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1-Year HBO Max Basic w/ Ads (Add-On Channel) via Hulu Streaming Service

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Hulu/HBO is offering their Black Friday Offer: 1-Year HBO Max Basic w/ Ads (Add-On Channel) via Hulu Streaming Service on sale for $2.99/Month when you sign-up and apply this add-on channel to your account.

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Note, offer is valid for new/eligible existing Hulu, Hulu & Disney+, ESPN bundle subscribers only.
  • HBO Max Streaming Service
    • Stream your favorites from HBO, the DC Universe, A24, Warner Bros. films and more

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  • About the Deal
    • Must select your Hulu base plan and then add HBO Max Basic w/ Ads for additional $2.99/month for 12 months
    • After your promotional period, your add-on membership will auto-renew at the $9.99/month or then-current regular monthly price; you may cancel at anytime
    • Offer valid through December 1, 2025 or while promotional offer last
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    • Additional terms/conditions may apply

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This popular front-page deal is still available

Hulu/HBO is offering their Black Friday Offer: 1-Year HBO Max Basic w/ Ads (Add-On Channel) via Hulu Streaming Service on sale for $2.99/Month when you sign-up and apply this add-on channel to your account.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal

Note, offer is valid for new/eligible existing Hulu, Hulu & Disney+, ESPN bundle subscribers only.
  • HBO Max Streaming Service
    • Stream your favorites from HBO, the DC Universe, A24, Warner Bros. films and more

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • About the Deal
    • Must select your Hulu base plan and then add HBO Max Basic w/ Ads for additional $2.99/month for 12 months
    • After your promotional period, your add-on membership will auto-renew at the $9.99/month or then-current regular monthly price; you may cancel at anytime
    • Offer valid through December 1, 2025 or while promotional offer last
  • Additional Details
    • Additional terms/conditions may apply

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ellemdee
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Also available as a standalone deal, for those who don't have Hulu.

https://www.hbomax.com/
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GreenTree191
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If you read the terms and conditions, you can only redeem this on a Hulu or ESPN account. The Disney/Hulu bundle is billed through Disney. It states you cannot redeem this if billed on Disney, making the AMEX card member discount of $7 ineffective for the additional $3 bucks (Disney bundle $5 plus what people wanted of HBO $3 totaling $8 bucks). I personally tried and no go.
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PurpleTeam277
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I'd go stand alone because in 2026 Hulu itself goes bye bye and will be a tab in Disney+.
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Community Reviews

This Hulu add on is mainly attractive for getting HBO Max with ads at a low monthly price, especially for people trying to stack it with Amex streaming credits. The strongest upside is the potential to keep Hulu billing in play while trimming out of pocket cost, and the Hulu app itself is preferred over HBO's app by some. The catch is that the promo is finicky, often requiring Hulu billing and a qualifying base plan, and it frequently jumps to $9.99 or fails to combine with the $5 Disney and Hulu bundle. Ads are heavy, and the plan does not include 4K.

  • people with an Amex Blue Cash Everyday who want to add HBO Max (with ads) while keeping billing through Hulu/Disney/Hulu.com, because commenters say the $7 monthly statement credit only works when the subscription is billed on Hulu.com (or DisneyPlus.com/espn sites) and can make the $3/month add-on effectively cheap.

    GreenTree191Kendo

  • couples or households who don't mind frequent commercials, because commenters report the ads are very frequent but they still use the service for breaks like bathroom/snacks.

    PaulS1105mclovin07

  • existing HBO subscribers who are eligible for an in-account promo, because one commenter said they could get a $2.99 offer for 12 months directly from their HBO account without needing the Hulu bundle path.

    BobCoxner

  • people who prefer watching in Hulu's app instead of HBO's app, because a commenter said the deal is tempting specifically because they hate HBO's app and much prefer Hulu's app.

    unami218

  • people trying to stack the $3/month HBO Max add-on with the $5 Disney+/Hulu bundle for the best Amex-credit math, because commenters say you can't combine those promos and the HBO add-on price jumps (e.g., to $10) after taking the $5 bundle.

    DragonflyPunchsocial_gamer

  • people who get Hulu through Disney+ (instead of Hulu directly), because commenters report the $3/month HBO Max add-on doesn't work when Hulu is obtained via Disney+ and the promo fails.

    Beefalo1GreenTree191

  • people who care about 4K/Dolby Vision, because commenters say HBO Max with ads doesn't include 4K/Dolby Vision at the promo price and they decided to pass until 4K is offered through these plans.

    Shawners419sushi714

  • sports fans who were hoping the ads tier would include sports, because a commenter said they'd be all over it if the ads version had sports, but it appears the ads version lacks sports.

    Trewtrew

  • people who want to use the deal on a Hulu student account, because a commenter specifically asked whether the add-on is available on a Hulu student account and the thread indicates uncertainty about eligibility.

