HBO Max has become the go-to destination for top-tier HBO and Warner Bros Discovery content in Australia. With major exclusives like the Game of Thrones spin-offs A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the upcoming third season of House of the Dragon, HBO Max has taken over from Binge as the streaming destination for premium drama in Australia.
That premium content also comes with a premium price tag: HBO Max plans range from $11.99 to $21.99 per month, making it one of the more expensive streaming options in Australia. Fortunately, there are a few discounts available to help you lock in lower rates.
HBO Max subscriptions: How do they compare?
There are three HBO Max plans available in Australia to choose from: Basic with Ads, Standard and Premium. Here's what each of them offer and how they compare on price:
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HBO Max
From
$11.99/mth
or $119.99/yr
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HBO Max
From
$15.99/mth
or $159.99/yr
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HBO Max
From
$21.99/mth
or $219.99/yr
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HBO Max is priced to compete with Binge, which costs $10, $19 and $22 per month for its equivalent plans. Though the HBO exodus on Binge has taken its toll, there's still a lot to see there if you're a fan of popular shows such as Taskmaster, The Day of the Jackal, Law & Order: SVU and Mr. Inbetween.
At the time of writing, no. HBO Max are not offering a trial but they have been known to in the past so keep checking this space.
You can also save up to 17% off your bill just by subscribing annually.
Dodo's NBN 500 Unlimited plan is our pick for the best NBN 500 plan for September.
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nbn500 Unlimited Plan
$62.99/mth
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Annual plan discounts
If you prefer to pay annually, HBO Max’s yearly plans offer an even bigger discount. Each annual discount will save you between $23 and $43 per year when paid upfront compared to the regular monthly rate, essentially netting you two months free. Here's how much each annual subscription costs:
- HBO Max Basic with Ads: $119.99/year (save $23.89)
- HBO Max Standard: $159.99/year (save $31.89)
- HBO Max Premium: $219.99/year (save $43.89)
Free access to HBO Max Basic with Foxtel
If you're a Foxtel subscriber and you're wondering where all that HBO content disappeared to, you're in luck. HBO Max Basic with Ads is free to all Foxtel residential customers (with an iQ3 box or later).
Here's a selection of Foxtel plans that are eligible for free HBO Max Basic:
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LIMITED OFFER - 40% OFF
| View PlanDeal ends June 30. |
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To claim your 12 months of HBO Max, simply follow these steps:
- Open the Home menu on your Foxtel remote and select the Max tile.
- Choose ‘Set up your access to unlock more HBO Max.’ Scan the QR code on your TV screen with your smartphone.
- Complete your HBO Max account setup from your phone.
- Start streaming via your Foxtel box or through the Max app on your preferred devices.
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.
- Apple TV Plus deals: Get 30% off
- Binge deals: Stream Binge from less than $7 per month
- Disney Plus deals: Get 12 months for the price of 10
- Foxtel packages and deals: Save up to $55 per month
- Kayo deals: 50% off Kayo Premium for six months with Optus SubHub
- Netflix deals: Free Netflix with Foxtel
- Paramount Plus deals: Save over $40 per year
- Prime Video deals: Score a 30-day free trial
Brodie Fogg
Managing Editor - Streaming
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