
HBO Max Surges Past Projections, Sets 150 Million Subscribers by Year-End 2026
HBO Max finished Q1 with more than 140 million subscribers, topping internal forecasts, and Warner Bros. Discovery now projects about 150 million by year-end 2026 as international launches expand. Executives say momentum should lift subscriber revenue and engagement, with potential upside from Paramount content and a long-running Harry Potter slate helping drive growth and move the service toward profitability after a period of losses.












