when is hbo max coming to uk

HBO Max is set to launch in the UK and Ireland on Thursday, 26 March 2026. Multiple UK entertainment outlets report that date as the official launch day, with coverage published in February and March 2026.

What that means

• It’s not available yet in the UK at the time of writing, but the rollout is now scheduled.
• The service is expected to bring HBO, Warner Bros., DC Studios, and Max Originals into one platform for UK viewers.

• Some reporting also says it will be available through Sky Ultimate TV from launch.

What to expect

• Launch pricing reported by outlets includes a Basic with Ads plan starting at £5 per month.

• UK and Ireland subscribers should get access to major titles like House of the Dragon , The Pitt , Succession , Friends , The Sopranos , and Game of Thrones.

• Several reports say the UK was one of the last major European markets to get HBO Max.

Bottom note

TL;DR: HBO Max is coming to the UK on 26 March 2026.