HBO Max is now rebranded as Max and is currently our number-one streaming website based on its extensive content catalog crammed with HBO Originals and licensed shows and films. So are you planning to use the HBO Max free trial?
We have to break the sad news to you that HBO Max has discontinued its free trial service. HBO Max, launched in May 2020, offered a seven-day free trial but later decided to revoke it.
However, the good news is that some third-party websites like Hulu and Amazon Prime offer HBO Max free trial to let you enjoy the latest releases such as Dune, The Matrix, Space Jam, etc.
If you want to know the details, scroll below to get the HBO Max free trial in Australia!
Does HBO Max Offer a Free Trial in 2025?
HBO Max is not offering a free trial anymore. When the streaming service launched in May 2020 it offered a seven-day free trial to its new subscribers.
HBO Max executives realized that they have a strong fan base and decided to cancel it in December 2020 before Wonder Woman 1984’s premiere.
Plus, WarnerMedia declared to stream all Warner Bros. 2021 movies on HBO Max on the same day they were released in theaters. Therefore, they ended its free trial service.
Max Launched in Australia
At the end of March 2025, Foxtel in collaboration with Warner Bros launched Max in Australia. It will not yet another streaming service (yass) but a game-changer.
BINGE an Australian streaming service was home to HBO Max content. With the launch, the loss of all Max content will be a huge blow for BINGE.
With the users already divided between streaming giants like Disney+, Netflix, Amazon Prime – BINGE is expected to suffer with the launch of Max.
Max is already a winner with massive library of Max, Warner Bros, and Discovery. You can stream all the TCM content, Classics on TCM, complete Harry Potter collection, DC Universe films, and The Lord of the Rings collection.
The Max Original content is trending with its out-of-box plots. Series like The White Lotus, Euphoria, House of Dragon, Succession, The Pitt, Hacks, The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, and Just Like That are just icing on the cake.
How to Watch HBO Max for Free in Australia?
Although you can not use HBO Max’s free trial service. Third-party streaming services like Amazon Prime offer 7-days free trial with their subscription. Besides this option, you can get a four-week free trial if you purchase a Roku product.
What is the Cost of HBO Max in 2025?
As part of the launch, Max has offered consumers in Australia an introductory price for the year. Here are three plans to pick from:
- Basic With Ads Plan: $7.99 per month/ $79.99 for the year (launch price for the first year.
- Standard Plan: $11.99 per month/ $119.99 for the year (launch price for the first year.
- Premium Plan: $17.99 per month/ $179.99 for the year (launch price for the first year.
How to Get HBO Max Free Trial?
HBO Max is not offering a free trial to its subscribers but it is providing a 40% discount on annual subscription plans.
You may avail the seven days’ worth free-trial with Amazon Prime or as a new subscriber of Roku.
How to Get an HBO Max Free Trial Through Hulu
Hulu no longer offers a free trial of Max. Now that Max is available in Australia, you can subscribe to a basic plan to test the services.
How to Get an HBO Max Free Trial Through Amazon Prime US
Amazon Prime is available in Australia, but you can’t access the HBO Max free trial through it. The 7-day Max free trial is only available to U.S. Amazon Prime members via Amazon Prime Video Channels.
To get this free trial from Australia, you’ll need to sign up for a U.S.-based Amazon Prime account using a VPN with a U.S. IP address.
Once the 7-day free trial ends, you’ll be charged the regular subscription fee unless you cancel. If you don’t wish to continue, make sure to cancel before the trial period ends.
Follow these steps:
- Install a VPN (ExpressVPN) and connect to a U.S. server.
- Go to Amazon.com (not .com.au) and create a new U.S. Amazon account if you don’t already have one.
- Start a 30-day free Amazon Prime trial (new subscribers only).
- Visit the Max Channel page on Amazon and tap Start your 7-day free trial.
- Enter billing details (use a valid international card or gift card balance).
- Click Start your free trial – Pay Later.
- Stay connected to the VPN while streaming HBO Max content on Amazon Prime Video.
How to Cancel Max channel from Prime Video
- Sign in to your Amazon account.
- Visit “Memberships & Subscriptions” under Your Account.
- Find Max in the list of active channels.
- Click Cancel Channel next to Max.
- Confirm cancellation to avoid being charged after the trial.
Bottom line
The introductory launch offer is a steal! With prices as low as $7.99 per month, who wouldn’t get the subscription to watch incredible content available on Max.
Besides, if you want to avail the free trial, Amazon Prime and Roku has the offers.
