JioHotstar & HBO Max Exclusive Deal in India

New Delhi, Apr 15 (PTI) India's leading streaming platform JioHotstar and Warner Bros Discovery on Wednesday announced the expansion of their partnership, making JioHotstar the exclusive home for HBO Max in the country.

The deal gives Indian viewers access to HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros Pictures, Warner Bros Television.

JioHotstar is exclusive for HBO Max in the India market, which offers global channels, including HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios.

For the first time, Indian viewers can enjoy the breadth and depth of HBO Max's content within a single, unified experience, offering a comprehensive destination for premium global storytelling.


Commenting on the development, JioStar CEO Kevin Vaz said this marks a defining moment in how premium global content is accessed and experienced in India.

"By bringing HBO Max to JioHotstar, we are creating a unified destination for premium international content and raising the bar for quality content once again. We are combining scale, curation, quality and ease of access. This unlocks a deeper and more immersive entertainment experience for audiences nationwide," he said.

James Gibbons, President of APAC, Warner Bros Discovery, said, "The launch of HBO Max exclusively with JioHotstar marks the next chapter in our long-standing collaboration, enabling us to broaden the reach of our premium brands and franchises, and build deeper connections with fans across the country."

With the renewed partnership, JioHotstar subscribers can also enjoy perennial fan favourite Warner Bros Television series Friends and The Big Bang Theory for the first time, alongside popular shows The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, and The Flash.

Film fans can catch beloved collections of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings, as well as blockbusters from the DC Universe.