Particle.news
Download on the App Store

HBO Max Launches in Germany With Tiered Plans, Bundles and Olympics Access

The rollout moves HBO and Warner libraries into one app, with Sky retaining select new seasons under parallel rights.

Overview

  • The service is now live in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein, available via apps and as a Prime Video channel.
  • Pricing starts at €5.99 with ads, €11.99 ad‑free, and €16.99 for 4K premium, with a €3 sports add‑on; all plans rise by €1 per month after the first year, and Winter Olympics coverage will be available to every subscriber at no extra cost.
  • Launch deals include discounted RTL+ bundles through February 13 and integration with waipu.tv, while Prime Video offers HBO Max as an add‑on without a price break.
  • A consolidated catalogue brings major HBO and Warner titles onto HBO Max as many legacy titles leave Sky/Wow, though upcoming seasons such as The White Lotus, Euphoria and House of the Dragon will also stream on Sky under existing agreements.
  • Early slate highlights include The Pitt available at launch, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on January 19, Heated Rivalry on February 6 and German original Banksters on February 20, with broader corporate uncertainty persisting as Netflix and Paramount pursue bids for Warner Bros. Discovery.