The future of the streaming services Discovery+ and HBO is being questioned after the recent merger between Warner Bros. and Discovery.
Speculation about a potential merger of the two services had been circulating, but the Wall Street Journal recently reported that Discovery+ and HBO will remain separate. However, the company still plans to offer a “super service” with programming from both platforms.
This "super service" will combine the content from Discovery+ and HBO Max, providing users with a broader range of content, including classic shows and exclusive content from both services. This merger could potentially offer users more value for their money.
Although the services will remain separate, users will still need to purchase individual subscriptions for each service to access the content. This may create a barrier for users who want full access to both platforms, as they would require two separate subscriptions.
The company is exploring options to simplify access to content from both services, potentially offering a combined subscription plan that allows users to access content from both platforms for a single fee.
While it is uncertain if such a plan will be put into effect, it could be a way for the company to facilitate user access to the full range of content available on Discovery+ and HBO.
