Warner Bros. Discovery has announced that its streaming service Max will launch on 19 November 2024 in Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, as well as Taiwan and Hong Kong. Max will be a brand-new streaming experience in the region bringing fans blockbuster movies, groundbreaking series, iconic hits, engaging real-life content and family favourites through a strong product experience.

Max brings together the highest quality entertainment from beloved brands like HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Cartoon Network, Max Originals, and the best of Hollywood movies, as well as can’t-miss programming from Discovery, TLC, AFN, Food Network, ID^* and HGTV all in one place.

From 19 November 2024, subscribers can enjoy an elevated streaming experience on multiple devices with an easy-to-navigate interface including personalized recommendations, seamless search, genre rails and brand hubs. Providing a more intuitive way of exploring Max, subscribers can create up to five unique profiles, each customizable with favourite characters as avatars, receive content picks based on viewing habits and customize profiles for kids, curated with age-appropriate content and parental controls.

JB Perrette, CEO and President of Global Streaming & Games at Warner Bros. Discovery said:

“We are thrilled to bring Max to more consumers in Asia. Max brings together unparalleled quality content from iconic brands like HBO, Discovery, the DC Universe, Harry Potter, AFN, and Cartoon Network, as well as Hollywood blockbusters all in one place. Building on successful launches in the U.S., Latin America and Europe, Asia Pacific represents the next phase of Max’s globalization, making Max available now in over 72 markets with more to come in 2025.”

James Gibbons, President at Warner Bros. Discovery, APAC said:

“Warner Bros. Discovery has long entertained fans across Asia Pacific with culture-defining content from powerhouse brands. For the first time, this programming will be available in a brand new streaming app for regional audiences, with Max combining incredible breadth and depth and a best in class viewing experience.”

CONTENT OFFERING

Max will offer a collection of fan-favourite content from theatrical hits, culture-defining shows, best-in-class real-life stories across food, home, lifestyle and documentaries, as well as family favourites.

• As the exclusive streaming home for groundbreaking HBO Originals, Max will feature a slate of exclusive stories including new series Dune: Prophecy, the Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, IT: Welcome to Derry, the upcoming Harry Potter series, and new seasons of House of the Dragon, The White Lotus and The Last of Us. Subscribers will also have access to award-winning series, True Detective, Game of Thrones and Succession, as well as Max Original adult animation Creature Commandos, the first series out of the new DC Universe under James Gunn and Peter
• Max will feature the best of Hollywood movies, including the full Harry Potter movie collection, Dune: Part Two, Barbie, Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom, Wonka, Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and the upcoming premiere of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
• Fans of Warner Discovery’s beloved collections will be entertained by Friends, the

DC Universe, The Conjuring Universe, The Matrix and Sex and the City.

• For the first time, real-life stories from Warner Bros. Discovery’s renowned unscripted programming from Discovery, TLC, AFN, Food Network, ID^* and HGTV will be available in one streaming destination. Individual brand hubs on Max will feature worldwide hits including Deadliest Catch, Ghost Adventures, Property Brothers, Gold Rush, Pimple Popper and Selena + Restaurant.
• Max will be home to kids’ brands Cartoon Network and CARTOONITO offering a wide selection of content for kids and families from Adventure Time, We Bare Bears and Tom and Jerry, to Looney Tunes and Teen Titans Go!.

Max will offer a choice of different plans. Full details about pricing will be announced in the coming weeks and will vary by country and provider.

Mobile

• Stream on 1 mobile device at once
• Standard HD video resolution
• Watch only on mobile phone and tablet
• 15 downloads to watch on the go

The Mobile plan is available in Indonesia, Philippines, and via select providers in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.

Standard

• Stream on 2 devices at once
• Full HD video resolution
• Watch on more devices, including TVs
• 30 downloads to watch on the go

Ultimate

• Stream on 4 devices at once
• 4K UHD and Dolby Atmos as available
• Watch on more devices, including TVs
• 100 downloads to watch on the go (limits apply)

Max will launch in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan and Hong Kong on 19 November 2024. The Max app will be available for subscription through Max.com, and through select partners, additional details will be announced in the coming weeks.

If you already have an HBO GO subscription, its FAQ (0n the official website) states that you will be able to sign in to MAX using your existing GO account email and password.

In the meantime, head on over here to check out our picks and highlights on what to watch on HBO GO in October 2024.