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{{Short description|Indian video streaming service}}
{{Short description|Defunct Indian subscription video on demand service}}
{{Distinguish|JioTV}}
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{{Infobox website
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| name = JioCinema
| name = JioCinema
| logo = Jiocinema.png
| logo = JioCinema Horizontal (2024).svg
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| parent = [[Jio Platforms]]
| predecessor = [[Voot]]
| successor = [[Disney+ Hotstar|JioHotstar]]
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| headquarters = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
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| website_type = [[Over-the-top media service|OTT platform]]
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*[[Film distribution]]}}
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*[[Mukesh Ambani]]
*Mukesh Ambani
*[[Akash Ambani]]}}
*Akash Ambani}}
| predecessor = [[Voot (OTT Platform)|Voot]]
| dissolved = {{end date and age|2025|2|14|df=yes}}
| area_served = India
| area_served = [[Indian subcontinent]]
| owner = [[Viacom18]]
| owner = [[Viacom18]]
| founder = [[Jio Platforms]]
| commercial = Yes
| commercial = Yes
| registration = Optional
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| num_users = 15 million ({{as of|2024}})<ref name="Jha">{{cite news|last1=Jha |first1=Lata |title=JioCinema crosses 15 million subscribers with new premium plans, says Mukesh Ambani |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/reliance-agm-jiocinema-subcribers-video-streaming-jiocinema-premium-netflix-disney-hotstar-amazon-prime-video-ott-11724925467474.html |work=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |date=29 August 2024 |access-date=2 February 2025}}</ref>
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'''JioCinema''' is an Indian [[Over-the-top media service|over-the-top media streaming service]] owned by [[Viacom18]], which provides [[livestreaming]] as well as [[video on demand]] (VOD) based on advertisement (AVOD) and subscription ([[Video on demand|SVOD]]) models. It was originally launched on 5 September 2016 for users of Reliance's mobile provider, [[Jio]]. In April 2023, Viacom18 completed the scheme of a merger involving Reliance Storage, Bodhi Tree Systems, and [[Paramount Global]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Viacom18 Completes Deal With Reliance, Bodhi Tree Systems And Paramount Global |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/business/viacom18-completes-deal-with-reliance-bodhi-tree-systems-and-paramount-global-news-278253 |access-date=31 August 2023 |work=Outlook}}</ref> and, by August 2023, [[Voot (OTT Platform)|Voot]]'s programming was merged with JioCinema's content library.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-15 |title=Viacom18 completes merger of JioCinema and Voot OTT platforms, majority subscribers transitioned |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/viacom18-completes-merger-of-jiocinema-and-voot-ott-platforms-majority-subscribers-transitioned/article67197460.ece |access-date=2023-08-17 |website=BusinessLine |language=en}}</ref> JioCinema's content library includes [[film]]s, [[television show]]s, [[web series]], [[music videos]], [[documentaries]], and [[sport]]s.
'''JioCinema''' was an Indian [[Video on demand#Subscription models|subscription video-on-demand]] [[Over-the-top media service|over-the-top]] [[Streaming media|streaming]] service owned by [[Viacom18]]. The service was merged with [[Disney+ Hotstar]] on 14 February 2025, to form JioHotstar.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-02-14 |title=JioStar unveils JioHotstar platform, merges JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar |url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/jiostar-unveils-jiohotstar-platform-merges-jiocinema-and-disney-hotstar/article69218081.ece#:~:text=JioStar,%20the%20recently%20formed%20joint,for%20premium%20sports,%20and%20entertainment. |access-date=2025-02-14 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
 
In April 2022, the service was brought under Reliance's [[Viacom18]] joint venture, backed by new funding from [[Uday Shankar (businessman)|Uday Shankar]] and [[James Murdoch]]'s Bodhi Tree Systems. JioCinema began to subsume Viacom18's existing streaming platform [[Voot]] later that year, beginning with sports programming in October, and Voot being officially discontinued in favour of JioCinema in August 2023.


