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Disney+ vs HBO Max 2026: Features, Price & Content
Disney+ leads in subscriber count with 150.2 million subscribers and family-focused content, while HBO Max offers more adult-oriented programming with 60 million subscribers and premium HBO series. The choice depends on whether you prioritize Disney/Marvel/Pixar franchises or prestige dramas and HBO originals.
Disney+
Disney's family-focused streaming service featuring Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and Disney franchises.
Families with children, Marvel/Star Wars fans, parents seeking kid-safe streaming
Score71%
VS
HBO Max
Warner Bros. streaming service featuring HBO series, prestige dramas, and extensive Warner film library.
Adults seeking prestige dramas, film enthusiasts, HBO fans, prestige television viewers
Score71%
Quick Answer
AI SummaryDisney+ leads in subscriber count with 150.2 million subscribers and family-focused content, while HBO Max offers more adult-oriented programming with 60 million subscribers and premium HBO series. The choice depends on whether you prioritize Disney/Marvel/Pixar franchises or prestige dramas and HBO originals.
Our Verdict
AI-assistedDisney+ is the better choice for families seeking Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars content with the largest streaming audience. HBO Max wins for adults seeking prestige dramas, cinema classics, and mature storytelling with a deeper film library and more Emmy-winning originals. Choose Disney+ if your household enjoys franchise entertainment; choose HBO Max if you prefer critically acclaimed dramas and a broader film selection.
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Disney+
7.5/10
HBO Max
7.5/10
TIE — neck and neck
Choose Disney+ if
Families with children, Marvel/Star Wars fans, parents seeking kid-safe streaming
Choose HBO Max if
Adults seeking prestige dramas, film enthusiasts, HBO fans, prestige television viewers
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Global Subscribers (2025):✓ Disney+ wins(150.2 million vs 60 million)
- Monthly Subscription Cost (US):✓ HBO Max wins($5.99 (with ads) / $19.99 (ad-free) vs $7.99 (with ads) / $13.99 (ad-free))
- Content Focus:Family, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, Disney franchises vs Prestige dramas, HBO series, Warner Bros films, adult content
Key Facts & Figures
129 numeric metrics compared
| Metric | Disney+ | HBO Max | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended Bundle Price (All Services, No Ads)(USD per month) | $44.99 (with ESPN Unlimited) | — | — |
| Simultaneous Stream Devices(devices) | 4 devices | — | — |
| Watch Party Maximum Participants(people) | 4 participants (GroupWatch) | — | — |
| App Merger Timeline(year) | Early 2026 | — | — |
| Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD per month) | $7.99 | — | — |
| Premium Subscription Price (No Ads)(USD per month) | $13.99 | — | — |
| Total Subscribers(millions) | Disney+ | HBO Max | |
| Annual Revenue (2024)(billion USD) | Disney+ | HBO Max | |
| Basic Plan Price(USD/month) | Disney+ | HBO Max | |
| Number of Subscription Tiers(tiers) | Disney+ | HBO Max | |
| YoY Growth Rate (2024)(percent) | Disney+ | HBO Max | |
| Download Installs (2026)(millions) | Disney+ | HBO Max | |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | Disney+ | — | — |
| Annual Revenue(billions USD) | Disney+ | — | — |
| Year-over-Year Growth(percent) | Disney+ | — | — |
| Price (Base Plan)(USD/month) | Disney+ | — | — |
| Content Library Size(titles) | Disney+ | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens) | Disney+ | — | — |
| App Installs (2026)(millions) | Disney+ | — | — |
| Content Update Frequency(releases per week) | Disney+ | — | — |
| Standalone Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $7.99/month | — | — |
| Standalone Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) | $13.99/month | — | — |
| Maximum User Profiles(profiles) | 7 profiles | — | — |
| Bundle Price (Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+)(USD) | $19.99/month (with Hulu integrated) | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) | $13.99 | — | — |
| Monthly Price (With Ads)(USD) | $7.99 | — | — |
| Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams) | 4 devices | — | — |
| Original Series/Year 2025(titles) | 40+ releases | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD) | $13.99 | — | — |
| Content Library Size(millions of items) | ~10,000+ titles | — | — |
| Emmy Awards Won (2024)(awards) | 8 Emmy wins | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams(devices) | 4 simultaneous streams | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Basic/Select Tier)(USD) | $11.99 | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD) | $18.99 | — | — |
| Annual Plan Cost (Premium)(USD) | $189.99 | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) | $13.99 | $19.99 | |
| Original Series Library(series) | 180+ | 450+ | |
