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DC Entertainment unveils details of upcoming streaming service
MUMBAI: More superhero action is set to come your way as DC Entertainment has revealed details of its upcoming SVoD service DC Universe. Along with the previously announced original shows, the giant is also promising offer a back-catalogue of classic TV series and movies, including the full slate of original Superman films starring Christopher Reeves.
Back in April 2017, DC Entertainment announced the plan to launch new streaming service in association with Warner Bros. The name was officially confirmed as DC Universe a month later. It vowed “immersive digital experience designed just for DC fans”.
The platform will offer Titan which will be available at the launch itself, Swamp Thing and Doom Patrol which are set to debut in 2019, and an animated series Harley Quinn which is also scheduled for 2019. The superhero team of Young Justice is also awaiting a new season.
However, the library won’t be limited to these shows only. The four Christopher Reeve-starring Superman films, a selection of DC animated movies and older TV series like the classic Wonder Woman and the first two seasons of Batman: The Animated Series will all be available for subscribers.
“Developing new ways for consumers to access some of our most popular and iconic brands and franchises as well as exclusive new content whenever they want, on the devices they choose, is one of our studio’s top priorities,” said Warner Bros Digital Networks president Craig Hunegs said. He promised DC Universe will give the chance to all fans to build a more intense relation with DC, better than ever before.
DC Universe is not limiting itself to the shows, films only. A huge library of digital comic books, a storefront for exclusive merchandise, access to competitions, and an all-new DC-centric encyclopedia will be there to delight fans.
DC’s publisher and chief creative officer said the goal is for DC Universe to be “so much more than a streaming service.”
Though it has not announced pricing yet, the beta launch will be in August on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV, as well as the web. Initially, people from the US will only get the access. The plans for global rollout has not been shared yet.
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Prime Video bets big on India with global originals, films and franchise expansion
Execs highlight scale, travelability and new IP bets as India anchors global strategy
MUMBAI: At Prime Video Presents 2026, the message was clear and confident. India is not just part of the plan, it is central to it.
In a lively fireside chat hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, Kelly Day, vice president of prime video and amazon mgm studios international, Nicole Clemens, vice president of international originals, and Gaurav Gandhi, vice president for Apac and Anz, laid out an ambitious roadmap. Think bigger stories, wider reach and a sharper focus on building franchises that travel.
Kelly Day, a regular visitor to India, set the tone early. Calling the country “one of the most important markets globally”, she pointed to the sheer scale and diversity of audiences as a driving force behind Prime Video’s growth. Indian Originals, she said, are not just local hits but global engines powering subscriptions and engagement.
That global appeal is already visible. According to Clemens, around 25 percent of viewership for Indian content now comes from outside the country. Shows rooted deeply in local culture are finding fans worldwide, proving that specificity, when paired with universal themes, travels well. From gritty dramas to sharp thrillers, Indian storytelling is increasingly crossing borders with ease.
Clemens, who joined recently to lead international originals, was particularly upbeat about India’s creative range. She highlighted a growing slate of over 100 shows in development and production, with more than 60 percent returning for multiple seasons. For her, the formula is simple. Authentic stories, told well, resonate everywhere.
Adding to the buzz, she teased new and returning titles, alongside a fresh superhero universe, the Kalyug Warriors. It signals a push into new genres while doubling down on familiar fan favourites.
If content is king, distribution is the clever courtier. Day outlined Prime Video’s layered business model in India, which blends subscription, rentals, add on channels and ad supported viewing through Amazon MX Player. The idea is straightforward. Give viewers choice, whether they want premium, free or pay per view.
India, she noted, has also become a testing ground for innovation. Tiered pricing, mobile only plans and language diversity have all been sharpened here before being exported to other markets. In many ways, the India playbook is now influencing global strategy.
For Gaurav Gandhi, the next chapter is about scale with intent. He outlined four priorities. Making Prime Video more accessible, pushing Indian content globally, building stronger franchises and supercharging the films business.
On films, the platform is moving beyond licensing into co productions and now theatrical releases in partnership with amazon mgm studios. These films will eventually stream on Prime Video, creating a full circle from cinema halls to living rooms across 240 countries.
Franchise building remains another key pillar. With hits like The Family Man, Mirzapur and Panchayat already enjoying multi season success, the focus is now on creating the next wave of enduring IP. Newer titles are already lining up for second seasons, signalling a steady pipeline.
What stood out through the conversation was a shared belief. Streaming in India is still in its early innings, and the runway is long. With a mix of local flavour and global ambition, Prime Video is betting that stories from India will not just stay at home, but travel far and wide.
Or as the executives seemed to suggest, the world is watching and India has plenty more to show.
