HBO Max to Launch Director-to-Consumer in Aotearoa New Zealand

In mid-2026, HBO Max will launch as a direct-to-consumer streaming service in Aotearoa New Zealand.

This follows the successful launch in Australia in 2025, as well as Germany and Italy so far in 2026 and the U.K. and Ireland scheduled for next month.

“HBO Max is the home to some of the world’s most-watched content, including the iconic HBO, Warner Bros. and DC brands we know are hugely popular with New Zealanders,” said James Gibbons, president of AsiaPac at Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). “As we continue our global rollout, we are excited to bring more award-winning stories and franchises directly to fans across Aotearoa in one premium DTC offering.”

Michael Brooks, managing director of WBD Australia and New Zealand, added, “Following our incredible 2025 launch in Australia—one of the fastest-growing SVODs in Australian history—the entire ANZ team is looking forward to doing it all again with New Zealand later this year. We are well underway with our New Zealand direct-to-consumer launch plans and are looking forward to sharing more details in the coming months.”