HBO Max / Max streaming service

HBO Max, recently rebranded simply as Max in many regions, is a leading premium streaming platform that originated in the United States. It was launched to consolidate the vast content library of WarnerMedia, including high-end television series, blockbuster films, and original programming. The service represents the digital evolution of the iconic Home Box Office (HBO) cable network, which revolutionized cable television in the 1970s.

Today, the platform is owned and operated by Warner Bros. Discovery, a global media powerhouse formed by the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery, Inc. in 2022. While the brand and technology are rooted in the U.S., the service is available globally through various regional distribution agreements and local subsidiaries, making it one of the largest media platforms in the world.