| Total Movie Library(titles) | 900+ | 2,000+ | |
| 4K HDR Content Available(titles) | 200+ | 450+ | |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(concurrent streams) | 4 | 4 | |
| Offline Download Window(days) | 7 | 30 | |
| User Satisfaction Score(out of 10) | 78% | 75% | |
| Monthly Price (Standard/Ad-Free)(USD) | $7.99 | — | — |
| Cheapest Plan Price(USD) | $7.99 (ad-free) | — | — |
| Original Series Released (2024)(series) | 89 | — | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(devices) | 1 | 4 | |
| Free Trial Period(days) | None (no free trial offered) | — | — |
| User Subscribers (Q3 2024)(millions) | 150.4 | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Plan)(USD) | $7.99 | — | — |
| Total Content Library(titles) | 9,500 titles | — | — |
| Original Series Emmy Wins(awards) | 38 Emmy nominations | — | — |
| Average IMDb Rating of Originals(out of 10) | 7.4/10 | — | — |
| Children's Content Titles(titles) | ~2,500 titles | — | — |
| Cheapest Ad-Supported Tier(USD/month) | $5.99 | — | — |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) | $7.99 | $9.99 | |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) | 4 | — | — |
| Average Monthly Ad Load (Ad-Supported)(minutes per hour) | 4-6 minutes | — | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | 150.2 million | 60 million | |
| Ad-Supported Tier Price(USD/month) | $5.99 | — | — |
| Standard Tier Price(USD/month) | $10.99 | — | — |
| Premium Tier Price(USD/month) | $13.99 | — | — |
| 2025 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 24 Emmy awards | — | — |
| Original Series Released (2025)(series) | 32 original series | — | — |
| Bundle Value Savings(USD/month) | $8 savings (vs separate subscriptions) | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free Tier)(USD) | $13.99/month | — | — |
| Original Series Metacritic Average(score/100) | 67/100 | — | — |
| 2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations) | 94 nominations | — | — |
| Annual Bundle Savings vs Standalone(USD saved) | $15.99/year (Disney Bundle) | — | — |
| Monthly Subscription Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) | $13.99 | $16.99/month | |
| Total Movie & Show Library(titles) | ~1,000 titles | — | — |
| Original Series Count(shows) | 180+ originals | 220+ originals | |
| 4K/HDR Content Titles(titles) | ~50 titles | — | — |
| Maximum Simultaneous Streams(streams) | 4 screens | 4 (Premium) | |
| Countries Available(countries) | 150+ countries | — | — |
| Lowest Ad-Supported Tier Price(USD) | $7.99/month | — | — |
| User Satisfaction Rating(out of 5) | 4.2/5 | — | — |
| Monthly Base Price (No Ads)(USD) | $7.99 | — | — |
| Original Series (2025)(titles) | 45 original series | — | — |
| Average User Rating(out of 5) | 4.3 / 5 | — | — |
| Family-Friendly Content %(percent) | 42% | — | — |
| Premium Tier with All Features(USD/month) | $10.99 | — | — |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)(USD) | $7.99 | — | — |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD) | $13.99 | — | — |
| TV Series Available(titles) | 2,500+ | — | — |
| Original Series Released Annually(series) | 8-12 | 150+ | |
| Simultaneous Device Streams(devices) | 4 | — | — |
| Bundle Monthly Savings(USD) | $7.98 (Disney Bundle) | — | — |
| Ad-Supported Monthly Price (US)(USD) | $7.99 | $5.99 | |
| Ad-Free Monthly Price (US)(USD) | $13.99 | $19.99 | |
| Film Library Size(titles) | 700+ films | 2,500+ films | |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 23 Emmys | 31 Emmys | |
| Simultaneous Screens (Standard)(screens) | 2 screens | 2 screens | |
| Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) | $19.99 | $19.99 | |
| Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD) | $9.99 | $9.99 | |
| Total Titles Available(titles) | ~10,000 titles | ~10,000 titles | |
| Original Productions Per Year(productions) | 200+ originals | 200+ originals | |
| Basic Plan Monthly Cost(USD) | $9.99/month | $9.99/month | |
| Premium Ad-Free Plan Cost(USD) | $19.99/month | $19.99/month | |
| 4K Content Library(titles) | ~800 titles | ~800 titles | |
| Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) | 4 screens | 4 screens | |
| 2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards) | 35 | 35 | |
| Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month) | $5.99 | $5.99 | |
| Premium Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month) | $19.99 | $19.99 | |
| Live TV Channels Included(channels) | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 Emmy-Contending Series(count) | Hacks S5, Euphoria S3 | Hacks S5, Euphoria S3 | |
| Content Library Size (Estimated)(titles) | 12,000+ | 12,000+ | |
| Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD) | $16.99 | $16.99 | |
| Total Content Library Size(titles) | 10,000+ | 10,000+ | |
| Original Series Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations) | 38 | 38 | |
| 4K HDR Titles Available(titles) | 850+ | 850+ | |
| Monthly Price (Lowest Tier)(USD) | $7.99/month | $7.99/month | |
