HBO Max India launch via JioHotstar deal

Warner Bros. Discovery is bringing HBO Max to India through an exclusive partnership with Reliance Industries' JioHotstar streaming service. The service will be available as an add-on for JioHotstar subscribers, with pricing starting at a significantly lower rate than in the U.S., approximately $0.50 per month. Content will include popular HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros., and DC Studios titles. The move aims to tap into India's rapidly growing streaming market, driven by affordable mobile data and increasing smartphone penetration, although service adoption remains lower in smaller cities.