HBO Max Expands to 14 Asia Pacific Countries in October
In a significant move, HBO Max is set to expand its reach to more than 100 markets by the end of 2025, as announced by JB Perrette, CEO and president of global streaming and games at Warner Bros. Discovery.
The expansion includes several key regions such as Germany, Italy, and the U.K., with major launches scheduled for 2026. Joining these markets will be Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and six other smaller regional markets.
Subscribers in these new markets can look forward to a wealth of exciting content. Family favourites from Cartoon Network like Adventure Time and We Bare Bears will be available, along with Max Originals, Hollywood features like Superman, Sinners, and Final Destination Bloodlines.
Moreover, HBO Max is launching a prequel series titled IT: Welcome to Derry, set in the Stephen King horror universe. The series features an impressive cast, including Bill Skarsgård reprising his role as Pennywise, Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Madeleine Stowe, Rudy Mancuso, and Stephen Rider. Produced by Andy and Barbara Muschietti with Jason Fuchs, IT: Welcome to Derry is sure to be a thrilling addition to the platform.
HBO Max is also bringing its signature programming to the new markets. Subscribers can enjoy shows like House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, and The Penguin. Classic animation like Tom and Jerry, Looney Tunes, and more will also be part of the content on HBO Max.
To enhance the user experience, HBO Max will launch with a refreshed interface in the new markets. The platform will feature personalised profiles, content hubs, kids' accounts with parental controls, and downloads for offline viewing.
The platform will also carry Discovery's factual hits like Gold Rush, Deadliest Catch, and 90 Day Fiancé. HBO Max will launch direct-to-consumer in the mentioned regions on October 15.
However, no new facts about the Oscars or their submissions were mentioned in this announcement. Additionally, no new facts about the content available on HBO Max were mentioned, apart from the previously mentioned titles.
