HBO Max to Debut in 12 Additional Countries Next July
HBO Max Headed to 12 New Countries this July 🌐📺
Good news for entertainment enthusiasts! HBO Max is making significant strides, expanding to 12 more countries in July 2025. Buckle up as Albania, Armenia, Cyprus, Estonia, Georgia, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, and Tajikistan join the streaming party. 🎉
In addition, launches in Germany, Italy, and the U.K. are set for early 2026. 🇩🇪🇮🇹🇬🇧
What's the draw? HBO Max offers an enticing mix of movies, TV series, and sports. Keep your eyes peeled for a dazzling collection, boasting titles from HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, and Max Originals.
Did someone mention sports? In select countries, you'll catch some big-time action, including tennis Grand Slams like the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, and US Open. Plus, cycling's Grand Tours (Giro d'Italia, La Vuelta a España, Tour de France, and Tour de France Femmes) and major winter sports events. The cherry on top? Rights vary by country.
JB Perrette, CEO and president of Global Streaming & Games at Warner Bros. Discovery, couldn't be happier. "Our global expansion of HBO Max is delivering fantastic momentum for the service," he said. "Each new market takes HBO Max one step closer to being a worldwide entertainment destination."
Adding to the excitement, Jamie Cooke, executive vice president and managing director of Central Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Turkey, shared, "We're buzzing to bring HBO Max to multiple new countries! This expansion strengthens the global presence of HBO Max, showcasing our determination to provide top-notch storytelling worldwide."
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Enrichment Insights:
🎥All-Star Lineup: Alongside HBO's established catalog and Max Originals, subscribers can anticipate movies like A Minecraft Movie (new global release) and the complete Harry Potter movie series. TV enthusiasts will savor returning shows like The Last of Us, The White Lotus, and Peacemaker, and exciting new series such as The Pitt and IT: Welcome to Derry (in development).
🏆Sports’ Center Stage: In select territories, a premium sports offering will be available, though specifics like events and coverage remain to be detailed in upcoming announcements. Local partnerships may determine the sports programming available in each market.
🌐Localization and Partnerships: Warner Bros Discovery places importance on local content and partnerships, recognizing their significance in markets with limited direct-to-consumer potential. Some countries may see collaboration with local partners to enhance content offerings and cater to local audiences.
- With HBO Max now expanding to 12 more countries in July 2025, including Albania, Armenia, and Cyprus, you can expect a wider variety of streaming content, such as movies, television series, and sports.
- To attract subscribers, HBO Max is offering an all-star lineup of content, including movies like A Minecraft Movie and the complete Harry Potter series, as well as new and returning shows like The Last of Us, The White Lotus, and Peacemaker.
- As HBO Max expands globally, it is partnering with local companies to enhance content offerings and cater to local audiences, ensuring a high-quality viewing experience for subscribers in each market.Streaming technology, entertainment, and IP rights management will play a crucial role in this global expansion, making HBO Max a more accessible and engaging platform for consumers worldwide.
