Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed the official Australian launch details for its streaming service Max. The platform will serve as the exclusive home for a wide range of content, including HBO Originals, Warner Bros. films, DC titles, and Discovery reality series.
The arrival of Max marks a significant shift in Australia’s streaming landscape, particularly for subscribers of Binge, who will lose access to much of the HBO library from the launch date. Some ongoing series, such as The White Lotus Season 3, will continue on Binge for the time being.
Here’s a breakdown of what to expect from Max in Australia, including its plans, prices, and content. We also look at what at Max’s launch means for users of Binge.
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Max Australia: What Is It and When Does it Launch?
Max is Warner Bros. Discovery’s consolidated streaming platform, combining content from HBO, Warner Bros., DC, Discovery, Cartoon Network, and more. The service is being positioned as an all-in-one destination for scripted dramas, blockbuster films, reality TV, kids programming, and classic titles.
Australian subscribers will have access to new series and films released weekly, with major HBO titles arriving at the same time as the U.S. market. One of the first high-profile premieres following launch will be The Last of Us season 2, debuting on 14 April 2025.
Max launches in Australia on 31 March 2025.
Plans and Pricing for Max Australia
Max will offer three subscription tiers in Australia. A discounted introductory rate will apply for users who sign up before 30 April 2025, with the reduced price valid for 12 months.
Basic with Ads
- Introductory price: $7.99 per month / $79.99 annually
- Ongoing price: $11.99 per month / $119.99 annually
- Streams on up to 2 devices simultaneously
- Content in Full HD
- Advertising included
Standard
- Introductory price: $11.99 per month / $119.99 annually
- Ongoing price: $15.99 per month / $159.99 annually
- Streams on 2 devices simultaneously
- Full HD content
- Up to 30 downloads for offline viewing
Premium
- Introductory price: $17.99 per month / $179.99 annually
- Ongoing price: $21.99 per month / $219.99 annually
- Streams on up to 4 devices simultaneously
- Supports Full HD or 4K resolution and Dolby Atmos (where available)
- Up to 100 downloads for offline viewing (limits apply)
What Content Will Be Available on Max Australia?
The platform will house a variety of content spanning scripted series, films, kids programming, and documentaries. Key highlights include:
HBO Originals and Max Originals
- Returning series: The Last of Us, Euphoria, House of the Dragon, The White Lotus
- Upcoming titles: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, IT: Welcome to Derry, Duster
- Max Originals: And Just Like That…, Peacemaker, Paul American, The Pitt
Warner Bros. Films
- Recent blockbusters: Barbie, Wonka, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Trap, Twisters
- Franchise collections: Harry Potter, Dune, The Lord of the Rings, and the DC Universe
Popular Series
- Friends, The Big Bang Theory, Sex and the City, The Sopranos, Rick and Morty, Gilmore Girls
TCM Classics
- Titles such as Casablanca, The Wizard of Oz, A Clockwork Orange, Full Metal Jacket, Rebel Without a Cause
Kids and Family Content
- Adventure Time, Looney Tunes, Scooby Doo, Ben 10, Teen Titans Go!
Discovery and Reality Series
- 90 Day Fiancé, The Baldwins, Naked and Afraid, Dr. Pimple Popper, Outback Opal Hunters, Gold Rush, Deadliest Catch
Viewing Experience and Features
Subscribers can create up to five profiles per account, with personalised recommendations and avatar customisation. Kids profiles include age-appropriate content and parental controls.
Max will be accessible via major devices, including mobiles, tablets, gaming consoles, and connected TVs. The platform will feature genre hubs and a redesigned interface aimed at simplifying navigation.
What Happens to Content on Binge?
With the launch of Max in Australia on 31 March 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery content—including HBO titles—will no longer be available on Binge. According to Binge, this change comes as part of licensing agreements concluding with the launch of Warner Bros. Discovery’s own streaming platform.
A number of major HBO titles are set to leave Binge at the end of March, including Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Succession, The Sopranos, Sex and the City, Euphoria, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Entourage. The complete list of major departures on 31 March includes:
| Title | End Date |
|---|---|
| Game of Thrones | 31 March 2025 |
| House of the Dragon | 31 March 2025 |
| Succession | 31 March 2025 |
| The Sopranos | 31 March 2025 |
| Sex and the City | 31 March 2025 |
| Euphoria | 31 March 2025 |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | 31 March 2025 |
| Entourage | 31 March 2025 |
Some content has already left or is scheduled to leave ahead of the Max launch. Notable examples include Snowfall (23 February 2025), Grimm (28 February 2025), and The Nanny (29 March 2025).
For HBO series currently airing on Binge, such as The White Lotus (Season 3), The Pitt, and The Righteous Gemstones, the current seasons will complete their runs on Binge. Episodes will remain available on demand for 30 days following the airing of the final episode.
Binge will continue to offer a selection of other programming, including Day of the Jackal, Saturday Night Live, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and Australian originals like Colin from Accounts and The Twelve. Binge subscriptions also include access to live and on-demand sport, news, and lifestyle content.
How to Subscribe
Max subscriptions will be available through www.max.com and via app stores on launch day.
