Warner Bros. Discovery’s HBO Max and A24 inked a renewal of their licensing pact that will continue to bring the indie studio’s films exclusively to HBO and HBO Max in the Pay-1 TV window in the U.S.
Under the multiyear agreement, HBO Max subscribers will have to A24 movies as they enter the streaming window, including “Marty Supreme” starring Timothée Chalamet and “The Moment” starring Charli xcx. In addition, the deal provides access to a library of dozens of A24 films.
WBD and A24 announced their initial licensing deal for HBO and HBO Max in December 2023, after A24’s output deal with Showtime expired. According to Warner Bros. Discovery, half of A24’s Pay-1 titles ranked among HBO Max’s top 10 movies within the first two weeks of their premiere on the service in 2025. In addition, nearly 70% of HBO Max viewers who watched an A24 film returned for more, watching an average of four titles from the studio.
“A24 has been an incredible partner, bringing a slate of talented creative voices and an engaged audience base to the platform,” said Royce Battleman, executive VP of global content acquisitions for Warner Bros. Discovery. “Their bold storytelling perfectly complements the distinct programming offered on HBO Max.”
A24 films coming soon to HBO Max include:
- “Marty Supreme” starring Timothée Chalamet, Odessa A’zion, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler Okonma
- “The Moment” starring Charli xcx
- “Pillion” starring Alexander Skarsgård, Harry Melling
- “The Backrooms” starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass
- “The Death of Robin Hood” starring Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer
- “The Drama” starring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson
- “Enemies” starring Jeremy Allen White, Austin Butler
- “How to Make a Killing” starring Glen Powell
- “Primetime” starring Robert Pattinson
In addition to A24’s films, HBO Max offers movies from Warner Bros. Pictures, DC Studios, Turner Classic Movies, Studio Ghibli and other partners. Titles currently available to stream on the service include “One Battle After Another,” “Sinners,” “It,” “The Conjuring” and “Final Destination.”
From Variety US
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