WBD DTC, also known as Discovery+, HBO, and Max, a privately owned entity of Warner Bros. Discovery headquartered in the US, was founded in 1972 and employs approximately 4,250 individuals. The company reported $10.9 billion in revenue as of 2025. Specializing in media and TV services, its direct-to-consumer (DTC) business includes streaming services such as Max, HBO Max, and discovery+, as well as premium pay-TV services like HBO. As of December 31, 2023, the DTC segment served 97.7 million subscribers. Max, which was formerly HBO Max and retains that name in Europe, operates as an American subscription video-on-demand (VOD) over-the-top streaming service, owned by Home Box Office (HBO), a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Launched in 2020, Max provides content including movies, TV shows, documentaries, and original programming, operating with a global reach. Home Box Office (HBO) functions as an American premium television network, primarily offering broadcast television and radio services, and operates subsidiaries such as HBO Latin America, HBO Asia, and HBO (Spain), delivering original series, movies, documentaries, and sports coverage.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1972

Headcount

4,241

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Media and TV services

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On March 15, 2026, Paramount Global announced plans to integrate its Paramount+ service with BET+ and HBO Max, forming a single streaming platform. This development follows Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal valued at approximately $110 billion, aimed at strengthening its competitive position against industry rivals like Netflix and Disney+. Previously on March 14, former CNN anchor Don Lemon questioned David Ellison's strategy to attract MAGA voters to CNN, a network Ellison is acquiring as part of his bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, stating such viewers would "never ever" watch it. Earlier that day, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters filed a report with the Department of Justice, expressing serious concerns about the merger's potential impact on workers. The proposed Paramount–Skydance deal, if it closes in Q3, could also lead to approximately a 14% gain for WBD shareholders.

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WBD DTC (Discovery+, HBO, Max) offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services industry. WBD DTC (Discovery+, HBO, Max)'s product portfolio comprises of media and TV services.
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WBD DTC (Discovery+, HBO, Max)'s revenues were over $1B in 2025. All the revenue comes from video streaming.
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WBD DTC (Discovery+, HBO, Max) currently holds 15 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including cycling, winter sports, soccer | association football, cyclo-cross and combat sports.

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