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HBO Max starts in Germany in 2026 – battle for streaming customers!
HBO Max will start in Germany in 2026. The streaming service offers series and films, competes with Netflix and offers various subscription models.
HBO Max starts in Germany in 2026 – battle for streaming customers!
There's a big change coming in 2025 in the exciting world of streaming! The streaming service HBO Max, which is very popular internationally, will finally find its way to Germany in 2026. This approach, announced by CEO JB Perrette, which is due to an existing contractual situation with Sky until the end of 2025, makes the hearts of many series and film fans beat faster. The service is already active in almost 100 markets and will continue to heat up competition from platforms like Netflix and Disney. Loud GQ The successful series include real blockbusters such as “The Last of Us”, “The White Lotus” and “The Pitt”.
But when exactly does it start? HBO Max is scheduled to launch in Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom at the beginning of 2026. Before that, however, twelve other countries, including Albania and Cyprus, will already experience a pre-launch in July 2025. The anticipation is growing, but the exciting question remains how the changes will affect existing subscriptions - especially those of WOW TV.
A look at the subscription models
The prices for HBO Max in Germany are still up in the air. To get an idea of what to expect, you can take a look at the current prices in the euro area. The subscription models are currently starting at5.99 eurosper month, and drop again for an additional sports package5 eurosto. There are two different models on both sides:
- Standard-Abo: Zeitgleiches Streamen auf zwei Geräten in Full HD und bis zu 30 Downloads.
- Premium-Abo: Streamen auf vier Geräten in 4K UHD, bis zu 100 Downloads möglich.
These are certainly attractive offers for anyone who doesn't want to miss the latest sports highlights or blockbusters like the “Harry Potter” series. From the extensive portfolio, cinema hits such as the “Minecraft Film” and future series such as “The Penguin” and “Welcome to Derry” also deserve to be on the watch list.
Max – The new face of the streaming service
The service, which launched in the US in 2020 as HBO Max and was renamed Max in 2023, has a lot to offer. A rich selection of HBO content, Discovery discoveries and coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics are just a few highlights the platform has to offer. From then onMay 21, 2024Max will already be available in several other European countries before it finally starts here.
Although the content will continue to be available via Sky and RTL+ until HBO Max is introduced in Germany, there is already speculation about possible negotiations regarding cooperation between Sky and HBO Max. This could mean that Sky customers will not have to go without their favorite content even after the launch. Whatever it may be, the various subscription models offer something for everyone. The options with a cheaper, advertising-financed model in particular are offered in numerous markets, including Norway.
In conclusion, the streaming landscape has been vibrant over the last year, and with the impending launch of HBO Max, many doors are open to all fans. We look forward to exciting times!