HBO Max is now offering its subscribers in a key region podcasts, and on Tuesday it revealed that it is adding podcasts in Europe, something it has done in the US since 2019.
This news comes at a time when Netflix has been rolling out podcasts, including from Spotify, and amid reports that Paramount+ is also planning to head into podcasts. Of course, Paramount Skydance has agreed to acquire HBO Max’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery. So, all signs point to podcasts becoming a growing content offering across streaming giants around the world.
The move “reinforces the platform’s position as the ultimate destination for fans to immerse themselves more deeply into the worlds of their favorite series and franchises,” including Harry Potter And different game of thrones Shows, he said. The goal is to offer “companion experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and creator-led conversations alongside its series and films,” ushering in a “new era of immersive fandom.”
The European podcast campaign launches on Tuesday with Harry Potter: The Official Podcast of the Moviehosted by film critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dillon, offers “an entertaining and informative rewatch of the eight Harry Potter films, featuring special guests, high-level cinematic discussion and deep dives into the moments that defined a generation of moviegoers,” HBO Max said.
Harry Potter: The Official Podcast of the Movie It will debut with two special episodes, followed by weekly episodes, with two episodes dedicated to each film. Fans can stream the video version exclusively on HBO Max, with the audio version also available on major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Starting in June, HBO Max will roll out a slate of what it describes as “franchise-led podcasts” across Europe, anchored by… game of thrones And its expanding world. Fans will be able to check out Game of Thrones anniversary podcast, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Podcast and Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragonwith a new season of this podcast launching next month to accompany the third season of the series.
Also part of the lineup will be companion podcasts and in-depth discussions from popular HBO Max series and movies, including The last of us, the house, Return and Sinners: in proximityPlus the full multi-season rewatch podcast Join Curb Your Enthusiasm.
