Warner Bros. Discovery Bringing Max to Australia

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is officially bringing its streaming app, Max, to Australia, with HBO and Max Originals set to hit our screens from March 31.

Max is packed with some of the biggest entertainment brands, including HBO, Warner Bros., DC Universe, Harry Potter, Discovery, Cartoon Network, TLC, ID, and HGTV. That means hit shows like The Last of Us, House of the Dragon, Euphoria, The White Lotus, and Peacemaker will all be available, along with classics like Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and Rick and Morty.

WBD says Australia is a major market as it expands its streaming service worldwide.

"WBD has a long history in Australia, and we know our world-class content from HBO, Warner Bros., Discovery, and more is incredibly popular with audiences here," said WBD Australia and New Zealand general manager Michael Brooks. "We can't wait for fans across the country to experience Max."

Max is already available in the U.S., Latin America, the Caribbean, parts of Europe, and select Asia-Pacific countries. Now, Aussies will be able to subscribe online or via app stores, though WBD hasn’t revealed local pricing yet.

For reference, Max’s U.S. plans range from $9.99 USD (about $15.72 AUD) per month for a basic, ad-supported tier to a premium plan at $33.04 AUD per month.

Australia already has a crowded streaming market, with Netflix, Stan, Stan Sport, Prime Video, Disney+, ABC iView, SBS On Demand, Foxtel Now, Binge, Kayo, YouTube Premium, Optus Sport, Apple TV+, Hayu, Paramount+, and 9Now all competing for subscribers.

Will Max shake things up? We’ll find out soon.