Renewals Reached on WBD Linear Networks and HBO
for Xfinity TV Customers as well as Expanded Streaming Rights for
Max and Discovery+ in the U.S.
Sky and WBD Expand Their Partnership to
Increase Content Available to Sky and NOW Customers Through a
Bundle with the Max App, in Addition to Sky Cinema and the Existing
Series on Sky Atlantic That Customers Will Enjoy Through Their
Term
Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) and Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:
WBD) today announced long-term agreements that will deliver WBD’s
extensive portfolio of content to Xfinity and Sky UK and Ireland
customers using Comcast’s global technology platform across linear
television, apps, and streaming services.
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Comcast has entered into renewal agreements that further the
companies’ longstanding distribution relationship with WBD’s
portfolio of linear cable networks for Xfinity TV customers,
including TNT, TBS, CNN, Discovery, Food Network, HGTV, TLC, and
Investigation Discovery. In addition, the agreements provide
continued carriage of HBO and expand Comcast’s rights to package
the ad-supported versions of Max and Discovery+ in its streaming
bundles. Comcast will also continue to offer WBD content as part of
its U.S. NOW TV streaming services.
“We extended our partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery to
distribute its networks and expanded our ability to deliver its
premium streaming content, including Max and Discovery+, in a way
that provides more choice and flexibility to all of our customers
as the video ecosystem continues to evolve,” said Greg Rigdon,
President of Content Acquisition for Comcast. “Through these
agreements, we will bring Warner Bros. Discovery’s extensive
portfolio to our customers however they want to consume the content
across our existing and future linear television and streaming
bundles.”
“These broad and multi-year agreements underscore the value and
appeal of our linear portfolio for audiences in the U.S.,” said
Bruce Campbell, Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer, Warner Bros.
Discovery. “Sky UK is an ideal partner for us in the UK and Ireland
as we prepare for Max’s launch in early 2026. We are pleased that
Xfinity and Sky UK subscribers will continue to enjoy our
award-winning and popular content on our networks and across our
streaming platforms.”
The companies also announced that Sky UK and Warner Bros.
Discovery have broadened their collaboration to bring the very best
of Warner Bros. Discovery television and movies to Sky UK and NOW
customers through a new long-term partnership in the UK and
Ireland. Building on the award-winning WBD content available today
on Sky Cinema and the existing series on Sky Atlantic, the
agreement will now include a new, non-exclusive ad-supported Max
app when WBD launches the service in the UK and Ireland in early
2026.
The Max ad-supported service will be bundled for Sky UK and
Ireland customers, providing highly anticipated new shows on the
service and more WBD content complementing Sky’s leading position
in seamless aggregation. In addition, NOW UK and Ireland
Entertainment members will also receive bundled access to the
ad-supported version of Max seamlessly integrated into Sky’s NOW
experience alongside other top content.
“This new partnership provides an expanded portfolio of content
for our customers who enjoy Warner Bros. Discovery’s popular
storytelling. Sky customers will be able to enjoy the Max app, WBD
movies and the TV shows currently on Sky channels, and a seamless
integration of the Max service into our NOW streaming experience,”
said Dana Strong, Group CEO of Sky. “The combination of content
from our partners, alongside our slate of Sky Originals, and Sky’s
leading aggregation of the UK and Ireland’s best content apps gives
us an unrivalled entertainment proposition and an exceptional
line-up of the world’s best shows.”
“Today’s announcement is very exciting for everyone who loves
award-winning scripted entertainment and movies. Our new agreement
will continue Warner Bros. Discovery’s long-standing collaboration
with Sky UK. Arriving in early 2026, the market-wide launch of Max
in the UK & Ireland is a significant step in our global
roll-out and will be the place where audiences find incredible new
shows including the future Harry Potter series from HBO,” said
Andrew Georgiou, President & Managing Director for WBD UK &
Ireland.
Financial terms of the agreements were not disclosed.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and
technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide,
to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach
hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide.
We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through
Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream
leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including
NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible
theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations
& Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more
information.
About Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading global media and
entertainment company that creates and distributes the world's most
differentiated and complete portfolio of branded content across
television, film, streaming and gaming. Available in more than 220
countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery
inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its
iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, Max,
discovery+, CNN, DC, TNT Sports, Eurosport, HBO, HGTV, Food
Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT,
TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science
Channel, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, Warner Bros. Television
Group, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, Warner Bros. Games, New
Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies,
Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more
information, please visit www.wbd.com.
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Press Contacts: Comcast
Jennifer Khoury (215) 286-7408 John Demming (215) 286-8011
Warner Bros. Discovery Robert Gibbs
(347) 268-3017 Megan Klein (310) 210-5018 Sky Matt Ridsdale +44 7545 577754 Stephen Lotinga
+44 7855 480361 WBD UK & Ireland
Fiona McLachlan +44 7741 727092
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