Since HBO (now Max) joined the streaming service wars, it has been a force to be reckoned with due to the extensive Warner Bros. media library. Home to culture-forming shows (Games of Thrones, The Last of Us, The Sopranos, etc.) and movie sagas (The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Mad Max, the DC Universe, the Dune Saga, etc.), Max continues to be one of the best streaming services out there.
As streaming has evolved throughout the years, streaming services have also been changing in structure, content rights, and pricing. Despite the increase in competition, Max does not currently offer a free trial in 2025.
However, Max and Disney have joined forces to create a new affordable super-bundle that gives users access to Max, Disney+, and Hulu all under one convenient billing cycle.
Can You Get Max for Free in Other Ways?
Although Max doesn't have an official free trial, you can still technically get it "free" through other means. As of August 2024, users who sign up for an annual DashPass membership through DoorDash will gain access to Max (with ads) at no additional cost. This will grant those users with a $240 annual value for only $96/year. To upgrade to an ad-free plan through DoorDash, it will simply tack on an additional $10.99/month, a benefit well worth the cost.
Max Bundles
If you already have Hulu or Disney+, you can also save on a Max subscription with the newest streaming bundle. The Max/Hulu/Disney+ bundle starts at $14.99/month, saving you about $167 a year (over $300 for the ad-free plan) compared to paying for the three plans individually.
What Max Alternatives Have Free Trials?
Luckily, if you are looking for a free streaming service trial, there are still multiple competitors that offer quality content and a chance to sample their streaming library for free. Check out these various alternatives below:
For more streaming options that can help you save, take a look at our guide to the best streaming bundles of 2025. You can also check out more of our free trial explainers below:
Connor Sheppard is an Oregon-grown culture writer for IGN with previous work on The Manual. Intrigued from a young age by pop culture and movies, he has developed into an experienced critic and consumer of all things media. From his time earning a bachelor's degree in digital communications at Oregon State University, he found a love for writing and appreciating specific actors and directors in the many films he watches.
