The platform has content from the conglomerate’s flagship brands HBO, Discovery, and Cartoon Network.
Warner Bros. Discovery has officially rolled out its steaming service Max to the Southeast Asian region on Tuesday, November 19.
Originally launched as HBO Max in 2020, the platform is now finally available in the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, as well as the East Asian territories of Hong Kong and Taiwan.
JB Perrette, CEO and President of Global Streaming & Games at Warner Bros. Discovery said that “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.”
He adds that the Southeast Asia, HK, and Taiwan launch is representative of the next phase of Max’s globalization as it now available in 72 markets and “more to come in 2025.”
The subscription plans for Max start from a cheaper mobile-only plan, which costs Php 149 per month or Php 1,040 annually.
The Standard tier that allows for 2 devices, and up to Full HD resolution of video quality will set subscribers back some Php 269 monthly or Php 1,890 yearly.
And the third, which is Ultimate, will enable the same plan to be used by 4 devices and stream up to 4K Ultra HD quality, goes for Php 399 a month or Php 2,790 for an upfront payment for the 12-month period.
Existing HBO GO subscribers in the region have been automatically converted to Max upon launch and enjoy a wider range of viewing options.
Apart from the aforementioned, Max’s library in the United States also includes original productions and programs from popular lifestyle channels HGTV, TLC, Food Network, as well as CNN, the Discovery Channel, and more.