<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="1662496" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="crunchyroll">Crunchyroll</keyword> is an <keyword id="840528" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="60" keywordseo="Anime">anime</keyword> <keyword id="1797224" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="streaming-service">streaming service</keyword> that offers over 1,000 titles and 30,000 episodes of anime.</li><li>Crunchyroll is free with ads, but users can upgrade to one of three ad-free membership tiers through the premium subscription service.</li><li>Crunchyroll is available across devices and platforms, including iOS, Android, Roku, PlayStation 4, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, and more. </li></ul><p>Susan J. Napier's 2016 book, "Anime from Akira to Howl's Moving Castle," reports that anime <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Anime_from_Akira_to_Howl_s_Moving_Castle/UnuLCwAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;pg=PR10&amp;printsec=frontcoverc=frontcover">makes up around 60%</a> of the world's animated television series. Started in 2006 by students at the University of California, Berkeley, Crunchyroll is an answer to that mountain of content and the fans who demand it. </p><p>With 3 million subscribers and services in over 200 countries and territories, Crunchyroll has become one of the world's most popular anime brands. The Netflix-esque streaming service offers a vast library of TV anime, <keyword id="178275" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Manga">manga</keyword>, and other original content featuring popular titles like "Lupin the Third," "Attack on Titan," and "The God of High School." </p><p>Acquired by WarnerMedia in 2018, the company <a href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/at-t-to-sell-crunchyroll-anime-business-to-sony-s-funimation-for-1-175-bln-1029879467">announced</a> in December 2020 the sale of Crunchyroll to Sony, which owns the platform's anime competitor Funimation. There has been no update about how the merger will affect the two sites, so for now, Crunchyroll remains the anime powerhouse fans have come to know and love. </p><p>Here's everything else you need to know about Crunchyroll. </p><h2>What is Crunchyroll?</h2><p>Just two years after launching as a paid for-profit video upload and streaming site primarily focused on East Asian media in 2006, the platform moved away from hosting licensed material, including titles illegally uploaded by users. With a cash infusion in 2008, Crunchyroll took the first steps towards becoming the legal distribution platform, entering into the home release and DVD markets, as well as the digital Manga world. </p><div type="image" title="Crunchyroll_Image1" height="1704" width="2271" msid="80412061" hostid="261"></div><p>Over a decade later, Crunchyroll has become a distributor and publisher and production and licensing company with a strict focus on the anime market. The service caters to its specific audience of anime lovers by offering shows and movies, games, live-action dramas, and Japanese comics (or manga). Presently, Crunchyroll claims it boasts 1,000 titles and 30,000 episodes of anime content. The company also offers a variety of in-person events, including the Crunchyroll Expo and Crunchyroll Anime Awards. </p><p>In addition to distributing anime from Japanese companies, the site also offers a slate of exclusive programs through <a href="https://www.crunchyroll.com/originals/en/index.html">Crunchyroll Originals</a>. Launched last year and produced out of Crunchyroll Studios, the company has used its original programming to distinguish itself from competitors by providing content unique to its site instead of relying solely on licensed content. Crunchyroll Originals include:</p><ul><li>"Noblesse"</li><li>"FreakAngels" </li><li>"Onyx Equinox"</li><li>"High Guardian Spice" </li><li>"Meiji Gekken: Swords &amp; Guns" </li><li>"In/Spectre" </li><li>"The God of High School"</li><li>"Tower of God"</li></ul><h2>How does Crunchyroll work? </h2><p>Crunchyroll gives viewers various ways to watch their favorite anime titles. Users can opt to stream on their computers or access it on mobile apps for iOS, Android, and Windows phones. But Crunchyroll is also available on numerous other streaming devices and even gaming platforms, including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Playstation 3, 4, and Vita, Roku, Xbox One and 360, and Wii U. </p><p>As a bonus, if you begin viewing on a platform like a computer, you can seamlessly switch to another device with ease with no interruptions as long as you're logged into your account. </p><div type="image" title="Crunchyroll_Image3" height="1283" width="750" msid="80412063" hostid="261"></div><p>Crunchyroll viewers can sign up for the free account or one of its tiered membership options. With a free profile, you can stream content one week after the broadcast in Japan with ads. Crunchyroll simulcasts the content the same day for premium users - and only an hour after airing in Japan. </p><p>Both free and paid accounts have access to "subbed" and "dubbed" content. When users stream content that originally airs in Japan, subtitles will be available in English and other languages. Those who would prefer to watch - instead of reading - can select an anime's "dubbed" version in their language. In English dubs, the Japanese voice actor has been replaced by an English voice actor.  </p><h2>How much does Crunchyroll cost?</h2><p>Free users only need their basic info to create an account and begin watching. But the anime streaming service also has three paid membership options for those looking for additional benefits and perks. New premium subscribers get a 14-day trial before being billed monthly. </p><div type="image" title="Crunchyroll_Image2" height="1704" width="2271" msid="80412064" hostid="261"></div><h3><strong>Fan  </strong></h3><p>At the beginner level of the premium membership ladder, "Fan" subscribers pay<strong> $7.99 a month</strong> and get perks like same-day simulcast viewing, ad-free watching, and access to Crunchyroll's digital library of manga.</p><h3><strong>Mega Fan </strong></h3><p>At <strong>$9.99 a month</strong>, Mega Fans get everything mentioned above in addition to the ability to stream on multiple devices, offline viewing, primary access to Crunchyroll Expo, and discounted prices on merchandise in the Crunchyroll store.