== History ==
== History ==


=== Jio era ===
=== Launch (2016–2019) ===
JioCinema was launched on 5 September 2016 with the public launch of [[Jio]] along with other apps ([[Jio TV|JioTV]], [[JioSaavn]], JioNews, [[JioMart]], JioMeet, JioChat, and JioTalks) owned by [[Jio Platforms]].
JioCinema was launched on 5 September 2016 by [[Jio Platforms]] as part of a suite of apps and services exclusive to [[Jio]] mobile subscribers, with JioCinema app for [[Android (operating system)|Android]] and [[iOS]]. In December 2017, JioCinema added a web-based version for [[Personal computer|PCs]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Watch Reliance JioTV and JioCinema on PC and laptop |publisher=BGR India |url=https://www.bgr.in/how-to/watch-reliance-jiotv-and-jiocinema-on-pc-and-laptop-heres-a-step-by-step-guide-542520/ |url-status=live |access-date=11 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611120034/https://www.bgr.in/how-to/watch-reliance-jiotv-and-jiocinema-on-pc-and-laptop-heres-a-step-by-step-guide-542520/ |archive-date=11 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=After JioCinema, Reliance Jio Silently Introduces Web Version of JioTV for Millions of Live TV Viewers |publisher=Telecom Talk |url=https://telecomtalk.info/jio-silently-introduces-web-version-of-jiotv/171552/ |url-status=live |access-date=11 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611115859/https://telecomtalk.info/jio-silently-introduces-web-version-of-jiotv/171552/ |archive-date=11 June 2020}}</ref> A JioCinema app was also released for Jio's [[KaiOS]]-based Jio Phone.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-31 |title=Reliance Jio unveils JioPhone Prima 4G feature phone: Price and other details |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/reliance-jio-unveils-jiophone-prima-4g-feature-phone-price-and-other-details/articleshow/104843554.cms |access-date=2023-11-07 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>


With its launch in 2016, JioCinema provided aggregated content exclusively for Jio users with the JioCinema app. It was available only on the [[Google Play|Google Play Store]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=JioCinema: Movies TV Originals – Apps on Google Play|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jio.media.ondemand&hl=en_US|access-date=2020-07-08|website=play.google.com|language=en|archive-date=2 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402104335/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jio.media.ondemand&hl=en_US|url-status=live}}</ref> and the [[App Store (iOS/iPadOS)|iOS App Store]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=JioCinema|url=https://apps.apple.com/in/app/jiocinema/id1067316596|access-date=2020-07-08|website=App Store|archive-date=17 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717140739/https://apps.apple.com/in/app/jiocinema/id1067316596|url-status=live}}</ref> A web version<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bgr.in/how-to/watch-reliance-jiotv-and-jiocinema-on-pc-and-laptop-heres-a-step-by-step-guide-542520/|title=Watch Reliance JioTV and JioCinema on PC and laptop|publisher=BGR India|access-date=11 June 2020|archive-date=11 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611120034/https://www.bgr.in/how-to/watch-reliance-jiotv-and-jiocinema-on-pc-and-laptop-heres-a-step-by-step-guide-542520/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://telecomtalk.info/jio-silently-introduces-web-version-of-jiotv/171552/|title=After JioCinema, Reliance Jio Silently Introduces Web Version of JioTV for Millions of Live TV Viewers|publisher=Telecom Talk|access-date=11 June 2020|archive-date=11 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611115859/https://telecomtalk.info/jio-silently-introduces-web-version-of-jiotv/171552/|url-status=live}}</ref> was also launched a year after the official launch. It was later available on the JioPhone.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jio.com/en-in/faq/jiophone2-offer/what-are-the-apps-that-are-available-on-jiophone2.html|title=What are the apps that are available on JioPhone2|access-date=31 July 2020|archive-date=18 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918110347/https://www.jio.com/en-in/faq/jiophone2-offer/what-are-the-apps-that-are-available-on-jiophone2.html|url-status=live}}</ref>  
In 2019, [[Intex Technologies|Intex]],<ref>{{cite news |title=Intex brings new line of 4K UHD Smart LEDs with JioCinema support |publisher=Gizbot |url=https://www.gizbot.com/accessories/news/intex-brings-new-line-4k-uhd-smart-leds-with-jiocinema-support-055050.html |url-status=live |access-date=4 October 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616063705/https://www.gizbot.com/accessories/news/intex-brings-new-line-4k-uhd-smart-leds-with-jiocinema-support-055050.html |archive-date=16 June 2020}}</ref> [[TCL Technology|TCL]],<ref>{{cite news |title=TCL TVs To Get JioCinema App: All You Need To Know |publisher=Gizbot |url=https://www.gizbot.com/home-entertainment/news/tcl-electronics-integrates-jiocinema-on-its-smart-tvs-061644.html |url-status=live |access-date=16 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616063702/https://www.gizbot.com/home-entertainment/news/tcl-electronics-integrates-jiocinema-on-its-smart-tvs-061644.html |archive-date=16 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=JioCinema makes way to TCL Smart TVs, coming soon on Xiaomi TV |publisher=The Mobile Indian |url=https://www.themobileindian.com/news/jiocinema-makes-way-to-tcl-smart-tvs-coming-soon-on-xiaomi-tv-27472 |url-status=live |access-date=16 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616063659/https://www.themobileindian.com/news/jiocinema-makes-way-to-tcl-smart-tvs-coming-soon-on-xiaomi-tv-27472 |archive-date=16 June 2020}}</ref> and [[Xiaomi]]<ref>{{cite news |title=JioCinema app coming soon for Xiaomi Mi TVs: All that you should know |publisher=Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/gadgets/jiocinema-app-coming-soon-for-xiaomi-mi-tv-5892744/ |url-status=live |access-date=15 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615130945/https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/gadgets/jiocinema-app-coming-soon-for-xiaomi-mi-tv-5892744/ |archive-date=15 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Mi TV JioCinema App Integration Announced by Xiaomi, TCL Makes Similar Announcement for Its Smart TVs |url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/mi-tv-integration-jio-cinema-app-teaser-xiaomi-tcl-announcement-2082194 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606194519/https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/mi-tv-integration-jio-cinema-app-teaser-xiaomi-tcl-announcement-2082194 |archive-date=6 June 2020 |access-date=15 June 2020 |publisher=NDTV}}</ref> announced that they would include JioCinema apps with their [[smart TV]]s.


