The HBO Max Black Friday Streaming Deal Is Back and Better Than Ever
HBO Max has made waves this Black Friday 2025 by unveiling an enticing deal that stands out amidst the usual holiday discounts. From now until December 1, subscribers can snag a full year of HBO Max’s Basic plan with ads for just $2.99 per month, totaling approximately $36 for the year. This offer is particularly noteworthy as it provides a significant saving of over $90 compared to the regular monthly price of $10.99, which would amount to around $132 annually. Unlike last year’s promotion, which limited the discount to just six months, this year’s deal allows both new and returning subscribers to take advantage of the full twelve-month offer without the hassle of creating new accounts. While the presence of ads is a downside, the overall savings make this one of the best streaming deals available this Black Friday.
In addition to the attractive pricing, HBO Max continues to boast an impressive library of content, including popular series such as “IT: Welcome to Derry” and a comprehensive collection from the DC Universe. However, it’s important to note that this Black Friday discount is exclusive to the Basic plan with ads. Subscribers seeking an ad-free experience or higher-quality streaming options, such as 4K UHD, will need to look elsewhere for deals. For those interested in bundling, the Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max package remains a viable alternative for additional savings. As the Black Friday shopping season unfolds, other streaming services have also begun announcing their deals, with Apple TV offering six months for $5.99 per month and Disney+ providing a bundled offer with Hulu for $4.99 per month, albeit with ads. Overall, HBO Max’s Black Friday deal represents a compelling opportunity for both new and returning users to access a wealth of entertainment at an unbeatable price.
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HBO Max has officially unveiled its Black Friday deal for 2025, and despite a new round of price hikes, it’s actually better than last year’s. In fact, it’s pretty much the best Black Friday streaming deal I’ve seen so far.
From now until December 1, you can get
12 months of HBO Max with ads at the price of $2.99/month
. The downside is definitely those ads, which are pretty much par for the course for Black Friday discounts. The upside is the deal is available to both new and returning subscribers, so you won’t have to do any “new e-mail address” trickery if you’ve had an account before.
Get HBO Max for 2.99/mo for 12 Months
The
Basic HBO Max plan
normally costs $10.99/mo, adding up to around $132 over the course of a year. The Black Friday deal drops that price to $2.99/mo, adding up to just under $36 total and saving you over $90 over 12 months.
Last year, HBO Max offered the same pricing discount but
limited the deal to six months
. Now, you can get a full year at a discount, pretty much doubling the amount of money you save. The discount also comes after a $1 price increase in HBO Max plans, meaning you also save more each month than you would have a year ago.
What About Other HBO Max Plans?
Every HBO Max plan includes the same library of content, including current highlights like
IT: Welcome to Derry
and the
entire DC Universe
. The Black Friday discount, however,
only applies to the Basic Plan with Ads.
Unfortunately, if you’re dead set on getting HBO Max without ads (or
with 4K UHD support
), you’re out of luck this Black Friday season. Your best bet for savings there is checking out the
Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max bundle
.
More Black Friday Streaming Deals So Far
Quite a few more streaming services have already announced their deals for this year’s Black Friday. Apple TV launched their streaming deal,
six months for $5.99/mo
, last week, while Crunchyroll
knocked $20 off their annual ad-free subscription
.
The Disney+ streaming deal is now in
‘early access’ for Good Morning America viewers
, but that means we know its deal will be $4.99/mo for Hulu and Disney+ (with ads, of course). We’re still waiting on any standalone deals from Hulu, and once again don’t expect to see anything from Netflix. If you’re in the market for more than subscriptions, feel free to check out our
full breakdown of Black Friday 2025
.
Blythe (she/her) is an SEO Coordinator at IGN who, when she isn’t following streaming news, spends way too much time in character customization screens and tracking down collectibles.
