No, Max (formerly HBO Max) is not free with an Amazon Prime subscription.
While Amazon Prime Video serves as a hub for various streaming services, Max is offered as a separate, paid add-on channel. An Amazon Prime membership provides the platform through which you can subscribe to Max, but it does not include the Max subscription itself as part of the standard Prime benefits.
Max as a Prime Video Channel
Prime Video has expanded its lineup to include a variety of premium channels that subscribers can add to their existing Amazon Prime membership. This allows users to manage multiple streaming subscriptions conveniently in one place. Max is one of these channels, alongside others like Paramount+, Starz, BET+, AMC+, and Discovery+.
Cost and Availability
Max is available as an ad-free channel add-on through Prime Video for a specific monthly fee. It's a premium offering that requires an additional subscription cost beyond your standard Amazon Prime membership fee.
Currently, Prime Video does not offer a free trial specifically for the Max add-on channel. However, you can typically enjoy a free trial for the Amazon Prime membership itself, which grants access to Prime Video's core content and the option to subscribe to these additional channels.
Summary of Max on Prime Video:
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Included with Prime? | No, it is a separate add-on subscription |
| Availability | As a channel within Prime Video |
| Monthly Cost | $15.99/month (ad-free) |
| Free Trial (Max) | Not currently available for Max via Prime Video |
This structure provides flexibility for Prime members who want to consolidate their streaming services, but each premium channel, including Max, incurs its own charge.
