The Max Password Sharing Crackdown Is Coming Soon—Here’s What You Need To Know
vice.comPublished: 5/11/2025
Summary
"When faced with backlash for its password-sharing promotion, Netflix has inspired HBO to tighten its grip on account access. Now, the streaming giant plans stricter rules, starting in early 2024, where users outside their household will need an extra membership to share accounts. Speaking of the company's strategy, Warner Bros. Discovery's JB Perrette and CEO David Zaslav have stated that this crackdown will begin with a soft approach but escalate over time, echoing Netflix's past tactics."