Gkids Expands Licensing Deal With HBO Max
HBO Max will exclusively stream 20 Japanese adult animated and live-action films from GKIDS, including several North American and 4K streaming debuts starting in 2025.
- HBO Max and GKIDS expanded their partnership to add 20 Japanese animated and live-action films to the U.S. streaming service starting September 1, 2025.
- This expansion builds on HBO Max’s focus on award-winning programming and GKIDS’ reputation for distributing premium Japanese films in North America.
- The slate includes streaming debuts for titles by Makoto Shinkai such as Your Name, Shin Godzilla, Perfect Blue, and other fan favorites and masterpieces.
- Royce Battleman expressed that HBO Max’s ongoing collaboration with GKIDS demonstrates their dedication to offering top-tier Japanese animation and unique films to viewers.
- The deal allows HBO Max to sustain delivering GKIDS’ award-winning catalog through 2025 and 2026, reinforcing its position as a leading streaming destination for Japanese animation.
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