HBO Max offering 40% discount for annual plans

HBO Max is slashing its annual subscription rates for a limited time, offering a 40% discount for annual plans across all three of the streaming service’s tiers.The offer will be in effect through July 15.Read more trending news The discounts come just in time for Season 3 of "House of the Dragon,“ which premieres on Sunday, according to The Hollywood Reporter.The sale means that the basic plan with ads will cost $78.99 for the first year; the regular price is $109.99 annually. The standard plan will be trimmed to $132.99 for the first year; the regular rate is $184.99 annually. The premium plan falls to $164.99 for the first year, dropping from $229.99.HBO Max Cuts Prices 40 Percent Ahead of House of the Dragon Season 3 https://t.co/y2nsQLmbSi The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 18, 2026 There are a few catches. The first one is that subscribers must commit to a full year and pay in advance. Additonal taxes will be tacked on to the price.When the yearlong subscription expires, it wi