WBD DTC (Discovery+, HBO, Max)

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WBD DTC, also known as Discovery+, HBO, Max, Home Box Office, and HBO Max, is a privately owned company headquartered in the US and a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. Founded in 1972, with approximately 4,250 employees, the company reported $10.9 billion in revenue as of 2025. It operates streaming services including Max, HBO Max, and Discovery+, alongside premium pay-TV services such as HBO. As of December 31, 2023, the company reported 97.7 million DTC subscribers. Max, which was formerly known as HBO Max in Europe, is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service that offers content including movies, TV shows, documentaries, and original programming with a global reach. Home Box Office (HBO) is an American premium television network primarily offering broadcast television and radio services, known for its programming which includes original series, movies, documentaries, and sports coverage. Its subsidiaries include HBO, Open AP, You.i TV, and iStreamPlanet.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1972

Headcount

4,241

Headquarters

Primary Segment

Media and TV services

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On March 21, 2026, TNT Sports announced a significant change in its streaming platform coverage, which has been integrated with Discovery+ since July 2023. TNT Sports originally replaced BT Sport in July 2023 as part of a joint venture between BT Sport and Warner Bros Discovery. Earlier on the same day, scrutiny surrounded the potential $887 million payout for Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, stemming from the proposed acquisition of Paramount Global by Skydance Media, highlighting the practice of executive severance packages upon a change in company control.

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WBD DTC (Discovery+, HBO, Max) offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services industry. WBD DTC (Discovery+, HBO, Max)'s product portfolio comprises of media and TV services.

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WBD DTC (Discovery+, HBO, Max)'s revenues were over $1B in 2025. All the revenue comes from video streaming.

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Mar

28th

2026

04:49

Regulatory and Legal, B2B Tag

US Justice Department intensifies Warner-Paramount merger probe

By Akash Pandey Mar 28, 2026 10:19 am What's the story The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued subpoenas as part of its investigation into Paramount and Skydance's proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

NewsBytesApp

Mar

27th

2026

16:35

Operational Challenges, B2B Tag

Jane Fonda Leads First Amendment Rally To Warn Of Paramount

Jane Fonda brought her Committee for the First Amendment to Washington, D.C. on Friday for a pre-No Kings Day rally that focused on Donald Trump’s attacks on the media and the pending merger between Paramount and Warner Bros.

Deadline Hollywood

Mar

27th

2026

14:54

Regulatory and Legal, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Warner, Disney, and NBC are fighting Google & Apple over control of your smart TVs

Disney, NBCUniversal, and others are calling for stricter EU rules on smart TV platforms, arguing that companies like Google, Amazon, and Samsung increasingly control what you see on your TV.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox Your smart TV might look like a simple screen for entertainment, but a bigger battle is playing out behind it.

MSN US

Mar

27th

2026

04:23

B2B Tag

Why the 2026 Harry Potter Reboot is Exactly What the Franchise Needs

Imagine standing in the snow-dusted courtyard of a massive magical castle. The air smells like roasted chestnuts and ozone from a freshly cast spell. You hear the distant laughter of students echoing off ancient stone. I remember opening the first book on a rainy Tuesday afternoon.

Made-in-China.com

Mar

27th

2026

04:16

Layoffs, B2B Tag

Eva Longoria Expresses Consolidation Fears Over WBD

Eva Longoria has waded into the debate over the potential impact of the Warner Bros. Discovery–Paramount merger, expressing her fears over how the consolidation will impact jobs and diversity. “The consolidation is the scary part of it… especially when you see a consolidation, you see a massive amount of job loss of creatives… because it comes into this siloed system of intake,” Longoria said in an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today program on Friday.

Deadline Hollywood

Mar

26th

2026

18:30

Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

The $1 Trillion Resurrection: Global M&A Hits Historic Milestone in Q1 2026 as Jefferies Eyes 'Strategic Renaissance'

The global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market has roared back to life in the first quarter of 2026, shattering expectations and signaling a definitive end to the dealmaking drought of previous years. As of late March, total announced deal volume has surged past the $1 trillion milestone, a 27% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

Market Minute

Mar

26th

2026

14:46

B2B Tag

Is James Gunn Leaving DC Studios? Warner Bros. Discovery/Paramount Deal Ignites Speculation

Is James Gunn leaving DC Studios? A Hollywood insider suggests that he could leave the franchise behind following the upcoming Paramount merger. Recently, it was confirmed that Paramount had won the bidding war to purchase Warner Bros.

Heroic Hollywood

Mar

26th

2026

13:52

B2B Tag

Warner Bros shareholders to vote on US$110 bil Paramount merger on April 23

BENGALURU (March 26): Warner Bros Discovery said on Thursday shareholders will vote on its planned US$110 billion (RM439.34 billion) merger with Paramount Skydance on April 23, bringing the companies a step closer to completing the deal that would reshape the media landscape.

The Edge Malaysia

Mar

26th

2026

13:15

B2B Tag

Warner shareholders to vote on Paramount takeover

LOS ANGELES - Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders will soon render a verdict on Hollywood’s biggest merger in nearly a decade. Warner has set an April 23 special meeting of stockholders to vote on the company’s proposed sale, for $31 a share, to the Larry Ellison family’s Paramount Skydance.

The News & Observer

Mar

26th

2026

11:30

B2B Tag

Paramount set to purchase CNN parent company Warner Bros. Discovery

The "Ruthless" podcast reacted to CNN experimenting with the looks of its programs "Anderson Cooper 360" and "The Lead with Jake Tapper" to appear more like podcasts. CNN CEO Mark Thompson insisted on Wednesday that he’s committed to the network despite a looming ownership change that has employees concerned for their future.

Fox News

Mar

26th

2026

08:07

B2B Tag

Warner Bros shareholders to vote on $110bn Paramount merger on April 23

Warner Bros Discovery said on Thursday shareholders will vote on its planned $110bn (R1.87-trillion) merger with Paramount Skydance on April 23, bringing the companies a step closer to completing the deal that would reshape the media landscape.

Times LIVE

Mar

26th

2026

06:48

B2B Tag

Warner Bros. Discovery Sets April 23 Vote on Paramount Mega Deal

Warner Bros. Discovery has scheduled its special meeting of shareholders to vote on the $110 billion mega-deal by Paramount Skydance. The company said early Thursday that the special shareholder meeting will be held on April 23 at 10 a.m. ET.

The Hollywood Reporter

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WBD DTC (Discovery+, HBO, Max) currently holds 15 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including cyclo-cross, combat sports, cycling, soccer | association football and winter sports.