Canal+ and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have entered into a new multi-year, multi-territory agreement that broadens their partnership across Africa and Europe. This deal includes the distribution of HBO Max and the renewal of several WBD thematic channels in various regions.

The agreement builds on previous arrangements in France established in 2024, which included the renewal of the exclusive pay-TV window for Warner Bros films six months after their theatrical release, and the integration of HBO Max into select Canal+ group offerings. In Poland, the partnership will continue in 2025 with the renewal of distribution for 22 thematic channels and 4 free-to-air channels.

As part of the deal, the distribution of 12 WBD thematic channels will be renewed across territories managed by MultiChoice Group (acquired by Canal+ in 2025). Some channels will be offered exclusively, such as:

• CNN International and Cartoon Network – exclusively in South Africa, non-exclusively elsewhere
• Cartoon Network Porto – exclusively in Angola and Mozambique, non-exclusively in other regions
• Cartoonito, Cartoonito Porto, Discovery Channel, Discovery Family, Real Time, ID, TLC, HGTV, Travel, TNT Africa, Food Network – non-exclusive

The partnership is also being reinforced in Europe through several strategic renewals and expansions, including:

• Renewal of Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, and CNN International in Romania, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia
• Renewal of Warner TV in the Czech Republic
• Renewal of HBO Max, HBO, and Cinemax in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania
• Expansion of HBO Max distribution via Canal+ to Belgium and Austria

HBO Max is preparing for a major European rollout on January 13th, with a launch in the UK expected in March.

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