Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema join hands, announce new platform JioHotstar
JioStar, the recently formed JV with the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, on Friday morning formerly announced the launch of JioHotstar, bringing together the streaming platforms JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar
- MUMBAI — JioStar,
the recently formed JV with the merger of Viacom18 and Star India, on Friday
morning formerly announced the launch of JioHotstar, bringing together the
streaming platforms JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar.
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- The new platform now comprises close to 3 lakh hours of
entertainment, live sports coverage, and more than 50 crore users, according to
a statement.
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- “At the core of JioHotstar is a powerful vision—to make
premium entertainment truly accessible to all Indians. Our promise of Infinite
Possibilities ensures that entertainment is no longer a privilege, but a shared
experience for all. By integrating AI-driven recommendations and offering
streaming in over 19 languages, we are personalizing content like never
before,” Kiran Mani, CEO – Digital, JioStar said on the launch of JioHotstar.
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- JioHotstar provides subscription plans tailored to diverse
audience needs, starting at Rs. 149/quarter. Existing JioCinema and Disney+
Hotstar subscribers will be able to seamlessly transition and set up their
JioHotstar subscriptions.
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- JioHotstar will offer the best of Hollywood, with Disney,
NBCUniversal Peacock, Warner Bros. Discovery HBO, and Paramount – all on the
same platform. Additionally, the platform introduces ‘Sparks’, a flagship initiative
spotlighting India’s biggest digital creators through innovative and engaging
formats.
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- “JioHotstar is setting a new benchmark for digital-first
entertainment. The platform is immersive, inclusive, and audience centric.While
we have endless entertainment to offer, we are committed to continually
innovate and elevate storytelling, ensuring that every Indian, regardless of
language, discovers content they love,” added Kevin Vaz, CEO – Entertainment,
JioStar, while elaborating on the entertainment offering.
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- JioHotstar, which premiers tournaments like ICC events, IPL,
and WPL, will also spotlight grassroots cricket with the Indian Street Premier
League and pathway events from BCCI, ICC, and state associations. Beyond
cricket, it brings global sporting excellence with the Premier League and
Wimbledon while powering domestic leagues like Pro Kabaddi and ISL.
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- Emphasizing the platform’s transformative role in sports,
Sanjog Gupta, CEO – Sports, JioStar, said, “Sports in India is more than just a
game—it’s a shared experience that unites millions. JioHotstar is
revolutionizing how fans experience live sports, combining the best of
technology, access, storytelling, and innovation with the fan at the heart of
everything.”
