In May of 2023, Max took the place of the old HBO Max. If you were a current subscriber, your account switched over automatically. But if you’re not a subscriber and you want to take a look at all the changes, can you see it for free? Not in 2024.
Previous Options for a Max Free Trial
There were two ways to see Max for free.
Do a Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video and Add Max
Prime Video itself offers a generous 30-day free trial if you don’t have it. And it’s worth grabbing so you can see tons of movies and great shows like “The Boys,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” “The Expanse,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Citadel,” and more.
Once you have a Prime Video subscription, you can get free trials of nearly every streaming service, but Max is not currently offering that deal.
Try Hulu for Free and Add Max
Hulu is one of the top streaming services around, and it also offers a great 30-day free trial. You will be able to see “Only Murders in the Building,” “The Handmaid’s Tale,” great FX shows like “What We Do in the Shadows,” “Atlanta,” “Fargo,” “The Bear,” “Welcome to Wrexham,” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”
Once you’ve signed up for Hulu, go to your profile icon in the upper right corner and click “Account.” Then where you see “Your Subscription,” click “Manage Add-Ons.” You can choose a free trial of Paramount+ with Showtime, Cinemax, or STARZ. Unfortunately, this method for a free trial of Max has ended.
No Free Trial from Max Directly
If you want a free trial, you can’t just go to Max’s website or download the app. All Max plans force you to pay directly if you go that route.
Max
Max is a subscription video streaming service that gives access to the full HBO library, along with exclusive Max Originals. There are hubs for content from TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, TCM, Cartoon Network, Travel Channel, ID, and more. Watch hit series like “The Last of Us,” “House of the Dragon,” “Succession,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and more. Thanks to the B/R Sports add-on, users can watch NBA, MLB, NHL, March Madness, and NASCAR events.