JioHotstar has launched in the United Kingdom, Canada, and Singapore, expanding its global footprint with a catalog of more than 160,000 hours of Indian entertainment available in over 12 languages.

In the three launch markets, the service will offer interactive features for selected programs to boost viewer engagement.

Subscription plans in international markets start at CAD 19.99 per quarter and CAD 49.99 per year.

Live sports, including marquee events like the Indian Premier League and Women’s Premier League, will not be available at launch due to existing regional broadcast deals, but could be added later.

In India, pricing remains notably cheaper, with mobile plans starting at ₹79 per month and top-tier annual options up to ₹2,199.

Bigg Boss remains a key draw, with the latest season among India’s most-watched non-fiction streaming shows and reaching over 500 million viewers across six language editions in 2025.

Malayalam content is a focus for these markets, featuring titles like Kerala Crime Files, Kaattaan, Vaazha, and new originals such as Prince of Mollywood.

Initial lineup centers on popular franchises like Bigg Boss and new originals with Bollywood stars, with plans to expand through localized content and high-profile shows.

Reliance Industries Ltd owns Jiostar and is the main beneficiary of Independent Media Trust that controls Network18, the parent company of CNBCTV18.com.

JioHotstar’s strong domestic base in India continues, averaging 451 million monthly active users in FY2025-26 and peaking at 72.5 million concurrent streams during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final.

The service becomes the first Indian OTT platform available on Sky in the UK, with Virgin Media expected to follow, giving traditional TV households easy access to India’s entertainment catalog.

Licensing restrictions mean Hollywood content from Disney and HBO Max will not be available on JioHotstar in the global markets.