SkyShowtime acquires HBO Max European titles from Warner Bros. Discovery, including Romanian productions

SkyShowtime said it concluded a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery for exclusive rights across all of Europe to 21 HBO Max European Originals, including 168 episodes of original scripted programming. The agreement includes some of HBO Max’s most popular shows from the region, including Romanian productions such as Hackerville, One True Singer, Ruxx, and Tuff Money.

The deal’s financial terms were not disclosed, but SkyShowtime said it “significantly accelerates its entry into original programming.”

Three brand-new series are part of the deal and will have their world premiere on SkyShowtime in 2023. The new shows, which will be branded as SkyShowtime Originals, include ID (Finland and Sweden), The Winner (Czechia and Slovakia), and Warszawianka (Poland).

Additionally, SkyShowtime will also premiere the second season of Por H o Por B (Spain), in addition to the first season that will also be on the service.

Other shows that recently premiered on HBO Max will also have their exclusive home on SkyShowtime: Beartown (Sweden), Beforeigners (Norway), Kamikaze (Denmark),Lust(Sweden), and The Informant(Hungary).

In addition, multiple seasons of 12 successful series from HBO Max will be available exclusively on SkyShowtime beginning in March 2023. These are Czech It Out! (Czechia), Foodie Love (Spain), Hackerville (Romania), No Activity (Spain), One True Singer (Romania), Pray, Obey, Kill (Sweden), Ruxx (Romania), Success (Croatia), Todo Lo Otro(Spain), The Sleepers (Czechia), Tuff Money (Romania), and Welcome to Utmark (Norway).

The streamer said that all of the acquired shows would be available to SkyShowtime subscribers across its 22 markets.