Streaming platform Max launching in Singapore on Nov 19, will have Harry Potter, Friends and more

We finally know where the hit sitcom Friends will head to after Oct 31. Warner Bros Discovery announced on Tuesday (Oct 15), that it would be launching its popular streaming service Max in multiple regions, including Singapore, on Nov 19.
Max will be home to multiple properties under the Warner Bros Discovery umbrella including Friends, the Harry Potter franchise, the DC Universe, Cartoon Network and more.
First launched as HBO Max in the US in 2020, Max has since become one of the more popular streaming platforms globally.
Here’s what you can expect from Max.
You’ll be able to watch HBO Originals such as Dune: Prophecy and spin-offs to the Games Of Thrones franchise including House Of The Dragon and the upcoming A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms.
Fans of Pedro Pascal and Blackpink member Lisa will be glad to know that Max will also air the new seasons of The Last Of Us and The White Lotus.
Your favourite franchises such as Harry Potter, The Conjuring, the DC Universe will be available on Max. You can also catch newer hits including Wonka, Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire, Barbie and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Take a trip down memory lane with shows from Cartoon Network including Tom And Jerry, Looney Tunes, Adventure Time and We Bare Bears.
Max subscribers will also get access to unscripted shows from Discovery, TLC, Food Network and more, including Deadliest Catch, Ghost Adventures and Property Brothers.
Max will come in two plans: Basic and Ultimate. The former lets you stream on two devices at once at Full HD resolution. The latter, on the other hand, lets you stream on four devices at once at 4K UHD with Dolby Atmos.
Existing HBO GO users will automatically become Max users on Nov 19. More details, including pricing, will be announced at a later date.
In a statement, James Gibbons, the APAC president at Warner Bros Discovery said: “Warner Bros Discovery has long entertained fans across Asia Pacific with culture-defining content from powerhouse brands. For the first time, this programming will be available in a brand new streaming app for regional audiences, with Max combining incredible breadth and depth and a best in class viewing experience.”