Streaming service Max is now available in the Philippines, alongside other countries like Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Subscribers can enjoy a range of films and TV shows from HBO, Cartoon Network, and Max Originals, as well as real-life programming from Discovery, TLC, AFN, Food Network, ID, and HGTV.
The launch coincided with the premiere of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking and Dune: Prophecy, with additional films like Twisters, Expend4bles, IF, and Sweethearts, as well as HBO Original series The Sex Lives of College Girls. In the coming months, popular shows like The Big Bang Theory, House, The Office, The Vampire Diaries, and Supernatural will also be available on the platform.
Speaking about the milestone, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Streaming & Games CEO and President JB Perrette expressed his delight over the platform’s expansion.
“We look forward to delighting fans across the region with our iconic brands and franchises and are still early in our growth as we look forward to rolling Max out in many more markets in 2025 and 2026,” said Perrette.
Adding to this, Warner Bros. Discovery Asia Pacific President James Gibbons shared how the platform offers a lot of content to local fans of popular franchises.
“From Harry Potter to Friends, House of the Dragon, HBO, DC, the greatest collection of fresh Hollywood blockbuster movies and more, Max subscribers can enjoy world-class content with a new seamless streaming experience and personalization to curate their own viewing,” said Gibbons.
In celebration of its launch, Max held a special event on Nov. 19, featuring several tree installations that showcased some of the hit film and TV show franchises in its lineup, including The Last of Us, Drag Race Philippines, House of the Dragon, and Harry Potter.
A surprise for Potterheads, James and Oliver Phelps, who portray the Weasley twins and host Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, made a special appearance. They kicked off the lighting of the tree dedicated to the beloved film series, which was followed by a spectacular fireworks display.
Guests were then treated to a Harry Potter-themed banquet, complete with activities like gathering sweets at the candy trolley, crafting their own perfume at the potions station, and being sorted into their Hogwarts houses using the iconic Sorting Hat.
Max allows subscribers to personalize their profiles, receive tailored recommendations based on their viewing habits, and select their preferred language. The platform also offers a child-friendly profile option, complete with age-appropriate content and parental controls.
Max provides three subscription plans: the Mobile plan, the Standard plan, and the Ultimate plan. It is available on smart TVs (such as Samsung, LG, and Android TV), streaming devices like Apple TV and Google Chromecast, mobile phones and tablets, select distribution partners like PLDT Home, Cignal TV, and Smart, and online at max.com.