In August 2019, [[Xiaomi]],<ref>{{cite news |title=JioCinema app coming soon for Xiaomi Mi TVs: All that you should know |publisher=Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/gadgets/jiocinema-app-coming-soon-for-xiaomi-mi-tv-5892744/ |url-status=live |access-date=15 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615130945/https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/gadgets/jiocinema-app-coming-soon-for-xiaomi-mi-tv-5892744/ |archive-date=15 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Mi TV Jio Cinema App Integration Announced by Xiaomi, TCL Makes Similar Announcement for Its Smart TVs |publisher=NDTV |url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/mi-tv-integration-jio-cinema-app-teaser-xiaomi-tcl-announcement-2082194 |url-status=live |access-date=15 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606194519/https://gadgets.ndtv.com/tv/news/mi-tv-integration-jio-cinema-app-teaser-xiaomi-tcl-announcement-2082194 |archive-date=6 June 2020}}</ref> [[TCL Technology|TCL]],<ref>{{cite news |title=TCL TVs To Get JioCinema App: All You Need To Know |publisher=Gizbot |url=https://www.gizbot.com/home-entertainment/news/tcl-electronics-integrates-jiocinema-on-its-smart-tvs-061644.html |url-status=live |access-date=16 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616063702/https://www.gizbot.com/home-entertainment/news/tcl-electronics-integrates-jiocinema-on-its-smart-tvs-061644.html |archive-date=16 June 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=JioCinema makes way to TCL Smart TVs, coming soon on Xiaomi TV |publisher=The Mobile Indian |url=https://www.themobileindian.com/news/jiocinema-makes-way-to-tcl-smart-tvs-coming-soon-on-xiaomi-tv-27472 |url-status=live |access-date=16 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616063659/https://www.themobileindian.com/news/jiocinema-makes-way-to-tcl-smart-tvs-coming-soon-on-xiaomi-tv-27472 |archive-date=16 June 2020}}</ref> and on November 2019, [[Intex Technologies|Intex]] announced<ref>{{cite news |title=Intex brings new line of 4K UHD Smart LEDs with JioCinema support |publisher=Gizbot |url=https://www.gizbot.com/accessories/news/intex-brings-new-line-4k-uhd-smart-leds-with-jiocinema-support-055050.html |url-status=live |access-date=16 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616063705/https://www.gizbot.com/accessories/news/intex-brings-new-line-4k-uhd-smart-leds-with-jiocinema-support-055050.html |archive-date=16 June 2020}}</ref> JioCinema app integration for their smart TVs.
=== Viacom18 era (2022–2023) ===
In April 2022, [[Viacom18]]—a joint venture between [[Paramount Global]] and Jio's parent company [[Network18 Group]]—announced that Qatar-backed Bodhi Tree Systems (founded by former Disney Asia-Pacific president [[Uday Shankar (businessman)|Uday Shankar]] and former [[21st Century Fox]] CEO [[James Murdoch]]) would make a major investment in the company with a focus on bolstering its streaming businesses. As part of the deal, JioCinema would be brought under Viacom18.<ref name=BusinessToday2023>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-17 |title=Bodhi Tree-Viacom18 deal: Why the new deal points towards Reliance's aggressive push in broadcasting business |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/bodhi-tree-viacom18-deal-why-the-new-deal-points-towards-reliances-aggressive-push-in-broadcasting-business-377624-2023-04-17 |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref> In September 2022, the [[Competition Commission of India]] approved the transaction, which was completed in April 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-22 |title=CCI approves merger of JioCinema OTT platform with Viacom18 |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/cci-approves-merger-of-jio-cinema-ott-platform-with-viacom18-347904-2022-09-22 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113081308/https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/cci-approves-merger-of-jio-cinema-ott-platform-with-viacom18-347904-2022-09-22 |archive-date=13 November 2022 |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=27 April 2022 |title=James Murdoch's Bodhi Tree, Reliance, Viacom18 Strike $2 Billion Deal to Create Giant Indian TV and Streaming Company |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/asia/james-murdoch-bodhi-tree-reliance-viacom18-2-billion-deal-1235242692/ |access-date=20 May 2022 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref><ref name="BusinessToday2023" />


