Max Slashes Annual Streaming Plan Prices for Limited Time, Syncs with The Last of Us Season 2

With season two of The Last of Us now airing (episode two just hit the screens), there's no better time to dive into a Max subscription. If you've been holding out for the perfect moment to explore its extensive library, the time is now, especially with Max rolling out a limited-time offer on its yearly plans. These plans are divided into three tiers: Basic With Ads, Standard, and Premium. Normally priced at $99.99/year, $169.99/year, and $209.99/year respectively, they're currently discounted to $79.99/year, $139.99/year, and $169.99/year.

This special discount applies to the first year of your subscription, after which the prices will return to normal. The offer is only available until May 7, so act quickly to secure a discounted yearly plan.

Save on Max Yearly Plans

Max Basic With Ads (Yearly)

The Standard plan is now $139.99/year (usually $169.99/year), and the Premium plan is $169.99/year (usually $209.99/year). The Basic With Ads plan is reduced to $79.99/year (regularly $99.99/year), offering a 20% savings.

Curious about what each plan includes? Max provides a detailed breakdown on their sale page:

Max Basic With Ads - $79.99/year (usually $99.99/year)

• Ad-supported
• Stream on two devices at once
• Full HD video resolution

Standard - $139.99/year (usually $169.99/year)

• Ad-free
• Stream on two devices at once
• Full HD video resolution
• 30 downloads to watch on the go

Premium - $169.99/year (usually $209.99/year)

• Ad-free
• Stream on four devices at once (only two for Sports)
• 4K Ultra HD video quality (as available)
• Dolby Atmos immersive audio (as available)
• 100 downloads to watch on the go

Opting for a Max yearly plan is an excellent way to catch up on some of the best shows and movies available on the platform. While The Last of Us progresses through its second season, there's plenty more to watch, including The Pitt (which received a perfect 10/10 in our review), The White Lotus (which just concluded its third season), The Penguin, and House of the Dragon, now in production for its third season.

If you're on the hunt for streaming deals this year, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide to the best streaming deals available today. If you're specifically looking at Max, consider the bundle with Disney+ and Hulu, which we rank as the top streaming bundle overall.

Additionally, there's a fantastic offer on Apple TV+ right now, where you can get your first three months for just $2.99/month. For more streaming deals and bundles, our roundups of the best Hulu deals and the best Disney Plus deals are also worth exploring.

More Streaming Deals Right Now

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