Disney confirmed that its Indian platform, Disney+ Hotstar, will drop HBO content starting March 31.
The
move is part of a larger cost-cutting project spearheaded by CEO Bob
Iger, who is attempting to slash $5.5 billion in expenses.
- Last summer, WB Discovery scrapped plans to launch HBO Max in India.
- There's
no final word yet on where HBO content will ultimately stream for
Indian viewers, though Amazon Prime Video India is considered the
likeliest result, as it already streams HBO Max originals.
- Disney+
Hotstar is currently the largest Indian streamer, though it lost about
6% of its subscription base last year when it dropped coverage of Indian
Premiere League cricket matches.