=== Viacom18 era ===
In October 2022, before the [[2022 FIFA World Cup]], it was announced that Viacom18 sports content would move from their existing streaming platform [[Voot]] to JioCinema, with all World Cup matches streaming for free.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Laghate |first=Gaurav |date=2022-10-06 |title=Viacom18 to shift sports content to JioCinema |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/viacom18-to-shift-sports-content-to-jiocinema/articleshow/94667721.cms |access-date=2023-05-30 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=JioCinema to live stream the FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.campaignindia.in/article/jiocinema-to-live-stream-the-fifa-world-cup/481300 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312074637/https://www.campaignindia.in/article/jiocinema-to-live-stream-the-fifa-world-cup/481300 |archive-date=12 March 2023 |access-date=2023-03-12 |website=Campaign India |language=en}}</ref> The platform was made available to all users, including non-Jio users. Its coverage faced criticism from viewers on social media for initially having technical issues such as buffering; JioCinema stated that it would work to address these issues.<ref>{{cite news |title=JioCinema apologises after fans complain of glitches during FIFA World Cup live streaming |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/jiocinema-apologises-after-fans-complain-of-glitches-during-fifa-world-cup-live-streaming-353613-2022-11-21 |access-date=31 March 2023 |work=Business Today |date=21 November 2022 |language=en |archive-date=31 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331133014/https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/jiocinema-apologises-after-fans-complain-of-glitches-during-fifa-world-cup-live-streaming-353613-2022-11-21 |url-status=live }}</ref>
In April 2022, [[Viacom18]]—a joint venture between [[Paramount Global]] and Jio's parent company [[Reliance Industries]]—announced that Qatar-backed Bodhi Tree Systems (founded by former Disney Asia-Pacific president [[Uday Shankar (businessman)|Uday Shankar]] and former [[21st Century Fox]] CEO [[James Murdoch]]) would make a major investment in the company with a focus on bolstering its streaming businesses. As part of the deal, JioCinema would be brought under Viacom18.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-17 |title=Bodhi Tree-Viacom18 deal: Why the new deal points towards Reliance's aggressive push in broadcasting business |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/bodhi-tree-viacom18-deal-why-the-new-deal-points-towards-reliances-aggressive-push-in-broadcasting-business-377624-2023-04-17 |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref> In September 2022, the [[Competition Commission of India]] approved the transaction, which was completed in April 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-22 |title=CCI approves merger of Jio Cinema OTT platform with Viacom18 |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/cci-approves-merger-of-jio-cinema-ott-platform-with-viacom18-347904-2022-09-22 |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=Business Today |language=en |archive-date=13 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113081308/https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/cci-approves-merger-of-jio-cinema-ott-platform-with-viacom18-347904-2022-09-22 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=27 April 2022 |title=James Murdoch's Bodhi Tree, Reliance, Viacom18 Strike $2 Billion Deal to Create Giant Indian TV and Streaming Company |url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/asia/james-murdoch-bodhi-tree-reliance-viacom18-2-billion-deal-1235242692/ |access-date=20 May 2022 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-17 |title=Bodhi Tree-Viacom18 deal: Why the new deal points towards Reliance's aggressive push in broadcasting business |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/bodhi-tree-viacom18-deal-why-the-new-deal-points-towards-reliances-aggressive-push-in-broadcasting-business-377624-2023-04-17 |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref>


