During that time, it would continuously show its own promotional TV ad on loop.

MBC Max may not show horror films and other related genres.

Furthermore, the channel does not show any film that contains extreme forms of violence.

Despite MBC Max's reputation for broadcasting mild films, it does broadcast certain R-rated films, such as dramas and comedies, including Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Cheaper by the Dozen, Cheaper by the Dozen 2, New York, Provoked, My Name Is Khan, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Around the World in 80 Days, Bride and Prejudice, West Is West, Slumdog Millionaire, Robots, Monsoon Wedding, Kites, Pride & Prejudice, Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, The Black Prince, The Namesake, Five Minarets in New York, Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas, Nim's Island, Bridge to Terabithia and Me, Myself & Irene, although the audio was heavily edited since the film contained strong language.

It is only important to the channel that films do not feature extreme visual violence and/or sexual themes.