Discovery is facing financial woes and has been quietly offering its coveted properties, such as the DC brand, to competitors. CEO David Zaslav's cost-cutting measures have raised concerns and led to the removal of content from the Max streaming service, including pulling movies in post-production for tax purposes.

Why is Max getting rid of DC?

Despite Max being owned by Warner Bros, who also owns DC, the platform uses a rotating content strategy that frequently seems movies and TV shows enter and exit availability. Usually, this is to license content out to other streaming services on limited contract.

Why do things leave HBO Max?

Why is HBO Max losing so much content? The short answer to why HBO Max's content library seems to be in such a state of flux appears to be the merger between Warner Bros (HBO's parent company) and Discovery to form Warner Bros. Discovery.

Is Batman leaving Max?

While the 1966 version leaving Max was previously announced, Michael Keaton's 1989 iteration being removed comes as a surprise. This marks the second removal of Batman '89, which left (then called) HBO Max previously in early 2022.

Why are DC movies leaving Netflix?

If you don't know, each and every month, Netflix has to remove certain titles from the streaming service, likely due to the expiration of various deals with studios. This upcoming month, there will be a lot of removals, including 11 DC Universe movies. Head down to March 31, 2024 to see all the DC films being removed.

Why are DC movies leaving HBO Max?

What is Netflix removing in 2024?

April sees the departure of action-packed flicks like The Meg and Train to Busan, comedies like The Nice Guys and Step Brothers, horror movies like Deliver Us from Evil and Malignant, and, arguably the most heartbreaking, four of our most beloved rom-coms: 13 Going on 30, 27 Dresses, Mamma Mia!, and Mamma Mia!

Is Shazam on Netflix in 2024?

All six seasons of Community are leaving, as are almost all of the DCEU films, like Shazam!, Justice League, Man of Steel, Black Adam, and Birds of Prey. Here is everything that is leaving Netflix during March 2024.

Is Coraline leaving Max?

'CORALINE' is leaving Max on March 31. : r/HBOMAX.

Did Harry Potter leave Max?

Since Peacock has recently acquired exclusive streaming rights to the Harry Potter franchise and will start streaming all eight films from March 1, as of writing, the films will inevitably end up leaving HBO Max again very soon for the foreseeable future.

Why isn't Batman 66 on Max?

CEO David Zaslav has even claimed that putting select DC movies on rival platforms "enhances the quality of the DC library." Honestly, this all sounds like bread for today and hunger for tomorrow. Complicating matters, the 1966 Batman movie isn't actually owned by Max parent company (and DC owner) Warner Bros.

Why is Max cancelling so many shows?

After all, Max is still making original series, and handing out green lights to new projects. But as part of the broader Zaslav reset at Warner Bros. Discovery, the company last year decided to change the creative direction for its Max Originals, and focus mostly on series attached to big broad IP owned by Warner Bros.

Is HBO Max shutting down?

WBD went on to replace HBO Max with a newly rebranded service that launched first in the United States on May 23, 2023, shortening the service's name to "Max", introducing a redesigned user interface, and adding more Discovery content among other new series and films.

Why is Max removing content?

Discovery, there are three main motivations behind the cuts: slashing costs, moving away from content aimed at kids and families and decluttering the service.

Why is DC canceling Superman?

Superman & Lois' Cancellation Explained

At the 2024 Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, Schwartz was asked about Superman & Lois' cancellation, saying, "They don't want a competing Superman product in the marketplace." At the time of writing, James Gunn and DC Studios have not yet commented on the news.

Why is Watchmen not on Max?

Thank God, Watchmen Isn't Leaving Max

In a way, Watchmen fans are the watchmen of Watchmen. The critically acclaimed show had seemingly been removed from Max's streaming service, but it looks like it was a brief but stressful error. It has now been resolved and is available to stream once again.

Why did DC remove Superman?

The folks at Warner Bros Discovery, or more precisely the folks at newly christened DC Films called DC Studios, thought it best to abandon Henry Cavill's Superman. The reason for the recasting is that filmmaker James Gunn and producer Peter Safran are looking for a younger Superman in their burgeoning DC Universe.

What's leaving Max in March 2024?

Other notable films leaving Max in March 2024 include the all-time classics A Clockwork Orange and Full Metal Jacket, both of which come from master filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. David FIncher's seminal mystery thriller Se7en is expiring soon as well.

Is HBO remaking Harry Potter?

What is the Harry Potter TV series about? “This new Max Original series will dive deep into each of the iconic books that fans have continued to enjoy for all of these years,” said Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO, HBO & Max Content about the project, which he also assured fans would be “a faithful adaptation.”

Is Harry Potter on Max 2024?

The Harry Potter TV series is slated to premiere in Max sometime in 2026. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav announced the news on the company's Q4 earnings call on February 23, 2024. Zaslav said he was in London a few weeks ago with HBO and Warner Bros.

What's leaving Netflix in May 2024?

Did Lego movie leave Max?

The LEGO Movie, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and more films are departing Max.

What's hot on Netflix in 2024?

Become Eddie Murphy's partner on the beat in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, take a first look at Aang in the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, and watch Jennifer Lopez try to save humanity in Atlas. Plus, circle back to Emily in Paris, Bridgerton, and The Diplomat.

Is Shazam on for 5 year old?

In addition to the violent scenes and scary visual images mentioned above, Shazam! Fury of the Gods has some scenes that could scare or disturb children aged 5-8 years. For example: Hespera and Kalypso both have strong powers that send everything and everyone flying.

Is Thirteen coming to Netflix?

Netflix has finally set a release date for its upcoming film adaptation of Jason Robert Brown, Dan Elish, and Robert Horn's 13, adapted from their 2008 Broadway musical. Directed by Tamra Davis, the movie is set to hit the streamer August 12.