HBO Max ‘s long-awaited launches in Germany and Italy will take place on January 13, 2026.

The Warner Bros. Discovery service will also go live in Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein on the same day, marking a key expansion. No word, however, as to when HBO Max goes live in the UK.

HBO Max is already available in more than 100 territories, offering streaming content from HBO, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros. Television, the DC Universe and Max Originals.

With Germany and Italy among the most key launches for HBO Max, WBD is also rolling out a series of new originals for the launches. From Germany is 4 Blocks Zero, a prequel of gangster drama 4 Blocks, and Banksters, a heist drama based on a true story – both produced by W&B Television.

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