A new player will enter the Irish streaming market next month with the transatlantic debut launch of US service HBO Max. HBO Max's UK and Ireland platform will offer four different subscription plans, with viewers able to access the complete HBO Max entertainment line-up, including recently released movies. The launch of HBO Max n March 26 will see TNT Sports subscribers access their subscription in the platform, with HBO Max accessed by hbomax.com and its launch partners, which include Sky and Prime Video. Andrew Georgiou, president and managing director at Warner Bros Discovery in the UK and Ireland, said: "Launching HBO Max in the UK & Ireland marks a significant moment for viewers here. The launch of the new service in Ireland and the UK comes as Netflix and Paramount Skydance are locked in a battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios and HBO Max.

Source: Irish Examiner February 09, 2026 19:43 UTC