Warner Bros. Discovery introduced HBO Max in Pakistan to expand it to 14 markets in the Asia-Pacific. The streaming service, which was formerly called Max, has officially changed its name back to HBO Max in all regions of the world. It was launched in Pakistan on October 15, 2025, and it can be accessed directly in web and mobile applications.
In July 2025, HBO Max began the global rebranding campaign which reverted HBO Max to its original name of HBO Max, but phase out the temporary name Max.
Subscription Plans and Pricing for HBO Max Pakistan
The newly launched HBOMax Pakistan offers two subscription plans tailored for local users.
| Plan | Monthly Price | Annual Price | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | PKR 800 | PKR 5,600 | 1080p quality, two devices, 30 downloads |
| Premium | PKR 1,100 | PKR 7,700 | 4K UHD, Dolby Atmos, four devices, 100 downloads |
Users can save up to 46% on yearly subscriptions. Both plans allow up to five profiles per account, including child-safe viewing modes and parental controls.
What’s Streaming on HBO Max Pakistan
At launch, HBO Max Pakistan includes titles from HBO Originals, Warner Bros. Studios, DC, and Discovery. The initial catalog includes popular shows and films like Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, The Penguin, Harry Potter, and The Matrix.
Additional content, such as Friends and The Big Bang Theory, is expected to arrive by early 2026. Users in Pakistan can stream on multiple devices, including smart TVs, mobile apps, and browsers.
HBOMax Pakistan Accessibility and Features
HBOMax Pakistan has an Android, iOS and Samsung and LG smart TV streaming. It has offline downloads, multi profile and regional payments. The platform can also be used continuously even when one is traveling through other regions that are supported.
Although the launch provides the Pakistani audiences with access to the global content, the local language options and localized programming will be available in the future updates.
The introduction of HBO Max in Pakistan is in the context of an increasing rivalry in the streaming industry of Pakistan, where Netflix and Amazon Prime are already leading the market. So far, Warner Bros. Discovery has not validated any regulatory problems or content limitations.
The quality and availability of the streaming could be different based on the internet infrastructure, license rights, or local media regulations.
