What's available

HBO Max in the US offers one of the strongest streaming libraries available. You get access to the full HBO catalog, including The Sopranos, The Wire, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Succession, Euphoria, and The Last of Us. Max Originals like The Idol, White Lotus, and Winning Time are all included. On the film side, you get day-and-date Warner Bros. theatrical releases, plus a deep library covering the DC universe, Studio Ghibli films, and classic Warner Bros. titles. Discovery content including Shark Week specials, 90 Day Fiancé, and Deadliest Catch rounds out the catalog.

What you're missing

Since the US library is the largest, viewers in other regions are typically the ones missing content. If you're based outside the US, you likely can't access:

  • The Penguin and other recent DC Max Originals
  • Same-day Warner Bros. film releases like Dune: Part Two
  • Full Studio Ghibli catalog including Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro
  • True Detective: Night Country and older seasons
  • Select sports content and live events

How to access other regions

If you're traveling abroad or living outside the US and want to keep your Max subscription working, a VPN is your best solution. A VPN masks your real location and routes your traffic through a server in your chosen country. To access the US library, connect to a US-based server, then open Max as normal. Your account will behave as if you're browsing from the States.

We recommend NordVPN as your first choice. It offers fast, reliable US servers that work consistently with Max, strong encryption, and apps for every major device including smart TVs, iOS, Android, and desktop.

Pricing

In the US, Max is available at three tiers:

  • Ad-Lite: $9.99/month
  • Ad-Free: $15.99/month
  • Ultimate: $19.99/month — includes 4K, Dolby Atmos, and up to four simultaneous streams

Annual plans offer a discount of roughly two months free compared to monthly billing.

Our recommendation

If you're in the US, Max is absolutely worth subscribing to — the content depth is hard to beat. If you're traveling or living abroad and want to hold onto full access, pair your subscription with NordVPN connected to a US server and you'll stream without interruption. Go for the Ad-Free or Ultimate tier to get the best experience, especially if you're watching HBO prestige dramas in 4K.