| Monthly Price (Ad-Free Tier)(USD) | $19.99/month | $19.99/month | |
| Emmy Awards Won (2020-2024)(awards) | 47 Emmy wins | 47 Emmy wins | |
| Original Series Released Per Year(series) | 60-80 series | 60-80 series | |
| Free Trial Duration(days) | 7 days | 7 days | |
| Ad-Supported Base Price(USD/month) | $9.99 | $9.99 | |
| Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month) | $19.99 | $19.99 | |
| Live TV Channels(channels) | 0 channels | 0 channels | |
| Total Title Library(titles) | ~4,500 titles | ~4,500 titles | |
| Original Series Per Year(series) | 40+ prestige originals | 40+ prestige originals | |
| Film Catalog Size(titles) | 4,000+ | 4,000+ | |
| Original Series Critical Quality (Avg Rotten Tomatoes)(%) | 72% | 72% | |
| 2024 Emmy Nominations for Originals(nominations) | 156 | 156 | |
| Global Subscriber Base (2024)(millions) | 52 million | 52 million | |
| Annual Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) | $203.88 | $203.88 | |
| Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD) | $7.99 | $7.99 | |
| Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) | $15.99 | $15.99 | |
| Total Content Titles(titles) | 10,000+ | 10,000+ | |
| 4K Ultra HD Titles(titles) | 500+ | 500+ |
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Key Differences
7 attributes compared head-to-head
HBO Max leads2 ties
Disney+
Attribute
HBO Max
- 150.2 million(winner)Global Subscribers (2025)60 million
- $7.99 (with ads) / $13.99 (ad-free)Monthly Subscription Cost (US)$5.99 (with ads) / $19.99 (ad-free)(winner)
- Family, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, Disney franchisesContent FocusPrestige dramas, HBO series, Warner Bros films, adult content
- 180+ originalsOriginal Series Library220+ originals(winner)
- 700+ filmsMovie Catalog Size2,500+ films(winner)
- 23 EmmysEmmy Awards Won (2024)31 Emmys(winner)
- 2 screensSimultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)2 screens
- Global Subscribers (2025)
Disney+
150.2 million(winner)
HBO Max
60 million
- Monthly Subscription Cost (US)
Disney+
$7.99 (with ads) / $13.99 (ad-free)
HBO Max
$5.99 (with ads) / $19.99 (ad-free)(winner)
- Content Focus
Disney+
Family, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, Disney franchises
HBO Max
Prestige dramas, HBO series, Warner Bros films, adult content
- Original Series Library
Disney+
180+ originals
HBO Max
220+ originals(winner)
- Movie Catalog Size
Disney+
700+ films
HBO Max
2,500+ films(winner)
- Emmy Awards Won (2024)
Disney+
23 Emmys
HBO Max
31 Emmys(winner)
- Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)
Disney+
2 screens
HBO Max
2 screens
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Disney+ | HBO Max |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Bundle Price (All Services, No Ads)(USD per month) | $44.99 (with ESPN Unlimited) | — |
| Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD per month) | $7.99 | — |
| Premium Subscription Price (No Ads)(USD per month) | $13.99 | — |
| Basic Plan Price(USD/month) | Disney+(winner) | HBO Max |
| Price (Base Plan)(USD/month) | Disney+ | — |
Show 45 more attributesMonthly Subscription Price (UK)(GBP) £9.99 — Annual Cost for Single User(GBP) £119.88 — Standalone Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) $7.99/month — Standalone Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) $13.99/month — Bundle Price (Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+)(USD) $19.99/month (with Hulu integrated) — Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD) $13.99 — Monthly Price (With Ads)(USD) $7.99 — Monthly Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD) $13.99 — Monthly Price (Basic/Select Tier)(USD) $11.99 — Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD) $18.99 — Annual Plan Cost (Premium)(USD) $189.99 — Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) $13.99 $19.99 Monthly Price (Standard/Ad-Free)(USD) $7.99 — Cheapest Plan Price(USD) $7.99 (ad-free) — Free Trial Period(days) None (no free trial offered) — Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Plan)(USD) $7.99 — Cheapest Ad-Supported Tier(USD/month) $5.99 — Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD) $7.99 $9.99 Ad-Supported Tier Price(USD/month) $5.99 — Standard Tier Price(USD/month) $10.99 — Premium Tier Price(USD/month) $13.99 — Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free Tier)(USD) $13.99/month — Monthly Subscription Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) $13.99 $16.99/month Lowest Ad-Supported Tier Price(USD) $7.99/month — Monthly Base Price (No Ads)(USD) $7.99 — Premium Tier with All Features(USD/month) $10.99 — Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)(USD) $7.99 — Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD) $13.99 — Ad-Supported Monthly Price (US)(USD) $7.99 $5.99 Ad-Free Monthly Price (US)(USD) $13.99 $19.99 Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD) $19.99 — Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD) $9.99 — Free Tier Available(yes/no) No — Basic Plan Monthly Cost(USD) $9.99/month — Premium Ad-Free Plan Cost(USD) $19.99/month — Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month) $5.99 — Premium Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month) $19.99 — Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD) $16.99 — Monthly Price (Lowest Tier)(USD) $7.99/month — Monthly Price (Ad-Free Tier)(USD) $19.99/month — Ad-Supported Base Price(USD/month) $9.99 — Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month) $19.99 — Annual Cost (Ad-Free)(USD) $203.88 — Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD) $7.99 — Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD) $15.99 — | ||
