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Investing.com -- Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) has announced the upcoming launch of its premier streaming service, Max, in Australia. The service, which brings together content from iconic brands such as HBO, Warner Bros., DC Universe, Harry Potter, Discovery, and others, is set to launch direct-to-consumer on Monday, March 31.
Max will offer subscribers a wide range of programming, including HBO Originals and Max Originals. Viewers can look forward to returning seasons of popular series such as The Last of Us, And Just Like That..., House of the Dragon, Euphoria and Peacemaker. The platform will also introduce new shows like It: Welcome to Derry and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, from the world of Game of Thrones.
In addition to series, Max will feature recently released theatrical hits from Warner Bros. Pictures. Subscribers can expect to see blockbusters like Barbie, Beetlejuice, and Twisters, along with franchises including Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings and the DC Universe. The platform will also offer fan-favorite shows like Friends, The Big Bang Theory and Rick and Morty, along with reality and lifestyle programming like 90 Day Fiancé and Outback Opal Hunters.
The streaming service will be available for subscription at www.max.com and through app stores, including the Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Store and Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Play Store. It will be compatible with all major devices, such as mobile, tablet, gaming consoles and connected TV, including Hubbl. Warner Bros. Discovery also announced a launch partnership with Foxtel, which will allow Foxtel subscribers to access the Max app at no extra cost.
JB Perrette, CEO and President of Global Streaming and Games at Warner Bros. Discovery, stated that the globalization of Max is a top priority for the company, and described Australia as one of their biggest new markets. Michael Brooks, General Manager of Warner Bros. Discovery Australia and New Zealand, echoed this sentiment, expressing excitement for Australian fans to experience Max.
The streaming service will offer a range of subscription tiers, including premium, standard and an ad-supported tier. More details about subscription tiers, pricing, content and product features on Max will be shared in the weeks leading up to the launch.
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