The press release outlined the following statement on the increase: “This price increase of one dollar will allow us to continue to invest in providing even more culture-defining programming and improving our customer experience for all users.” For new customers, the price increase comes into effect today, 12 January 2023. Existing customers will see the new costs reflected in their next bill on or after 11 February 2023 – so there is just under a month’s notice to cancel, should you wish. The announcement did not mention an increase for the ad-supported tier, so it is assumed that this will stay at the monthly price of $9.99. The release did not specify any cost changes to HBO Max in other regions such as Latin America and Europe. If you want to watch The Last of Us and aren’t keen on paying the new price of $15.99 per month, then check out all the ways to watch HBO Max for free. We’ve also compiled the top five ways to save money on streaming in 2023. Hannah Cowton is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor and Macworld, working across entertainment, consumer technology and lifestyle. Her interests and specialities lie in streaming services, film and television reviews and rumours, gaming, wearables and smart home products. She’s also the creator of The London Geek, a geek culture and lifestyle blog.
