How to get an HBO Max free trial

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Find out if HBO Max is offering any free trials to new subscribers

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How to get an HBOMax free trial is a question that's no doubt on the mind of anyone looking to sample the streaming platform's wares. Max, formerly known as HBO Max and now, uh, known as HBO Max again, is our top pick among the best streaming services thanks to its extensive selection of diverse TV shows and movies.

You can count on it to check out both HBO originals and new releases from Warner Bros. studios after they end their theatrical run, but you can also check out decades of shows and movies from other networks and studios. But there's even more than that: the Bleacher Report sports add-on means you get to check out live sports, too.

But things can (and do) change. That means you might be able to soon take advantage of an HBO Max free trial. So we're still showing you a couple of options for how you may be able to get a Max free trial in the future so you can keep an eye out. That way you can watch the best shows on HBO Max or even see if HBO Max with ads is a smart way to save some money.

Can I get an HBO Max free trial right now?

Right now, HBO Max is not offering a free trial of any length. And while it used to offer a free trial through select partners, it stopped doing that too. At least, that's the case for now. You'll have to keep checking back to see if that has changed on the main HBO Max portal page, but it's likely a fruitless endeavor at least until the next flagship series makes its debut.

(L to R), Brian Cox as Logan Roy, Chip & Joana Gaines, Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger and Big Bird in a Max graphic, above the Max logo and the tag line "the one to watch"

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Still, it is possible that an HBO Max free trial returns sometime down the road in the U.S. or other parts of the world. For instance, if the service wants to get publicity for a high-profile premiere or addition to their library, they might offer a free trial to entice new users.

While there aren't any free trials currently, there are still some ways to get HBO Max for free. You'll need to buy a qualifying product or service first, but once you do they through in an HBO Max subscription for free. Some of these products include Amazon Prime Video Channels, Hulu and DoorDash for qualifying DashPass members.

How to get Max free trial via Amazon Prime Video Channels

Amazon Prime customers used to be able to sign up for a seven-day Max free trial through Prime Video Channels. While you currently can't take advantage of the free trial any longer, here are the steps you would need to take.

1. Go to the Amazon's offer page and click "Start your 7-day free trial."

The HBO Max sign up page on Amazon Prime Video Channels has the "start your 7-day free trial" button highlighted

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2. On the next page, confirm your details, including billing info. Click "Start your free trial — Pay later."

in the HBO Max free trial page, the button that reads "start your free trial now - pay later" is highlighted by a green box

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How to get HBO Max free trial via Hulu

If you are a Hulu subscriber, you used to be able to add on HBO Max and receive a seven-day free trial. While you currently can't take advantage of the free trial any longer, here are the steps you would need to take.

1. Go to Hulu.com and click on your profile icon in the top right corner.

Hulu home screen

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2. Select Account.

Hulu home screen with account settings

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3. Scroll down to Your Subscription. Select Manage Add-ons.

Manage add-ons in Hulu account settings

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4. Click on HBO Max, then select Review Changes.

A green box surrounds the add/check button for Max in Hulu, and an arrow points to review changes, this is one way to get a free Max trial

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5. In the next screen, review the changes and select Confirm.

Kelly Woo
Kelly Woo
Managing editor, streaming

Kelly is the managing editor of streaming for Tom’s Guide, so basically, she watches TV for a living. Previously, she was a freelance entertainment writer for Yahoo, Vulture, TV Guide and other outlets. When she’s not watching TV and movies for work, she’s watching them for fun, seeing live music, writing songs, knitting and gardening.

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