HBO Max Is Coming to Prime Video in New Zealand

The White Lotus
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HBO Max will be available as a subscription via Prime Video when it launches in Aotearoa New Zealand on June 16.

According to a press release, customers will be given “access to world-class brands including HBO, Warner Bros., the DC Universe, ‘Harry Potter,’ Discovery, and more, all in one convenient app experience.”

Customers in New Zealand will have access to the monthly HBO Max Standard and Premium plans. They can take advantage of a launch offer of $10.00 per month for the Standard plan or $15.00 per month for the Premium plan for the first six months if they sign up by July 16th (terms and conditions apply).

HBO Max includes “House of the Dragon,” “Euphoria,” “Succession” and “The White Lotus,” as well as highly anticipated HBO Originals like “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” “Lanterns” and season four of “The Gilded Age.”

Subscribers will also have access to Warner Bros. blockbusters such as “Wuthering Heights,” “One Battle After Another” and “Sinners,” as well as long-running classics like “Friends,” “The Big Bang Theory” and “Rick and Morty.”

“Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering a wide selection of premium programming — including Amazon MGM Studios Originals — and encompassing original series and movies, licensed content, live sports, thousands of movies to rent or buy, and premium subscriptions from leading entertainment brands,” says Alexandra Gilbert, Head of Content Prime Video Australia and New Zealand.

“We’re thrilled to welcome HBO Max to Prime Video as our 26th subscription in New Zealand, growing our stellar entertainment catalogue and giving our customers an even greater selection of world-class series and blockbuster movies, all in one app experience.” 

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“As we prepare to bring HBO Max to Kiwi audiences, it’s fantastic to extend our partnership with Prime Video into New Zealand,” adds Shonali Bedi, Head of Strategy, Partnerships and Insights, APAC at Warner Bros. Discovery. “Prime Video have been strong and collaborative partners for us, and the HBO Max subscription has been very successful in other markets, including Australia.  We’re looking forward to working with the team again as we gear up for the New Zealand launch.”