Max streams HBO, Warner Bros., Discovery, sports, news, and franchise entertainment.
Max is a streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery that delivers programming from HBO, Warner Bros., Discovery, DC, and other entertainment brands. It combines scripted series, films, unscripted television, sports, news, and franchise libraries through subscription plans accessible on supported devices.
The service is positioned for households seeking both premium scripted content and broad catalog variety in one subscription. It competes in the direct-to-consumer streaming market, where brand libraries and feature sets influence retention. The product experience centers on subscription tier selection, personalized discovery, and playback across connected TVs, mobile devices, and web platforms.
| Attribute | Max Streaming | Hayu | Netflix Streaming | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider |  |  |  | |
| Founded | 2022 | 1926 | 1997 | |
| Sells To | Consumers | Advertising Agencies, B2B, Consumers, Enterprise | Consumers | |
| Pricing Model | Licensing, Recurring, Transactional | Advertising, Free | Recurring, Subscriptions | |
| Ownership | Public | Public, Subsidiary | Public |
Provider
Founded 2022
Sells To Consumers
Pricing Model Licensing, Recurring, Transactional
Ownership Public
Provider
Founded 1926
Sells To Advertising Agencies, B2B, Consumers, Enterprise
Pricing Model Advertising, Free
Ownership Public, Subsidiary
Provider
Founded 1997
Sells To Consumers
Pricing Model Recurring, Subscriptions
Ownership Public
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