How to Watch the ‘Friends’ Reunion

It’s been 17 years since Friends wrapped up its legendary, 10-season run. That’s also how long we’ve all waited for the gang to get back together. Now the impossible is finally happening: all six cast members are reuniting for a special, one-off reunion. Could we be any more excited?

Now all we have to do is wait—and figure out how to watch the TV event of 2021. So, where will the Friends reunion premiere? Where will the Friends reunion stream? How can you watch the Friends reunion? We’ve got all the answers below (and we’ve got even more answers in our even more detailed guide)!

How to watch the Friends reunion

If you want to watch HBO Max’s Friends reunion, well, you’re gonna have to get HBO Max. But if you’re a Friends superfan (and aren’t clinging to your DVDs), then you may have already subscribed to HBO Max since it’s the show’s current streaming home. Just like you can stream all 10 seasons of Friends on HBO Max, you’ll also be able to stream the Friends reunion—titled “The One Where They Get Back Together”—on HBO Max.

When will the Friends reunion premiere on HBO Max?

Friends: The Reunion will premiere on HBO Max on Thursday, May 27. More specifically, it should debut on the streaming service at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET on the morning of Thursday, May 27. So, are you gonna stay up late or get up early?

How much does HBO Max cost?

HBO Max costs $14.99/month, and can be canceled at anytime. There is currently no free trial offered for HBO Max. But you may already have access to HBO Max (see below).

Friends Pilot, Rachel cutting credit cards
Photo: Netflix

How do you sign up for HBO Max?

You can sign up for HBO Max online, but you should first check and see if you already have it. If you have a subscription to HBO or had a subscription to the old HBO Now app, then you may already have HBO Max free of additional charge. For more information, you can find a list of the HBO providers that also provide free HBO Max on the platform’s website.

Will the Friends reunion stream on Netflix?

Even though Netflix was the streaming home of Friends for a long, long while, the reunion will not stream on Netflix. Friends is now exclusively available to stream on HBO Max, and the same goes for the reunion. So don’t expect the reunion to pop up on Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, or any cable networks. If you want to watch the Friends reunion, you’re going to have to watch it via HBO Max.

Friends: The Reunion premieres on HBO Max on Thursday, May 27.

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