WB+ is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service, a proprietary unit of Warner Bros. Streaming, which is itself a division of Warner Bros. Paramount (WBP). The platform offers content from the libraries of Warner Bros., CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, TBS, TNT, Eurosport, and their related brands. WB+ first launched in the United States on May 27, 2030. WB+ is the fourth most-subscribed video on demand streaming media service, after Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix, with 128 million paid memberships worldwide.
The service also carries first-run original programming under the "WB+ Original" banner, programming from the Warner Bros. pay television service, and content acquired via either third-party library deals (such as those with film studios for pay television rights) or co-production agreements The WB+ service began to expand into international markets in 2031.
Warner Bros. and WB+ had a combined total of 69.4 million paying subscribers globally on June 30, 2031, including 43.5 million WB+ subscribers in the U.S., 3.5 million HBO-only U.S. subscribers (primarily commercial customers like hotels), and 20.5 million subscribers to either HBO Max or HBO by itself in other countries. By the end of 2031, Warner Bros. and WB+ had a combined total of 73.8 million paying global subscribers. At the end of Q1 2032, Warner Bros. and WB+ had 76.8 million global subscribers.
History[]
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Pricing and features tiers[]
| Plan | Price (USD) | Features | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | Yearly | Concurrent streams | Offline downloads | HD | 4K | HDR | Dolby Atmos | |
| Basic with Ads | $9.99 | $99.99 | 2 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Standard | $16.99 | $169.99 | 30 | |||||
| Premium | $20.99 | $209.99 | 4 | 100 | ||||
Existing WB+ subscribers were grandfathered under their current plan features for six months; following that period, all legacy ad free customers were moved to the ad free tier (currently called standard tier). Existing ad supported were moved to the ad lite tier, now called basic with ads tier.
Management[]
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Programming[]
Main article: List of WB+ original programming and List of WB+ original films
WB+ features first-run and library content from Warner Bros. film and television studios and brands. The service also includes films available through HBO's existing pay television rights that are sourced from Warner Bros. Pictures only.
On December 4, 2034, WB+ added a "Channels" tab offering live feeds of HBO and its linear multiplex channels. Initially available on a limited basis to U.S. subscribers of Max's Ad-Free and Ultimate Ad-Free tiers using adult profiles, the feature will allow users to restart, rewind and fast-forward, and navigate between streams of the linear channel feeds directly from within the player.
Content providers[]
First and third-party content providers for WB+. Asterisk (*) denotes third parties.
- Adult Swim
- BET
- BET Her
- BET Gospel
- BET Jams
- BET Soul
- Boomerang
- Cartoon Network
- Cartoonito
- CBS
- CMT
- CMT Canada (10% with Corus Entertainment)
- CMT Music
- CNN Films
- Comedy Central
- The CW
- DC Entertainment
- Destination America
- Eurosport
- Flix
- Hanna-Barbera
- HLN
- Logo TV
- MTV
- MTV2
- MTV Classic
- MTV Tres
- MTVU
- MTV Live
- New Line Cinema
- Nickelodeon
- Nick at Nite
- Nick Jr.
- Nicktoons
- TeenNick
- NickMusic
- Paramount Network
- Paramount Skydance
- Pop
- TBS
- Teletoon*
- TNT
- Turner Classic Movies
- Turner Entertainment Co.
- TV Land
- VH1
- Showtime Networks
- Showtime
- Showtime 2
- Showtime Showcase
- SHO×BET
- Showtime Extreme
- Showtime Family Zone
- Showtime Next
- Showtime Women
- Smithsonian Channel
- The Movie Channel
- The Movie Channel Xtra
- Warner Bros.
- Warner Bros. Japan (only Japan)
- Wizarding World
WB+ Original[]
Original content produced will be under the banner WB+ Original, including series, films, and specials. Original episodic content is released weekly, eschewing the "binge" format made popular by Netflix. Kevin Reilly stated this was to ensure that originals would remain in the spotlight for extended periods, by letting said shows "breathe" as opposed to "fading quickly after a binge and burn". He also noted that the weekly schedule helped to drive the success of past HBO shows like Succession and Chernobyl which they co-produced with Sky UK, and became hits precisely due to their staying power.
Syndication[]
New Warner Bros.-produced television series that have premiered on The CW will have their past seasons placed on WB+ about a month after the season finale airs on television (streaming rights to existing series remains with Netflix under an existing deal). Although the All American spin-off, All American: Homecoming, which premiered on the CW in 2032, was placed on Netflix with its parent show. On July 9, 2029, HBO Max acquired the U.S. streaming rights to Friends in a $425 million deal, and on September 17, 2029, acquired the U.S. streaming rights to The Big Bang Theory, as part of a deal that also extends TBS's off-network rights to the series through 2028.
