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How to Score a Deal on Max (and Get the Streaming Service for Free)

How to Score a Deal on Max (and Get the Streaming Service for Free)
Tim Chan
By Tim ChanAug 14, 2024
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2023 was a massive year for HBO Max, as the streaming service officially re-launched as a new platform, merging with the former Discovery+ to rebrand as simply, “Max.” The streamer is now home to some of the biggest releases of the last year, from the final season of Succession and the live-action Barbie movie, to several critically-acclaimed series, including the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, and White Lotus.

A subscription to Max runs just $9.99/month, which is a great value for the thousands of hours of content available on the streaming service. Max subscribers can now also watch live sports and live news online, plus more films, TV episodes and 4K content than ever, according to the brand.

REGULAR PRICE

Max Monthly Subscription

$9.99
GET MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION

But there are other ways to start streaming on Max, and you don’t necessarily need a standalone subscription to do so. DoorDash has just announced a new promotion that gives its DashPass members an annual subscription to Max for free. That’s right, you can get Max (with ads) for no additional charge when you sign up for a DashPass Annual Plan membership in the U.S. That’s a 56% discount versus paying for both memberships together.

DOORDASH DEAL

DashPass + Max

GET ANNUAL DASHPASS $96

In addition to free streaming on Max, DashPass members get $0 delivery, 5% credit back on pickup orders, special members-only discounts, and more. See more details here.

Best Max Deals, Promo Codes: Save 40% Off

Unlike streamers like Hulu and Amazon Prime, Max doesn’t currently offer a free trial. Still, there are a few ways to get a streaming discount on Max. Your best bet is to sign up for an annual plan versus going month-to-month, which will save you 17% off the total price. Annual plans start at just $99 for Max (with ads) — no promo code required.

BEST MAX DEAL

Max Annual Subscription

$99$119.8817% off
GET ANNUAL PLAN (WITH ADS)
$169.99$203.8817% off
GET ANNUAL PLAN (NO ADS)

If you pay the standard monthly rate, you’d spend an extra $20-$35 more on your Max subscription, depending on if you go with the ad-supported or ad-free package, so the annual deal is a solid savings.

Another way to score a Max streaming deal? Grab the new Disney, Hulu and Max bundle, which gets you access to Disney+, Hulu and Max for one low price of $16.99/month. That saves you almost 40% versus paying for all three streamers separately.

MAX BUNDLE DEAL

Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle

$16.99$25.9735% off
GET MAX BUNDLE (WITH ADS)
$29.99$48.9739% off
GET MAX BUNDLE (NO ADS)

The bundle deal gets you access to the entire streaming libraries of all three services, with the ability to stream content on up to two devices. Choose from a cheaper option with ads, or go with the no-ads bundle offer.

Max does occasionally offer other streaming deals and promo offers (I.e. for Cyber Monday) but they are few and far between, so this is the best Max deal you’ll find online right now. Fortunately, there are also some alternative deals you can take advantage of to get a Max subscription for free.

Max Free Trial 2024: How to Get Max for Free

As mentioned above, Max doesn’t offer a free trial on its own site. Fortunately, there are still a few ways to get Max for free online. In addition to the DoorDash offer above, you can stream Max for free with one of these wireless packages.

1. Get Max Free With AT&T

Have a phone plan with AT&T? Many of the AT&T Unlimited Plans for phone and internet include a Max subscription for free. Check here to see if your current AT&T plan qualifies for the Max offer or head to ATT.com to sign-up for a new plan.

GET: FREE MAX DEAL AT AT&T

2. Get Max Free With Cricket Wireless

Cricket Wireless users can get a Max subscription free with Cricket’s $60 monthly plan. The plan gets you unlimited calling, unlimited high-speed data, 15GB of mobile hotspot, plus free Max. See details here.

GET: FREE MAX DEAL AT CRICKET WIRELESS

No matter which deal you go with, every plan gets you unlimited streaming of all of HBO and Discovery’s TV shows, documentaries, Max Originals, and new releases (like the Warner Bros. slate). Sign up now and get instant access on your phone, computer, tablet or TV. 

If you’re already subscribed to HBO Max and you want to start streaming on Max, most subscribers should automatically have had their HBO Max apps updated to Max. If your app still says HBO Max, you’ll need to download the updated Max app, but you won’t have to pay for a new subscription.

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Sabrina Carpenter 'Short n' Sweet' Vinyl

Target Exclusive LP

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Sabrina Carpenter 'Short n' Sweet' Vinyl

Amazon Exclusive LP

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