Mumbai : In a major boost for streaming audiences in India, JioHotstar has announced an expanded partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery to exclusively launch HBO Max in the country. The integration introduces a dedicated HBO Max hub within JioHotstar, offering Indian viewers a unified destination for premium global entertainment.
This move marks a significant shift in India’s OTT landscape, bringing together iconic content from brands such as HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, and Warner Bros. Television under one platform.
Big titles and upcoming releases
Subscribers can now access some of the most globally acclaimed series, including:
- The Last of Us
- Succession
- Game of Thrones
- The White Lotus
The platform is also set to release highly anticipated new content in 2026, including:
- Euphoria Season 3
- House of the Dragon Season 3
- A new Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone series adaptation
Additionally, fan-favorite shows like Friends and The Big Bang Theory are now available to JioHotstar subscribers for the first time, along with popular titles like The Vampire Diaries and The Flash.
Movies and franchises included
The HBO Max hub will also feature blockbuster film franchises such as:
- Harry Potter film series
- The Lord of the Rings film series
- Titles from the DC Universe
Pricing And Availablity
The HBO Max add-on pack is priced starting at ₹49 per month, giving users access to the full HBO Max hub along with JioHotstar’s international content library.
What this means for India?
Kevin Vaz, CEO – Entertainment at JioStar, called the launch a “defining moment” for premium content access in India, highlighting improved scale, quality, and accessibility. Meanwhile, Warner Bros. Discovery emphasized India’s importance as a fast-growing streaming market and expressed confidence in JioHotstar’s reach and local expertise.
With this exclusive partnership, JioHotstar is positioning itself as India’s biggest hub for premium global entertainment, directly competing with platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video and potentially reshaping how Indian audiences consume international content.
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