JioHotstar and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have announced a partnership expansion bringing HBO Max to India on JioHotstar.

Launching today, the HBO Max hub will offer content collection from global brands, including HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros Pictures, Warner Bros Television and DC Studios. 

The HBO Max hub is available alongside JioHotstar’s existing portfolio of international and local content.

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.  Series available to stream now via the HBO Max hub, include The Last of Us, The White Lotus, The Pitt, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Succession, Dune: Prophecy, Sex and the City and Game of Thrones.

Kevin Vaz, CEO – entertainment, JioStar, 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.”

James Gibbons, president - APAC, WBD said, “India is one of the most vibrant streaming markets globally, and in JioHotstar, we have a partner with unmatched scale and a deep understanding of local audiences. 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.”