Add Max as a Bundle or Separate Subscription

Disney Plus does not automatically include Max (formerly HBO Max). You have two ways to watch Max content: buy it as a bundle with Disney Plus at a discounted price, or keep them as separate subscriptions. The bundle option costs less per month than paying for both services individually, but you can only bundle Max with Disney Plus if you sign up through Disney's website or app — not through a third-party platform like Apple, Google Play, or Amazon.

If you already have Disney Plus through a third-party platform, you cannot add Max as a bundle without switching your Disney Plus subscription to Disney's direct billing. This means cancelling your current subscription and starting a new one through Disney's own system. The process takes a few minutes, but you will lose any remaining time you prepaid.

Key Takeaways

  • Disney Plus and Max are separate services; the bundle saves money only if you sign up directly through Disney, not through Apple, Google Play, Amazon, or Verizon.
  • If you already subscribe to Disney Plus through a third party, you must cancel and restart through Disney's website to add Max as a bundle.
  • You can keep Disney Plus and Max as two separate subscriptions without bundling, though this costs more per month.
  • The bundle price varies depending on whether you choose the ad-supported or ad-free version of Max.

Sign Up for the Disney Plus and Max Bundle

Go to disneyplus.com and click "Sign Up" or "Subscribe Now" at the top of the page. If you do not have a Disney account yet, you will create one with your email and password. If you already have a Disney account (from a previous Disney Plus subscription, Disney Store purchase, or other Disney service), sign in with those credentials.

On the plan selection screen, you will see bundle options that pair Disney Plus with Max. Choose the bundle that matches what you want: Disney Plus with Max (with ads), or Disney Plus with Max (ad-free). The ad-free bundle costs more but removes advertisements from both services. Select your choice and proceed to payment information. Enter your credit card, debit card, or PayPal details, confirm your billing address, and complete the purchase. Your subscription starts when ready, and you can begin watching Max content right away.

Switch from Third-Party Disney Plus to the Bundle

If you currently pay for Disney Plus through Apple, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, or Verizon, you cannot add Max to that subscription. You must cancel your existing Disney Plus subscription first, then sign up for the bundle through Disney directly.

Open the app or website where you currently pay for Disney Plus. For Apple: go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Disney Plus > Cancel Subscription. For Google Play: open the Play Store app, tap your profile icon, select Subscriptions, choose Disney Plus, and tap Cancel Subscription. For Amazon Prime Video: go to Your Account > Prime Video Settings > Manage Your Prime Video Subscription > Cancel Your Subscription. For Verizon: log into your Verizon account online, find Disney Plus under Subscriptions, and select Cancel. After you cancel, your access ends on your next billing date — you do not lose the time you already paid for.

Once your old subscription ends, go to disneyplus.com and sign up for the bundle using the steps in the section above. Your Disney account will still exist, so you can sign in with the same email and password. Your watch history and saved shows will remain in your account.

Keep Disney Plus and Max as Separate Subscriptions

You do not have to bundle. If you prefer to keep them separate, you can subscribe to Max independently through max.com or the Max app, even if you already have Disney Plus. This option costs more per month than the bundle, but it gives you flexibility — you can cancel one service without affecting the other, and you can subscribe to Max through a third-party platform if you choose.

To sign up for Max alone, visit max.com, click "Sign Up," and choose your plan: Max with ads or Max ad-free. Enter your email, create a password, and add your payment method. You will have a separate Max account from your Disney Plus account, though both can use the same email address if you want.

Manage Your Bundle or Subscriptions

Once you have the bundle or both services, you can change your plan or cancel anytime through your account settings. For the Disney Plus and Max bundle, log into your Disney account at disneyplus.com, click your profile icon in the top right, and select Account. Under "Subscription," you will see your current plan and a button to change it or cancel. If you switch from the ad-supported bundle to ad-free, the change takes effect when ready and your next billing date adjusts accordingly.

If you have Max as a separate subscription, log into max.com, click your profile icon, select Account, and find your subscription settings there. You can pause Max for up to three months without cancelling, which keeps your profile and watch history intact. Disney Plus does not offer a pause option — you can only cancel or change your plan.

Troubleshoot Common Problems

If you signed up for the bundle but do not see Max content in your Disney Plus app, sign out completely and sign back in. Sometimes the app does not refresh when ready after purchase. Close the app entirely (not just minimize it), wait 10 seconds, and reopen it. If you still do not see Max, try updating your Disney Plus app to the latest version through your device's app store.

If you are trying to add Max to a Disney Plus subscription through a third-party platform and the bundle option does not appear, that is because bundles are only available when you subscribe directly through Disney. You will need to cancel your current subscription and restart through disneyplus.com as described above. If you have prepaid time remaining, contact that platform's customer service — some will refund the unused portion, though policies vary.

If your payment fails when trying to sign up, check that your card has not expired and that your billing address matches your card issuer's records exactly. Try a different payment method if you have one. If the problem continues, contact Disney customer service through the help section at disneyplus.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add Max to Disney Plus if I subscribe through Verizon?

No. Verizon bundles Disney Plus with other services, but you cannot add Max to a Verizon subscription. You must cancel your Verizon Disney Plus and sign up for the Disney Plus and Max bundle directly through disneyplus.com. Your Verizon billing will end on your next billing date.

Will I lose my watch history if I switch from third-party Disney Plus to the bundle?

No. Your watch history stays in your Disney account as long as you sign in with the same email address. When you cancel your third-party subscription and sign up for the bundle, use the same email you used before, and everything will be there.

What happens to my Disney Plus subscription if I cancel Max?

If you have the bundle, cancelling Max cancels the entire bundle, and you lose access to both Disney Plus and Max. If you have them as separate subscriptions, cancelling Max does not affect Disney Plus — you keep watching Disney Plus normally.

Is the bundle cheaper than paying for Disney Plus and Max separately?

Yes. The bundle costs less per month than the two services billed separately, though the exact savings depend on which plan you choose (ad-supported or ad-free). Check the pricing on disneyplus.com to see the current bundle price versus the individual prices.

Can I use the same login for Disney Plus and Max if they are separate subscriptions?

You can use the same email address for both accounts, but they are separate logins with separate passwords. You will need to sign into each service independently on your devices.