Searxng/HBO Max Paramount+ merger Celebrity HBO Max & Paramount+ to merge into a single streaming giant. Explore the future of your favorite shows and the new mega-platform. March 21, 2026 AceShowbiz - Following the acquisition of Warner Bros. by Paramount Skydance, the future of HBO Max has been solidified with plans to merge the popular streaming platform with Paramount+. Since its launch in May 2020, HBO Max has grown to become one of the leading players in the streaming market, boasting over 150 million subscribers as of November 2025.