Jio and Hotstar Partner with Warner Bros. Discovery to Offer Exclusive Access to HBO Max in India

JioHotstar and Warner Bros Discovery Expand Partnership for HBO Max in India

In a significant move, India's leading streaming platform JioHotstar and Warner Bros Discovery announced on Wednesday the expansion of their partnership, making JioHotstar the exclusive home for HBO Max in the country. This deal will give Indian viewers access to a vast array of content, including HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros Pictures, Warner Bros Television, and DC Studios.

Under this partnership, JioHotstar will be the exclusive platform for HBO Max in the India market, offering global channels such as HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios. For the first time, Indian viewers will be able to enjoy the breadth and depth of HBO Max's content within a single, unified experience, providing a comprehensive destination for premium global storytelling.

The launch of HBO Max on JioHotstar marks a defining moment in how premium global content is accessed and experienced in India. With this development, JioHotstar subscribers will be able to access a vast library of content, including perennial fan favourite Warner Bros Television series like Friends and The Big Bang Theory, which will be available for the first time in India. Other popular shows like The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, and The Flash will also be part of the offering.

In addition to TV shows, film fans will be able to catch beloved collections of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings, as well as blockbusters from the DC Universe. The deal is a result of the long-standing collaboration between JioHotstar and Warner Bros Discovery, and it is expected to broaden the reach of their premium brands and franchises in India.

| Content | Previous Availability | New Availability | | --- | --- | --- | | HBO | Existing | Exclusive on JioHotstar | | Max Originals | Existing | Exclusive on JioHotstar | | Warner Bros Pictures | Existing | Exclusive on JioHotstar | | Warner Bros Television | Existing | Exclusive on JioHotstar | | DC Studios | Existing | Exclusive on JioHotstar | | Friends | Not available | Exclusive on JioHotstar | | The Big Bang Theory | Not available | Exclusive on JioHotstar | | The Vampire Diaries | Not available | Exclusive on JioHotstar | | Supernatural | Not available | Exclusive on JioHotstar | | The Flash | Not available | Exclusive on JioHotstar | | Harry Potter | Not available in India | Exclusive on JioHotstar | | The Lord of the Rings | Not available in India | Exclusive on JioHotstar |

The renewed partnership is expected to unlock a deeper and more immersive entertainment experience for audiences nationwide, according to JioStar CEO Kevin Vaz. James Gibbons, President of APAC, Warner Bros Discovery, also commented on the development, stating that it marks the next chapter in their long-standing collaboration, enabling them to broaden the reach of their premium brands and franchises, and build deeper connections with fans across the country.