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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 isn't cracking down on all Max freeloaders immediately, so those borrowing a log-in to catch up on "The White Lotus" have time.
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".
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.