A major new streaming service has arrived. HBO Max is now live, bringing with it loads of content, including HBO's enormous catalog of movies and original series, the classic sitcom Friends, plus movies from DC, Studio Ghibli, Criterion, and much more. Here's how to sign up for HBO Max, as well as everything else you need to know about the newest streaming service to enter the crowded and competitive field. You Might Already Have HBO Max Many current HBO and HBO Now subscribers automatically get access to HBO Max.