HBO Max's big Max makeover comes with one huge downgrade

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Will HBO Max subscribers get 4K content?

Warner Media confirmed to TechRadar that, as of May 23, new Max ad-free-tier subscribers will not find any 4K content. In addition, existing HBO Max subscribers, like, yes, myself, will after a six-month grace period on the new $15.99 Max Ad-Free tier, also lose access to 4K content. ...

How much does HBO Max ad-free cost?

They can, of course, upgrade to the Max Ultimate Ad-free tier for an additional $4 a month. Current HBO Max Ad-Free subscribers will continue to have access to 4K content for at least six months following the transition to Max, after which they can move into the Ultimate Ad-Free tier if they prefer a more premium viewing experience. ...

What is HBO Max's ad-free tier?

The streamer introduced the tier alongside Max's big revamp. Previously, HBO Max's $16/month ad-free tier offered 4K streaming, Dolby Atmos support on select titles and simultaneous streams on up to three devices. ...

How much does HBO Max cost per month?

Previously, HBO Max's $16/month ad-free tier offered 4K streaming, Dolby Atmos support on select titles and simultaneous streams on up to three devices. But with the Ultimate Ad-Free Tier, those perks became locked behind a new $20 per month price tag, with the max number of simultaneous streams bumped up to four. ...

Is HBO Max on the verge of collapse?

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)-owned streaming service HBO Max appears to be on the verge of a self-inflicted collapse. The future of the streamer became increasingly uncertain this week, when it was revealed that WBD execs had shelved the $90m-budget Batgirl movie despite it being in post production. ...

Will legacy HBO Max ad-free subscribers say goodbye to 4K streaming next month?

Boooooo! Legacy HBO Max ad-free subscribers can say goodbye to 4K streaming next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Legacy HBO Max subscribers will soon have to upgrade their plan or say goodbye to 4K streaming. ...