In October 2022, ahead of the [[2022 FIFA World Cup]], it was announced that Viacom18 sports content would move from their existing streaming platform [[Voot]] to JioCinema, with all World Cup matches streaming for free.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Laghate |first=Gaurav |date=2022-10-06 |title=Viacom18 to shift sports content to JioCinema |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/viacom18-to-shift-sports-content-to-jiocinema/articleshow/94667721.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-05-30 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=JioCinema to live stream the FIFA World Cup |url=https://www.campaignindia.in/article/jiocinema-to-live-stream-the-fifa-world-cup/481300 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312074637/https://www.campaignindia.in/article/jiocinema-to-live-stream-the-fifa-world-cup/481300 |archive-date=12 March 2023 |access-date=2023-03-12 |website=Campaign India |language=en}}</ref> The platform was made available to all users, including non-Jio users. Its coverage faced criticism from viewers on social media for initially having technical issues such as buffering; JioCinema stated that it would work to address these issues.<ref>{{cite news |title=JioCinema apologises after fans complain of glitches during FIFA World Cup live streaming |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/jiocinema-apologises-after-fans-complain-of-glitches-during-fifa-world-cup-live-streaming-353613-2022-11-21 |access-date=31 March 2023 |work=Business Today |date=21 November 2022 |language=en |archive-date=31 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331133014/https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/jiocinema-apologises-after-fans-complain-of-glitches-during-fifa-world-cup-live-streaming-353613-2022-11-21 |url-status=live }}</ref>
JioCinema launched a premium tier on 15 May 2023, anchored by a content agreement with [[Warner Bros. Discovery]] that saw rights to [[HBO]] and [[Max (streaming service)|Max]] original productions move to JioCinema from its competitor, [[Disney+ Hotstar]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman |last2=Frater |first2=Patrick |date=2023-05-15 |title=India's JioCinema Premium Launches $12 Annual Plan for Warner Bros. Discovery Content |url=https://variety.com/2023/global/asia/jiocinema-premium-annual-pricing-plan-warner-bros-discovery-content-1235612547/ |access-date=2023-05-30 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> JioCinema also announced a similar library agreement with [[NBCUniversal]], including [[Universal Pictures]], [[Universal Television]], and [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]] productions.<ref name=":5" />


JioCinema launched a premium tier on 15 May 2023, anchored by a content agreement with [[Warner Bros. Discovery]] that saw rights to [[HBO]] and [[Max (streaming service)|Max]] original productions move to JioCinema from its competitor, [[Disney+ Hotstar]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last1=Ramachandran |first1=Naman |last2=Frater |first2=Patrick |date=2023-05-15 |title=India's JioCinema Premium Launches $12 Annual Plan for Warner Bros. Discovery Content |url=https://variety.com/2023/global/asia/jiocinema-premium-annual-pricing-plan-warner-bros-discovery-content-1235612547/ |access-date=2023-05-30 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> JioCinema also announced an similar library agreement with [[NBCUniversal]], including [[Universal Pictures]], [[Universal Television]], and [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]] productions.<ref name=":5" />
Voot began to migrate its original productions to JioCinema in June 2023, including new seasons of ''[[Asur (TV series)|Asur]]'' and ''[[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi Digital series)|Bigg Boss OTT]].'' In August 2023, Voot was discontinued, with JioCinema assuming its content library, and existing Voot Select subscribers being migrated to JioCinema Premium.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=2023-08-09 |title=Voot folds into JioCinema; users now free to migrate |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/vootjiocinema-merger-complete-viacom18-s-voot-joins-jiocinema-boosting-content-lineup-and-customer-engagement-11691562670196.html |access-date=2023-08-12 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2023-08-15 |title=Viacom18 completes merger of JioCinema and Voot OTT platforms, majority subscribers transitioned |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/viacom18-completes-merger-of-jiocinema-and-voot-ott-platforms-majority-subscribers-transitioned/article67197460.ece |access-date=2023-08-17 |website=BusinessLine |language=en}}</ref>


Voot began to migrate its original productions to JioCinema in June 2023, including new seasons of ''[[Asur (Indian web series)|Asur]]'' and ''[[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi TV series)|Bigg Boss OTT]].'' In August 2023, Voot was discontinued in favor of JioCinema, with JioCinema assuming its with existing Voot Select subscribers being migrated to JioCinema Premium.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=2023-08-09 |title=Voot folds into JioCinema; users now free to migrate |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/vootjiocinema-merger-complete-viacom18-s-voot-joins-jiocinema-boosting-content-lineup-and-customer-engagement-11691562670196.html |access-date=2023-08-12 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2023-08-15 |title=Viacom18 completes merger of JioCinema and Voot OTT platforms, majority subscribers transitioned |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/variety/viacom18-completes-merger-of-jiocinema-and-voot-ott-platforms-majority-subscribers-transitioned/article67197460.ece |access-date=2023-08-17 |website=BusinessLine |language=en}}</ref>
=== Disney+Hotstar and JioCinema merger (2024–present) ===
In October 2024, Employees of [[Reliance Industries|RIL]] revealed that [[Disney+ Hotstar]] and JioCinema will officially merge into a single platform. Back in February 2024, [[Reliance Industries|Reliance]] and [[Disney India|Disney]] agreed on a $8.5 billion merger of their media assets. [[Nita Ambani]] will serve as the chairperson of the merged entity while [[Uday Shankar (businessman)|Uday Shankar]] from Bodhi Tree Systems will be the vice-chair.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-20 |title=JioCinema to merge with Disney+ Hotstar: What will happen to movies, shows and IPL streaming |url=https://www.digit.in/news/apps/jio-cinema-to-merge-with-disney-hotstar-what-will-happen-to-movies-shows-and-ipl-streaming.html |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=Digit |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pandey |first=Kamya |date=2024-10-21 |title=Reliance to Merge JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar on Single Platform |url=https://www.medianama.com/2024/10/223-disneyhotstar-to-serve-as-the-only-streaming-platform-post-reliance-and-disney-india-merger-report/ |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=MEDIANAMA |language=en-US}}</ref> Shortly after news of the merger reached the media and the public, a user known as "A Dreamer" registered the domain name "jiohotstar.com". The user requested Reliance to fund his education in exchange for the domain; initially requesting £93,345 from Reliance, matching the fees for his education programme. However, this request was turned down by Ambujesh Yadav, AVP of Commercials at Reliance.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-24 |title=Delhi techie acquires "JioHotstar" domain for education fund; Reliance declines offer, considers legal action |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/delhi-techie-acquire-jiohotstar-domain-reliance-consider-legal-action-9636569/ |access-date=2024-10-26 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
 
