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Disney+, HBO Max and Hayu into one single subscription, exclusively on Sky

Super+Anthony — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:36:39 GMT

Exciting day for the calendar... let's hope for a new streaming puck maybe 🤔😘😉

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Re: Big things coming to Sky - 11th February

GD1 — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:04:31 GMT

@Super+Anthony You're going to be dissapointed as this is the only big announcement from Sky https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/What-s-On/Sky-1-is-coming-back/td-p/5193431/page/2#

Re: Big things coming to Sky - 11th February

TimmyBGood — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:10:51 GMT

@GD1 wrote:

@Super+Anthony You're going to be dissapointed as this is the only big announcement from Sky

Because having Sky Max and Sky Showcase with overlapping content was always rather silly ; )

The problem with releasing new puck hardware is everyone with an earlier loaned model would be here demanding a free swap.

Re: Big things coming to Sky - 11th February

Super+Anthony — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:13:04 GMT

It might be more than that. Reading some of the other articles, it could be a hardware or a new stream so let's wait and see.

Re: Big things coming to Sky - 11th February

MarkGoldsmith — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:57:38 GMT

@Super+Anthony wrote:
It might be more than that. Reading some of the other articles, it could be a hardware or a new stream so let's wait and see.

Most of the media articles seem to be inferring its more likely to be an event aimed at TV content or software improvements/new features coming rather than hardware. So, it may potentially cover things like HBO Max coming to the platform, and perhaps promoting/announcing more new shows for Sky One.

Re: Big things coming to Sky - 11th February

GD1 — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:46:06 GMT

@Super+Anthony wrote:

It might be more than that. Reading some of the other articles, it could be a hardware or a new stream so let's wait and see.

Yes lets wait & see as there is no indication anywhere that there is new hardware being released as per @MarkGoldsmith post.

If there were there would be seeing indicators within the new articales doing the rounds, I know some people seem to the over eager for a new stream puck, but I can't see that happening any time soon.

Re: Big things coming to Sky - 11th February

Anonymous — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:49:14 GMT

The event in February has nothing to do with any kind of new hardware it's programming related. It may be something also to do with the proposed purchase of ITV by Sky

Re: Big things coming to Sky - 11th February

MarkGoldsmith — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:51:44 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
The event in February has nothing to do with any kind of new hardware it's programming related. It may be something also to do with the proposed purchase of ITV by Sky

To be honest, I'd be surprised if the event is ITV purchase-related. As ITV is a publicly listed company, all announcements regarding takeover offers or agreements must be made to the stock market ( and would subsequently require quite lengthy regulatory approval before any deal can be completed).

Re: Big things coming to Sky - 11th February

Timelord2018 — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:43:45 GMT

I guess content related , they did it in Sky in Italy

Re: Big things coming to Sky - 11th February

splatto — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:12:20 GMT

I've just had an email saying TNT Sport is moving from Discovery+ to HBO MAX. Maybe we'll get a special deal at Sky (or maybe not).

Re: Big things coming to Sky - 11th February

MarkGoldsmith — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:16:53 GMT

@splatto wrote:
I've just had an email saying TNT Sport is moving from Discovery+ to HBO MAX. Maybe we'll get a special deal at Sky (or maybe not).

Yeah - for me that was to be expected with the launch of HBO Max as the way WBD are splitting the company in 2 puts the international TNT Sports channels into that part of the business ( which is the HBO Max, DC part - the part Netflix are attempting to buy).

Re: Big things coming to Sky - 11th February

Angel_Aka — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:30:34 GMT

HBO Max launches March 26th in the UK:

https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2026/02/09/hbo-max-to-launch-in-the-uk-and-ireland-on-26-march/

Re: Big things coming to Sky - 11th February

CoffeeDrinker — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:14:53 GMT

@Angel_Aka wrote:
HBO Max launches March 26th in the UK:
https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2026/02/09/hbo-max-to-launch-in-the-uk-and-ireland-on-26-march/

Waiting on the other shoe to drop now with Sky unveiling how HBO Max will integrate with Sky subscriptions. If I remember right, and someone correct me if I'm wrong, HBO Max will be included in our Sky subscriptions.

Personally speaking (I have no other insight to offer), I'm expecting the Basic with Ads tier to be included with a 'pay the difference' for higher tiers as per Netflix and Paramount+, the latter inclusive for Sky Cinema subscribers.

Whist I'm interested to see how this looks for Sky subscribers on day one, I'm more interested to see how this looks for Sky Atlantic.& Sky Cinema 12 months down the line. Interesting times!

Re: HBO Max

craigw12 — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:30:37 GMT

Hi All

With the update and press release today https://press.wbd.com/us/media-release/hbo-max-launch-uk-ireland-thursday-march-26 .

There is no update on any sky pages/social media regarding this

"In the UK & Ireland, the service will be available directly via hbomax.com and via launch partners including Sky and Prime Video"

With the launch a little over 6 weeks away, you would think Sky would have this infomation out in conjunction with the press release?

Re: HBO Max

Angel_Aka — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:47:26 GMT

@craigw12

Sky are holding a press conference on Wednesday about how it will work.

Re: Big things coming to Sky - 11th February

splatto — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:00:29 GMT

The email I got says my Discovery+ account payment details and passwords etc will automatically still be valid for my TNT Sport subscription through the HBO Max app and website when they launch. That's direct, not through Sky.

HBO Max starts March 26th

RayW — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:24:26 GMT

Their UK/ROI web site can be found at https://www.hbomax.com/gb/en

Re: HBO Max starts March 26th

ste64 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:49:38 GMT

HBO Max to be included in sky and now subcriptions same as netflix and discovery.

Re: HBO Max starts March 26th

Timelord2018 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:34:45 GMT

@ste64 wrote:
HBO Max to be included in sky and now subcriptions same as netflix and discovery.

Notably Basic with ads that doesn't include access to new Warner movies

Basic with Ads (£4.99/month): Stream on 2 devices in Full HD

All the best HBO Max shows and movies, excluding movies that first stream on the service following their theatrical release window.

From March 26, HBO Max Basic with Ads will be available to Sky Stream and Sky Glass customers with Sky Ultimate TV and Sky Q customers as part of their Sky subscription.

Re: HBO Max starts March 26th

Yoghurt — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:48:02 GMT

@Timelord2018 But at least we will still have access to films even if not the new ones