Astro to introduce 4 new channels in exchange for just HBO Max starting from 1 March 2026

Due to changes to Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Astro's partnership model, only the HBO Max app will continue to be available on Astro as a standalone ala carte subscription from 1 March 2026. The announcement means that HBO HD, Cinemax HD, HBO Family, and HBO Hits will no longer be available on Astro from that date.

To make up for it, Astro will refresh its Movies and Astro One Epic Pack with the launch of 4 new channels including Astro Showtime (CH 411), Rock Action (CH 414) and Rock X Stream (CH 415). Beginning 1 April 2026, Astro FAM Time (CH 412) will also be made available. The HBO Max subscription will be available from RM24.90 per month with access to HBO originals.

Movies and Astro One Epic Pack customers will also continue to have access to Prime Video and Disney+ at no additional cost, along with HITS Movies HD (CH 401) and Astro Showcase (CH 413). So, what do you think? Is this enough to make up for the other HBO channels? Share your thoughts in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave.com