</p><h3><strong>Ultimate Fan</strong></h3><p>The most expensive and inclusive tier, the <strong>$14.99 a month</strong> Ultimate Fan subscription, has the majority of benefits from previous levels and the bonuses of a yearly swag bag and a limited-edition figurine.  </p><h2>Related coverage from <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-reference" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tech Reference</a>:</h2><ul><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-cancel-crunchyroll-membership">How to cancel a Crunchyroll premium membership or free account</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-cancel-funimation-subscription">How to cancel a Funimation subscription according to the method you used to sign up</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-comixology">What is ComiXology? 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What is Crunchyroll? Everything you need to know about the popular anime streaming service

<ul class="summary-list"><li>You can cancel any tier of a <keyword id="10381995" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="crunchyroll-premium">Crunchyroll premium</keyword> membership or free account in your Profile settings on <a href="https://www.crunchyroll.com/">Crunchyroll.com</a>.  </li><li>You must cancel a <keyword id="1662496" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="crunchyroll">Crunchyroll</keyword> membership subscription before the start of a new billing cycle as full or partial refunds are not available once charged.</li><li>There is currently no way to cancel a membership or account through the Crunchyroll Android or iPhone app. </li><li>If you are having issues canceling your Crunchyroll membership, you can reach out directly through <a href="https://help.crunchyroll.com/hc/en-us/requests/new">Crunchyroll's contact form</a>.</li></ul><p>Crunchyroll was once the only streaming service to offer a substantial variety of <keyword id="840528" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="60" keywordseo="Anime">anime</keyword>, but now other popular streaming services have caught on. <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/netflix-disney-anime-shows-television-streaming-service-2019-4">Netflix and Hulu</a>, as well as Funimation, are in the anime game and offer their own libraries of content featuring some of today's most popular titles, including "One Piece," "Black Clover," and "Naruto."</p><p>If you think you're ready to make the switch from Crunchyroll, you can cancel all three paid membership tiers - Fan, Mega Fan, and Ultra Fan. Your membership will expire one day before the renewal date, and after that, revert to a free account.</p><p>You should know that canceling your premium membership will not delete your entire account. You'll need to go through an additional process if you want to completely remove the free version. </p><p>Here's how to cancel a premium Crunchyroll membership and delete your entire account. </p><h2>How to cancel a premium Crunchyroll membership</h2><p><strong>1.</strong> Open a web browser and go to <a href="https://www.crunchyroll.com/">crunchyroll.com</a>. </p><p><strong>2.</strong> Log in to your account, if you aren't already.</p><p><strong>3.</strong> Click on the profile tab in the top right corner of the homepage.</p><p><strong>4.</strong> Select Settings from the drop-down menu. </p><div type="image" title="Crunchyroll membership Image1" height="1800" width="2880" msid="79576004" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>5.</strong> Under the account settings section, click on Premium Membership Status. </p><div type="image" title="Crunchyroll membership Image 2" height="1800" width="2880" msid="79576006" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>6.</strong> Click the Cancel Membership button underneath your premium membership details.   </p><div type="image" title="Crunchyroll membership Image 3" height="1800" width="2880" msid="79576009" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>7.</strong> After clicking cancel membership, a pop-up will appear asking you to confirm cancellation. Click OK. </p><h2>How to cancel a free Crunchyroll membership</h2><p><strong>1.</strong> On a web browser, log in to your Crunchyroll account. </p><p><strong>2.</strong> Go to <a href="https://www.crunchyroll.com/nuke">crunchyroll.com/nuke</a>.  </p><p><strong>3.</strong> An optional survey will appear asking why you're deleting your membership. Below that is a button to "Deactivate Now." Click it.</p><div type="image" title="Crunchyroll membership Image 4" height="1800" width="2880" msid="79576010" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>4.</strong> A pop up will appear asking whether you want to permanently delete your account. Click OK.</p><h2>Related coverage from <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-reference" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tech Reference</a>:</h2><ul><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-cancel-netflix">How to cancel a Netflix subscription, however you subscribed to it</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-cancel-hulu">How to cancel your Hulu subscription, or temporarily pause it for up to 12 weeks</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-cancel-amazon-prime-video">How to cancel your Amazon Prime Video subscription through Amazon's website</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-cancel-subscriptions-on-android">How to cancel subscriptions on an Android device using the Google Play Store</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-cancel-subscriptions-on-iphone">How to cancel subscriptions on your iPhone through the Settings app</a></h3></li></ul>

How to cancel a Crunchyroll premium membership or free account

