The resurrection of HBO Max comes ahead of the platform's expansion, and Warner Bros. Discovery's upcoming split.

Streaming service Max has officially changed its name to HBO Max once more. What does that mean for the average viewer?

Warner Bros. Discovery has settled on a date to reskin the Max streamer back to HBO Max: Early this Wednesday morning, according to streamer insiders. The flip won’t happen simultaneously, but customers will see “HBO Max” on the apps that formerly said “Max” across the streamer’s territories on July 9.