    Cue_Ball

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Nov 27, 2025 2:06 AM
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jettaperryNov 27, 2025 2:06 AM
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Current price after the deal is $10.99/month not $9.99
Nov 27, 2025 2:08 AM
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Joined Nov 2020
FantasticAlpaca412Nov 27, 2025 2:08 AM
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Quote from BobCoxner View quoted comment :
I don't have Hulu and I'm an existing annual HBO sub, expiring in April. I was able to get the $2.99 simply by going to my HBO account and seeing the offer there. It will start in April and go for 12 months.
I did exactly the same thing, mine is expiring in April too. Better deal than last year, at least for me.
Nov 27, 2025 2:09 AM
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DragonflyPunchNov 27, 2025 2:09 AM
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Quote from OrangeJulius View quoted comment :
It's an integrated benefit that to my knowledge, does not require activation. I shifted my Disney+ account to use my Amex BCE card for payments, and it's giving me the credit each month.
It definitely does require activation. It specifically says that. And you have to click it and agree to terms, and then you get a confirmation email that it's activated. As soon as I did it, I got an email with the subject "Your $84 Disney Streaming Credit enrollment confirmation".
Nov 27, 2025 2:11 AM
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DragonflyPunchNov 27, 2025 2:11 AM
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Quote from a1penguin View quoted comment :
"eligible returning customers". I'm not eligible, probably because I bought the one year deal last year at this time. Oh well, I have another email address and can sign up with that one and not renew existing Hulu subscription.
My Hulu/Disney+ expired just yesterday. I was able to sign up for this offer today. I usually swap between two accounts every year. But this year, the current account worked with this deal despite it having expired just yesterday.
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Nov 27, 2025 2:14 AM
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OrangeJuliusNov 27, 2025 2:14 AM
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Quote from DragonflyPunch View quoted comment :
It definitely does require activation. It specifically says that. And you have to click it and agree to terms, and then you get a confirmation email that it's activated. As soon as I did it, I got an email with the subject "Your $84 Disney Streaming Credit enrollment confirmation".
Good to know... I must have done that over a year ago, because I don't remember activating it. Unless it now requires activation, and previously did not.
Nov 27, 2025 2:18 AM
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DragonflyPunchNov 27, 2025 2:18 AM
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Quote from qkumbr View quoted comment :
I would appreciate if someone can thumbs up this post if I'm reading this correctly: I can get the Hulu+Disney for $5 plus HBO standalone for $3? And my Amex BCE will forgive $7 monthly?
No. That's not true. You cannot combine the $5 Hulu/Disney+ deal with the $3 HBO add-on deal, because the HBO add-on deal is offered only on non-discounted base bundles. Once you sign-up for the $5 Hulu/Disney+ deal, the HBO add-on is $10. Making it $15 total for Hulu/Disney+/HBO. After the $7 Amex credit, you'll be paying $8 per month out of pocket. Better to get the $5 Hulu/Disney+ deal, and then sign up for the HBO $3 deal separately (directly via HBO). Amex will give back $5 only. But this way you'll be paying only $3 out of pocket per month.
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Nov 27, 2025 2:53 AM
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DrRadNov 27, 2025 2:53 AM
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Absolutely ridiculous people are paying to watch ads.
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Nov 27, 2025 4:19 AM
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DeibidNov 27, 2025 4:19 AM
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Quote from PurpleTeam277 View quoted comment :
I'd go stand alone because in 2026 Hulu itself goes bye bye and will be a tab in Disney+.
It already is. The $4.99/month Disney+ already has the Hulu tab.
Nov 27, 2025 4:28 AM
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ScoreracingNov 27, 2025 4:28 AM
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Dumb deal.

Get HBO MAX $2.99 for 12 mo by itself, then get Kroger Boost membership for $4.17 a month which includes either Disney, Hulu, OR ESPN for free for 12 months!!!

I did that and beats this $11.99 Hulu plus $2.99 HBO add on deal.

You're welcome!
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Nov 27, 2025 5:15 AM
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asking4itNov 27, 2025 5:15 AM
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Great deal thanks
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Nov 27, 2025 5:32 AM
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sardNov 27, 2025 5:32 AM
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Quote from DragonflyPunch View quoted comment :
No. That's not true. You cannot combine the $5 Hulu/Disney+ deal with the $3 HBO add-on deal, because the HBO add-on deal is offered only on non-discounted base bundles. Once you sign-up for the $5 Hulu/Disney+ deal, the HBO add-on is $10. Making it $15 total for Hulu/Disney+/HBO. After the $7 Amex credit, you'll be paying $8 per month out of pocket. Better to get the $5 Hulu/Disney+ deal, and then sign up for the HBO $3 deal separately (directly via HBO). Amex will give back $5 only. But this way you'll be paying only $3 out of pocket per month.
too bad you can't combine them
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Nov 27, 2025 8:38 AM
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krnprogamerNov 27, 2025 8:38 AM
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Ads....? Come on people
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Nov 27, 2025 9:16 AM
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social_gamerNov 27, 2025 9:16 AM
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Quote from qkumbr View quoted comment :
I would appreciate if someone can thumbs up this post if I'm reading this correctly: I can get the Hulu+Disney for $5 plus HBO standalone for $3? And my Amex BCE will forgive $7 monthly?
you will NOT be able to combine the $5 bundle and the $3 hbo addon to maximize the amex credit.
Nov 27, 2025 10:25 AM
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waterfrontNov 27, 2025 10:25 AM
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Quote from joogle View quoted comment :
anyone who has hulu free from t-mobile do you see this if this gets added on as well as an option or won't work as the subscription is through t-mobile
It doesn't work! You simply have to signup another account with bundle of your choice . You could use Amex BCE, BCP , Gold or platinum cards and signup for service . Check the T&C as the credits vary by card type.

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Nov 27, 2025 12:53 PM
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pyrojeffNov 27, 2025 12:53 PM
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Quote from Scoreracing View quoted comment :
Dumb deal.

Get HBO MAX $2.99 for 12 mo by itself, then get Kroger Boost membership for $4.17 a month which includes either Disney, Hulu, OR ESPN for free for 12 months!!!

I did that and beats this $11.99 Hulu plus $2.99 HBO add on deal.

You're welcome!
Where are you seeing boost for 4.17 a month? My app shows $13/mo

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