<ul class="summary-list"><li>You can cancel a <keyword id="4340132" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="funimation">Funimation</keyword> subscription in several ways, depending on how you signed up for the anime <keyword id="1797224" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="streaming-service">streaming service</keyword>.</li><li>You can cancel on Funimation.com, or on the iOS app through iTunes, the Android app through Google Play Billing, the Apple TV app, through Microsoft Wallet and more.</li><li>After canceling your Funimation subscription, you will no longer be charged for their streaming service.</li></ul><p>Funimation's 13,000 hours of anime content can provide endless entertainment, but maybe you want to save a little bit of cash each month or you're trying to beat the clock on that free trial. In either case, you will need to cancel your Funimation subscription in order to prevent your credit card from being charged further.</p><p>If you're looking to cancel your Funimation subscription, it only takes a few clicks to get where you need to go, which will vary upon your chosen cancellation method. </p><h2><strong>How to cancel a Funimation subscription if you signed up on the website</strong></h2><p>To cancel your Funimation subscription if you paid with a credit card or PayPal on the Funimation website, you'll need to visit their website and access your account.</p><p><strong>1. </strong>On a desktop or laptop computer, open your preferred internet browser and go to <a href="http://www.funimation.com/">www.funimation.com</a>.</p><p><strong>2. </strong>If you aren't already logged in to your Funimation account, click "Log In" in the upper right corner of the website's homepage. Type in the email address and password associated with your Funimation account and click "Sign In." <div type="image" title="12 28 How to cancel Funimation subscription   1" height="1080" width="1920" msid="80274863" hostid="261"></div></p><p><strong>3. </strong>In the upper right corner of the webpage, click on the purple circle. In the drop-down menu that appears, click "My Account." <div type="image" title="12 28 How to cancel Funimation subscription   3" height="1080" width="1920" msid="80274864" hostid="261"></div></p><p><strong>4. </strong>On the "My Account" page, click on the "Subscription" tab, then click "Cancel."</p><div type="image" title="12 28 How to cancel Funimation subscription   4" height="1080" width="1920" msid="80274865" hostid="261"></div><p><strong>5. </strong>On the next page, you will be asked to confirm that you wish to cancel your subscription. To finalize the cancellation, click "Cancel Subscription."</p><div type="image" title="12 28 How to cancel Funimation subscription   5" height="1080" width="1920" msid="80274866" hostid="261"></div><h2><strong>How to cancel a Funimation subscription if you signed up with the iOS app </strong></h2><p>To cancel your Funimation subscription if you signed up with the iOS app, you'll need to do so through iTunes on your iPhone. </p><p><strong>1. </strong>Open the Settings app on your home screen.</p><p><strong>2. </strong>Tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen to view it (you might need to sign into your Apple ID).</p><p><strong>3. </strong>Tap "Subscriptions."</p><p><strong>4. </strong>Select the Funimation app under Active to edit your subscription.</p><p><strong>5. </strong>Click "Cancel Subscription."</p><h2><strong>How to cancel a Funimation subscription if you signed up with the Android app</strong></h2><p>To cancel your Funimation subscription if you signed up with the Android app, you first need to open the Funimation app on your Android phone. </p><p><strong>1. </strong>Make sure you're logged into your account in the app. </p><p><strong>2. </strong>Tap on the hamburger menu, and then tap "Settings."</p><p><strong>3. </strong>Hit "Your Plan" to be directed to the Google Play "Subscriptions" screen.</p><p><strong>4. </strong>Select "Funimation" and hit "Cancel subscription."</p><p><strong>5. </strong>Select your reason for canceling and then confirm. </p><h2><strong>How to cancel a Funimation subscription if you signed up with the Apple TV app</strong></h2><p>To cancel your Funimation subscription if you signed up with the Apple TV app, you'll need to access your Apple TV.</p><p><strong>1. </strong>Open the Settings app in the main menu. </p><p><strong>2. </strong>Select "Accounts," and then "Manage Subscriptions." </p><p><strong>3. </strong>Enter the password to your Apple ID. </p><p><strong>4. </strong>Select "Funimation." </p><p><strong>5. </strong>Turn off automatic renewal and then confirm. </p><h2><strong>How to cancel a Funimation subscription if you signed up with Amazon In-App Purchase</strong></h2><p>To cancel your Funimation subscription if you signed up with Amazon In-App Purchase, you'll need to first visit <a href="https://www.amazon.com/appstoresubscriptions">https://www.amazon.com/appstoresubscriptions</a>.</p><p><strong>1. </strong>Log into the Amazon account you used to sign up for Funimation.</p><p><strong>2. </strong>Click on "Your Subscriptions."</p><p><strong>3. </strong>Click on "Actions" next to Funimation's renewal date. </p><p><strong>4. </strong>Select "Turn off auto-renewal."</p><p><strong>5. </strong>Confirm. </p><h2><strong>How to cancel a Funimation subscription if you signed up with Microsoft Wallet on Xbox One </strong></h2><p>To cancel your Funimation subscription if you signed up with Microsoft Wallet on Xbox One, first visit <a href="https://account.microsoft.com/services/">https://account.microsoft.com/services/</a>.</p><p><strong>1. </strong>Log into the Microsoft account you used to sign up for Funimation. </p><p><strong>2. </strong>Go to "Services &amp; subscriptions" and click "Manage" next to Funimation. </p><p><strong>3. </strong>Click "Confirm Cancellation."</p><p>If you signed up through the Funimation Roku Channel, you can go to <a href="https://my.roku.com/account">https://my.roku.com/account</a> to cancel. With the Funimation Android TV, PS4, and Samsung Smart TV apps, you'll need to go to the Funimation website and log into your account to cancel. </p><p>Once you have successfully canceled your Funimation subscription, you will no longer be charged $7.99 a month to use their service. However, you won't be able to access the same ad-free video content as before.</p><h2><strong>Related coverage from <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tech-reference" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tech Reference</a>:</strong></h2><ul><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-cancel-crunchyroll-membership" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to cancel a Crunchyroll premium membership or free account</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-cancel-comixology" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to cancel your free ComiXology account or paid Unlimited membership</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-cancel-philo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to cancel your Philo streaming subscription no matter the platform you subscribed through</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-cancel-subscriptions-on-ipad" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to cancel subscriptions on your iPad through the Settings app</a></h3></li><li><h3><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-cancel-acorn-tv">How to cancel your Acorn TV subscription no matter how you signed up for it</a></h3></li></ul>

