Max
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| Basic Information | |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2020 |
| Product Type | Streaming service |
| In Production | Yes |
| Official Website | https://max.com |
Max (previously HBO Max) is a streaming service created in 2020 by Warner Bros.[1] In May 2023, the service rebranded to Max.[2]
Consumer impact summary[edit | edit source]
Incidents[edit | edit source]
This is a list of all consumer protection incidents related to this product. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the HBO category.
Lifetime subscription downgrade (2025)[edit | edit source]
- Main article: HBO Max downgrades lifetime subscription
Users of the ad-supported tiers would also see the removal of the sports and live news features on March 30[3], with the latter being in "open beta" since late 2023.[4] The live news feature was previously advertised "to all Max subscribers for no additional cost" from release to February 2025.[5]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Spangler, Todd (2020-04-21). "HBO Max Sets Official Launch Date". Variety. Archived from the original on 2025-03-23. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ↑ "Warner Bros. Discovery Unveils Max Streaming Service, Launching May 23". Warner Bros. Discovery. 2023-04-12. Archived from the original on 2025-03-29. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ↑ Vlessing, Etan (2025-02-26). "Max Pulls CNN and Sports From Ad Tier in Streaming Pivot". The Holywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 2025-03-09. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ↑ Keys, Matthew (2025-02-26). "Max to drop CNN live feed on ad-supported plans". TheDesk.net. Archived from the original on 2025-02-28. Retrieved 2025-04-01.
- ↑ "CNN Max features live news and select programming created just for Max". Max Help Center. Archived from the original on 2025-02-08. Retrieved 2025-04-01.