HBO Max's new ad-supported subscription tier will cost $5 less a month

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HBO Max subscribers starting next month can cut down their monthly streaming bill. They'll just have to be fine with sitting through ads.

WarnerMedia announced Wednesday a new ad-supported HBO Max subscription tier will launch in June and cost $9.99 a month, down from the current price of $14.99 for the ad-free version. HBO Max with Ads will be arriving about a year after the streaming service, which includes not only HBO shows but also other films and TV series including Friends, first debuted.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.