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That's according to Warner Bros Discovery's CEO of streaming, JB Perrette, who explained during a conference call that "the password sharing crackdown... will take 12 months to 18 months to get to full steam".
WBD CEO David Zaslav announced the move, with the company declaring, "no consumer today is saying they want more content, but better content."
HBO moochers, rejoice: You still have a little time before the Max password-sharing crackdown begins
Warner Bros. Discovery is putting a stop to password mooching — eventually. HBO's parent company is now telling users that they need their own Max accounts to catch up on "The White Lotus."
Streaming giant Max is imposing a new monthly fee for subscribers who share their accounts with family outside their household, following Netflix's similar strategy. This move aligns with a growing trend among streaming services aiming to curb password sharing while boosting revenue.