The fan-favorite sitcom Friends, which is currently streaming in its entirety (10 seasons) on Netflix, will soon part ways with the streaming giant and head to WarnerMedia's forthcoming VOD service, HBO Max.
"HBO Max will bring together the diverse riches of WarnerMedia to create programming and user experiences not seen before in a streaming platform," WarnerMedia Entertainment and Direct-To-Consumer Chairman Robert Greenblatt said in a statement. "HBO’s world-class programming leads the way, the quality of which will be the guiding principle for our new array of Max Originals, our exciting acquisitions, and the very best of the Warner Bros. libraries, starting with the phenomenon that is ‘Friends.' Under the leadership of two of the strongest creative visionaries — Casey Bloys (HBO) and Kevin Reilly (original content and acquisitions) — and two of the most experienced digital experts — Tony Goncalves and Andy Forssell — I have no doubt they and their dedicated teams will deliver the world’s best storytelling to audiences of all ages wherever and whenever they want it."
While some have considered Friends' eventual departure from Netflix a foregone conclusion since news of WarnerMedia's streaming service broke, this is our first official confirmation.
HBO Max is slated to launch in spring 2020.
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(via The Hollywood Reporter)