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<p class="financial-disclaimer"><i>When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. <a href="https://www.insider-inc.com/commerce-on-insider-inc/">Learn more.</a></i></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><a href="https://www.hbomax.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HBO Max</a> is an ad-free, on-demand <keyword id="572624" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="Streaming">streaming</keyword> service with access to <keyword id="71946" type="COMPANY" weightage="60" keywordseo="HBO">HBO</keyword> original series, as well as a growing collection of additional WarnerMedia TV shows and movies.</li><li><keyword id="7849400" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="HBO-Max">HBO Max</keyword> costs $14.99 a month, and people who already subscribe to the HBO cable channel might be eligible for free access to the app.</li><li>The new <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-streaming-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener">streaming service</a> is AT&amp;T and WarnerMedia's attempt to compete with a growing number of streaming platforms, like <a href="https://www.netflix.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netflix</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-is-hulu">Hulu</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-use-prime-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon Prime Video</a>, and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/disney-plus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Disney Plus</a>.</li></ul>Table of Contents<p>HBO Max is the latest contender in a growing field of on-demand video <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-streaming-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener">streaming services</a>, combining the HBO cable channel's prestige television with a vast collection of movies and shows from WarnerMedia. The new service launched on May 27, effectively replacing HBO's previous streaming platform, HBO Now, at the same $14.99 per month price.</p><p>Like <a href="https://www.netflix.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netflix</a> and <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2Fwelcomecome" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Hulu</a>, HBO Max offers more than 10,000 hours worth of TV and movies. WarnerMedia has spent years preparing the service for launch by acquiring the exclusive streaming rights to popular shows, like "Friends" and "South Park," and developing a slate of new original series for HBO Max.</p><p>Streaming was once considered an alternative to costly and confusing cable packages, but the proliferation of different streaming services, like HBO Max, <a href="https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/196318/564546/9358?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Disney Plus</a>, and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/peacock-streaming-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Peacock</a>, is forcing viewers to consider which subscriptions they want to keep for the long-term.</p><p>We spent a week checking out HBO Max to see what it has to offer when compared to the competition.</p><h2>HBO Max shows and movies</h2><p><strong><div type="image" title="HBO Max iPad" height="1667" width="2223" msid="76164668" hostid="261"></div></strong></p><p>HBO Max's greatest strength is its library — the service supplements HBO's highly regarded prestige TV series with more than 1,300 movies and popular TV comfort food for binge watchers. This means you'll find shows like "Friends," "Big Bang Theory," and "Rick and Morty" alongside HBO's "Westworld" and "Game of Thrones."</p><p>The movie catalog includes big franchises, like the "Harry Potter" series and "The Lord of the Rings," along with a collection from Turner Classic movies. There's also a selection of films from Japan's Studio Ghibli, which are available for streaming for the first time in the US, along with collections from DC Comics and the Crunchyroll anime streaming service.</p><p>If you have kids or just want to get nostalgic, HBO Max has decades' worth of Sesame Street, Scooby Doo, and Cartoon Network shows at the ready as well.</p><p>A casual scroll through Netflix will bring up dozens of lesser known films, but nearly every movie in the HBO Max selection will be recognizable to cinephiles.</p><p>It would appear that HBO also wants to generate interest by cycling the platform's titles relatively quickly. Though the service has been live for less than a week at the time of this review, there's already a "Last Chance" section on HBO Max showing movies that will leave the service in July, and a "Coming Soon"section for new movies and premieres arriving in the next few weeks.</p><p>While other services, like Netflix, regularly refresh their film lineups as well, seeing highly touted HBO Max exclusive movies, like "Justice League" and "The Hobbit," already due to leave the platform is a bit disappointing. There are also some curious gaps within the HBO Max library, like the notable absence of Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" trilogy from the larger DC Comics and Batman collections.</p><h2>HBO Max originals</h2><p><div type="image" title="love life hbo max" height="1314" width="1906" msid="76164672" hostid="261"></div></p><p>At launch, HBO Max includes a mixed bag of exclusive new shows, including the Anna Kendrick-led anthology series "Love Life." There's also "On the Record," a feature-length documentary about the sexual assault allegations against hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, and an all-ages late-night show starring Elmo from Sesame Street.