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Max Slashes Annual Streaming Plan Prices for Last of Us Season 2 Launch

by Evelyn May 03,2025

With season two of *The Last of Us* now airing (episode two has just been released), there's no better time to subscribe to Max. If you've been waiting for the perfect moment to dive into its extensive library, now is your chance as Max is currently offering a limited-time deal on its yearly plans. You can find more details here. The plans are categorized into three tiers: Basic With Ads, Standard, and Premium. Typically priced at $99.99/year, $169.99/year, and $209.99/year respectively, they are now discounted to $79.99/year, $139.99/year, and $169.99/year.

This discount applies only to the first year of your subscription, after which the regular pricing will resume. The offer is valid until May 7, so don't miss out on securing a discounted yearly plan today.

Save on Max Yearly Plans

Max Basic With Ads (Yearly)

The standard plan is now $139.99/year (originally $169.99/year), and the Premium plan is $169.99/year (originally $209.99/year). You can save 20% on the Basic With Ads plan, which usually costs $99.99 but is now available for $79.99 at Max.

If you're wondering what each plan includes, Max provides a detailed breakdown on the sale page, which we've summarized below:

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

Subscribing to a Max yearly plan is an excellent way to enjoy some of the best shows and films available on the streaming service. While *The Last of Us* is currently in its second season, there's a plethora of other content worth exploring, such as *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*, which has started production on its third season.

If you're aiming to save on streaming services this year, be sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the best streaming deals available today to stay updated on the latest offers. For those specifically interested in Max, consider the bundle with Disney+ and Hulu, which we rate as the best overall streaming bundle.

Additionally, you can take advantage of a great deal on Apple TV+, currently offering the first three months at $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 checking out.