HBO Max Continues its Global Rollout and Sets July Launch in New Markets, Including Estonia and Iceland

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One day following the announcement of its intention to divide into two publicly traded entities, Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed that HBO Max will proceed with its worldwide expansion. The platform is set to debut in Albania, Armenia, Cyprus, Estonia, Georgia, Iceland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, and Tajikistan next.

As a movie enthusiast, I can’t help but get excited about the expansion of HBO Max. By July, this streaming service will be accessible in a staggering 100 markets worldwide! This means that an impressive collection of movies and series from HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, and Max Originals will soon be at my fingertips.

From the magical world of Harry Potter to the post-apocalyptic journey in The Last of Us, the drama of The White Lotus, the action-packed Peacemaker, and even future series like Task and IT: Welcome to Derry, there’s something for everyone. And let’s not forget about A Minecraft Movie! This expansion promises an unforgettable cinematic experience that I can’t wait to dive into.

Sports programming on HBO Max will be accessible in certain regions, featuring a variety of events like tennis tournaments such as the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon Championships, and the U.S. Open, along with cycling’s Grand Tours – Giro d’Italia, La Vuelta a España, Tour de France, and Tour de France Femmes – and significant winter sports competitions.

You can watch various sports events like tennis tournaments, cycling races, and winter sports on HBO Max in some countries. These include the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and other famous ones, as well as the Grand Tours of cycling and important winter competitions.

Just like in many other nations, you’ll be able to access this streamer through two options – a regular plan and an upgraded premium plan.

JB Perrette, the CEO and president of worldwide streaming and games at Warner Bros. Discovery, mentioned that the ongoing growth of HBO Max globally is contributing significantly to its impressive progress,” indicates.

Perette stated that 12 countries will be joined by some extra markets towards the end of this year, with launches in Germany, Italy, and the UK slated for early next year. This expansion cements HBO Max as a global hub for top-tier entertainment.

At the close of Q1 2025, WBD boasted a streaming subscriber base of 122.3 million users, marking an addition of 5.3 million from the preceding quarter. Despite this growth, the firm has been facing setbacks in its core operations and is burdened with debt amounting to around $38 billion. In a move announced on Monday, WBD plans to split into two separate publicly-traded corporations: one focusing on streaming services and content creation, while the other will concentrate on traditional television broadcasting.

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2025-06-10 12:50