Max Philippines: Everything you need to know about the streaming service, including cost
HBO hits like House of the Dragon and The Last of Us are all the rage, but they're missing from your favorite streaming platform. Here's some good news: streaming service Max will be available in the Philippines starting Nov. 19.
This means you can enjoy shows from HBO, Harry Potter, the DC Universe, Cartoon Network, Max Originals, Discovery, TLC, Asian Food Network, Food Network, Investigation Discovery, and HGTV—all in one platform!
Aside from the Philippines, Max will also be available in other Asian countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. To date, the service is only available in the United States, Latin America, and Europe.
To know more about this new streaming experience, continue reading below.
What to watch
Dune fans will get to watch the premiere of HBO Original Dune: Prophecy from the expanded universe of Dune on Nov. 19. The series stars Emily Watson, Olivia Williams, Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, and Mark Strong.
Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.
In addition, Max will feature "culture-defining programming" such as Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Friends, The Last of Us, and The White Lotus.
The latest series, including The Sex Lives of College Girls, The Penguin, and The Franchise, will also be available on the streaming platform.
Moreover, fans of Discovery, TLC, AFN, Food Network, ID, and HGTV’s real-life programming can look forward to new seasons of Deadliest Catch, Gold Rush, Naked and Afraid, 90 Day Fiancé, Dr. Pimple Popper, and Property Brothers.
Potterheads and Ringers can also access the complete Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings movie collections as Max will also include movies from Warner Bros., Paramount, and NBCUniversal.
More recent films like Oppenheimer, Fast X, The Fall Guy, Despicable Me 4, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Expend4bles, IF, Trolls Band Together, Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning, and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts can also be accessed.
For kids and kids at heart, Max will also showcase all-time favorite kid's shows, such as Batwheels, LEGO Ninjago: Dragons Rising, Grizzy, Lemmings: World Tour, and Barney's World.
The first show from the new DC Studios, the adult animated series Creature Commandos, written and executive produced by James Gunn, will also premiere on the streaming platform on Dec. 5.
Elevated streaming experience
Max just got even better! Now, you can easily find your favorite shows and movies thanks to its user-friendly simple customization.
Each account can have up to five profiles, so everyone can have their own watchlist and recommendations.
Want to log in quickly? Just use your phone number. And if you prefer a different language, no problem – Max has you covered.
Additionally, Max makes it very easy to find what you want to watch with its "seamless" search function. You can search for anything, download shows and movies to watch offline, and save your favorites for later.
Plus, it's perfect for families. There's a kid-friendly mode with age-appropriate content and parental controls, so you can relax knowing your kids are watching safe shows. And with its Kid-Proof Exit setting, you can prevent your kids from accessing adult content.
How to subscribe
Max can be downloaded from the Apple Store, Google Play Store, or its official website.
In the Philippines, there are three subscription options: Mobile, Standard, and Ultimate.
Below is the specific list of features on each subscription:
Mobile (1-month plan at ₱149 / 12-month plan at ₱1,040)
- Stream on one mobile device at once
- Standard HD video resolution
- Watch only on mobile phone and tablet
- 15 downloads to watch on the go
Standard (1-month plan at ₱269 / 12-month plan at ₱1,890)
- Stream on two devices at once
- Full HD video resolution
- Watch on more devices, including TVs
- 30 downloads to watch on the go
Ultimate (1-month plan at ₱399 / 12-month plan at ₱2,790)
- Stream on four devices at once
- 4K UHD and Dolby Atmos as available
- Watch on more devices, including TVs
- 100 downloads to watch on the go (limits apply).
