Draft:JioHotstar
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| Type of business | Streaming |
|---|---|
Type of site | OTT platform |
| Available in | |
| Predecessor(s) | JioCinema Disney+ Hotstar |
| Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Area served | India |
| Industry | Entertainment, mass media |
| Products | |
| Services | |
| URL | www |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 14 February 2025 |
| Current status | Active |
JioHotstar is an Indian subscription video-on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned by JioStar, after the merger Viacom18 and Disney Star.[1][2][3][4]
History
[edit]Launch
[edit]On 14 February 2025, JioHotstar was launched after merging Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema. Disney+ Hotstar is fully merged and if you open it, you will see both the contents of it and Jio Cinema, but since Jio Cinema is used less commonly, the contents available on Disney+ Hotstar are not available on it.[5][6]
Description
[edit]The merger is anticipated to leverage the strength of both platforms, combining sports contents where JioCinema hosted several major leagues such as 2024 Summer Olympics, Paralympic Games, Indian Super League, Men's T20 World Cup, BCCI matches, AFC Asian Cup, etc. and Disney+ Hotstar hosts Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Indian Premier League and also video library where JioCinema already has combined with Peacock and Hotstar hosts nearly all Disney contents.[7][8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (14 February 2025). "JioHotstar launched: JioStar merges JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
{{cite news}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "JioHotStar merger: Here's what happens to JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar websites and apps". The Times of India. 14 February 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ Ackodrive, Team (14 February 2025). "JioHotstar App Officially Replaces Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema, Consolidating India's Sports, Entertainment Platforms". AckoDrive. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "JioCinema Merges With Disney Hotstar, Launches JioStar". www.ndtv.com. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "JioStar launches new OTT player JioHotstar, merging JioCinema and Disney Hotstar into one platform".
- ^ "JioHotstar Debuts: What changes for JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar users - CNBC TV18". CNBCTV18. 14 February 2025. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "JioCinema - Watch Sports, Movies, Web Series, TV Online in HD Quality". www.jiocinema.com. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "Disney+ Hotstar - Watch TV Shows, Movies, Specials, Live Cricket & Football". Disney+ Hotstar. Retrieved 25 October 2024.