{
  "id": 19216629,
  "title": "HBO Max and Paramount+ Bundle to Launch in 2027 in First Step of Merging Streamers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/hbo-max-and-paramount-bundle-to-launch-in-2027-in-first-step-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T21:03:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/hbo-max-paramount-bundle-launch-date-2027/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Skydance announced plans to launch an HBO Max and Paramount+ streaming bundle in early 2027, as part of the process of merging the two streaming services. This move will allow consumers to subscribe to both top-tier streaming platforms at a reduced cost. The company expects to align the backend systems of the two streaming platforms within a year of the bundle's launch, a process that is expected to take less time than the integration of Pluto TV with Paramount+, which took approximately 18 months. Skydance aims to enhance user engagement, retention, and revenue through this integration, enabling the streaming services to compete more effectively with industry leaders. By combining the two services, Skydance expects to offer a new movie every two weeks on average. The combined reach of Paramount+, HBO, and HBO Max amounts to 203 million subscribers globally, while Pluto TV boasts around 75 million monthly active users. However, Skydance will no longer disclose subscriber counts, focusing instead on key performance indicators, such as user engagement.",
  "summary": "Skydance expects the platforms’ backend systems to be aligned by October 2027 The post HBO Max and Paramount+ Bundle to Launch in 2027 in First Step of Merging Streamers appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "HBO Max and Paramount+ will bundle in early 2027.",
    "Integration aims to reduce subscription cost and enhance user engagement.",
    "Combined reach of 203 million subscribers globally."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}