Warner Bros. revives HBO Max name
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"It’s not TV, it’s HBO Max ... again," at a presentation that goes hard on executive talking points and largely ignores the studio's recent film successes.
After two years, the home of HBO is putting its most valuable brand back in the name of its streaming service.
During Wednesday's upfront presentation, Warner Bros. Discovery announced Max will be rebranded as HBO Max starting this summer.
We’re not quite there yet, but it sure feels imminent.
Max reverting its name to HBO Max is a sign of bigger failures. In what confused, mixed-up universe is Warner Bros. Discovery operating?
Normally, Conan O’Brien and the “Inside the NBA” stars get the biggest laughs at a Warner Bros. Discovery (and before that, a Turner Networks) upfront. O’Brien wasn’t there, instead appearing via a quick,
HBO Max is back once again. Some industry observers applauded Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming rebrand, but others say it will only spark confusion.