</p><p>"Craftopia" is a children's crafting competition hosted by YouTube star LaurDIY, while "Legendary" is an adult voguing competition show focused on members of the Black and Latinx LGBTQ community with celebrity hosts Law Roach, Megan Thee Stallion, Jameela Jamil, and Leiomy Maldonado. A reboot of the short-form "Looney Tunes Cartoons" can also be found on HBO Max, with 10 episodes that run about 12 minutes each.</p><p>The six series so far all seem to be targeted towards very different audiences with a mix of scripted and reality programming, making it hard to judge the overall direction of HBO Max's content. While these HBO Max originals offer some value to their respective crowds, they mostly feel like window dressing designed to add something fresh to the platform's massive library of classic shows and movies.</p><h2>Pricing and plans</h2><p><div type="image" title="kevin reilly hbo max" height="512" width="1024" msid="76164674" hostid="261"></div></p><p><a href="https://www.hbomax.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HBO Max</a> offers a single monthly subscription plan for $14.99 a month, and you can stream ad-free on up to three devices at the same time with a single account. The service is essentially being positioned as an upgrade and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/hbo-max-is-hbo-now-hbo-go-2020-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">replacement for the HBO Now and HBO Go apps</a>. HBO Max offers a ton of iconic shows and movies for a relatively low price, but it's a bit more expensive than its primary competitors.</p><p>In comparison, <a href="https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/196318/564546/9358?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Disney Plus</a> costs $6.99 per month with support for up to four devices and no extra cost for 4K (Ultra HD) playback. <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2Fwelcomecome" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Hulu's</a> basic streaming package costs $5.99 for a single device, with no additional charge for 4K, and ad-free Hulu costs $11.99. Meanwhile, Netflix's basic plan costs $8.99 per month for standard definition streaming on a single device. With that said, a premium Netflix subscription actually costs a bit more than HBO Max, coming in at $15.99 per month for viewing on four devices and support for 4K quality.</p><p>If you already subscribe to the HBO cable channel via AT&amp;T TV, DirecTV, AT&amp;T U-Verse, Hulu, Comcast, or Spectrum you can get access to HBO Max for no extra cost. AT&amp;T is working to offer HBO Max to HBO subscribers using other cable providers in the future.</p><p>New users can receive a free seven-day trial of <a href="https://www.hbomax.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HBO Max</a> before paying $14.99 for their first month. Unfortunately, however, the trial doesn't apply if you previously signed up for a free trial of HBO Now.</p><h2>Setup</h2><p><div type="image" title="HBO Max" height="1317" width="1755" msid="76164677" hostid="261"></div></p><p><a href="https://www.hbomax.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HBO Max</a> is easy to access via the official website and a variety of devices. You can find the HBO Max app on Apple and Android mobile devices, Android TV, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-tv-4k-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Apple TV</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-ps4-deals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PlayStation 4</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-xbox-deals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xbox One</a>, Chromecast, and Samsung smart TVs. On the downside, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-hbo-max-not-available-on-roku-amazon-fire-tv-2020-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roku and Amazon Fire TV products</a> don't support HBO Max yet, though you can still gain access to HBO Max content through the Hulu app if you subscribe to both services.</p><p>When visiting the HBO Max website or opening the app, you'll be able to browse the streaming selection immediately, but once you choose something to watch you'll be prompted to sign-in to an account or create an HBO login. If you've used HBO Now or HBO Go in the past, you can sign-in with your existing account. Once your account and subscription are active, you'll be able to watch the full HBO Max catalog and start building your own watch list.</p><p>As an upgrade from HBO Now, account holders can create up to five different viewer profiles for different family members on HBO Max. Each profile can create their own personal watch list that will carry over between multiple devices.</p><p>Adults can create kid profiles with age-based content restrictions for different children in the household too. Parents can choose appropriate movie and TV ratings for kid profiles and children will need to enter a pin number if they want to switch to an adult profile while viewing.</p><p>Unsurprisingly, setup seems to be easiest on a computer, but you can download HBO Max and sign-up through the app on your mobile device too.</p><h2>Interface</h2><p><div type="image" title="HBO Max Browsing" height="1440" width="1920" msid="76164680" hostid="261"></div></p><p>The HBO Max interface is similar across all devices, giving you a large listing of movies and shows to choose from with a sidebar containing categories. In addition to categories for each genre, HBO Max has several different hubs for high profile collections, like HBO originals, Turner Classic Movies, Studio Ghibli films from Japan, and DC Comics productions. Blockbuster movie series, like "Harry Potter," "Godzilla," and "The Lord of the Rings," are grouped together as well, highlighting HBO Max's focus on movie franchises.</p><p>The large thumbnails and clean design make the app easy to browse. Managing the watch list is straightforward too, allowing you to add individual episodes from your favorite TV shows and edit the list on the fly within the HBO Max app. When viewing on a mobile device, you can store up to 30 downloads to view while offline. However, downloads expire within 30 days, and only last for 48 hours after you've started watching. After that, you'll have to re-download a title.