HBO Max will launch in India as an add-on to JioHotstar subscriptions, priced at ₹49 ($0.50) monthly. The service brings HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. content, and DC Studios programming to Indian viewers.
HBO Max is expanding into India through an exclusive partnership with JioHotstar, the streaming platform operated by Reliance Industries. Existing JioHotstar subscribers can access HBO Max content for an additional ₹49 per month—approximately $0.50 USD.
The add-on tier will include programming from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios. This pricing structure allows JioHotstar to offer premium content without requiring a standalone subscription.
The move marks HBO Max's entry into India's competitive streaming market, where it competes against Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and other regional players. JioHotstar, backed by India's largest telecom operator, has established a significant subscriber base through bundled offerings and aggressive pricing.
Warner Bros. Discovery has been working to expand HBO Max's international footprint following its merger. The India partnership leverages JioHotstar's infrastructure and existing user base rather than launching independently.
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