How to cancel your HBO Max subscription in 5 easy steps

Streaming newcomer HBO Max, surfaced in Australia just a few months ago. Becoming the official home to HBO content, including Warner Bros. Discovery, TLC, HGTV and The Food Network, HBO Max has a great back catalogue. And it arrived with a pretty appealing introductory offer, cutting subscription prices nearly in half for the first year of the service.

However, that offer has come and gone, ending just a month after the streamer launched. That said, you may have subscribed to the new streamer just to find that you're not keen on the US TV giant's catalogue, or you're only interested in when new seasons of hit shows drop, like The Last of Us or The White Lotus.

Given the price hikes that have hit many streaming services in the past 12 months, it's hard to justify holding onto some of your subscriptions — and we get it! So if you need help cancelling your HBO Max AU subscription, we've got you covered in five simple steps. Do note, though, these steps don't fully delete your account, and you can always reactivate your plan at any time.

Step 1: Log into HBO Max

If you want to cancel your HBO Max account, you’ll need to log into the streaming service using a web browser on a computer.

Please note that you cannot cancel your HBO Max account using the app on a mobile device or Smart TV.

Step 2: Select your Profile icon

Hover your mouse over your profile icon in the top right corner of the homepage.

Step 3: Click on ‘Subscription’

A drop-down menu will appear under your profile icon. You’ll need to select Subscription.

Step 4: Scroll to ‘Cancel your subscription’

On your Subscription page, you’ll need to scroll down to the ‘Current Plan’ section. This is where you’ll see your plan details, including your next billing date and payment information. You will see an option under this section that reads ‘Cancel your subscription’. Click on this to proceed.

Step 5: Confirmation 

A pop-up window should appear and ask you if you want to confirm your cancellation. HBO Max will prompt you to look at other plan pricing as well and will also feature your next billing date and advise that your account will remain active until this date. After this date, your account will indeed be cancelled.

You will need to select the ‘Continue to Cancel’ button at the bottom of the window to complete the cancellation process. You will also receive a cancellation confirmation email to the address registered on your account.

Should you cancel HBO Max this month? 

Cancelling HBO Max really does come down to whether or not you're getting enough value out of the platform. If you find yourself opting for a different streamer or find that Max's catalogue isn't worth your while, then cancelling your account may be your best option.

It's worth noting that HBO Max does offer cheaper subscription options, so if you find yourself paying too much, we'd recommend dropping down a tier. Otherwise, if you're looking for recommendations on what streaming services to try this month instead, here's what we suggest.

Thinking about cancelling HBO Max this month? Here's what we recommend instead.

September is a stunning month to sign up for Prime Video, especially if you're not a Prime member. You can sign up for a free 30-day trial and stream the finale episode of The Summer I Turned Pretty on September 11. Craving something new? The second season of Gen V drops on September 17, quickly followed by the action-packed series, Hotel Costiera, premiering on September 24. There's also the new coming-of-age series, The Runarounds, dropping on September 1, and a new thriller, The Girlfriend, out mid-month.

It's up to you on how you choose to spend your hard-earned cash, so if you're looking for ways to save on your streaming subscriptions, you can check out our streaming services price comparison hub.