'Wonder Woman 1984' is now streaming on HBO Max - here's how to watch the movie at home while it's still playing in theaters
Starting with "Wonder Woman 1984" on December 25, HBO Max will stream new Warner Bros. movies the same day they hit theaters, but only for one month.
When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more.
Warner Bros.
- "Wonder Woman 1984" premiered in theaters and on HBO Max on December 25, Christmas Day.
- The blockbuster sequel is the first in a series of Warner Bros. movies that will debut on HBO Max and theaters at the same time.
- HBO Max subscribers don't have to pay extra to stream "Wonder Woman 1984," but the movie is only available for one month.
- The HBO Max streaming app costs $15 per month, though it's usually included if you already pay for HBO through your cable provider.
"Wonder Woman 1984" premiered in theaters and on HBO Max on December 25. The movie is the first in a series of Warner Bros. films that will be available for streaming the same day they hit the big screen.
Director Patty Jenkins and stars Gal Gadot and Chris Pine return for the sequel to 2017's ""Wonder Woman." The action picks up 40 years after the conclusion of the last film. Kristen Wiig plays Cheetah, a villain who can match Wonder Woman's superhuman abilities, and "The Mandalorian" star Pedro Pascal plays nefarious businessman Maxwell Lord.
"Wonder Woman 1984" will be available on HBO Max for just one month starting December 25. It's possible the movie will return to the service at a later date once it finishes playing in theaters. Viewers outside the US will be able to see "Wonder Woman 1984" in theaters starting December 16, with dates staggered through January based on region.
Updated on 12/25/2020 by Steven Cohen. The language in this article has been revised for timeliness. Added details about which devices you can watch "Wonder Woman 1984" on in 4K HDR.
How to watch 'Wonder Woman 1984' on HBO Max
"Wonder Woman 1984" is now streaming on HBO Max. The movie premiered on December 25. Streaming access to the film is included with an HBO Max subscription and doesn't require any extra fees. "Wonder Woman 1984" will remain on HBO Max for 31 days. The movie will then be removed from the HBO Max library, but it's possible that it could be added back in the future.
The HBO Max service is priced at $15 per month, and new members can currently receive over 20% off if they prepay for six months. You can sign up directly through the HBO Max website, with your cable subscriber, or through select streaming services, like Hulu. If you already pay for HBO through your cable provider, you should be able to access HBO Max for no extra cost, with some restrictions.
The HBO Max app is available on Apple devices, Android, Roku, Chromecast, Fire TV, Xbox, PlayStation and Samsung smart TVs. Deals bringing the HBO Max app to Roku and Fire TV were announced just weeks before the release of "Wonder Woman 1984," ending months of tense negotiations between AT&T, Amazon, and Roku.
Does 'Wonder Woman 1984' support 4K, HDR, and Dolby Atmos?
"Wonder Woman 1984" is the first movie on HBO Max to stream in 4K with support for high dynamic range (HDR). The film is available in HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos on supported devices, matching the maximum quality typically seen on Netflix and Disney Plus.
Here's a rundown of streaming devices with support for 4K, HDR, and Dolby Atmos through HBO Max:
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Cube
- Apple TV 4K
- Roku Ultra 4800x
- Roku 4K TVs
- Roku Premiere (Dolby Atmos not supported)
- Roku Streaming Stick+ (Dolby Atmos not supported)
- Google Chromecast Ultra
- Chromecast with Google TV (Dolby Atmos not supported)
- Android TVs
- AT&T Streaming Box
- Xfinity X1 (Xi6) and Flex
What other Warner Bros. movies are coming to HBO Max?
The next scheduled Warner Bros. release on HBO Max is "The Little Things" starring Denzel Washington and Rami Malek, which is due out on January 29, 2021. Other major releases set to arrive on the streaming service throughout 2021 include "Dune," "The Matrix 4," "The Suicide Squad," "The Conjuring 3," and more.
Hopefully HBO Max will be able to maintain the level of technical quality it's setting with "Wonder Woman 1984" as more theatrical releases launch in 2021. HBO Max representatives said 4K support will arrive for more films and TV shows in 2021, but it's unclear which will be prioritized.