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HBO Max comes to India via exclusive JioHotstar deal

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

HBO Max will launch as a ₹49‑per‑month add‑on for Jio Hotstar users, giving subscribers access to HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. and DC Studios titles. This low‑cost bundle expands premium US streaming content to Indian viewers through an existing local platform.

HBO Max will be available to JioHotstar subscribers as an add-on starting at ₹49 (about $0.50) per month, and would feature content from HBO, Max Originals, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Studios.