Context:

Max, the streaming service known for its original content like 'Euphoria' and 'The Last of Us', offers a comprehensive entertainment platform that includes popular movies, series, and live sports. In May 2025, Max will introduce a variety of new and returning shows such as '100 Foot Wave' Season 3 and 'Conan O'Brien Must Go' Season 2, along with films like 'A Haunted House' and 'The Princess Bride'. Although Max does not offer a free trial, it provides free episodes of select shows to potential subscribers. Subscription plans range from $9.99 to $19.99 per month, with options for ad-supported or ad-free viewing, and a Sports Add-On available for a limited time at no additional cost. Emily Dozier, a writer at The Sporting News, highlights the platform's wide-ranging appeal for fans of both entertainment and live sports.

Dive Deeper:

• Max offers a diverse array of shows and movies, including original series like 'Euphoria' and 'The Last of Us', as well as popular films like 'Harry Potter', catering to a wide audience with varied tastes.

• In May 2025, Max will release several new and returning series, such as '100 Foot Wave' Season 3, 'Conan O'Brien Must Go' Season 2, and 'Say Yes to the Dress' Season 21, alongside a lineup of classic and contemporary films like 'A Haunted House', 'The Princess Bride', and 'Inception'.

• The streaming service provides free episodes of certain shows without requiring a subscription, offering potential subscribers a glimpse into its offerings with titles like 'The Last of Us' and 'Game of Thrones'.

• Max's subscription plans are straightforward, with options ranging from $9.99 per month for ad-supported viewing to $19.99 per month for an ultimate ad-free experience, and a Sports Add-On available at no additional cost during a promotional period.

• Emily Dozier, writing for The Sporting News, emphasizes Max's dual appeal to fans of entertainment and live sports, making it a versatile and attractive platform for subscribers seeking both new releases and live sports content.

• Table of contents:

• • New shows release dates in May
  • New movies release dates in May
  • HBO Max free episodes
  • Subscription cost
  • How to buy HBO Max

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  Looking to watch the most popular movies and biggest series? In that case, Max is probably for you.

• The streaming service is known for its original shows, like "Euphoria" and "The Last of Us," but you can also find cult favorites like Harry Potter, making Max a platform that has something for everyone. It even has most post-theater films ready to view at home.

• Often considered one of the best streaming services available, it's clear why. Max has it all, including live sports, making it a well-rounded platform for any and every subscriber.

• For those that haven't yet signed up, here's everything to know about Max, including the cost to subscribe and its upcoming release schedule.

• BUY NOW: Stream the newest shows, movies and live sports on Max

• Max new shows release dates May 2025

  HBO Max has a plethora of new and returning shows hitting the platform this month. Here's the September release schedule for the service.

• May 1

• • "100 Foot Wave" Season 3
  • "Dylan's Playtime Adventures" Season 1B
  May 2

• • "Malditos" Season 1
  • "Teen Titans Go!" Season 9A
  May 6

• • "Talking Pictures Podcast" Special Video Episode with Eli Roth
  • "The Playboy Murders" Season 3
  • "Toxic" Season 1
  May 8

• • "Conan O'Brien Must Go" Season 2
  May 11

• • "Delicious Miss Brown" Season 10
  • "The Bakersfield 3: A Tale of Murder and Motherhood" Season 1
  May 13

• • "Betting on Paradise" Season 1
  • "Contraband: Seized at the Border" Season 6
  • "Dream Destination: A Surprise Trip" Season 1
  May 14

• • "Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out" Season 1
  • "Mini Reni" Season 1
  May 15

• • "Duster" Season 1
  • "Mermicorno: Starfall" Season 2
  • "United States of Scandal with Jake Tapper" Season 2
  May 17

• • "Bugs Bunny Builders" Season 2E
  May 18

• • "Love & Marriage: Detroit" Season 2
  • "Say Yes to the Dress" Season 21
  May 19

