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Nov 25, 2025 8:04 AM

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

$3/Month

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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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Written by iconian | Staff
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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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Written by iconian | Staff

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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 6:45 PM
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WandNov 27, 2025 6:45 PM
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Quote from fredettec View quoted comment :
I had this card and they auto cancelled me for not using it enough. Lol
I had the same card and they canceled mine too for not using for long enough.
Nov 27, 2025 6:48 PM
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Joined Aug 2008
sushi714Nov 27, 2025 6:48 PM
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Until HBO starts offering 4K access through these offerings, I'm gonna pass. I know they're trying to squeeze anyone who cares for the extra cost bc they only offer it through their most expensive subscription that's only available directly on their site.
Nov 27, 2025 8:57 PM
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Joined Dec 2014
amir47Nov 27, 2025 8:57 PM
601 Comments
Can you get this and then upgrade to the 4k plan?
Nov 27, 2025 10:15 PM
317 Comments
Joined Jul 2007
AndrewMiller34Nov 27, 2025 10:15 PM
317 Comments
Deleted: I see there is now an HBO direct deal.
Nov 27, 2025 11:02 PM
29 Comments
Joined Dec 2011
SefferdogNov 27, 2025 11:02 PM
29 Comments
You couldn't pay me to subscribe to Hulu with ads. The most annoying service in existence.
Nov 28, 2025 12:32 AM
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Joined Mar 2010
butundoNov 28, 2025 12:32 AM
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Quote from GreenTree191 View quoted comment :
Same here. I got the bundle after midnight last night. Trying to add the hbo max bundle and no go
try this:
https://www.hbomax.com/?utm_id=10...110lCMFQLL
Nov 28, 2025 12:35 AM
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butundoNov 28, 2025 12:35 AM
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Quote from vinothpadi View quoted comment :
It's confusing to call this as a deal? I see we need to add Hulu for 12.99$ in order to get hbomax for another 2.99$ . Am I right ?
hbo standalone for $2.99
https://www.hbomax.com/?utm_id=10...110lCMFQLL

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Nov 28, 2025 12:38 AM
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butundoNov 28, 2025 12:38 AM
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on the standalone HBO deal, this is in small print on the bottom: By signing up for this bundle, HBO Max will share your email address & subscription details with Disney+ and Hulu for eligibility, marketing, and other purposes. For more info about your choices, see the Privacy Center.
Nov 28, 2025 1:11 AM
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Joined Nov 2012
mc007bNov 28, 2025 1:11 AM
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This deal is not applicable to Hulu and Disney+ members. You need to have Hulu only.
Nov 28, 2025 1:18 AM
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ScoreracingNov 28, 2025 1:18 AM
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Quote from pyrojeff View quoted comment :
Where are you seeing boost for 4.17 a month? My app shows $13/mo
https://www.kroger.com/pr/boostThe 50% annual Boost for $50 per year or $4.17 a month shows up as a coupon you need to clip. Only available to new accounts or if your previous boost expired before 10/17 I think.Just create a new account and get Disney+, Hulu, or ESPN for 12 months AND the full Boost membership. Super great deal.
Nov 28, 2025 2:50 AM
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JenT4685Nov 28, 2025 2:50 AM
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Boo. They won't let you add hbo to Hulu. Oh well. Guess on to the Amazon option.
Nov 28, 2025 3:13 AM
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louweedNov 28, 2025 3:13 AM
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to get this offer do you have to subscribe to HULU via HULU?
Nov 28, 2025 4:06 AM
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jonhernNov 28, 2025 4:06 AM
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Has anyone done this by doing the $4.99 deal through Hulu?

The Hulu bf page makes it sound like you can add on hbo or starz for $2.99

Add-ons

For a limited time, eligible new and returning subscribers can also get the following add-ons at a discounted rate for 12 months during our Black Friday promotion:

HBO Max (With Ads) for $2.99/month for 12 months***
This offer is not available to Disney+, Hulu Bundle or Disney+, Hulu Premium Bundle subscribers

STARZ add-on for $2.99/month for 12 months****
Existing subscribers must go to their Account page to redeem this offer
Nov 28, 2025 1:05 PM
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dcmanryanNov 28, 2025 1:05 PM
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Quote from ScarletWing394 View quoted comment :
Any deal without ads?
No. You'll never see a deal with no ads.
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Nov 28, 2025 6:11 PM
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akhobbesNov 28, 2025 6:11 PM
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Looks like the $2.99 deal is only for 1080p, not 4k. Fine for watching on a small screen but if you have a bigger TV, sadness.

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