CNN Max

We added a 24/7 live news stream to HBO Max with the launch of CNN Max. Live news is included with the Standard and Premium plans. CNN Max is targeted to US audiences and features live news and select programming created just for HBO Max.

To watch CNN Max:

In HBO Max, choose News (top of the screen or left edge on TVs) and then the live news show.
On the HBO Max Home screen, find the Channels row, choose CNN Max and then the live news show.

CNN Max Q&A

What's on CNN Max?

CNN Max is a custom schedule of CNN programming just for HBO Max subscribers.

CNN Max features notable CNN anchors, including Anderson Cooper, Erin Burnett, Wolf Blitzer, Christiane Amanpour, Jake Tapper, and many more familiar faces. For more info, go to HBOMax.com/channel/cnn-max.

Can I control playback while watching CNN Max?

No. When you're watching CNN Max, pause, rewind, and restart from the beginning aren't available.

To turn closed captions on or off, choose the Audio and Subtitles icon speech bubble in the video player. Closed captions for the live news stream are slightly delayed. To find out how to change the caption styling (e.g. font and size), go to Subtitles, captions, and audio.

Is CNN Max different from CNN TV channels?

Yes. CNN Max is only available on HBO Max.

CNN Max is a custom schedule of CNN programming just for HBO Max subscribers.

How can I stream live CNN TV channels?

CNN TV subscribers can use the CNN app to stream live CNN TV channels (CNN, CNN International, and HLN). To learn more, go to What's available on CNN?

Do I have to pay more for CNN Max?

CNN Max is available at no extra charge to HBO Max subscribers on the Standard and Premium plans.

Are CNN Originals still available on HBO Max?

Yes. The CNN Max 24/7 live stream is in addition to the CNN Originals available on HBO Max. There are over 900 episodes of CNN Original Series and CNN Films on HBO Max, including 'Who's Talking to Chris Wallace?,' 'The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper,' and 'Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown' (Seasons 1-12).

To watch CNN Originals:

In HBO Max, choose News (top of the screen or left edge on TVs) and then scroll down.
On the HBO Max Home screen, find the Brand Spotlight row, choose CNN Originals and then scroll down.

Will CNN Max have ads?

When the live stream includes programming from a CNN channel, you'll either see ads from the channel or an ad break screen in lieu of the ads. Programming created just for HBO Max doesn't have ads.

Are there plans to expand the news offering in the future?

We will continue to experiment and find out what news programming resonates with our HBO Max community.