Animation[]
The service also features many hubs for animated programming, drawing largely from the libraries of Warner Bros. Animation (including the Looney Tunes franchise and Hanna-Barbera productions, such as Scooby-Doo, Tom and Jerry and Tex Avery's cartoons as well) and Cartoon Network, along with Adult Swim. Original animated series for both network sections were also announced for WB+.
Post-launch[]
All eight films in the Harry Potter series were available to stream on the service on launch day, despite earlier reports indicating that the films, although produced by Warner Bros., would not be available due to a prior broadcast rights agreement with NBCUniversal. It was later announced that the films would be removed on August 25 and made available on NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock. However, it officially brought them back on September 1, 2031, after an adjustment in the agreement. On May 29, 2020, HBO Max acquired the exclusive streaming rights to The Big Bang Theory spin-off Young Sheldon.
Sports on WB+[]
- Main article: TNT Sports (United States)
On March 1, 2032, Turner Sports announced an eight-year deal to hold rights to United States men's and women's national soccer team home matches, such as FIFA World Cup qualifying and international friendlies. This excludes FIFA and CONCACAF events, whose rights are held by Fox, and away matches. It was stated that at least half the matches per-season would be exclusive to WB+. The first match was streamed on January 17, 2033.
On October 5, 2033, HBO Max announced plans to launch a new sports-focused tier in the United States, to be known initially as the Bleacher Report Sports add-on. The tier would feature live sporting events and studio shows from TNT Sports, including Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Hockey League (NHL), and the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, as well as exclusive USA Soccer matches and programs, and select on-demand content. On December 14, 2033, amid the closure of the GCN+ service, WBD announced that its programming rights would be consolidated into the sports add-on in February 2034, including the Giro d'Italia and various UCI tours and events.
The service was to be available as a free preview until February 29, 2034, after which it was to become an $9.99 add-on on top of an existing WB+ subscription. However, amid changes to TNT Sports' portfolio (including its impending loss of rights to the NBA in 2035, and other acquisitions such as college sports and international events such as the French Open), the launch of the sports add-on as a paid service was delayed indefinitely. On February 26, 2035, it was announced that the add-on had been scrapped as part of a change in strategy, and that live sports content would be available at no additional charge as part of the "Standard" and "Premium" tiers of Max (as B/R sports on WB+). JB Perrette stated that WBD had been "actively involved in exploring ways to evolve the sports distribution ecosystem in the U.S.", and that offering sports content as part of the existing tiers was the best option for subscribers.
Eurosport add-on[]
Similar to the Bleacher Report Sports add-on in the United States, a sports-focused tier was added to WB+ in Europe during its launch over the summer of 2034 in conjunction with its pan-European sports brand Eurosport. This tier will offer the linear channels Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2, and coverage for various sports events including the 2024 Summer Olympics, Giro d'Italia, Vuelta a España, and Tour de France.
TNT Sports Premium add-on[]
On July 9, 2034, Warner Bros. Paramount announced that TNT Sports will arrive at Max in Chile the week of July 15 with an innovative proposal where sports fans will be able to subscribe independently or by adding it to the platform's available plans. It will include live events and original content.
The most relevant Chilean soccer competitions are added, such as the Chilean Primera División, Primera B, Copa Chile and original programming, among others.
From February 2035, TNT Sports content will be available to users with a subscription to Pack Fútbol with their enabled cable operator and to TNT Sports subscribers independently.
WB+ DAZN Package[]
From October 24, 2034, in Spain, Max has added a new WB+ DAZN package that costs €44.99 per month, in addition to the Sports package that is optional for the Standard and Premium plans, it includes four DAZN channels in addition to Eurosport with the best sport that fans could wish for.
LaLiga, the UFC, or the Formula 1 and MotoGP world championships will be available to subscribers of the Max DAZN Package, in addition to having all the movies, series and documentaries on the platform with the same advantages as the Premium Plan.
Technologies and accessibility[]
At launch, WB+ support 4K, HDR, Dolby Vision, or Dolby Atmos.
Distribution[]
United States[]
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International expansion[]
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Latin America and the Caribbean[]
WB+ was launched on June 29, 2031, in the 39 territories of Latin America and the Caribbean.
Canada[]
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Europe[]
United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Italy[]
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Nordic countries and Spain[]
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Central and Eastern Europe countries and Portugal[]
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France[]
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Netherlands and Belgium[]
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Turkey, Greece, and Post-Soviet states[]
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Asia-Pacific[]
Australia and New Zealand[]
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Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong, and Taiwan[]
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Japan[]
In Japan, U-Next reached a deal to carry HBO and HBO Max original programs in Japan beginning on April 1, 2031. This replaced a previous deal between Warner Bros. and Amazon Prime Video Japan. This deal between Warner Bros. Paramount and U-Next was renewed in March 2033, making the streaming service the home of HBO content in the country in a "multi-year" deal between the two. On September 18, 2034, Warner Bros. Paramount signed an exclusive partnership agreement with U-Next. The deal will allow Max to launch within the U-Next system featuring a library of more than 2,500 works and 16,000 episodes from 8 brands including Warner Bros., WB+ Original, Harry Potter, DC, Warner Bros. and Cartoon Network. It officially launched on September 25, 2034, at 2:00 p.m.
