Stars from The Last of Us and The White Lotus land Down Under for Max launch

A taste of Hollywood landed in Australia today, with the launch of Max, Warner Bros. Discovery's flagship streaming platform.

The new service is home to HBO's award-winning programming, Warner Bros. blockbusters, DC Universe titles, Discovery's real-life entertainment, kids' favourites, and more.

Available now via www.max.com, Max can be accessed across major mobile, tablet, gaming, and connected TV devices, with three pricing plans and a special introductory offer for early subscribers.

To celebrate the debut, cast members from two of the platform's most popular series, The Last of Us and The White Lotus, gathered for a high-profile photo call in Sydney today, to celebrate the launch.

The cast from The Last of Us: Bella Ramsey (Ellie), Gabriel Luna (Tommy), Kaitlyn Dever (Abby), Isabela Merced (Dina), Young Mazino (Jesse), and Jeffrey Wright (Isaac)

Cast members in attendance included Bella Ramsey (Ellie), Gabriel Luna (Tommy), Kaitlyn Dever (Abby), Isabela Merced (Dina), Young Mazino (Jesse), and Jeffrey Wright (Isaac) from The Last of Us, alongside The White Lotus season three actors Patrick Schwarzenegger (Saxon), Leslie Bibb (Kate), Natasha Rothwell (Belinda), and Morgana O’Reilly (Pam).

The White Lotus season three actors Patrick Schwarzenegger (Saxon), Leslie Bibb (Kate), Natasha Rothwell (Belinda), and Morgana O’Reilly (Pam)

Max makes its mark on the Australian streaming landscape

In addition to scripted hits, Max will serve up a deep library of entertainment across genres. Blockbusters like Barbie, Wonka, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and Twisters join classics like Casablanca and Gone with the Wind. Franchises including Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and the DC Universe sit alongside long-running favourites like Friends, The Big Bang Theory, and Rick and Morty. Local audiences will also recognise popular Discovery content such as Aussie Gold Hunters, Outback Opal Hunters, and Deadliest Catch, as well as reality staples like 90 Day Fiancé and Say Yes to the Dress.

Read our chat with Sasha Mackie, senior director of marketing, streaming, studios & networks, Australia and New Zealand, here.

Plans and pricing

Max is available via three plans:

• Basic With Ads: Stream on two devices in full HD.

• Standard: Stream on two devices in full HD with up to 30 downloads for offline viewing.

• Premium: Stream on four devices in 4K UHD with Dolby Atmos (where available), and up to 100 downloads.

Australians who sign up by 30 April, 2025, will receive a special promotional price for the first 12 months, available across all plans. Full details are available at www.max.com.

The platform also offers a personalised, user-friendly experience, including tailored recommendations, user profiles (with kid-friendly options and parental controls), and convenient features such as "Continue Watching", favourites, and offline downloads (depending on plan).

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