Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a partnership with Nippon Television and Prime Video to expand HBO Max’s availability in Japan beginning in October. The streamer will operate as a dedicated hub within both the Prime Video and Hulu Japan applications, marking a significant expansion of HBO Max’s distribution in the region.
Hulu Japan subscribers will receive HBO Max’s Standard Tier as part of their existing plans at no additional charge starting in October. Prime Video users will have the option to add HBO Max as a standalone subscription, available in either Standard or Premium tiers. The expansion follows strong engagement with HBO Max since its previous launch in Japan.
The initial content offering will include titles from across Warner Bros. Discovery’s portfolio, ranging from prestige dramas such as “Game of Thrones” universe properties and “The Last of Us” to comedies like “Friends” and “The Big Bang Theory.” Additionally, HBO Max’s film library will be accessible, encompassing the “Harry Potter” and “The Lord of the Rings” franchises alongside movies from the DC Universe. DC Studios content will also feature prominently, including series such as “Lanterns,” “The Penguin,” and “Peacemaker.”
A notable addition to the slate is the new HBO original series “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” scheduled to debut at Christmas. The partnership also includes commitments to explore distributing content from Nippon Television and Hulu Japan internationally on HBO Max, establishing a reciprocal content-sharing arrangement between the companies. Starting October 1, HBO Max in Japan will be available exclusively through Prime Video and Hulu Japan.
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