| Simultaneous Stream Devices(devices) | 4 devices | — |
| Live TV Access(availability) | Not available standalone | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens) | Disney+ | — |
| Maximum User Profiles(profiles) | 7 profiles | — |
| Watch Party Co-Viewing Feature | Not available | — |
Show 16 more attributesOffline Download Support Yes (launching 2026) — Parental Controls Available Yes (Kids Profile included) — Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(concurrent streams) 4 4 Offline Download Window(days) 7 30 Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) 4 — Current-Season TV Episodes Access(days after air date) Limited to Disney/ABC — Maximum Simultaneous Streams(streams) 4 screens 4 (Premium) Simultaneous Device Streams(devices) 4 — Simultaneous Screens (Standard)(screens) 2 screens 2 screens Password Sharing Outside Household Allowed with flexibility — Gaming Features Integrated Limited — Download Availability (Offline) Available on premium plans — Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens) 4 screens — Live Sports Availability Yes (via Max Sports add-on) — Offline Download Capability Limited to select titles only — Next-Day Network TV Episodes(null) Not available — | ||
| 4K Content Availability(percent of library) | Extensive on select titles | — |
| Maximum Resolution (Premium Tier)(pixels) | 4K Ultra HD (2160p) | — |
| Watch Party Maximum Participants(people) | 4 participants (GroupWatch) | — |
| App Merger Timeline(year) | Early 2026 | — |
| Total Subscribers(millions) | Disney+(winner) | HBO Max |
| Annual Revenue (2024)(billion USD) | Disney+(winner) | HBO Max |
| Revenue (Latest Full Year)(billions USD) | $10.4 billion (2024) | — |
| YoY Revenue Growth Rate(percent) | 21.6% (2024) | — |
| Operating Margin Target 2026(percent) | 10% | — |
| Number of Subscription Tiers(tiers) | Disney+ | HBO Max(winner) |
| Original Series (Top Tier) | Disney+ | HBO Max |
| Content Library Size(titles) | Disney+ | — |
| Content Update Frequency(releases per week) | Disney+ | — |
| Content Strategy Focus | Franchise library + originals | — |
| Current TV Episode Availability | Limited current TV availability | — |
Show 18 more attributesOriginal Series/Year 2025(titles) 40+ releases — Live Sports Events(coverage types) None (ESPN+ separate) — Exclusive 2026 Live Features(features) Short-form mobile videos (announced) — Original Series Library(series) 180+ 450+ Total Movie Library(titles) 900+ 2,000+ Original Series Released (2024)(series) 89 — Total Content Library(titles) 9,500 titles — Children's Content Titles(titles) ~2,500 titles — Total Movie & Show Library(titles) ~1,000 titles — Total Titles Available(titles) ~10,000 titles — Original Productions Per Year(productions) 200+ originals — International Original Series(count) Strong European focus — Live TV Channels Included(channels) 0 — Sports Content Availability None — Total Content Library Size(titles) 10,000+ — Original Series Released Per Year(series) 60-80 series — Live TV Channels(channels) 0 channels — Film Catalog Size(titles) 4,000+ — | ||
| YoY Growth Rate (2024)(percent) | Disney+(winner) | HBO Max |
| Year-over-Year Growth(percent) | Disney+ | — |
| Target Audience | Disney+ | HBO Max |
| Download Installs (2026)(millions) | Disney+(winner) | HBO Max |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | Disney+ | — |
| Annual Revenue(billions USD) | Disney+ | — |
| App Installs (2026)(millions) | Disney+ | — |
| Subscriber Base(millions) | 132 million | — |
| Ecosystem Integration | Cross-platform universal access | — |
| Maximum Video Quality(resolution) | 4K HDR Dolby Atmos | 4K HDR + Dolby Atmos |
| Content Discovery Usability | More difficult navigation | — |
| Merger/Platform Status (2026) | Becoming primary unified platform | — |
| 4K on Basic/Ad-Supported Plan | Yes, included | — |
| HDR Support | Yes, on 4K content | — |
| 4K Streaming Available | Yes (Premium tier) | — |
| 4K/HDR Support | Yes, on Premium+ | — |
| 4K/HDR Content Titles(titles) | ~50 titles | — |
Show 4 more attributesMaximum Video Resolution (Ad-Supported)(pixels) 4K Ultra HD (2160p) — 4K HDR Titles Available(titles) 850+ — Maximum Video Resolution(pixels) 4K (2160p) with Dolby Vision — 4K Streaming Included(null) All plans — | ||
| Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams) | 4 devices | — |
