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HBO Max Teams With RTL+ for German Launch Via Single-Subscription Bundle

The tie-up leverages RTL+'s local reach to speed HBO Max's late entry after Sky licensing constraints.

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Overview

  • HBO Max goes live in Germany on Jan. 13 with the RTL+ bundle available from day one.
  • The joint subscription costs €11.99 per month with ads or €17.99 ad-free, undercutting separate sign-ups reported at roughly $18 and $33.
  • The package pairs HBO franchises and Warner Bros. films with RTL+ local shows and UEFA Europa League, with a Berlin world premiere for the new Game of Thrones prequel on Jan. 19.
  • RTL’s Ad Alliance handles HBO Max ad sales in Germany, building on an expanded content pact with Warner Bros. Discovery.
  • HBO Max’s U.K. and Ireland launch is slated for March 2026 after Sky licensing delays, and reports say a Netflix bid for WBD could face European regulatory review.