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Max Adopts Monochrome Branding, Aligning Closer with HBO

Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service Max shifts to a black-and-white logo, sparking questions about its evolving brand identity in a competitive market.

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Overview

  • Max has introduced a new monochrome black-and-white logo and interface, replacing its previous blue color scheme launched in 2023.
  • The rebrand closely resembles HBO's iconic branding, potentially signaling a renewed focus on premium, mature programming.
  • This marks a shift from the 2023 strategy aimed at broadening Max's appeal with family-friendly branding and programming.
  • The move has generated mixed reactions, with some praising the alignment with HBO's prestige and others criticizing potential brand confusion.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery has not commented on the reasoning behind the rebrand, which is being rolled out across platforms and marketing materials.