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Warner Bros. Discovery Announces HBO Max Rebrand This Summer

The streaming platform will revert to its original name, emphasizing quality programming and leveraging HBO's brand equity.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 14: Shauna Spenley, Global Chief Marketing Officer of Direct-to-Consumer speaks onstage during Warner Bros. Discovery’s 2025 Upfront Presentation at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on May 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Discovery)
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Overview

  • Warner Bros. Discovery revealed at its New York upfront presentation that Max will return to the HBO Max name this summer.
  • The shift aims to capitalize on HBO's reputation for premium content, addressing consumer feedback and data showing a preference for quality over quantity.
  • The service has added 22 million subscribers in the past year and improved profitability by nearly $3 billion, with a goal of reaching 150 million subscribers by 2026.
  • Executives, including CEO David Zaslav, highlighted the importance of HBO's brand in driving growth and differentiating the platform from competitors like Netflix and Hulu.
  • The rebrand follows subtle changes to Max's logo and color scheme earlier this year, signaling a renewed focus on the platform's prestige programming.