Global transformation HBO Max V Max continues its course and we already know when the new platform will be available in Spain. The streaming service is not only changing its name, but also expanding its catalog by including Discovery+ content in the so-called “Max Universe.”
This means that in addition to HBO and Max’s catalog of original productions, as well as offerings owned by Warner Bros., users will have access to content from channels such as Discovery Channel, Discovery Home & Health, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Discovery Kids, as well as Eurosport sports content and much more.
Max’s official landing will take place next in Spain. May 21st. As of this date, users will no longer see HBO Max’s traditional purple aesthetic on their devices, which will be replaced by a new Max identity with an updated blue interface.
Keep in mind that on some platforms the apps will update automatically, while on others you will need to do this manually. On Android, essentially, no matter how many times you download a new service app, the old version of HBO Max remains installed until you uninstall it yourself.
Besides Spain, Max will debut on May 21st in Portugal, Central and Eastern Europe and the Nordics.. Later it will be the turn of Poland, the Netherlands, France and Belgium. Once the process is complete, Max will embrace its new image and expand its catalog into 25 European countries and 65 territories worldwide.
Max arrives in Spain in May, just in time for the Olympics.
One of the great news about Max’s arrival in Spain is that it will be a platform will provide full coverage of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.. The best part is that access to events on French soil will be included in all streaming plans. So you won’t have to pay Sports Complement to follow the Paris event, which runs from July 26 to August 11.
In terms of plans, Max subscribers in Spain will have access to two options. On the one side, Standard plan, allowing you to view Full HD content on two devices simultaneously. This option also includes up to 30 content downloads to see if you’re connected. On the other side, Premium plan, with support for 4K and Dolby Atmos content playback on up to four devices simultaneously. In this case, the download limit for offline viewing increases to 100.
To this should be added the above. Sports supplement. This includes Eurosport 1 and 2 signals, as well as coverage of a wide range of sporting events. These include the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Tour de France, Vuelta a España and Roland Garros, to name a few. It is worth clarifying that the availability of events will depend on licenses in each country, and playback of sports content will be limited to two devices at the same time. The good news for mixed martial arts fans is that Max will have exclusive rights to the UFC in Spain.
What happens to Max’s basic ad-supported plan? This alternative will not be available in Spain when the new platform will replace HBO Max. The company noted that, in principle, it will be launched only in 9 countries: Belgium, France, Poland, Romania, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway. However, it is unknown whether future plans include its entry into the Spanish market.
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