| Live Sports Coverage(sports leagues) | Via ESPN+ bundle | — |
| Additional Membership Perks | Hulu/ESPN+ bundle options | — |
| Bundle Value Savings(USD/month) | $8 savings (vs separate subscriptions) | — |
| Annual Bundle Savings vs Standalone(USD saved) | $15.99/year (Disney Bundle) | — |
| Bundle Monthly Savings(USD) | $7.98 (Disney Bundle) | — |
| Bundle Inclusions | Discovery+ integration only | — |
| Content Library Size(millions of items) | ~10,000+ titles | — |
| Emmy Awards Won (2024)(awards) | 8 Emmy wins | — |
| 4K HDR Content Available(titles) | 200+ | 450+(winner) |
| 4K Content Library(titles) | ~800 titles | — |
| 2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards) | 35 | — |
| 2026 Emmy-Contending Series(count) | Hacks S5, Euphoria S3 | — |
Show 1 more attributeOriginal Series Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations) 38 — | ||
| Simultaneous Streams(devices) | 4 simultaneous streams | — |
| Apple Ecosystem Integration | Standard support | — |
| Supported Devices(platforms) | 150+ devices including Fire, Roku, gaming consoles, smart TVs | — |
| Target Demographic Age Group | All ages (family-focused) | — |
| User Satisfaction Score(out of 10) | 78%(winner) | 75% |
| Original Series Metacritic Average(score/100) | 67/100 | — |
| 2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations) | 94 nominations | — |
| Emmy Awards Won (2020-2024)(awards) | 47 Emmy wins | — |
| Original Series Critical Quality (Avg Rotten Tomatoes)(%) | 72% | — |
| Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(devices) | 1 | 4(winner) |
| User Subscribers (Q3 2024)(millions) | 150.4 | — |
| Global Subscriber Base (2024)(millions) | 52 million | — |
| Original Series Emmy Wins(awards) | 38 Emmy nominations | — |
| Average IMDb Rating of Originals(out of 10) | 7.4/10 | — |
| Exclusive Marvel/Star Wars Content(availability) | Full exclusive access | — |
| Average Monthly Ad Load (Ad-Supported)(minutes per hour) | 4-6 minutes | — |
| Global Subscribers(millions) | 150.2 million(winner) | 60 million |
| 2025 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 24 Emmy awards | — |
| Original Series Released (2025)(series) | 32 original series | — |
| Original Series (2025)(titles) | 45 original series | — |
| Original Series Per Year(series) | 40+ prestige originals | — |
| Original Series Count(shows) | 180+ originals | 220+ originals(winner) |
| TV Series Available(titles) | 2,500+ | — |
| Original Series Released Annually(series) | 8-12 | 150+(winner) |
| Film Library Size(titles) | 700+ films | 2,500+ films(winner) |
| Total Title Library(titles) | ~4,500 titles | — |
Show 1 more attributeTotal Content Titles(titles) 10,000+ — | ||
| Countries Available(countries) | 150+ countries | — |
| User Satisfaction Rating(out of 5) | 4.2/5 | — |
| Average User Rating(out of 5) | 4.3 / 5 | — |
| Family-Friendly Content %(percent) | 42% | — |
| Live Sports Content(text) | Minimal (occasional boxing/WWE) | — |
| Current-Season TV Episode Access(hours after air) | Not available | — |
| 2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards) | 23 Emmys | 31 Emmys(winner) |
| Primary Content Audience(demographic) | Families & children ages 4-14 | Adults ages 18+ |
| Day-and-Date Theatrical Releases | Yes (Warner Bros. films) | — |
| Same-Day Theatrical Releases | All Warner Bros. theatrical | — |
| Content Library Size (Estimated)(titles) | 12,000+ | — |
| Audio Quality (Maximum)(channels) | Dolby Atmos (5.1.4 surround) | — |
| Free Trial Duration(days) | 7 days | — |
| 2024 Emmy Nominations for Originals(nominations) | 156 | — |
| 4K Ultra HD Titles(titles) | 500+ | — |
| Live Sports Available(null) | None | — |
Disney+HBO MaxRecommended Bundle Price (All Services, No Ads)(USD per month)
$44.99 (with ESPN Unlimited)
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Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD per month)
$7.99
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Premium Subscription Price (No Ads)(USD per month)
$13.99
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Basic Plan Price(USD/month)
Disney+
HBO Max
Price (Base Plan)(USD/month)
Disney+
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Show 45 more attributes
Monthly Subscription Price (UK)(GBP)
£9.99
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Annual Cost for Single User(GBP)
£119.88
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Standalone Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$7.99/month
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Standalone Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$13.99/month
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Bundle Price (Disney+/Hulu/ESPN+)(USD)
$19.99/month (with Hulu integrated)
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Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$13.99
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Monthly Price (With Ads)(USD)
$7.99
