will continue to be available through Sky and Now. Talk about a win-win situation!

WBD UK & Ireland president Andrew Georgiou shared the scoop, mentioning that millions of Sky and Now subscribers will have access to Max, in addition to other households through direct-to-consumer sales and partnerships.

Mark your calendars because in early 2026, the Max streaming service will officially launch in the UK & Ireland. This will be the go-to place for amazing new shows, including the highly anticipated future Harry Potter series from HBO. Can’t contain the excitement!

So, get ready to enjoy the best of Warner Bros Discovery’s storytelling, a fantastic lineup of movies, TV shows, and a seamless integration of the Max service into Sky’s Now streaming experience. Dana Strong, Sky’s group chief executive, expressed excitement about the expanded content portfolio and the unbeatable entertainment proposition this partnership brings.

Originally known as HBO Max, the service was rebranded as Max following the merger between WarnerMedia and Discovery. With all these exciting developments on the horizon, it’s safe to say that the future of streaming entertainment looks brighter than ever. Can’t wait for 2026!