Mumbai: The Middle East Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Group has extended its partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). MBC Group will continue to deliver Warner Bros. theatrical titles till 2026. In addition, it will add new Cartoon Network content to its lineup.
Movies will air on MBC2. Titles will include Tenet, Wonder Woman 1984, The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, It Chapter Two, and Joker. The deal also includes franchises like Batman, Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and The Lord of the Rings.
"We have had a strong relationship with Warner Bros. Discovery for two decades and this deal cements it for years to come. The deal allows MBC Group to show some of the biggest theatrical titles by Warner Bros. to our audiences across the Middle East and North Africa and expand our Cartoon Network offering across the region," said MBC Group CEO Sam Barnett.
WBD GM CEE, the Middle East and Turkey Jamie Cooke said, "MBC is a highly valued and longstanding partner for Warner Bros. Discovery in Mena. We are happy to have found new ways to deepen our longstanding relationship while reinforcing our commitment to free TV. This partnership with them allows us to offer our unparalleled collection of content and provide consumers with entertainment variety."
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