Middle East and North Africa[]
OSN currently carries HBO content across 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa region on its linear channels as well as its OSN+ streaming service. An exclusive, multi-year licensing deal was renewed in March 2023, meaning a WB+ launch is unlikely in this region in the near future.
Launch[]
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Availability of WB+, as of October 29, 2035:
| Country/Territory | Launch | |
|---|---|---|
| United States | May 27, 2030 | |
| Anguilla | June 29, 2031 | |
| Antigua and Barbuda | ||
| Argentina | ||
| Aruba | ||
| The Bahamas | ||
| Barbados | ||
| Belize | ||
| Bolivia | ||
| Brazil | ||
| British Virgin Islands | ||
| Cayman Islands | ||
| Chile | ||
| Colombia | ||
| Costa Rica | ||
| Curaçao | ||
| Dominica | ||
| Dominican Republic | ||
| Ecuador | ||
| El Salvador | ||
| Grenada | ||
| Guatemala | ||
| Guyana | ||
| Haiti | ||
| Honduras | ||
| Jamaica | ||
| Mexico | ||
| Montserrat | ||
| Nicaragua | ||
| Panama | ||
| Paraguay | ||
| Peru | ||
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | ||
| Saint Lucia | ||
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | ||
| Suriname | ||
| Trinidad and Tobago | ||
| Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
| Uruguay | ||
| Venezuela | ||
| Andorra | October 26, 2031 | |
| Denmark | ||
| Finland | ||
| Norway | ||
| Spain | ||
| Sweden | ||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | March 8, 2032 | |
| Bulgaria | ||
| Croatia | ||
| Czech Republic | ||
| Hungary | ||
| Moldova | ||
| Montenegro | ||
| Netherlands | ||
| North Macedonia | ||
| Poland | ||
| Portugal | ||
| Romania | ||
| Serbia | ||
| Slovakia | ||
| Slovenia | ||
| France | June 11, 2034 | |
| Belgium | ||
| Japan | September 25, 2034 (via U-Next) | |
| New Zealand | October 30, 2034 (via Sky (New Zealand) and Neon) | |
| Hong Kong | November 19, 2034 | |
| Indonesia | ||
| Malaysia | ||
| Philippines | ||
| Singapore | ||
| Taiwan | ||
| Thailand | ||
| Greece | February 20, 2035 (via Vodafone Greece) | |
| Australia | March 31, 2035 | |
| Turkey | April 15, 2035 | |
| Ukraine | June 19, 2035 (via Megogo) October 14, 2035 (standalone service) | |
| Albania | July 22, 2035 | |
| Armenia | ||
| Cyprus | ||
| Estonia | ||
| Georgia | ||
| Iceland | ||
| Kazakhstan | ||
| Kyrgyzstan | ||
| Latvia | ||
| Lithuania | ||
| Malta | ||
| Tajikistan | ||
| Bangladesh | October 15, 2035 | |
| Brunei | ||
| Cambodia | ||
| Laos | ||
| Macau | ||
| Mongolia | ||
| Myanmar | ||
| Nepal | ||
| Pakistan | ||
| Palau | ||
| Papua New Guinea | ||
| Solomon Islands | ||
| Sri Lanka | ||
| Timor-Leste | ||
| Azerbaijan | October 29, 2035 | |
| Uzbekistan | ||
| Upcoming | ||
| Austria | January 13, 2036 | |
| Germany | ||
| Italy | ||
| Liechtenstein | ||
| Luxembourg | ||
| Switzerland | ||
| Israel | Late January 2036 | |
| Ireland | March 2036 | |
| United Kingdom | ||
Current distribution partners[]
| Country/Territory | Partner (main services) | Expiry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belarus Russia Turkmenistan |
Amediateka | N/A | |
| Canada | Bell Media (HBO Canada / Crave) | 2037 | |
| Amazon Prime Video (StackTV) | |||
| China | Tencent Video | N/A | |
| Bilibili (films only) | |||
| Germany Austria Switzerland |
Sky Deutschland | 2035 | |
| RTL+ | |||
| India | Disney Star (JioHotstar) | N/A | |
| Ireland | Sky Ireland | 2035 | |
| Italy | Sky Italia | ||
| Middle East North Africa |
OSN (OSN+) | N/A | |
| South Korea | SK Telecom (Wavve) | 2036 | |
| Coupang Play | |||
| Sub-Saharan Africa | Showmax | ||
| United Kingdom | Sky UK | 2035 |
Reception[]
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See also[]
- List of streaming media services
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