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Max Will Offer 1,000 Shows & Movies In 4K At Launch

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Sarah Snook in HBO's drama, Succession, which will be available in 4K on Max starting Tuesday.


By Phillip Swann
The TV Answer Man – @tvanswerman

When HBO Max becomes Max tomorrow (May 23), it will have more than 1,000 movies and show episodes in 4K, eight times more than was previously on HBO Max, the streaming service announced today.

“We understand the value of offering our users a cinematic playback experience and to that end, we’ve implemented more advanced technology workflows that allow us to release more 4K content in a faster, more efficient way,” Warner Bros. Discovery’s Sudheer Sirivara said in a press release. “Max will offer more than 1,000 films and episodes in 4K at launch, and we’ll be adding more every month as we move forward.”

However, the name change and 4K expansion also comes with a new pricing structure. The 4K ‘Max Ultimate’ plan, which will also include simultaneous streaming on four devices and no ads, will cost $19.99 a month.

The $15.99 a month plan, which previously included 4K programming, will now only deliver 1080p HD programming.

However, HBO Max subscribers will have access to their current plan features for a minimum of six months after Max’s launch tomorrow. That means you can continue to watch 4K in your $15.99 plan without upgrading until November 23. At least.

The lineup of 4K titles will include seasons one through three of Succession (season four will be added in 4K on June 30), Game of Thrones, The Last of Us, the Harry Potter films, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Dark Knight trilogy, and the Matrix films.

Avatar: The Way of Water will be available in 4K UHD, HDR 10, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on the $19.99 a month tier beginning June 7.

Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision will be available for select content and devices.

Here is the complete list of 4K titles that will be available on Max, effective Tuesday, May 23:

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