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Monthly Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$13.99
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Monthly Price (Basic/Select Tier)(USD)
$11.99
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Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium Tier)(USD)
$18.99
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Annual Plan Cost (Premium)(USD)
$189.99
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Monthly Price (Ad-Free Premium)(USD)
$13.99
$19.99
Monthly Price (Standard/Ad-Free)(USD)
$7.99
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Cheapest Plan Price(USD)
$7.99 (ad-free)
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Free Trial Period(days)
None (no free trial offered)
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Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Plan)(USD)
$7.99
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Cheapest Ad-Supported Tier(USD/month)
$5.99
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Monthly Price (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$7.99
$9.99
Ad-Supported Tier Price(USD/month)
$5.99
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Standard Tier Price(USD/month)
$10.99
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Premium Tier Price(USD/month)
$13.99
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Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)
$13.99/month
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Monthly Subscription Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$13.99
$16.99/month
Lowest Ad-Supported Tier Price(USD)
$7.99/month
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Monthly Base Price (No Ads)(USD)
$7.99
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Premium Tier with All Features(USD/month)
$10.99
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Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Tier)(USD)
$7.99
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Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)
$13.99
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Ad-Supported Monthly Price (US)(USD)
$7.99
$5.99
Ad-Free Monthly Price (US)(USD)
$13.99
$19.99
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Premium)(USD)
$19.99
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Monthly Cost (With Ads)(USD)
$9.99
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Free Tier Available(yes/no)
No
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Basic Plan Monthly Cost(USD)
$9.99/month
—
Premium Ad-Free Plan Cost(USD)
$19.99/month
—
Base Subscription Price (Ad-Supported)(USD/month)
$5.99
—
Premium Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month)
$19.99
—
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free)(USD)
$16.99
—
Monthly Price (Lowest Tier)(USD)
$7.99/month
—
Monthly Price (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)
$19.99/month
—
Ad-Supported Base Price(USD/month)
$9.99
—
Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month)
$19.99
—
Annual Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$203.88
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Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD)
$7.99
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Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$15.99
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Simultaneous Stream Devices(devices)
4 devices
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Live TV Access(availability)
Not available standalone
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Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens)
Disney+
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Maximum User Profiles(profiles)
7 profiles
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Watch Party Co-Viewing Feature
Not available
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Offline Download Support
Yes (launching 2026)
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Parental Controls Available
Yes (Kids Profile included)
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Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(concurrent streams)
4
4
Offline Download Window(days)
7
30
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
4
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Current-Season TV Episodes Access(days after air date)
Limited to Disney/ABC
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Maximum Simultaneous Streams(streams)
4 screens
4 (Premium)
Simultaneous Device Streams(devices)
4
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Simultaneous Screens (Standard)(screens)
2 screens
2 screens
Password Sharing Outside Household
Allowed with flexibility
—
Gaming Features Integrated
Limited
—
Download Availability (Offline)
Available on premium plans
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Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
4 screens
—
Live Sports Availability
Yes (via Max Sports add-on)
