HBO Max Launching Cheaper, Ad-Supported Subscription Tier in June without Dune, Matrix 4, and Other WB Blockbusters

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AT&T plans to launch a more affordable version of its fledgling streaming service early this summer for prospective subscribers who aren’t willing to pay HBO Max’s standard $14.99/month rate. The news was revealed by WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar this week, who spoke during AT&T’s 2021 Analyst & Investor Day event and noted that a cheaper, ad-supported version of HBO Max would be launched in June. This tier will not include the benefit of Warner Bros.’ upcoming slate of day-and-date blockbusters such as Dune and Matrix 4, however.



“The ad-supported tier won’t include Warner Bros. theatrical releases, the same day as theaters, like the ad-free tier,” The Streamable...

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HBO Max, now with more commercials and less stuff to watch! Rock on!