A few months ago we were rolling our eyes every time we heard about yet another streaming service — but now that we’re stuck inside so much of the time we’re actually totally stoked for another option!
Especially when it turns out we ALREADY HAVE IT FOR ZERO EXTRA MONEY!
That’s the case for a LOT of customers with the brand new HBO Max which finally launches today.
While new customers can subscribe to the service for $14.99 a month, anyone who already has an HBO sub through any of these providers just got HBO Max AUTOMATICALLY!
Additionally if you subscribe to HBO Go or HBO Now on Apple TV, Android TV, XBox One, or PS4 you can simply get the new app (or app upgrade) and use your current login there.
Unfortunately, a big omission is everyone who has HBO through their Roku or Amazon Fire TV or Amazon Prime Video — those customers are NOT getting HBO Max as their parent companies have not yet reached an agreement. Ouch.
OK, but for everyone else let’s talk about all the programming you’re getting…
Obviously there’s all the original programming HBO customers were used to — we’re talking award-winning shows like:
However there are also some new heavy hitters coming to the service…
In addition to the return of Friends to streaming, several more shows are coming:
Along with all episodes of some British faves like:
In addition to tons of previously unavailable Looney Tunes content, as well as catalogues from Cartoon Network and Adult Swim, HBO Max is also now the EXCLUSIVE streaming home for two of the most popular adult cartoons of all time:
And one of the longest holdouts of all time to streaming services — the beloved Studio Ghibli films, including:
And more!
Almost all the DC movies ever made, from the ’80s versions of Supergirl and Batman to the last decade’s DCEU films like Man of Steel to Wonder Woman to Shazam!:
Also most of DC’s catalogue of more recent animated movies:
And TV series:
OK, so that’s a LOT at launch. What else is on the way?
The much-talked about Friends reunion was meant to be available at launch — unfortunately the production was halted by the pandemic. But the deals are done, so fans can expect it from the service… eventually!
The controversial “Snyder Cut” of Justice League, which Warner Bros reportedly spent $30 million finishing, will be available in 2021.
More new shows:
And the premieres of exclusive movies:
Seems like a whole heck of a lot! Hopefully you’re one of the HBO subscribers who won’t have any trouble getting all the extras for free!
[Image via NBC/Adult Swim/Warner Bros/YouTube.]