You cannot watch HBO through Disney Plus — they are separate services

Disney Plus and HBO Max (now called Max) are owned by different companies and do not bundle together. If you want to watch HBO content, you need a Max subscription, which costs money separate from Disney Plus. There is no way to access Max through your Disney Plus app or account.

What you may have heard about is the Disney Bundle, which combines Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+. This bundle does not include Max. If you already pay for Disney Plus, adding Max means a second monthly subscription to a different service.

Key Takeaways

  • Disney Plus and Max are completely separate services owned by different companies, and neither includes the other.
  • The Disney Bundle (Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+) does not include Max or HBO content.
  • To watch HBO shows and movies, you must sign up for Max directly through its own app or website.
  • Max offers different subscription tiers with different prices, some with ads and some without.
  • You can use the same email address for both Disney Plus and Max accounts if you want to manage them together.

What the Disney Bundle actually includes

The Disney Bundle gives you three services: Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+. You can buy them together at a discount compared to paying for each one separately, or you can buy them individually. None of these three services includes HBO, Max, or any Warner Bros. Discovery content.

If you want Disney Plus plus Hulu plus ESPN+ plus Max, you would pay for the Disney Bundle and then add a Max subscription on top. That means two separate bills and two separate apps on your device. The bundle discount applies only to the three Disney-owned services.

How to get Max if you want HBO content

Go to max.com or read the Max app on your phone, tablet, or streaming device. Create an account with an email address and password. Choose a subscription tier — Max offers plans with ads and plans without ads, at different price points. Enter a payment method and confirm your subscription.

Once you are signed in to Max, you can watch HBO shows, movies, and originals. You do not need a Disney Plus account to use Max, and Max does not give you access to Disney Plus content. The two services operate completely independently.

Can you use the same email for both services

Yes. You can sign up for Max using the same email address you use for Disney Plus. This does not link the accounts or combine them — they remain separate. Using the same email just makes it easier to remember your login information across multiple streaming services.

The two services will still charge you separately, and you will still need to log into each app with that email address. Combining the email addresses does not combine the bills or the content libraries. Each service maintains its own account system and billing cycle.

Other ways to watch HBO content without Max

If you subscribe to certain cable or internet providers, HBO Max (now Max) may be included as part of your package. Check your provider's website or call their customer service to see if Max is bundled with your plan. Some providers include it at no extra cost; others charge an add-on fee.

Some people also watch HBO content through shared family accounts. If a family member or friend has a Max subscription, they may allow you to use their login on a device in your home, depending on Max's current sharing rules. Max periodically changes its policy on password sharing, so check their terms if you plan to do this. The rules are stricter now than they were when the service first launched.

Why Disney Plus and Max are not bundled together

Disney owns Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+. Warner Bros. Discovery owns Max (formerly HBO Max). Because they are separate companies, they do not combine their services into one subscription. Each company wants to keep its own revenue from subscriptions and maintain control over its content library.

The Disney Bundle exists because Disney owns all three services in it. A Disney-Max bundle would require a business agreement between two competing companies, and that has not happened. It is unlikely to happen in the near future because both companies benefit more from keeping their services separate and charging different subscription fees.

What HBO shows and movies you will find on Max

Max includes the full HBO catalog: Game of Thrones, Succession, The Last of Us, True Detective, Chernobyl, The White Lotus, and hundreds of other HBO originals. It also includes movies from Warner Bros., DC, and other studios owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. You will not find any of this content on Disney Plus.

If you are looking for a specific HBO show or movie, it is only available on Max. Disney Plus will never carry HBO originals because the two companies do not share content. The libraries are completely separate.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I have Disney Plus, do I get any HBO content?

No. Disney Plus includes only Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic content. HBO shows and movies are not included. You need a separate Max subscription to watch HBO content.

Does the Disney Bundle include Max?

No. The Disney Bundle includes Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+ only. If you want Max, you must buy it separately.

Can I watch Game of Thrones or Succession on Disney Plus?

No. Game of Thrones, Succession, and other HBO originals are only on Max. You cannot watch them through Disney Plus.

What is the cheapest way to get both Disney Plus and Max?

Buy the Disney Bundle (Disney Plus, Hulu, and ESPN+) at the bundle price, then add a Max subscription with ads. This costs less than buying each service separately, but you will still have two subscriptions and two apps.

Can I share my Max password with family like I do with Disney Plus?

Max has rules about password sharing that change periodically. Check max.com for the current policy on sharing accounts with people outside your household. Some sharing is allowed, but the rules are stricter than they used to be.