Warner Bros. Pictures' Market Share in India Jumps Two Times in 2025

Warner Bros. Pictures has seen its market share in the Indian box office double in 2025, with Hollywood films collecting over Rs 862 crore. The studio has attributed its success to the right balance of mid-and-small and big films across diverse genres, as well as its bold calls in backing mid-and-small originals and handling of franchise films. Warner Bros.' films such as F1, The Conjuring: The Last Rites, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Final Destination Bloodlines have performed well in India, taking the cumulative collection of its films to Rs 432 crore.

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has seen significant market expansion and acquisition rumors in recent weeks. The company is set to launch its HBO Max streaming service in 14 new markets across the Asia Pacific on October 15, 2025 Warner Bros Discovery to debut HBO Max in 14 Asia Pacific markets next month^[2]. This expansion follows the successful launch in places like Albania, Armenia, and Georgia, bringing the total number of markets where the service is available to over 90.

The company's streaming unit, which also includes Discovery+, added 3.4 million subscribers globally in the second quarter. The expansion in Asia Pacific is a strategic move to strengthen WBD's position in the competitive international streaming market.

Meanwhile, acquisition rumors have been circulating. According to reports, Paramount Skydance is preparing a bid for WBD, with a substantial portion of the offer expected to be in cash. This potential acquisition highlights WBD's attractiveness in the media landscape Benchmark reiterates Buy rating on Warner Bros. Discovery stock amid bid rumors^[1].

Benchmark has reiterated its Buy rating on WBD stock, maintaining it as a "Best Idea" in its coverage universe. The firm's decision comes amid reports of the bid and maintains a $18.00 price target. Benchmark noted that the current stock price does not fully reflect the company’s intermediate earnings potential, citing studio and HBO Max initiatives that are now delivering results Benchmark reiterates Buy rating on Warner Bros. Discovery stock amid bid rumors^[1].

Wells Fargo and CFRA have both raised their price targets for WBD to $14, reflecting optimism about the company’s future prospects. Wells Fargo maintains an Equal Weight rating, while CFRA continues to hold a Hold rating, citing the planned corporate restructuring into two separate companies by 2026 as a positive move. Bernstein has reiterated its Market Perform rating with a $13 price target, emphasizing WBD’s potential for long-term growth Benchmark reiterates Buy rating on Warner Bros. Discovery stock amid bid rumors^[1].

WBD's success in the Indian box office is also noteworthy. In 2025, WBD's market share in the Indian box office doubled, with Hollywood films collecting over Rs 862 crore. The studio has attributed its success to the right balance of mid-and-small and big films across diverse genres, as well as its bold calls in backing mid-and-small originals and handling of franchise films. Warner Bros.' films such as F1, The Conjuring: The Last Rites, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Final Destination Bloodlines have performed well in India, taking the cumulative collection of its films to Rs 432 crore.

These developments come amid broader industry challenges, with Nielsen reporting a 54% decline in broadcast primetime viewership in Q3 2025. The media landscape is rapidly evolving, and WBD is positioned as a key player amidst these changes.