Per the press release: WarnerMedia’s highly anticipated streaming platform,HBO Max, has officially launched today, featuring a leading collection of content curated from across WarnerMedia’s legendary catalog and a roster of new Max Originals, plus fan-favorite acquired franchises and films. The launch of HBO Max is the culmination of efforts over the past year to bring the best of WarnerMedia together to launch a new streaming offering, following AT&T’s acquisition of Time Warner. HBO Max has an unparalleled backing of distinct talent and industry leaders and demonstrates what can be accomplished when WarnerMedia’s celebrated brands come together.
This new direct-to-consumer experience features 10,000 hours of premium content including the entire HBO service; motion picture and TV series from Warner Bros.’ 100-year content collection; highlights from New Line; catalog titles from DC, CNN, TNT, TBS, truTV, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth andLooney Tunes Cartoons; a selection of classic films curated in partnership with TCM; along with a monthly offering of new Max Originals, guaranteeing something for everyone in the household. HBO Max is available starting today priced at $14.99/month from WarnerMedia.
“Today we are proud to introduce HBO Max – a dream that was created and nurtured by an incredible team of talented executives who dedicated the last year-and-a-half to making it a reality for consumers nationwide,” saidBob Greenblatt, Chairman of WarnerMedia Entertainment and Direct-to-Consumer. “However, this is just the beginning of our journey. We will continue to innovate and evolve this one-of-a-kind platform that brings together beloved programming from across the WarnerMedia family and around the world, while also paving the way for the creative voices of tomorrow.”
Max Originals
Max Originals available at launch includeLove Life,On the Record,Legendary,Craftopia,Looney Tunes CartoonsandThe Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo.Throughout the summer, new Max Originals will debut, includingKarma,an original second season of the critically acclaimed DC fan favoriteDoom Patrol,an original second season of Sesame Workshop’s animated seriesEsme & Roy,the return of the critically beloved mystery comedySearch Party, the first of four animated specials ofAdventure Time: Distant Lands- BMO,the three-part documentary seriesExpecting Amy,the adult animated comedyClose Enough,the 1988-set comedyFrayed,the heart-warming British animal rescue seriesThe Dog House, the generational family docuseriesThe House of Ho,the animated children’s seriesTig N’ Seek, andSeth Rogen’s feature length comedyAn American Pickle.
The entire HBO service will be available on HBO Max, bolstering its status as the go-to place for high quality entertainment. HBO Max features classic HBO favorites likeThe Sopranos,Sex and the CityandThe Wire, as well as recent hits, includingGame of Thrones,Big Little Lies,Veep,Curb Your Enthusiasm,Barry,Westworld,Succession,Last Week Tonight with John Oliverand so much more. HBO’s summer premieres will also be available on the platform at the same time as they debut on the HBO service, includingI May Destroy Youon June 7th;Perry Mason, starring Emmy-winnerMatthew Rhys, on June 21st; the six-part documentary seriesI’ll Be Gone in the Darkon June 28th; the fourth season of the anthology seriesRoom 104airing July 24th; and from Misha Green and executive producersJordan PeeleandJ.J. Abrams, the drama seriesLovecraft Country, debuting this August.
WarnerMedia Portfolio and Third-Party Acquisition Highlights
Highlights of the extensive WarnerMedia portfolio of library programming available starting today include the entireFriendslibrary; the first season ofTNT’sThe Alienist; the first four seasons oftruTV’s hit showImpractical Jokers;as well as the libraries ofThe Big Bang Theory,Rick and Morty,Robot Chicken,The Boondocks,The Bachelor,The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air;CWshows such asBatwoman,Nancy Drew,andKaty Keene; the first season ofDC’sDoom Patrol;The O.C.;Pretty Little Liars; theCNNcatalogue ofAnthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown; and much more. Soon, the platform offering will continue to grow adding the libraries ofGossip Girl,The West Wing,and more within the first year of launch.
In addition, HBO Max will offer third-party acquisitions includingDoctor Who(Seasons 1-11 and the next three seasons); the U.S. premieres ofTrigonometry,Ghosts,HomeandStath Lets Flats; theDoctor Whospin-offTorchwood;Luther;The Honorable Woman;Ricky Gervais’ original mockumentaryThe Office;and seasons 17-25 ofTop Gear, all as part of the previously announced deal withBBC Studios. Additionally, HBO Max is now the home ofStage 13’s seriesIndependent,Lipstick Empire, horror-comedy feature filmSnatchersand the world premiere ofHappily Ever Avatar.
HBO Max will also premiere the 51st season ofSesame Streetthis year, as well as offer customers exclusive access to spinoff series and specials likeThe Monster at the End of This Showand a new season ofEsme & Roy,as well as the show’s entire 50-year library. The platform will also offer the entire 23-season library ofSouth Parkthis summer, as well as the three upcoming seasons.
Feature Films Available at Launch
HBO Max will feature a library of more than 2,000 films within the first year. Also, starting today, audiences will be able to stream all eight films in theHarry Potterfilm franchise.Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwaldwill also be available on HBO Max via the HBO service.
Additionally,Crazy Rich Asians,A Star is Born,Aquaman,Joker,theAlienfranchise, theAmerican Pieseries,Anastasia,Babe,Die Hard,The Flintstones,In Bruges,The Indian in the Cupboard,Jaws,Moulin Rouge!andTeen Witchwill all be available via the HBO service offering.
Viewers will also be able to instantly watch films acquired specifically for HBO Max viaWarner Bros.,TheCriterion Collection, and the acclaimedStudio Ghibli, which is streaming for the first time ever in the U.S. Other films that will be available at launch includeCasablanca,The Wizard of Oz,The Lord of the Rings,Citizen Kane,Gremlins,and theLegomovies, as well as classic favorites like2001: A Space Odyssey,An American in Paris,Blood Diamond,Braveheart,Friday the 13th,Godzilla,Gone with the Wind, the Beatles’A Hard Day’s Night, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,theA Nightmare on Elm Streetfranchise,North by Northwest,Rebel without a Cause,Singin' in the RainandThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.
Films available throughout the first year of launch includeThe Matrix,The Goonies, When Harry Met Sally, Blade Runner: The Final Cut,theLethal Weaponseries,Monsters Vs. AliensandV for Vendetta,everyBatmanandSupermantheatrical release from the last 40 years, along with everyDCfilm from the last decade, includingWonder WomanandJustice League.
