Catch up on great TV with this Black Friday deal on HBO Max subscription

By Tom Bedford
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A great streaming deal over Black Friday makes HBO Max a lot more affordable, letting you catch up on all the top movies and TV shows from one of the world's best streaming services.

You normally have to pay $9.99 per month for HBO Max for its ad-supported tier, but if you subscribe before November 28, you'll only have to pay $2 for each of your first three months.

The HBO Max ad-supported plan has all the content of its premium ($14.99-per-month) sibling, but doesn't let you stream in 4K, or download titles to watch offline. There's no deal on that pricier version though.

If you're in the UK, we're sorry to say that this deal doesn't apply to you — HBO Max isn't live here. However lots of HBO shows go straight to Sky TV, and there are plenty of Sky TV Black Friday deals, which you can find by clicking here.

HBO Max Black Friday deal in the US

HBO Max monthly: was $9.99, now $2, saving 80% for first three months For three months, new or returning subscribers need only pay $2, not $10, to enjoy the HBO Max library. This deal gets you the ad-supported tier, with no reduction on the premium alternative. After this time the fee will defer to the original price. Ends November 28

HBO Max monthly: was $9.99, now $2, saving 80% for first three months
For three months, new or returning subscribers need only pay $2, not $10, to enjoy the HBO Max library. This deal gets you the ad-supported tier, with no reduction on the premium alternative. After this time the fee will defer to the original price.
Ends November 28

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You probably know HBO for its own selection of hit shows like Game of Thrones, Westworld and White Lotus, with new titles like Our Flag Means Death and House of the Dragon keeping fans coming back for more.

But HBO Max also offers Warner Brother movies once they've finished their theatrical runs. This means The Batman, Dune and Fast & Furious 9 are all on there, as well as many classic movies too.

At some point in 2023, HBO Max is getting combined with Discovery Plus, which is something that Warner Media has confirmed. This means that the HBO Max library will swell with loads of factual shows on history, food and the world — though we imagine that the three-month deal may well have ended by that point.

While HBO Max is one of the highest entries on our list of the best streaming services, one thing it suffers from is the price, with the high monthly cost, lack of a free trial and very rare discounts making it one of the costliest subscriptions. But that's why this Black Friday deal is great — it's a rare opportunity to try HBO Max without paying the full amount.

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Tom Bedford
Tom Bedford
Streaming and Ecommerce Writer

Tom is the streaming and ecommerce writer at What to Watch, covering streaming services in the US and UK. His goal is to help you navigate the busy and confusing online video market, to help you find the TV, movies and sports that you're looking for without having to spend too much money.