JioHotstar has become the exclusive Indian home for HBO Max following a partnership expansion with Warner Bros. Discovery.
The HBO Max hub, live on the platform from Wednesday, consolidates content from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios into a single destination for Indian subscribers.
The rollout lands with immediate programming: the third season of “Euphoria” is available to stream now, while later in 2026 the platform will carry “House of the Dragon” Season 3, DC Studios series “Lanterns,” and the eight-episode first season of the HBO original ‘Harry Potter‘ series, titled “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.” Already on the hub are titles including “The Last of Us,” “The White Lotus,” “The Pitt,” “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,” “Succession,” “Dune: Prophecy,” “Game of Thrones” and “Sex and the City.”
The expanded deal also brings two long-absent titles to JioHotstar subscribers for the first time: “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory,” joined by “The Vampire Diaries,” “Supernatural” and “The Flash.” On the film side, the hub adds the full “Harry Potter” and “Lord of the Rings” film collections alongside titles from the DC Universe.
Kevin Vaz, CEO of entertainment at 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 of Asia-Pacific at Warner Bros. Discovery, added: “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.”
The HBO Max hub is available as an add-on to existing JioHotstar subscriptions, priced from INR49 ($0.53) per month, which also unlocks the platform’s wider international content library.
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