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HBO Max Launches in India Through JioHotstar, Warner Bros Partnership; Harry Potter, Euphoria, The Pitt to Headline
The hub adds HBO, Max Originals and Warner Bros. franchises, with Euphoria Season 3 available now and more titles arriving later this year.
- On Wednesday, Disney-backed JioHotstar launched an exclusive HBO Max hub, consolidating content from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios for Indian subscribers.
- WBD expanded its partnership with JioHotstar to establish a dedicated hub, marking the first time all HBO Max content is available in one place in India.
- The service offers add-on plans starting at INR49 per month, featuring titles like 'House of the Dragon,' 'Lanterns,' and the upcoming 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.'
- India's streaming market has expanded to about 1.45 billion monthly active users, with JioHotstar holding second place at about 390 million users, according to brokerage firm CLSA.
- Penetration remains limited outside major cities, with usage at about 23% to 27% in Tier 2 markets and 7% to 8% in Tier 3 towns, presenting growth opportunities ahead.
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HBO Max comes to India via exclusive JioHotstar deal
HBO Max will be available to JioHotstar subscribers as an add-on starting at ₹49 (about $0.50) per month, and would feature content from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios.
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The Economic TimesJioHotstar brings HBO Max to India in exclusive deal
HBO Max is now available in India exclusively on JioHotstar. This partnership brings popular shows like Euphoria and The Last of Us to Indian viewers. Upcoming releases include new seasons of House of the Dragon and the Harry Potter series. Subscribers can also access classic series and Warner Bros. films.
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