Sky strikes Warner Bros Discovery deal, averting exodus of shows

Film studio behind Barbie and HBO shows including Succession is preparing its Max streaming service

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Sky has struck a crucial content deal with Warner Bros Discovery, the owner of the film studio behind Barbie and HBO shows including Succession, averting a potential crippling exodus of shows as the Hollywood giant prepares the launch of its Max streaming service.

Under the deal between Sky’s parent company Comcast and WBD, the ad-supported versions of WBD’s Max and Discovery+ services will be bundled for Sky customers from April 2026.