TL;DR
- Where to watch HBO/Max titles in India: JioCinema (Premium), thanks to Warner Bros. Discovery’s multi-year deal with Viacom18. Deadline+2Variety+2
- Is the “Max” app available in India? No,the Max app hasn’t launched in India; the HBO/Max shows you want are on JioCinema. PureVPN
- Price (2025): JioCinema Premium starts at ₹29/month (single device) and ₹89/month Family (up to 4 devices). Reuters+2The Indian Express+2
- Headliners now on JioCinema: House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, Succession, The White Lotus, and more. NDTV Profit+2GQ India+2
What’s the deal with HBO/Max in India?
Back in 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery signed a multi-year licensing partnership with Viacom18, making JioCinema the streaming home for HBO, Max Originals, and Warner Bros. movies in India. That’s why you’ll find the big slate dragons, zombies, and Roy family chaos inside JioCinema, not a separate Max app. Deadline+1
Popular titles you can stream on JioCinema
- House of the Dragon (GOT prequel, perfect if you’re catching up before Season 3 buzz ramps up)
- The Last of Us (prestige apocalypse with heart)
- Succession (the sharpest corporate soap)
- The White Lotus, True Detective, Chernobyl, and more
These were explicitly named when the India deal was announced, and Indian outlets have repeatedly highlighted them as marquee draws. NDTV Profit+2The Times of India+2
Plans & pricing (India, 2025)
- Premium (Single-device): starts around ₹29/month
- Premium Family (up to 4 devices): ₹89/month
Reuters and Indian tech press reported the price cut as part of the 2024–25 streaming wars, with the same figures echoed in plan explainers. If you share at home, the Family plan is the sweet spot. Reuters+2The Indian Express+2
Tip: Prices/promos can change around festivals or bundle offers peek at the plans page in-app before you subscribe. (We’ll keep this guide updated.)
Video & audio quality
- Resolution: Many titles stream in HD, with select content available up to 4K on compatible devices.
- HDR/Atmos: Support varies by title and device. Community reports have noted inconsistent HDR/Atmos availability; your mileage may vary until the catalog standardizes. Reddit
Quick setup advice: If premium 4K is a must for you, consider a solid external streamer (Apple TV/Fire TV/Roku/Chromecast) for the best app performance and codec support. bestbuyguides.in
New to the party? Start with these
Dragon politics? House of the Dragon is the obvious pick, epic, emotional, and a great standalone, even if you haven’t binged all of GOT.
Prestige survival? The Last of Us blends blockbuster scale with deeply human storytelling.
Sharp, funny drama? Succession is endlessly quotable and dangerously bingeable. GQ India
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