HBO Max will launch in Germany in January 2026, marking a major step in Warner Bros. Discovery's European rollout.
Ad sales will be handled by Ad Alliance, a Cologne-based sales house of RTL Deutschland, as part of a strategic commercial partnership.
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According to Carsten Schwecke, CEO of Ad Alliance, this partnership combines HBO Max's strength with Ad Alliance's marketing expertise to provide high-quality inventory to advertisers.
Author's summary: HBO Max launches in Germany in January 2026 with Ad Alliance handling ad sales.