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Max Streaming Service to Bow in Australia on March 31
Stephanie Prange
February 25, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery will launch the Max streaming service in Australia on March 31.
Max will be available for subscription at www.max.com and via app stores, including the Apple Store and Google Play Store, and will be viewable on all major devices such as mobile, tablet, gaming consoles and connected TV, including Hubbl. In addition, WBD also announced a launch partnership with Foxtel, providing Foxtel subscribers with access to the Max app at no additional cost.
Max will launch in Australia with a range of subscription tiers, including premium, standard and an ad-supported tier. Further details about subscription tiers, pricing, content and product features on Max will be shared in the weeks prior to launch.

Max includes brands such as HBO, Warner Bros., the DC Universe, Harry Potter and Discovery, as well as Cartoon Network, TLC, ID and HGTV.

As the home of HBO Originals and Max Originals, Max offers series including returning seasons of “The Last of Us,” “And Just Like That…,” “House of the Dragon,” “Euphoria” and “Peacemaker” as well as new shows such as “It: Welcome to Derry” and “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” from the world of “Game of Thrones.”

Subscribers will also be able to view recently released theatrical hits from Warner Bros. Pictures, including titles such as Barbie; Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice and Twisters, alongside films from franchises including “Harry Potter,” “Lord of the Rings” and the DC Universe. Also available are catalog titles including “Friends,” “The Big Bang Theory” and “Rick and Morty,” and food, home, lifestyle and factual titles such as “90 Day Fiancé” and “Outback Opal Hunters,” as well as family viewing such as “Ben 10” and “We Bare Bears.”

“We’ve been clear that the globalization of Max is a top priority, and Australia represents one of our biggest new markets and a significant opportunity to delight even more fans with the incredible stories told by our iconic brands,” J.B. Perrette, CEO and president of global streaming and gaames at WBD, said in a statement. “Combining an unrivalled breadth of high-quality content, legendary franchises and a strong product experience, Australians can look forward to the highest-calibre streaming proposition from March 31.”
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“WBD has a long history in Australia, and we know our world-class content from HBO, Warner Bros., Discovery and more is incredibly popular with audiences here,” Michael Brooks, GM, WBD Australia and New Zealand, said in a statement. “We have a clear strategy to maximise reach through our direct-to-consumer app and distribution partnerships, and our collaboration with Foxtel at launch is a testament to that. We can’t wait for fans across the country to experience Max.”

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Max Streaming Service to Bow in Australia on March 31
Stephanie Prange
February 25, 2025