HBO Max is now providing its subscribers in a key region with podcasts, unveiling on Tuesday that it is adding podcasts in Europe, something it has done in the U.S. since 2019.
The news comes at a time when Netflix has been rolling out podcasts, including from Spotify, and amid reports that Paramount+ is also planning a push into podcasts. Of course, Paramount Skydance has agreed to acquire HBO Max parent company Warner Bros. Discovery. So, all signs point to podcasts becoming a growing content offering across streaming giants around the world.
The move is “reinforcing the platform’s position as the ultimate destination for fans to immerse themselves even deeper in the worlds of their favorite series and franchises,” including Harry Potter and the various Game of Thrones shows, it said. The goal is to offer “companion experiences, behind‑the‑scenes access and creator‑led conversations alongside its series and movies,” kicking off “a new era of immersive fandom.”
The European podcast push launches Tuesday with Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast, hosted by film critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon, which offers “a joyful and insightful rewatch of the eight Harry Potter movies, featuring special guests, high‑level film discussion and deep dives into the moments that defined a generation of movie‑goers,” HBO Max said.
