HBO Max Launches in UK and Ireland on March 26

Warner Bros. Discovery launched its streaming service HBO Max in the United Kingdom and Ireland on Thursday, March 26, 2026, bringing a vast library of premium television series, films, and live sports to subscribers in the region for the first time.

The service, available directly through hbomax.com and via partners including Sky and Amazon Prime Video, offers four entertainment subscription tiers starting at £4.99 per month for the Basic with Ads plan. This entry-level option allows streaming in Full HD on two devices but excludes movies premiering on the platform after their theatrical release window and does not support offline downloads. The Standard with Ads plan, at £5.99 per month, includes the full library and up to 30 downloads. Ad-free versions follow at £9.99 for Standard and £14.99 for Premium, which supports four devices in 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos audio and 100 downloads. Annual plans provide savings of up to £131.

HBO Max features an extensive catalog of HBO originals, Warner Bros. Television series, and films from Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios. Launch highlights include the complete first season of the Emmy-winning medical drama The Pitt, starring...