Legendary satirist Armando Iannucci turns his eye toward the Hollywood superhero franchise machine in his latest comedy, The Franchise. So keep reading as we explain how to watch The Franchise online from anywhere in the world.
| Premiere: Sunday, October 6 at 10pm ET/PT (US, CA) |
| TV Network: HBO |
| US stream: Max |
| International streams: Crave (CA) | Binge (AUS) | Sky TV or NOW (UK) |
| Use NordVPN to watch any stream |
It may seem like somewhat of a meta joke that the studio behind the ill-fated DCEU is delivering a satire of the superhero movie industry, but with Iannucci, alongside James Bond director Sam Mendes, audiences will be in safe hands.
The show follows the crew of the latest blockbuster being churned out of the studio system as they grapple with creative differences, studio interference, demanding actors and personal issues, all while trying to get their unpopular franchise movie off the ground. Said crew is made up of a host of well-known comedic faces, including Himesh Patel as Daniel, Jessica Hynes as Steph, Lolly Adefope as Dag, Richard E. Grant as Peter and Daniel Brühl as Eric.
With a stacked comedic cast and a solid creative team, this satirical comedy could be the next big thing. So read on for how to watch The Franchise online, on TV and from anywhere.
How to watch The Franchise in the US
How to watch The Franchise online in the US
How to watch The Franchise from abroad
For those away from home looking to watch The Franchise, you’ll be unable to watch the show like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.
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What you need to know about The Franchise
When is The Franchise release date?
The Franchise debuts the first of eight episodes on HBO and Max in the US on Sunday, October 6 at 10pm ET/PT. Canada and Australia will get episodes the same time as the US, while the show bows in the UK on October 21.
The Franchise episode schedule
- Episode 1: Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye – Sun Oct 06, 2024
- Episode 2: Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer – Sun Oct 13, 2024
- Episode 3: Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost – Sun Oct 20, 2024
- Episode 4: TBA – Sun Oct 27, 2024
- Episode 5: TBA – Sun Nov 3, 2024
- Episode 6: TBA – Sun Nov 10, 2024
- Episode 7: TBA – Sun Nov 17, 2024
- Episode 8: TBA – Sun Nov 24, 2024
Who is in the cast of The Franchise?
- Himesh Patel as Daniel
- Aya Cash as Anita
- Jessica Hynes as Steph
- Billy Magnussen as Adam
- Lolly Adefope as Dag
- Darren Goldstein as Pat
- Isaac Cole Powell as Bryson
- Richard E. Grant as Peter
- Daniel Brühl as Eric
Can I watch The Franchise for free?
The Franchise is not available on any free streaming services. However, it will stream on Foxtel Now and Binge in Australia – both of which offer a free trial.
What can we expect from The Franchise?
The official synopsis from HBO reads: "The Franchise follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The comedy series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f**k-up has an origin story."
Who are the creators of The Franchise?
The Franchise was created by Hollywood director Sam Mendes and comedy writing legend Armando Iannucci.
Mendes is an Oscar-winning filmmaker known for directing the James Bond duo of Skyfall and Spectre as well as First World War epic 1917. He has a quartet of biopics about The Beatles in the works.
Iannucci is satirical comedy royalty as the mind behind Alan Partridge, The Thick of It, Veep and Avenue 5. He's also had cinematic success with In the Loop, The Death of Stalin and A Personal History of David Copperfield.
What else can I watch on Max?
You'll also get access to a huge library of top-drawer entertainment, including critically acclaimed series The Sympathizer, True Detective, The Last of Us, Succession, The White Lotus, Abbott Elementary, House of the Dragon, Game of Thrones, award-winning animation from Studio Ghibli, DC Universe shows like Peacemaker, Doom Patrol and Harley Quinn. All that, plus epic blockbusters such as Dune Part 2, Avatar: The Way of Water and all eight Harry Potter movies.
Devices compatible with Max include iPhone and Android devices, Apple and Samsung TVs, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, Chromecast and Chromebooks, and laptops and PCs. Max on Roku and Amazon Fire Stick are also available.
