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Skydance confirms HBO Max and Paramount+ ‘value’ bundle plan
Publication: 9to5Mac
Author: Zac Hall
Source published: 09/11/2026, 21:46:15 UTC
Briefing created: 10/11/2026, 08:27:06 UTC
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Briefings
Skydance, the entity following Warner Bros. Discovery's acquisition, confirmed that HBO Max and Paramount+ subscribers can now purchase a single subscription unlocking both services. This change simplifies billing for users who previously paid separate fees for each platform. The announcement marks a shift in how these two major streaming services are integrated under the new ownership structure.
Key points
- Skydance, the company emerging from the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition, confirmed a new billing model for HBO Max and Paramount+ subscribers.
- Customers will pay for one subscription that unlocks both services, replacing the previous requirement to pay separate fees for each platform.
Context
This update follows the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by Warner Bros. Discovery, which resulted in Skydance emerging as the primary operating entity. The new billing structure simplifies the user experience for consumers of these two major streaming services.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single source statement from Skydance regarding the billing change. No specific dates, numbers, or geographic scope are provided in the available text. The announcement does not specify implementation timelines or consumer impact metrics.
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