JioCinema to stream HBO original, Warner Bros and Max content in India, starting next month

Series such as Just Like That…, Peacemaker, and The Flight Attendant, which are available on HBO Max, which will be rebranded as Max next month, will now be available through JioCinema. The deal also includes much-awaited Max premieres such as Dune: The Sisterhood, The Batman spinoff The Penguin, and Duster, from JJ Abrams and LaToya Morgan.

Clement Schwebig, President, India, Southeast Asia, and Korea, Warner Bros. Discovery, said said in a statement, “Warner Bros. Discovery’s brands are incredibly popular across India, and we are pleased to partner with Viacom18 to bring our premium HBO, Max Original and Warner Bros. content to local fans. This new agreement demonstrates our commitment to South Asia as we seek to entertain audiences across more platforms, and further strengthens the scale of our regional business as a whole.”

Titles from Warner Bros. vast film library, including the Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and DC Universe movies, as well kids’ animation titles like Dexter’s Laboratory and Tom and Jerry Kids will also be available on JioCinema.

Talking about the deal, Ferzad Palia, Head – SVOD & International Business, Viacom18, said, “JioCinema has become the biggest platform for live sports. We are now on a mission to build the most magnetic destination for entertainment for all Indians. The strategic partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery is a big milestone in our journey to offer the best of Hollywood content to our elite consumers. We believe that Warner Bros. Discovery sets the global standards for premium content and this partnership allows us to create the best and the most comprehensive destination for our users.”