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Offline Download Capability
Limited to select titles only
—
Next-Day Network TV Episodes(null)
Not available
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4K Content Availability(percent of library)
Extensive on select titles
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Maximum Resolution (Premium Tier)(pixels)
4K Ultra HD (2160p)
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Watch Party Maximum Participants(people)
4 participants (GroupWatch)
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App Merger Timeline(year)
Early 2026
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Total Subscribers(millions)
Disney+
HBO Max
Annual Revenue (2024)(billion USD)
Disney+
HBO Max
Revenue (Latest Full Year)(billions USD)
$10.4 billion (2024)
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YoY Revenue Growth Rate(percent)
21.6% (2024)
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Operating Margin Target 2026(percent)
10%
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Number of Subscription Tiers(tiers)
Disney+
HBO Max
Original Series (Top Tier)
Disney+
HBO Max
Content Library Size(titles)
Disney+
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Content Update Frequency(releases per week)
Disney+
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Content Strategy Focus
Franchise library + originals
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Current TV Episode Availability
Limited current TV availability
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Original Series/Year 2025(titles)
40+ releases
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Live Sports Events(coverage types)
None (ESPN+ separate)
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Exclusive 2026 Live Features(features)
Short-form mobile videos (announced)
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Original Series Library(series)
180+
450+
Total Movie Library(titles)
900+
2,000+
Original Series Released (2024)(series)
89
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Total Content Library(titles)
9,500 titles
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Children's Content Titles(titles)
~2,500 titles
—
Total Movie & Show Library(titles)
~1,000 titles
—
Total Titles Available(titles)
~10,000 titles
—
Original Productions Per Year(productions)
200+ originals
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International Original Series(count)
Strong European focus
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Live TV Channels Included(channels)
0
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Sports Content Availability
None
—
Total Content Library Size(titles)
10,000+
—
Original Series Released Per Year(series)
60-80 series
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Live TV Channels(channels)
0 channels
—
Film Catalog Size(titles)
4,000+
—
YoY Growth Rate (2024)(percent)
Disney+
HBO Max
Year-over-Year Growth(percent)
Disney+
—
Target Audience
Disney+
HBO Max
Download Installs (2026)(millions)
Disney+
HBO Max
Global Subscribers(millions)
Disney+
—
Annual Revenue(billions USD)
Disney+
—
App Installs (2026)(millions)
Disney+
—
Subscriber Base(millions)
132 million
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Ecosystem Integration
Cross-platform universal access
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Maximum Video Quality(resolution)
4K HDR Dolby Atmos
4K HDR + Dolby Atmos
Content Discovery Usability
More difficult navigation
—
Merger/Platform Status (2026)
Becoming primary unified platform
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4K on Basic/Ad-Supported Plan
Yes, included
—
HDR Support
Yes, on 4K content
—
4K Streaming Available
Yes (Premium tier)
—
4K/HDR Support
Yes, on Premium+
—
4K/HDR Content Titles(titles)
~50 titles
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Maximum Video Resolution (Ad-Supported)(pixels)
4K Ultra HD (2160p)
—
4K HDR Titles Available(titles)
850+
—
Maximum Video Resolution(pixels)
4K (2160p) with Dolby Vision
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4K Streaming Included(null)
All plans
—
Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams)
4 devices
—
Live Sports Coverage(sports leagues)
Via ESPN+ bundle
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Additional Membership Perks
Hulu/ESPN+ bundle options
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Bundle Value Savings(USD/month)
$8 savings (vs separate subscriptions)
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Annual Bundle Savings vs Standalone(USD saved)
$15.99/year (Disney Bundle)
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Bundle Monthly Savings(USD)
$7.98 (Disney Bundle)
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Bundle Inclusions
Discovery+ integration only
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Content Library Size(millions of items)
~10,000+ titles
—
Emmy Awards Won (2024)(awards)
8 Emmy wins
—