</p><p>The interface is largely the same between the iPad app, the website, and the Xbox One app, and I had no issues downloading episodes or organizing multiple profiles.</p><h2>Performance and features</h2><p><div type="image" title="HBO Max Collections" height="1440" width="1920" msid="76164682" hostid="261"></div></p><p>HBO Max is a bit behind the competition when it comes to video quality, as it lacks the 4K playback option offered by <a href="https://www.netflix.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netflix</a>, <a href="https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/196318/564546/9358?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Disney Plus</a>, and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-use-prime-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon Prime Video</a>. Sadly, HBO Max doesn't support <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-hdr-tv" target="_blank" rel="noopener">high dynamic range</a> (HDR) either. HDR offers enhanced colors and contrast on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-4k-tv" target="_blank" rel="noopener">compatible TV models</a>. The lack of 4K HDR is a shame especially given the number of big blockbuster movies that are available in 4K HDR on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-4k-blu-ray-player" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blu-ray</a>, like "Joker," "La La Land," and "Hobbs &amp; Shaw."</p><p>Disney Plus' support for 4K has made it the premium choice for streaming several big franchises, like "<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/star-wars-disney-plus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Star Wars</a>" and "<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/marvel-disney-plus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Avengers</a>," but fans of "Justice League" will have to invest in a 4K Blu-ray or 4K digital purchase for the best possible resolution, since HBO Max is limited to 1080p.</p><p>In terms of audio, HBO Max offers Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound and Dolby Digital Plus on supported devices. This is also a step behind many other services, including Netflix, <a href="https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/196318/564546/9358?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener sponsored">Disney Plus</a>, and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-use-prime-video" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon Prime Video</a>, which all offer <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-dolby-atmos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dolby Atmos</a> audio on select titles. Dolby Atmos enables expanded surround sound performance with overhead audio effects on compatible <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-home-theater-system" target="_blank" rel="noopener">home theater systems</a>. </p><p>Though HBO Max's 1080p video playback and Dolby Digital audio will satisfy most casual streaming fans, enthusiasts may be a bit disappointed by the platform's streaming quality compared to some of the competition. </p><h2><strong>The bottom line</strong></h2><p><strong><div type="image" title="the dark knight" height="681" width="1348" msid="76164688" hostid="261"></div></strong></p><p>Though there's a lot to like about HBO Max's lineup and interface, the service is more expensive than most competing streaming platforms. It's also limited to 1080p quality and it's compatible with less devices. These factors all make it hard to recommend over a more flexible service, like <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=35871X943606&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2Fwelcomecome" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hulu</a>. Given more than year of buildup to the launch of HBO Max and the known limits of the HBO Now app, it's disappointing that WarnerMedia couldn't figure out a way to deliver more technical improvements for HBO Max.</p><p>However, HBO Max does have one of the most robust collections of movies I've seen on a streaming platform to date, and if your streaming habits lean more towards movies than binge watching TV, HBO Max could offer more value than Netflix, Hulu, or Disney Plus. </p><p>Even if you're simply a fan of "Friends" or "The Big Bang Theory," and you're signing up just to binge your favorite show, there will still be plenty of other content to watch on HBO Max if you do ever get bored.</p><p>Ultimately, <a href="https://www.hbomax.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HBO Max</a> has built a strong foundation with its current library of hits, but for $14.99 per month, the service will have to keep delivering a strong rotation of new movies and exclusive content to match its relatively high price.</p><p><strong>Pros:</strong> Large, impressive catalog of films and HBO original series, tons of kids content, easy to navigate app</p><p><strong>Cons:</strong> A bit more expensive than other streaming services, lack of 4K playback is disappointing for new releases, currently missing support for Roku and Fire TV devices</p><h3><a href="https://www.hbomax.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Subscribe to HBO Max for $14.99 a month</a></h3>Read the original article on <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/hbo-max-review">Business Insider</a>

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<p class="financial-disclaimer"><i>When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. <a href="https://www.insider-inc.com/commerce-on-insider-inc/">Learn more.</a></i></p><ul class="summary-list"><li><strong><a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/category/hbo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HBO</a> and WarnerMedia just launched a new streaming service — <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/hbo-max-streaming-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HBO Max</a>.</strong></li><li><strong>HBO already operates two major streaming platforms, HBO Go and HBO Now.</strong></li><li><strong>On July 31, HBO discontinued the HBO Go app on most devices and rebranded HBO Now as just "HBO".</strong></li><li><strong>In many cases, HBO Max is being offered as a free upgrade and replacement for those older services.</strong></li></ul><p>First, the bad news: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/friends-leaving-netflix-in-2020-for-hbo-max-details-2019-7">"Friends" has left Netflix</a>, and it's not coming back any time soon.