Updated February 2026 · 5 min read
HBO Max is now just "Max" — but canceling it is the same confusing process. Like most streaming services, where you cancel depends on how you signed up. Here's every method, plus what to do about your downloads and watchlist.
✅ Difficulty: Easy
Online cancellation available. No phone call needed. The only complexity is finding the right cancellation path based on your billing source.
If Max is bundled with your cable (Spectrum, AT&T, DirecTV, Cox), you need to contact your cable provider to remove it. Max can't cancel it for you. Call your cable company or manage it through their website/app. See our Xfinity guide or find your provider's cancel guide.
💡 If you're on the Ultimate plan ($21/mo), that's $252/year. Ask yourself: do you actually use 4K streaming and need 4 simultaneous streams? Most people don't. Downgrading to the ad-supported plan saves $132/year.
📥 Download Warning
All downloaded content is deleted immediately when your subscription ends. Finish watching any downloads before cancellation. Your watchlist and profiles are preserved for reactivation.
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