Sky TV Losing Shows Like The Pitt; HBO Max Launching Direct Service

Attention all fans of HBO shows in New Zealand! Get ready for some big changes coming your way. HBO has announced that it will be launching a new direct-to-customer service in New Zealand, which means that Sky TV will no longer have top shows like The Pitt and The White Lotus on its Neon platform.

This move comes as Warner Bros Discovery, the parent company of HBO, gears up to launch its own direct-to-customer HBO platform in New Zealand. The deal between Sky and Warner Bros Discovery is set to end in mid-June, so make sure to catch your favorite HBO Max shows on Neon before they disappear.

Sky TV confirmed the news, stating that they have decided not to pursue a co-exclusive content arrangement with Warner Bros Discovery. Instead, WBD will be launching their direct-to-customer service in New Zealand in mid-2026, joining the ranks of other streaming giants like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV.

While the departure of HBO shows from Neon may come as a disappointment to fans, Sky TV CEO Sophie Moloney assures us that this decision was made after an extensive review of their content lineup. The focus is on delivering a compelling range of content that customers love, with partnerships with studios like Paramount, BBC, Studiocanal, and Sony.

As we say goodbye to shows like The Pitt and The White Lotus on Neon, we can look forward to the new HBO direct-to-customer service launching later this year. Stay tuned for more details on pricing and other information. And don’t worry, HBO Max will continue to operate as a direct-to-customer platform in more than 110 countries, so fans can still enjoy their favorite shows wherever they are.

So, mark your calendars for mid-2026 and get ready to dive into a whole new world of HBO content in New Zealand!