Future of Sky’s hit shows including House of the Dragon and Last of Us is finally revealed after long wait
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SKY has revealed the future for hit US shows including House of the Dragon and The Last of Us after speculation they could be snatched from the broadcaster. Entertainment giant Warner Bros Discovery has been teasing the prospect of taking the series off Sky to launch its own Max streaming app in the UK.
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Sky Atlantic has been the UK centrepiece for a number of Warner Bros Discovery's HBO hits, such as The White Lotus, Game of Thrones and Dune: Prophecy. The network's next big project is a brand new Harry Potter series. Sky's long-running deal with Warner Bros Discovery seemed under threat with plans to introduce Max across the pond in 2026 when the current arrangement expires.
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But the pair have now struck a fresh agreement that will keep the shows on Sky for now - albeit with some big changes coming. Warner Bros Discovery will proceed with launching the Max app in the UK and Ireland from April 2026. However, it will be bundled for Sky customers - much like Netflix and other streaming apps do currently.
An ad-supported version of Max will be available to existing Sky subscribers at no extra cost. Meanwhile, the app will be available outside of Sky market-wide. On top of existing franchises, the app will include HBO and Max Originals. The changes will also apply to Sky's sister service NOW - previously NOW TV.
"This new partnership provides an expanded portfolio of content for our customers who enjoy Warner Bros Discovery’s popular storytelling," said Dana Strong, Group CEO of Sky. "Sky customers will be able to enjoy the Max app, WBD movies and the TV shows currently on Sky channels, and a seamless integration of the Max service into our NOW streaming experience.
