Every now and again, Australians agree on one thing - we need to watch an HBO show, and we need to do it now. The phrase “watch Game of Thrones” is still searched almost 7,000 times every month in Australia alone
Clearly, we’re fans of HBO content, from rewatchable classics like Game of Thrones, Successionand Sex and the City to cult favourites like Mare of Easttown to Six Feet Under, HBO isn't short of popular shows. So wouldn’t it be convenient if there was one central place to watch your favourites? Well now there is.
For the longest time, most HBO content was locked behind Foxtel or drama streaming spin-off Binge. But in 2025, Max (later rebranded to HBO Max again) officially launched in Australia, taking most of its content back from Foxtel and Binge. Here's how to watch HBO in Australia:
HBO Max in Australia
Early 2025, HBO Max officially launched in Australia. The service was simply known as "Max" at the time, but was rebranded back to HBO Max later that same year. Here in Australia, HBO Max is priced as a premium streaming service, positioned to compete with the likes of Netflix and Disney Plus. It offers three plan tiers: HBO Max Basic which offers ad-supported HD streaming on two devices for $11.99 per month (or $119.99 per year), HBO Max Standard which offers HD streaming on two devices with no ad breaks for $15.99 per month (or $159.99 per year) and HBO Max Premium which offers 4K streaming on four devices at once with no ad breaks for $21.99 per month (or $219.99 per year). Here's a look at the available plans:
At the time of writing, no. HBO Max are not offering a trial. However, you can save up to 17% off your bill by subscribing annually.
Beyond a free trial, HBO Max also offers a range of deals. Most notably, Foxtel customers get free HBO Max Basic for a year.
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HBO Max in Australia offers a healthy selection of the most popular HBO shows but there are still a few key titles on other Australian streaming services. The HBO Max library in Australia is also roughly half the size of that in America.
HBO that's not available on HBO Max
You're not going to struggle most popular original series on HBO Max in Australia. But there are a few sought-after titles that are still missing from the local library. Here's a quick glance at a few popular HBO shows that aren't available on HBO Max in Australia:
- Deadwood (TV series): Available on Paramount Plus
- Made for Love: Available to rent or buy on Apple TV
- Oz: Available on Paramount Plus
- The Larry Sanders Show: Available to rent or purchase on Apple TV
- Westworld (TV series): Available on Binge
Here's a quick look at available plans for Binge and Paramount Plus:
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Binge
Basic with AdsFree 7 Day Trial
From
$10/mth
or $79/yr
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Binge
StandardFree 7 Day Trial
From
$19/mth
or $149/yr
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Binge
PremiumFree 7 Day Trial
From
$22/mth
or $179/yr
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Paramount Plus
Basic with AdsFree 7 Day Trial
From
$7.99/mth
or $70.99/yr
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Paramount Plus
StandardFree 7 Day Trial
From
$12.99/mth
or $115.99/yr
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Paramount Plus
PremiumFree 7 Day Trial
From
$17.99/mth
or $159.99/yr
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How can I access the HBO Max US library from Australia?
At the time of writing, the HBO Max Australia library is roughly half the size of the HBO Max US library.
Naturally, you may be wondering how to access the bigger US HBO Max library from Australia. While it's technically breaking the terms of service, you can attempt to access the US library using a VPN or Smart DNS service. Both technologies allow you to mask your browsing location, so that appears you're using HBO Max from the US. Not every VPN service will work, but big-name VPNs like NordVPN and ExpressVPN explicitly advertise this as a service.
Once again, we will reiterate that this is against your terms of service. If in the off chance HBO Max does detect you are using a VPN, it's possible to have your account suspended and no recourse for a refund. So VPN at your own risk.
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AMC+ Bundle
TV7-day free trial
From
$8.99/mth
or $83.88/yr
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Disney+
From
$9.99/mth
or $179.99/yr
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Amazon Prime Video
TV + movies + more30-day free trial
From
$9.99/mth
or $79/yr
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Netflix
From
$9.99/mth
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Binge
TV + movies + sport7-day free trial
From
$10.00/mth
or $79/yr
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Crunchyroll
TV + movies7-day free trial
From
$11.99/mth
or $119.99/yr
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Apple TV
TV + movies7-day free trial
From
$15.99/mth
or $129/yr
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Kayo Sports
Sport7-day free trial
From
$29.99/mth
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DAZN
From
$31.99/mth
or $149.99/yr
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Foxtel Now
TV + movies + sport10-day free trial
From
$35/mth
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Paramount+
TV + movies + sport7-day free trial
From
$7.99/mth
or $70.99/yr
Link not supplied
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Stan.
TV + movies + sport
From
$9.99/mth
Link not supplied
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HBO Max
TV + movies
From
$11.99/mth
or $119.99yr
Link not supplied
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BritBox
TV7-day free trial
From
$13.99/mth
or $139.99/yr
Link not supplied
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MUBI
Movies7-day free trial
From
$14.99/mth
or $119.88/yr
Link not supplied
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More streaming deals
Looking for something to stream tonight but don't want to pay full price? We've rounded up the best deals from Australia's major streaming services.
- Binge deals: From $4 per month
- Kayo deals: $1 for one month or seven days free
- Netflix deals: Bonus Netflix with Optus NBN
- Foxtel packages and deals: Save up to $55 per month
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