Why is CNN live stream leaving HBO Max?
CNN is launching its own streaming service and wants to focus its live news offerings there.
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The CNN live news stream is leaving HBO Max on November 17, 2025. This change comes as CNN prepares to launch its own direct-to-consumer streaming service later this fall, marking a shift in Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming strategy.
CNN launched its live stream on HBO Max in the fall of 2023, following the brief existence of CNN+. The upcoming CNN streaming service aims to consolidate the network's video content into a single platform. Warner Bros. Discovery's decision to revert Max back to HBO Max indicates a return to a more curated content offering. The new CNN streaming service details, including pricing and specific launch date, are yet to be announced. Alex MacCallum, CNN's executive VP of digital products and services, stated that the network has learned valuable insights from its HBO Max audience and aims to build on that experience with its new streaming venture.
CNN is launching its own streaming service and wants to focus its live news offerings there.
November 17, 2025.
Yes, HBO Max will continue to stream CNN Originals.
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