</p><p>Turns out there's a good reason for that — it has a new home with HBO's new streaming service alongside "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "Rick and Morty," and a mess of other stuff. That new service is named <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/hbo-max-streaming-service" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HBO Max</a>, and it's intended to serve as a deluxe version of HBO's older streaming services, HBO Go and HBO Now.</p><p>But what's so different about HBO Max from HBO's other streaming options? Well, it mostly comes down to content selection and device support. It's also important to note that big changes have recently been imposed upon HBO's other streaming offerings, and HBO Max is essentially being positioned as a replacement for HBO Go and HBO Now.</p><p>In fact, as of July 31, the HBO Go app is no longer available on most devices, though you can still access the service via <a href="https://play.hbogo.com/page/urn:hbo:page:home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HBOGo.com</a>. Meanwhile, HBO Now has been branded as just "HBO". In most cases, current HBO Go and HBO Now users can access HBO Max instead at no extra cost.</p><p>To help further dispel some of the confusion surrounding all three services, we've broken down all of the key differences below.</p><p><em>Updated on 8/26/2020 by Kevin Webb: We've revised this article to include new details about available and upcoming HBO Max shows.</em></p><h2>What is HBO Max?</h2><div type="image" title="friends nbc" height="1958" width="2611" msid="76048736" hostid="261"></div><p>HBO Max is a standalone streaming service you don't need a cable subscription to use. It costs $14.99 per month and includes all of HBO's standard offerings, plus a ton of new stuff from various WarnerMedia properties, like DC Comics, CNN, TNT, TBS, and Cartoon Network.</p><p>HBO Max also produces original shows and movies, just like <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-streaming-service#the-best-for-original-shows-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netflix</a>, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-hulu-orignals-to-stream" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hulu</a>, and <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-amazon-prime-original-shows" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Amazon Prime Video</a>. The service launched with more than 1,300 movies and over 10,000 hours worth of programming. For more detailed impressions, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/hbo-max-review" target="_blank" rel="noopener">you can read our full review of HBO Max here</a>.</p><p>In most cases, people who were previously using HBO Go or HBO Now can now access HBO Max with their existing account details for no extra cost. There are some exceptions, but for most HBO users, HBO Max is being offered as a free upgrade and replacement for those older services. You can check the <a href="https://www.hbomax.com/do-i-already-have-access" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HBO Max website</a> to see if your HBO subscription is eligible for HBO Max. </p><h2>What makes HBO Max different from HBO Now? Additional content.</h2><div type="image" title="Fresh Prince of Bel Air" height="1005" width="1340" msid="76048742" hostid="261"></div><p>HBO Max is the same price as HBO Now, an older streaming service that features HBO original shows and the cable channel's rotating package of movies. HBO Max currently offers all of HBO Now's content plus a ton of new stuff from a variety of WarnerMedia brands — all for the same $14.99 a month price.</p><p><a href="https://www.hbomax.com/do-i-already-have-access" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Most HBO Now subscribers</a> can watch HBO Max with their HBO Now account at no extra cost. In other words, HBO Max is basically an automatic upgrade to HBO Now. With that in mind, the HBO Now app has been rebranded to just "HBO".  </p><p>Since HBO Max offers a larger streaming library than HBO (formerly HBO Now), it's clearly the better choice for subscribers. With that said, the HBO Max app is currently missing from a few notable devices, including Roku and Fire <keyword id="6355065" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="TV">TV</keyword> products. If you use one of those devices as your primary streaming player, the HBO app is currently your only option. </p><h2>What is HBO Go? And what happens to subscribers now that the app has been discontinued?</h2><div type="image" title="HBO Now" height="1396" width="2792" msid="76048748" hostid="261"></div><p>In the past, if you had a cable TV subscription to HBO, you could also use the HBO Go app, a freebie streaming option that came as a bonus. Plug in your cable TV login details, and you got access to a vast library of HBO content on-demand. It cost nothing extra, and worked on everything from your smartphone to your Apple TV/Roku/etc. to your computer.</p><p>On July 31, the HBO Go app was removed from most connected devices. Thankfully, AT&amp;T has brokered deals that give most HBO cable subscribers access to HBO Max instead. If you subscribe to HBO through any of the cable providers below, you can get access to HBO Max at no extra cost. Simply go to the HBO Max website and <a href="https://play.hbomax.com/affiliateList">choose your provider to login.</a></p><ul><li>Altice One</li><li>Atlantic Broadband</li><li>Apple TV Channels</li><li>AT&amp;T/AT&amp;T U-verse</li><li>Cox</li><li>DIRECTV</li><li>Optimum</li><li>RCN</li><li>Spectrum</li><li>Suddenlink</li><li>Verizon Fios</li><li>WOW!</li><li>Xfinity</li></ul><p>If you happen to subscribe to HBO through a provider that isn't included, you can still access HBO Go through the <a href="https://play.hbogo.com/page/urn:hbo:page:home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">HBO Go website</a>.</p><h2>The addition of other WarnerMedia networks' content to HBO's existing library is an enticing proposition.</h2><div type="image" title="The Not Too Late Show with Elmo HBO Max" height="640" width="1280" msid="76048744" hostid="261"></div><p>Adding Adult Swim's content to HBO Max means adding "Rick &amp; Morty." Adding CNN's content to HBO Max means adding "Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown." Adding TBS' content to HBO Max means adding "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" and "Conan." </p><p>All of which is to say that adding content from all these places adds up to a ton of really good stuff.