New Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery Deal Includes Option To Bundle Max And Discovery+

Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery have announced a new multi-year distribution agreement that expands in a number of areas, including streaming rights for the Max and Discovery+ streaming services in the United States. Specifically, the new agreement now makes it possible for Comcast to offer ad-supported versions of Max and Discovery+ as part of its streaming bundles in the future.

The agreement also ensures Comcast will be able to continue to carry HBO, as well as WBD’s portfolio of linear cable networks, including TNT, TBS, CNN, Discovery, Food Network, HGTV, TLC, and Investigation Discovery.

In addition to renewing rights for Xfinity TV customers, the same agreement also ensures Comcast will be able to continue offer WBD content as part of its Now TV streaming services in the U.S.

“We extended our partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery to distribute its networks and expanded our ability to deliver its premium streaming content, including Max and Discovery+, in a way that provides more choice and flexibility to all of our customers as the video ecosystem continues to evolve,” said Greg Rigdon, President of Content Acquisition for Comcast. “

The expanded agreement doesn’t only cover the U.S. but the UK and Ireland as well. Following the new agreement, Sky UK and Ireland customers will continue to have access to WBD content following the launch of the Max app in the UK in 2026. The ad-supported version of Max is also set to be bundled for Sky UK and Ireland customers.

“Sky UK is an ideal partner for us in the UK and Ireland as we prepare for Max’s launch in early 2026. We are pleased that Xfinity and Sky UK subscribers will continue to enjoy our award-winning and popular content on our networks and across our streaming platforms,” said Bruce Campbell, Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer, Warner Bros. Discovery.

Now UK and Ireland subscribers are also set to receive bundled access to the ad-supported version of Max, which the company says will be seamlessly integrated into Sky’s Now experience alongside other content.