HBO has recently announced that it will no longer show its content on Disney+ Hotstar starting April 1. This comes as a shock to many since shows such as Game of Thrones, The Succession, and The Last of Us, which have massive and diverse viewership, will be removed from the platform. This move is a part of the renewal deal between HBO and Disney+ Hotstar, which resulted in no more HBO content for the Indian audience.
After losing its digital streaming rights to the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023), Disney+ Hotstar is expected to face some trouble in that domain now since it already lost a significant viewership. Furthermore, fans of HBO content are left with questions regarding where to watch their beloved shows. Although reports have mentioned Amazon as a likely contender to broaden a deal with Warner Bros for streaming rights, there has been no official confirmation from HBO on how its content will be made available in India. Despite this, fans have brought forward all sorts of options to view HBO content, including using torrents and VPNs.