In December 2024, Reliance Industries acquired the domain jiohotstar.com,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Vasudha |date=4 December 2024 |title=Viacom18 Media Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, now officially owns the domain jiohotstar.com, |url=https://www.business-standard.com/companies/news/reliance-owned-viacom18-acquires-jiohotstar-com-domain-name-after-long-wait-124120400417_1.html}}</ref> giving rise to speculations that Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema would officially merge into a single platform.
 
On 14 February 2025, JioCinema along with Disney+ Hotstar were merged and launched as [[JioHotstar]], subsequently JioCinema transferred existing subscribers to JioHotstar.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-14 |title=Meet JioHotstar, the new streaming platform that combines content from JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/jiohotstar-jio-cinema-disney-hotstar-streaming-platform-9834789/ |access-date=2025-02-14 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>


== Content ==
== Content ==
===Current broadcasting rights===
* [[Indian Premier League]] (through 2027)
* [[India national cricket team]] (September 2023 to March 2028)<ref>{{Cite web |last=Padiyar |first=Diya Paresh |date=2023-09-13 |title=Reliance's JioCinema to stream India vs. Australia ODI series free |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/reliance-jiocinema-to-stream-india-vs-australia-odi-series-free-11694603550370.html |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref>
===Past broadcasting rights===
* [[2022 FIFA World Cup]]
===Current partners===
===Current partners===
JioCinema's current content partners include the following:
* [[Balaji Telefilms]]
* [[Balaji Telefilms]]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.livemint.com/Companies/bKu1z9YYSqfVqo8HT4N1xM/RIL-buys-25-stake-in-Balaji-Telefilms-for-Rs413-crore.html | title=RIL buys 25% stake in Balaji Telefilms for Rs413 crore | date=21 July 2017 }}</ref>
* [[Eros Now]]
* [[Eros Now]]
* [[NBCUniversal]]
* [[Muse Communication]]
* [[Paramount Global]]
* [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]]
* [[Paramount+]]
* [[Shemaroo Entertainment]]
* [[Shemaroo Entertainment]]
* [[Sun NXT]]
* [[HBO Max]]
* [[Warner Bros. Discovery]]


===Past partners===
=== Indian content ===
* [[The Walt Disney Company India|Disney India]]
In December 2018, JioCinema partnered with [[Disney India]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/pdkAC3maf3mYyhjws5Fo3N/JioCinema-to-host-content-from-Disney-India.html|title=JioCinema to host content from Disney India|publisher=livemint|access-date=11 June 2020|archive-date=13 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913180152/https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/pdkAC3maf3mYyhjws5Fo3N/JioCinema-to-host-content-from-Disney-India.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://telecomtalk.info/jiocinema-app-disney-section/185108/|title=JioCinema to Get Dedicated Disney Section Following Reliance Jio and Disney Content Partnership|publisher=Telecom talk|access-date=11 June 2020|archive-date=13 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913180154/https://telecomtalk.info/jiocinema-app-disney-section/185108/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/technology/jiocinema-partners-with-disney-india-for-dedicated-contents-1801941.htm|title=JioCinema partners with Disney India for dedicated contents|publisher=CNBC TV18|access-date=4 December 2019|archive-date=13 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913180204/https://www.cnbctv18.com/technology/jiocinema-partners-with-disney-india-for-dedicated-contents-1801941.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> to offer [[Disney+ Hotstar]] content on the JioCinema app. Disney has withdrawn from this deal after the introduction of [[Disney+ Hotstar]] in India.


