HBO Max is back once again. Some industry observers applauded Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming rebrand, but others say it will only spark confusion.

"It’s not TV, it’s HBO Max ... again," at a presentation that goes hard on executive talking points and largely ignores the studio's recent film successes.

Normally, Conan O'Brien and the "Inside the NBA" stars get the biggest laughs at a Warner Bros. Discovery (and before that, a Turner Networks) upfront. O'Brien wasn't there, instead appearing via a quick,

HBO Max launched in 2020, but Warner Bros. Discovery relaunched the service three years later, filling it with content from its other properties, like Discovery, TLC, and HGTV. As part of the relaunch, it renamed the service to just “Max” to signal that it’s suitable for kids and families.

Warner Bros. Discovery ignited a wave of social media reactions when it announced it was renaming its streaming service HBO Max.