Gone are the days when Max was only known for The Sopranos (although it’s still the only place you can stream the show). Max, previously named HBO Max, now hosts a vast array of entertainment from the finest broadcast libraries such as Warner Bros., Discovery Channel, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Animal Planet, among other labels. Our team at WIRED is an avid consumer of varied content, and we constantly share our latest top picks from Max.
Whether you are keen to delve into an HBO original series like Succession or eager to lose yourself in an immensely popular movie like Barbie, Max is the platform that caters to your desires. To sweeten the deal, Max offers the ability to stream live sports via the B/R Sports add-on, and that too without any additional charges. This offers exclusive access to highly sought-after events from the NBA, NHL, March Madness, MLB, U.S. Soccer, Bellator, and key cycling competitions.
Max also acknowledges the irresistible allure of tantalization, therefore offering users the chance to get a taste of new and highly popular original series such as Euphoria, Industry, or The Idol, even without a membership. This teaser feature allows you to dip your toes into the pool of near-infinite options Max provides.
The platform opens up a universe of programs for streaming, spanning a plethora from House of the Dragon, a continuation of the wildly loved Game of Thrones series, to epic thrills from the movie Dune. Personal favorites such as The Last of Us, The Penguin, and Hacks are currently available for streaming.
Max isn’t merely another subscription service for video content, it’s a tremendous repository offering an expanse of top-tier media. It’s been rebranded and revamped from the once solely HBO Max, and now includes content from numerous reputable giants in the industry like Warner Bros., Discovery Channel, and CNN among others.
As part of the vibrant viewer base of WIRED, we regularly explore and review the broad assortment of content available on Max. We strive to keep our finger on the pulse of the latest additions to the Max portfolio, which includes both ubiquitous and niche productions.
So if you’re inclined towards immersing in an HBO original series like Succession or a widely loved film such as Barbie, Max delivers a broad canvas for all your entertainment choices. Max, in its quest to provide exceptional value, also enables subscribers to stream live sports courtesy of the B/R Sports add-on, without incurring any additional expenses.
For the sports enthusiasts, this includes hugely popular events from genres like basketball (NBA), ice hockey (NHL), the college basketball phenomenon known as March Madness, professional baseball (MLB), and America’s growing love affair with soccer (U.S. Soccer). Combat sports fans are not left out, with Bellator events featured alongside high-profile cycling tournaments.
Max understands the appeal of anticipation and hence, allows users, even non-subscribers, a sneak peek of new and beloved original series such as Euphoria, Industry, or The Idol. This catering to curiosity offers viewers a sampler of the diverse options that define the Max experience.
Once your appetite for interesting content is whetted, the vast array of choices such as House of the Dragon, a spin-off of the wildly popular Game of Thrones series, or the cinematic spectacle, Dune, await to immerse you in their intriguing narratives. Also available for immediate streaming are fan-favorites including The Last of Us, The Penguin, and the critically acclaimed Hacks.
Max is no longer just a streaming service renowned for its exclusive rights to The Sopranos. As it basks in its rebranding from HBO Max, the platform now harbors a wealth of content drawn from the crème de la crème of entertainment libraries. These range from comprehensive media conglomerates like Warner Bros. and Discovery Channel to specific niche channels like Cartoon Network and Adult Swim.
At WIRED, we pride ourselves in being voracious consumers and evaluators of the dynamic content that Max continually enriches its offers with. From HBO’s original series such as Succession, to universally applauded films like Barbie, we’re on a perpetual quest to keep up with what’s trending on Max.
But that’s not all. Max’s repertoire also includes access to live sports streaming through the B/R Sports add-on, at no additional cost to the subscriber. This extra perk opens the door to some of the most followed events from the realm of NBA, NHL, March Madness, MLB, U.S. Soccer, Bellator, and notable cycling championships.