===History===
In December 2019, JioCinema partnered with [[Sun NXT]] to host over 4,000 films available on the Sun NXT platform<ref>{{cite news|url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/jiocinema-partners-sun-nxt-to-offer-south-indian-content/72351507|title=JioCinema partners SUN NXT to offer South Indian content|publisher=Economics Times|access-date=11 June 2020|archive-date=11 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611115859/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/jiocinema-partners-sun-nxt-to-offer-south-indian-content/72351507|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/technology/apps-review/jiocinema-sun-nxt-partner-to-bring-south-indian-movies-to-subscribers-1.4332604|title=JioCinema, Sun NXT partner to bring south Indian movies to subscribers|publisher=Mathrbhumi|access-date=11 June 2020|archive-date=11 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611121400/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/technology/apps-review/jiocinema-sun-nxt-partner-to-bring-south-indian-movies-to-subscribers-1.4332604|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/jiocinema-sun-nxt-south-indian-movies-tamil-telugu-malayalam-kannada-2128382|title=JioCinema, Sun NXT Partner to Offer South Indian Movies to Jio Subscribers|publisher=NDTV|access-date=4 December 2019|archive-date=4 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204111449/https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/jiocinema-sun-nxt-south-indian-movies-tamil-telugu-malayalam-kannada-2128382|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2019/dec/04/jiocinema-partners-with-sun-nxt-to-offer-south-indian-movies-to-users-2071342.html|title=JioCinema partners with Sun NXT to offer south Indian movies to users|publisher=The New Indian Express|access-date=4 December 2019|archive-date=4 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204144735/https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2019/dec/04/jiocinema-partners-with-sun-nxt-to-offer-south-indian-movies-to-users-2071342.html|url-status=live}}</ref> across four Indian languages: [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]], and [[Malayalam]]. In May 2020, JioCinema partnered with ''Hoichoi'' to provide Hindi-dubbed Bengali content.<ref>{{cite news |date=25 May 2020 |title=Hoichoi content now available on JioCinema |url=https://onlytech.com/hoichoi-content-now-available-on-jio-cinema/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702064325/https://onlytech.com/hoichoi-content-now-available-on-jio-cinema/ |archive-date=2 July 2020 |access-date=2 July 2020 |publisher=Only Tech}}</ref>
Since its launch, JioCinema has been a place with aggregated content from partners like [[ALTBalaji]], [[Paramount Pictures]], [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]], [[Viacom18]], [[Shemaroo Entertainment]], [[Balaji Motion Pictures]], [[Sun NXT]], [[SonyLIV]], and others. The content was exclusively available for [[Jio]] subscribers.


In December 2018, JioCinema partnered with [[The Walt Disney Company India|Disney India]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/pdkAC3maf3mYyhjws5Fo3N/JioCinema-to-host-content-from-Disney-India.html|title=JioCinema to host content from Disney India|publisher=livemint|access-date=11 June 2020|archive-date=13 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913180152/https://www.livemint.com/Consumer/pdkAC3maf3mYyhjws5Fo3N/JioCinema-to-host-content-from-Disney-India.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://telecomtalk.info/jiocinema-app-disney-section/185108/|title=JioCinema to Get Dedicated Disney Section Following Reliance Jio and Disney Content Partnership|publisher=Telecom talk|access-date=11 June 2020|archive-date=13 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913180154/https://telecomtalk.info/jiocinema-app-disney-section/185108/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/technology/jiocinema-partners-with-disney-india-for-dedicated-contents-1801941.htm|title=JioCinema partners with Disney India for dedicated contents|publisher=CNBC TV18|access-date=4 December 2019|archive-date=13 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200913180204/https://www.cnbctv18.com/technology/jiocinema-partners-with-disney-india-for-dedicated-contents-1801941.htm|url-status=live}}</ref> to offer Disney content on the JioCinema app. Disney has withdrawn from this deal after the introduction of [[Disney+ Hotstar]] in India.  
=== International content ===
In May 2022, [[Paramount Global]] announced that [[Paramount+]] would launch in India through Viacom18 in 2023, however Paramount never launched its streaming platform in India and instead brought their content to JioCinema Premium.