• • "American Monster: Abuse of Power" Season 1
  May 21

• • "Homicide Hunter: American Detective" Season 5
  May 23

• • "Expedition Files" Season 2
  May 23

• • "Restoring Galveston" Season 7
  • "Silly Sundays" Season 1B
  May 25

• • "Say Yes to the Dress with Tan France" Season 1
  May 28

• • "Down Home Fab" Season 3
  May 29

• • "And Just Like That ..." Season 3

  Max new movies release dates May 2025

  May 1

• • A Haunted House (2013)
  • A Haunted House 2 (2014)
  • A Private War (2018)
  • Badman’s Country (1958)
  • Barricade (1950)
  • Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940)
  • Carson City (1952)
  • Chronicle (2012)
  • Chronicle: Director’s Cut (2012)
  • Dallas (1950)
  • Enter The Dragon (1973)
  • Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
  • Fort Dobbs (1958)
  • Fort Worth (1951)
  • Funny People (2009)
  • Hannibal (2001)
  • In the Fade (2017)
  • Inception (2010)
  • Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole (2010)
  • Lone Star (1952)
  • Lost River (2015)
  • Madagascar (2005)
  • Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012)
  • Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (2008)
  • Megan Leavey (2017)
  • Notting Hill (1999)
  • Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985)
  • Rachel and the Stranger (1948)
  • Rancho Notorious (1952)
  • Red Tails (2012)
  • Ride, Vaquero! (1953)
  • Riding Shotgun (1954)
  • Rocky Mountain (1950)
  • Royal Wedding (1951)
  • San Antonio (1945)
  • Santa Fe Trail (1940)
  • Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend (1957)
  • Son of Belle Starr (1953)
  • Son of the Mask (2005)
  • Springfield Rifle (1952)
  • Stars in My Crown (1950)
  • Tall in the Saddle (1944)
  • Tall Man Riding (1955)
  • The Band Wagon (1953)
  • The Bounty Hunter (1954)
  • The First Texan (1956)
  • The Goonies (1985)
  • The Kissing Bandit (1948)
  • The Left-Handed Gun (1958)
  • The Man Behind the Gun (1953)
  • The Mortal Storm (1940)
  • The Naked Spur (1953)
  • The Oklahoma Kid (1939)
  • The Oklahoman (1957)
  • The Painted Hills (1951)
  • The Princess Bride (1987)
  • The Shining (1980)
  • The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
  • The Young Guns (1956)
  • They Died with Their Boots On (1941)
  • This Means War (2012)
  • This Means War: Extended Edition (2012)
  • Thunder Over the Plains (1953)
  • Trail Street (1947)
  • Vengeance Valley (1951)
  • Vivacious Lady (1938)
  • We Bought a Zoo (2011)
  • Westbound (1959)
  • Westward the Women (1951)
  • Wichita (1955)
  • Ziegfeld Girl (1941)
  May 2

• • Adult Best Friends (2024)
  May 3

• • Ready Player One (2018)
  May 6

• • Fareed Zakaria: The War on Government (CNN)
  May 9

• • Bloody Trophy (Max Original)
  • The Whale
  May 12

• • Where the Crawdads Sing (2022)
  May 16

• • The Brutalist
  May 20

• • Kong: Skull Island (2017)
  May 23

• • Pee-Wee as Himself (HBO Original)
  May 31

• • Mountainhead (HBO Original)

  Max free episodes

  While Max does not offer a free trial, it does offer free episodes for select shows to those thinking about signing up. No subscription is needed to watch. Here's a few examples of free episodes on Max:

• • "The Last of Us"
  • "Euphoria"
  • "Succession"
  • "Curb Your Enthusiasm"
  • "The Sex Lives of College Girls"
  • "Tokyo Vice"
  • "Game of Thrones"
  • "Hacks"

  Max subscription cost

  Max makes things easy, offering only a few subscription plans with the biggest difference regarding ads.

• Users can also include the Sports Add-On to their plan. Normally $9.99 a month, it can be included free for a limited time.

• Here's the breakdown of each Max plan and its cost.

• • With ads – $9.99/month | $99.99/year
  • Ad-free – $15.99/month | $149.99/year
  • Ultimate ad-free – $19.99/month | $199.99/year

  How to buy Max

  Max has three simple subscription options that include a few upgrades with each plan. 

• You can view each subscription plan using the link below.

• BUY NOW: Watch the latest shows, movies and live sports on Max