Sky announces new ‘world-first’ subscription package

If you are a movie and TV lover with multiple streaming services, this new option could save you some money.

For the first time, new customers can get Sky, HBO Max, Disney+, Hayu and Netflix together as part of Sky Ultimate TV from €28 a month.

Said to be "the best value in the market", existing customers will be able to "get easy access" as part of their Sky TV subscription.

Over €30 worth of streaming apps will be included each month, with:

• Disney+ Standard with Ads arriving in March
• HBO Max Basic with Ads arriving when it launches in the UK & Ireland on 26 March
• Hayu from July, with a selection of top shows available from March

Also from launch, HBO Max Basic with Ads will be packaged together with NOW Entertainment, included at no extra cost for existing customers and fully integrated into the NOW platform.

HBO Max Basic with Ads features "all the best HBO Max shows and a selection of Warner Bros. movies".

Customers can upgrade to HBO Max Standard With Ads, Standard or Premium plans to get Warner Bros. movies that first stream on the service following their theatrical release.

Speaking about today’s announcement (Wednesday, 11 February), Caroline Donnellan, Sky Ireland’s Director of Marketing and Brand, said: “Nowhere else offers all of this incredible entertainment, in a fully integrated experience, with everything customers love watching side by side so viewers can jump from show to show with ease.” 

Matthew Price, Commercial Director at Sky Ireland, added: “For our customers, it couldn’t be simpler. We are committed to offering them the best value and the best experience. 

"Existing Sky TV customers, whether on Sky Q, Sky Stream or Sky Glass, will get easy access to this new line-up as standard. 

"All NOW Entertainment customers will get access to HBO Max, included at no extra cost, all integrated within the NOW app. 

"We’re proud to continue Sky’s legacy of innovation, making it easier than ever for people to enjoy the very best entertainment, all in one place."

Disney+ included with Sky

Sky and Disney have signed a new multi-year agreement in the UK and Ireland, giving more Sky customers access to Disney entertainment.

From March, eligible Sky TV customers will receive Disney+ Standard with Ads included in their subscription, worth up to €8.99 a month, with the option to take the Disney+ Standard or Premium plan while keeping that saving.

Existing Disney+ customers can also choose to move their current Standard or Premium plan to Sky, saving €8.99 a month, keeping their profile and watch history.

Sky Cinema customers will also get a new Disney+ Cinema channel, giving them access to even more great movies as part of their subscription.

HBO Max included with Sky

Sky has also expanded its partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery to continue bringing HBO shows and Warner Bros. movies to Sky and NOW customers through HBO Max, available from 26 March.

Sky Stream and Sky Glass customers with Ultimate TV, and Sky Q customers will get HBO Max Basic With Ads included as part of their Sky subscription.

Sky+ customers will also be able to watch HBO Max Basic with Ads content. Sky Cinema customers will continue to enjoy new Warner Bros. movies such as One Battle After Another and Superman, alongside hit films from Sky, Paramount, and NBCUniversal.

Sky Atlantic will air the upcoming seasons of much-loved HBO shows that customers have previously enjoyed on Sky, such as Euphoria, House of the Dragon and The White Lotus, alongside HBO Max.

Hayu on Sky

From July, Hayu will also be included in the Sky subscription, bringing customers new episodes of iconic reality franchises, like The Real Housewives and Below Deck, the same day as they air in the US.

Sky Stream and Glass customers with Sky Ultimate TV, Sky Q and Sky+ customers will get all this included on demand, easily discoverable on the homepage.

For those who can’t wait until July, from March, fans can enjoy a taste of Hayu’s top shows on Sky TV.

NOW customers to get HBO Max at no extra cost

Existing NOW Entertainment customers will also get HBO Max Basic with Ads at no extra cost in a new NOW Entertainment & HBO Max membership.

HBO Max brings HBO’s library of content, including hits such as Game of Thrones and new series like A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, to the NOW platform from 26 March.

This will be "seamlessly integrated" alongside Sky Originals and Exclusives like Amadeus and Gangs of London.

The new NOW Entertainment & HBO Max membership will be available for new customers from €7.99 a month.

For those who just want Sky shows, a new NOW Entertainment membership will be available from just €5.99 a month.

This will still give access to the upcoming seasons of returning hit series from HBO on Sky Atlantic, like favourites The Last of Us and Euphoria.