</p><p>Looney Tunes cartoons! All the "Lord of the Rings" movies! There's a surprising amount of additional content in the HBO Max package.</p><p>HBO Max's lineup also features new original series, including "Love Life," a comedy show starring Anna Kendrick, and "Looney Tunes Cartoons," a new animated series featuring Bugs Bunny and company. Other upcoming exclusive titles include "Raised by Wolves," a science fiction show from producer Ridley Scott, and the director's cut of Zach Snyder's "Justice League." </p><p>Beyond original HBO programs, the HBO Max catalog features a wide range of TV series, including "Friends," "Doctor Who," "Rick and Morty," "The Big Bang Theory," "Sesame Street" and "Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown." The full library incorporates TV and movie offerings from DC, CNN, TNT, TBS, truTV, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Rooster Teeth, Looney Tunes, Criterion, Studio Ghibli, and Warner Bros.</p><h2>What else is coming to HBO Max? A bunch of new original content, including a show based on "Dune" and a new movie from the director of "Bird Box."</h2><div type="image" title="big little lies" height="1471" width="1961" msid="76048757" hostid="261"></div><p>Here's everything that's announced for HBO Max thus far:</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-"10,000 hours of premium content from HBO, Warner Bros., New Line, DC <keyword id="4578" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="entertainment">Entertainment</keyword>, CNN, TNT, TBS, truTV, The CW, Turner Classic Movies, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth, Looney Tunes and more.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-The exclusive streaming rights at launch to all 236 episodes of 'Friends.'</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-The exclusive streaming rights at launch to all episodes 'The Fresh Prince of Bel Air' and 'Pretty Little Liars.'</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-'Lovecraft Country,' a unique horror series based on a novel by Matt Ruff, written and executive produced by Misha Green, and executive produced by Jordan Peele ('Us') and J.J. Abrams ('Westworld').</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-Raised By Wolves,' a new science fiction original series created by "Blade Runner" and "Alien" director Ridley Scott.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-Every original series from the DC Universe streaming service, including "Doom Patrol," "Harley Quinn," and "Titans."</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-The exclusive streaming home to a string of new Warner Bros.' produced dramas for The CW, including the new DC Entertainment series 'Batwoman,' and 'Katy Keene' (spinoff of 'Riverdale').</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-New exclusive movie production deals with Greg Berlanti and Reese Witherspoon ('Big Little Lies'). Berlanti will produce an initial four movies focused in the young adult space, while Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine will produce at least two films.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-'Dune: The Sisterhood,' an adaptation of Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson's book based in the world created by Frank Herbert's book 'Dune,' from director Denis Villeneuve.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-'Tokyo Vice,' based on Jake Adelstein's non-fiction first-hand account of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat, starring Ansel Elgort.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-'The Flight Attendant,' a one-hour thriller series based on the novel by Chris Bohjalian. Kaley Cuoco, executive producing alongside Greg Berlanti, will star.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-'Love Life,' a 10-episode half-hour romantic comedy anthology series starring Anna Kendrick, who will also executive produce alongside Paul Feig.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-'Station Eleven,' a postapocalyptic limited series based on Emily St. John Mandel's international bestseller, adapted by Patrick Somerville ('The Leftovers') and directed by Hiro Murai ('Barry').</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-'Made for Love,' a 10-episode, half-hour, straight-to-series adaptation based on the tragicomic novel of the same name by Alissa Nutting, also from Patrick Somerville and directed by S.J. Clarkson.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-'Gremlins,' an animated series from Warner Bros. Animation and Amblin Entertainment based on the original movie.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-Stephen King's 'The Outsider,' a dark mystery starring Ben Mendelsohn, produced and directed by Jason Bateman.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-'The Nevers,' Joss Whedon's new science fiction series starring Laura Donnelly.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-'The Gilded Age,' set the opulent world of 1885 New York from 'Downton Abbey's' Julian Fellowes.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-'Avenue 5,' a high satire aboard a space-bound cruise ship from Armando Iannucci ('Veep') starring Hugh Laurie and Josh Gad.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-'The Undoing,' a psychological thriller from David E. Kelley ('Big Little Lies'), directed by Susanne Bier ('Bird Box') starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-'The Plot Against America,' reimagined history based on Phillip Roth's novel written and executive produced by David Simon and Ed Burns, starring Winona Ryder and John Turturro.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-'Perry Mason', the classic legal drama for a new generation, executive produced by Robert Downey, Jr. and Susan Downey, with Matthew Rhys in the title role.</p><p style="padding-left: 40px;">-'I Know This Much Is True,' a complex family drama starring Mark Ruffalo playing twin brothers, one of whom has schizophrenia. Based on the best-selling novel by Wally Lamb, written and directed by Derek Cianfrance."</p>

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