HBO Max Sets U.K. Launch Date, Subscription Plans

HBO Max has finally set the launch date for the rollout of its standalone streaming service in the U.K. and Ireland.

The platform will be available from March 26, with content from HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, DC Studios and Max Originals.

The U.K. launch will give viewers four options for subscription ranging from two ad-based tiers at £4.99 and £5.99 per month (the latter including downloads and recent releases) and two ad-free packages of £9.99 and £14.99 per month, the latter of which includes 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos (where available). TNT Sports will continue to be available as a standalone or bolt-on for £30.99 per month.

Among the scripted fare available to U.K. and Irish fans will be the entire first season of Noah Wyle starrer “The Pitt,” both seasons of “Euphoria,” “House of the Dragon” and the debut of DC’s “Green Lantern” series “Lanterns.” Library content…