You cannot bundle HBO Max with Disney Plus directly, but you can subscribe to both separately or through a third-party service
Disney Plus and HBO Max are owned by different companies — Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery — so they do not offer a joint subscription. You have three real paths: pay for both services month to month, stack them through a bundle that includes other channels, or use a live TV service that carries both.
The cheapest route depends on whether you want ads in your streams and what other services you already pay for. A Disney Plus subscription costs $7.99 per month with ads or $13.99 without. HBO Max costs $5.99 per month with ads or $15.99 without. If you choose both ad-free versions, you are spending $29.98 per month just for those two.
Key Takeaways
- Disney Plus and HBO Max are separate subscriptions with no official bundle between them, so you must pay for each one independently or find them both in a larger package.
- The ad-supported versions of both services cost $13.98 per month combined, while ad-free versions cost $29.98 per month.
- The Disney Bundle (Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus) does not include HBO Max, but you can add HBO Max to it for a total of around $24 to $32 per month depending on ad preferences.
- Live TV services like YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, and Sling TV carry both Disney Plus and HBO Max content or channels, though they cost significantly more than streaming-only subscriptions.
- Checking your phone carrier or internet provider may reveal discounts or free trial periods on one or both services.
Paying for both services separately
The straightforward approach is to open two separate subscriptions. Go to disneyplus.com and create an account, then go to hbomax.com and create another. You can use the same email address for both if you want, or different ones — it does not matter to either company.
With separate subscriptions, you control each one independently. You can pause one for a month and keep the other running. You can choose ad-supported for one and ad-free for the other. You can cancel either one without affecting the other. The trade-off is that you are managing two separate logins and two separate charges on your credit card or bank account each month.
This method works best if you know you will watch both services regularly and want the simplest setup. It also works if you only want one service ad-free and are willing to watch ads on the other to save money.
The Disney Bundle plus HBO Max separately
Disney offers a bundle that includes Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus. The bundle costs $14.99 per month with ads on Hulu, or $24.99 per month with no ads on any of the three services. If you want HBO Max on top of that, you add it as a separate subscription.
This bundle makes sense if you watch Hulu or ESPN Plus already, or if you think you will. Adding HBO Max to the ad-supported bundle brings your total to around $20.98 per month. Adding it to the ad-free bundle brings you to around $40.98 per month. You are paying more than if you just subscribed to Disney Plus and HBO Max separately, but you are getting two extra services.
You can sign up for the Disney Bundle directly on disneyplus.com. Once your bundle is active, add HBO Max through hbomax.com as a separate subscription. Both will bill independently, so you will see two charges each month.
Live TV services that include both
YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, and Sling TV all carry Disney Plus and HBO Max content or channels. These are not streaming-only services — they include live television, so they cost more. YouTube TV runs $72.99 per month and includes both services. Hulu with Live TV costs $76.99 per month. Sling TV starts at $39.99 per month but does not include HBO Max in the base plan; you add it separately.
Live TV services make sense only if you watch broadcast or cable television regularly. If you are cutting the cord specifically to avoid paying for channels you do not watch, a live TV service defeats that purpose. But if you already have cable and want to drop it while keeping access to live sports, news, or other programming, these services can replace it and give you both Disney Plus and HBO Max in one place.
Each service has a different channel lineup, so check what you actually watch before signing up. YouTube TV and Hulu with Live TV have broader channel selections than Sling TV, which is why they cost more.
Checking for carrier or internet provider discounts
Some phone carriers and internet providers offer discounts or free months on streaming services. Verizon sometimes includes Disney Plus with certain phone plans. T-Mobile has offered free subscriptions to various streaming services depending on your plan tier. Comcast, Charter, and other cable providers sometimes bundle streaming services with internet-only plans.
The offers change frequently and vary by location and plan, so there is no single list that stays current. Call your phone carrier or internet provider and ask what streaming discounts are available to you right now. You might find that one or both services are partially or fully covered, which would lower your total cost significantly.
Even if your carrier does not offer a discount, ask about free trial periods. Some providers give you a free month of a service when you sign up, which can help you test whether you actually watch it before committing to the full price.
Comparing the total cost of each route
| Route | Monthly Cost (with ads) | Monthly Cost (no ads) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disney Plus + HBO Max separately | $13.98 | $29.98 | Watching only these two services |
| Disney Bundle + HBO Max | $20.98 | $40.98 | Also watching Hulu or ESPN Plus |
| YouTube TV | $72.99 | $72.99 | Watching live TV plus streaming |
| Hulu with Live TV | $76.99 | $76.99 | Watching live TV plus streaming |
| Sling TV + HBO Max | $44.98 | $44.98 | Watching some live TV and streaming |
The cheapest option is Disney Plus and HBO Max with ads at $13.98 per month. If you want no ads on either service, the cost jumps to $29.98. Adding the Disney Bundle pushes the ad-supported total to $20.98 and the ad-free total to $40.98, but you get Hulu and ESPN Plus in return.
Live TV services are significantly more expensive, but they replace cable television entirely if that is what you are looking for. If you are only interested in streaming and not in live TV, stick with one of the first three options.
Managing logins and passwords across multiple services
Once you have subscriptions set up, you will have multiple logins to remember. Use a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your phone or browser to store them. This way you only have to remember one strong password instead of several.
If you share your household with other people, most streaming services allow multiple user profiles within a single account. Disney Plus allows up to seven profiles per account. HBO Max allows up to five. Create a profile for each person in your household so everyone can have their own watch history and recommendations without interfering with each other's.
If you are sharing a subscription with someone outside your household, be aware that most services have terms against this. Disney Plus and HBO Max both technically restrict sharing to people in your household. Enforcement is inconsistent, but if a service detects unusual login patterns from different locations, it may ask you to verify your account or restrict access.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a free trial of HBO Max if I already have Disney Plus?
HBO Max occasionally offers free trial periods, but they are not tied to having Disney Plus. Check hbomax.com to see if a free trial is currently available in your region. Free trials typically last seven days and require a payment method on file, so the subscription will begin charging after the trial ends unless you cancel.
Does the Disney Bundle include HBO Max?
No. The Disney Bundle includes only Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN Plus. HBO Max is a separate subscription owned by a different company. You can add HBO Max to your account separately, but it will be a second monthly charge.
Which streaming service has more movies and shows, Disney Plus or HBO Max?
HBO Max has a larger overall library, particularly for adult dramas and films. Disney Plus focuses on Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic content. The right choice depends on what you actually want to watch, not which has more total titles. Check the current catalog of each service to see which one has more of the shows and movies you care about.
Can I use the same account for Disney Plus and HBO Max?
No. Disney Plus and HBO Max are completely separate services with separate accounts. You must create a login for each one. You can use the same email address for both if you want, but they are two different accounts with two different passwords.
What happens if I cancel Disney Plus but keep HBO Max?
Canceling Disney Plus does not affect HBO Max at all. They are independent subscriptions. You can cancel one, both, or neither without any impact on the other. Your HBO Max account will continue to work and charge you each month until you cancel it separately.