4K HDR Content Available(titles)
200+
450+
4K Content Library(titles)
~800 titles
—
2024 Emmy Award Wins(awards)
35
—
2026 Emmy-Contending Series(count)
Hacks S5, Euphoria S3
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Original Series Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations)
38
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Simultaneous Streams(devices)
4 simultaneous streams
—
Apple Ecosystem Integration
Standard support
—
Supported Devices(platforms)
150+ devices including Fire, Roku, gaming consoles, smart TVs
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Target Demographic Age Group
All ages (family-focused)
—
User Satisfaction Score(out of 10)
78%
75%
Original Series Metacritic Average(score/100)
67/100
—
2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations)
94 nominations
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Emmy Awards Won (2020-2024)(awards)
47 Emmy wins
—
Original Series Critical Quality (Avg Rotten Tomatoes)(%)
72%
—
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(devices)
1
4
User Subscribers (Q3 2024)(millions)
150.4
—
Global Subscriber Base (2024)(millions)
52 million
—
Original Series Emmy Wins(awards)
38 Emmy nominations
—
Average IMDb Rating of Originals(out of 10)
7.4/10
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Exclusive Marvel/Star Wars Content(availability)
Full exclusive access
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Average Monthly Ad Load (Ad-Supported)(minutes per hour)
4-6 minutes
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Global Subscribers(millions)
150.2 million
60 million
2025 Emmy Awards Won(awards)
24 Emmy awards
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Original Series Released (2025)(series)
32 original series
—
Original Series (2025)(titles)
45 original series
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Original Series Per Year(series)
40+ prestige originals
—
Original Series Count(shows)
180+ originals
220+ originals
TV Series Available(titles)
2,500+
—
Original Series Released Annually(series)
8-12
150+
Film Library Size(titles)
700+ films
2,500+ films
Total Title Library(titles)
~4,500 titles
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Total Content Titles(titles)
10,000+
—
Countries Available(countries)
150+ countries
—
User Satisfaction Rating(out of 5)
4.2/5
—
Average User Rating(out of 5)
4.3 / 5
—
Family-Friendly Content %(percent)
42%
—
Live Sports Content(text)
Minimal (occasional boxing/WWE)
—
Current-Season TV Episode Access(hours after air)
Not available
—
2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards)
23 Emmys
31 Emmys
Primary Content Audience(demographic)
Families & children ages 4-14
Adults ages 18+
Day-and-Date Theatrical Releases
Yes (Warner Bros. films)
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Same-Day Theatrical Releases
All Warner Bros. theatrical
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Content Library Size (Estimated)(titles)
12,000+
—
Audio Quality (Maximum)(channels)
Dolby Atmos (5.1.4 surround)
—
Free Trial Duration(days)
7 days
—
2024 Emmy Nominations for Originals(nominations)
156
—
4K Ultra HD Titles(titles)
500+
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Live Sports Available(null)
None
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Pros & Cons
10 pros·4 cons across both
Disney+
+5-2
Pros
- 150.2 million global subscribers with unmatched reach and community
- Exclusive access to Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, and Pixar films
- Family-friendly content library with parental controls
- Ad-supported plan at $7.99/month is industry's cheapest premium tier
- Integrated with ESPN+ and Hulu bundle options (bundle starts at $9.99/month)
Cons
- Smaller original series library (180+ vs competitors' 220+) limits variety for adults
- Limited R-rated or mature content compared to HBO Max
HBO Max
+5-2
Pros
- 2,500+ films vs Disney+'s 700, including cinema classics and Warner Bros. catalog
- 220+ original series including 31 Emmy-winning shows (Succession, True Detective, Game of Thrones spinoffs)
- Premium HBO series tradition with prestige drama focus (The Wire, Chernobyl, Mare of Easttown)
- Lowest entry price at $5.99/month with ads tier
- New Warner Bros. theatrical films released same-day as cinema (day-and-date releases)
Cons
- 60 million subscribers (71% fewer than Disney+) means smaller community and fewer social conversations
- Premium ad-free tier at $19.99/month is among streaming's most expensive
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questions
Disney+ is significantly better for families with children. It offers 150+ kid-friendly original series, comprehensive parental controls by age group (ages 4-7, 8-14), and exclusive access to all Disney, Pixar, and Marvel films. HBO Max contains substantial R-rated and mature content not suitable for young viewers, making it better for adults in family households.
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