HBO Max and Disney Plus do not come together in a bundle

HBO Max and Disney Plus are two separate streaming services owned by different companies. Disney owns Disney Plus; Warner Bros. Discovery owns HBO Max. You cannot get HBO Max as part of a Disney Plus subscription, and you cannot get Disney Plus as part of an HBO Max subscription. If you want both, you pay for both.

The only bundle that includes Disney Plus is the Disney Bundle, which pairs Disney Plus with Hulu and ESPN+. HBO Max is not part of that bundle and never has been. Some cable or internet providers offer their own bundles that might include both services, but those are separate deals between you and your provider—not official Disney or Warner Bros. offerings.

Key Takeaways

  • HBO Max and Disney Plus require separate subscriptions; neither service includes the other.
  • The Disney Bundle combines Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+ at a lower combined price than buying each separately.
  • Some internet or cable providers bundle both services as part of a larger package, but this depends on your provider and plan.
  • You can subscribe to both services independently if you want access to content from both Disney and Warner Bros.

What the Disney Bundle actually includes

The Disney Bundle offers three services: Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+. Disney Plus gives you Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic content. Hulu is Disney's general entertainment streaming service with thousands of TV shows and films. ESPN+ is the sports streaming service with live games, original shows, and exclusive content.

The bundle costs less than paying for all three separately, but the exact price depends on which tier you choose. You can get the bundle with ads on all three services, or with ads only on Hulu while Disney Plus and ESPN+ are ad-free. There is also a tier with no ads on any of the three services. None of these options include HBO Max.

How to get both Disney Plus and HBO Max

If you want both services, you subscribe to them independently. You can sign up for Disney Plus directly through Disney's website or through the Disney Bundle if you also want Hulu and ESPN+. You sign up for HBO Max separately through Warner Bros. Discovery's website or through the HBO Max app.

Some internet providers, like Verizon or Charter, offer packages that bundle multiple streaming services including both Disney Plus and HBO Max. These are provider-specific deals, not official bundles from Disney or Warner Bros. Check with your internet or cable company to see what streaming packages they offer as part of your plan.

The difference between HBO Max content and Disney Plus content

HBO Max carries content from Warner Bros., HBO, DC Comics, and other Warner Bros. Discovery properties. This includes shows like The Last of Us, Game of Thrones, Succession, and films from the DC Universe. It also includes older Warner Bros. films and a large library of classic television.

Disney Plus focuses on family-friendly and general entertainment content from Disney's studios. That includes Marvel films and shows, Star Wars content, Pixar films, Disney animated classics, and National Geographic documentaries. The two services have almost no content overlap because they are owned by different studios with different libraries.

When you might see both services offered together

Cable and internet providers sometimes bundle streaming services as a perk for their customers. Verizon, for example, has offered Disney Plus and ESPN+ free or discounted to certain plan holders. Charter Spectrum has bundled various streaming services depending on the region and plan level. These offers change regularly and vary by location.

If you have cable or internet service, log into your provider's account or call their customer service to ask what streaming services come with your plan. Some providers include them automatically; others require you to set up them. This is different from the official Disney Bundle, which you buy directly from Disney.

Comparing the cost of both services separately versus bundled options

Disney Plus alone costs between $7.99 and $13.99 per month depending on whether you choose the ad-supported or ad-free tier. HBO Max costs $9.99 per month with ads or $19.99 per month without ads. If you want both services without ads, you are looking at roughly $34 per month.

The Disney Bundle with ads on all three services costs less than Disney Plus and HBO Max combined, but it includes Hulu and ESPN+ whether you want them or not. If you only care about Disney Plus and HBO Max, buying them separately might be your only option unless your internet provider offers a bundle that includes both.

How to manage subscriptions to multiple streaming services

If you subscribe to both Disney Plus and HBO Max, you will have two separate accounts and two separate charges on your credit card or payment method. Each service has its own app, its own login, and its own password. You manage them independently—canceling one does not affect the other.

Keep track of which services you are paying for and when your billing date is for each one. Many people subscribe to multiple streaming services and then forget about charges that keep running. Set a reminder to review your subscriptions every few months, or check your credit card statement regularly to see what you are being charged for.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get HBO Max free with a Disney Plus subscription?

No. Disney Plus does not include HBO Max, and there is no official bundle that combines them. Your only option is to pay for both services separately, or check whether your internet provider offers them together as part of a larger package.

Does the Disney Bundle include HBO Max?

No. The Disney Bundle includes only Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+. Warner Bros. Discovery owns HBO Max separately, and Disney does not bundle it with their services.

What if my cable company offers both services?

Some cable and internet providers bundle multiple streaming services as a perk for their customers. If your provider offers both Disney Plus and HBO Max, that is a separate deal between you and them, not an official Disney or Warner Bros. bundle. Check your account or call customer service to see what is included with your plan.

Is it cheaper to buy both services separately or through a provider bundle?

That depends on what your provider offers and what other services are included. If your provider bundles both Disney Plus and HBO Max at a lower price than buying them separately, that could save you money. Compare the cost of the bundle to the cost of both services on their own websites.

Can I share one Disney Plus account with someone who has HBO Max?

Disney Plus and HBO Max are separate services with separate accounts. Sharing a Disney Plus password is against Disney's terms of service, and the same applies to HBO Max. Each person would need their own subscription to each service they want to use.