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HBO Max and A24 Renew Multiyear Pay-1 Pact for Exclusive U.S. Streaming

Robust 2025 engagement with A24 titles convinced WBD to lock in HBO Max’s first post-theatrical window.

Overview

  • The renewal keeps A24 films exclusive to HBO and HBO Max in the U.S. Pay-1 window and maintains access to a library of dozens of titles.
  • The pact covers upcoming releases including Marty Supreme, The Moment, The Drama, The Backrooms, The Death of Robin Hood, Enemies, How to Make a Killing, Pillion, and Primetime.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery reported that in 2025 half of A24 Pay-1 titles reached HBO Max’s top-10 within two weeks, with nearly 70% of viewers returning to watch an average of four A24 films.
  • A24’s The Smashing Machine is scheduled to start streaming on HBO Max on Jan. 23.
  • WBD executive Royce Battleman praised A24 for bringing distinctive storytelling and an engaged audience to HBO Max.