In December 2019, JioCinema partnered with [[Sun NXT]] to host over 4,000 films available on the Sun NXT platform<ref>{{cite news|url=https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/jiocinema-partners-sun-nxt-to-offer-south-indian-content/72351507|title=JioCinema partners SUN NXT to offer South Indian content|publisher=Economics Times|access-date=11 June 2020|archive-date=11 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611115859/https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/jiocinema-partners-sun-nxt-to-offer-south-indian-content/72351507|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/technology/apps-review/jiocinema-sun-nxt-partner-to-bring-south-indian-movies-to-subscribers-1.4332604|title=JioCinema, Sun NXT partner to bring south Indian movies to subscribers|publisher=Mathrbhumi|access-date=11 June 2020|archive-date=11 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611121400/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/technology/apps-review/jiocinema-sun-nxt-partner-to-bring-south-indian-movies-to-subscribers-1.4332604|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/jiocinema-sun-nxt-south-indian-movies-tamil-telugu-malayalam-kannada-2128382|title=JioCinema, Sun NXT Partner to Offer South Indian Movies to Jio Subscribers|publisher=NDTV|access-date=4 December 2019|archive-date=4 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204111449/https://gadgets.ndtv.com/entertainment/news/jiocinema-sun-nxt-south-indian-movies-tamil-telugu-malayalam-kannada-2128382|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2019/dec/04/jiocinema-partners-with-sun-nxt-to-offer-south-indian-movies-to-users-2071342.html|title=JioCinema partners with Sun NXT to offer south Indian movies to users|publisher=The New Indian Express|access-date=4 December 2019|archive-date=4 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191204144735/https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2019/dec/04/jiocinema-partners-with-sun-nxt-to-offer-south-indian-movies-to-users-2071342.html|url-status=live}}</ref> across four Indian languages: [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Kannada]], and [[Malayalam]]. In May 2020, JioCinema partnered with ''Hoichoi'' to provide Hindi-dubbed Bengali content.<ref>{{cite news |date=25 May 2020 |title=Hoichoi content now available on Jio Cinema |publisher=Only Tech |url=https://onlytech.com/hoichoi-content-now-available-on-jio-cinema/ |url-status=live |access-date=2 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200702064325/https://onlytech.com/hoichoi-content-now-available-on-jio-cinema/ |archive-date=2 July 2020}}</ref>
In April 2023, Jio Studios unveiled a slate of 100 new titles that would eventually be available on JioCinema.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frater |first=Patrick |date=2023-04-13 |title=India's Jio Studios Unveils Content Slate of 100-Titles |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/india-jio-studios-content-slate-1235582254/ |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> The same month, [[Warner Bros. Discovery India|Warner Bros. Discovery]] announced an agreement with JioCinema for it to carry [[HBO]] and [[Max (streaming service)|Max]] original programming, as well as other [[Warner Bros. Television Studios]] content. The deal succeeds a previous agreement with Hotstar and [[Amazon Prime Video]], respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Manish |date=2023-04-27 |title=Warner Bros. partners with James Murdoch-backed Viacom18 to bring Succession, other HBO content to India |url=https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/27/warner-bros-partners-with-james-murdoch-backed-viacom18-to-bring-succession-other-hbo-content-to-india/ |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Ramachandran|first1=Naman|last2=Frater|first2=Patrick|title=Viacom18-JioCinema Secures HBO, Max Original and Warner Bros. Content for India|url=https://variety.com/2023/global/news/viacom18-jiocinema-india-hbo-warner-1235596330/|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=April 27, 2023|access-date=April 28, 2023}}</ref> HBO content would premiere day-and-date with their U.S. broadcast.<ref name=":0" /> HBO and Warner Bros. content would launch in May 2023 as part of the new JioCinema Premium tier.


In May 2022, [[Paramount Global]] announced that [[Paramount+]] would launch in India through Viacom18 in 2023.
In May 2023, [[NBCUniversal]] announced a similar agreement, which will add a [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]] hub to JioCinema Premium featuring first-run and library content from [[Universal Television]], [[Universal Pictures]], [[Universal Content Productions]], and [[Sky Studios]], along with [[List of Peacock original programming|Peacock original programming]].<ref name=":5">{{cite web |last=Shackleton |first=Liz |date=29 May 2023 |title=NBCUniversal Content Set To Stream On Viacom18's JioCinema In India |url=https://deadline.com/2023/05/nbcuniversal-viacom18-jiocinema-streaming-india-1235382165/ |access-date=29 May 2023 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>


In October 2022, ahead of the [[2022 FIFA World Cup]], it was announced that Viacom18 sports content would move from their existing streaming platform [[Voot]] to JioCinema, with all World Cup matches streaming for free.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4" /> The platform was made available to all users, including non-Jio users.  
In November 2023, Viacom18 secured a deal to bring ''[[Pokémon]]'' shows and movies to JioCinema.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-16 |title=Viacom18 to stream Pokemon shows, movies on JioCinema |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/viacom18-to-stream-pokemon-shows-movies-on-jiocinema/article67540063.ece |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=BusinessLine |language=en}}</ref>


Beginning in 2023, JioCinema will hold the digital rights to the [[Indian Premier League]] as part of a multi-year deal through 2027, with all matches streaming for free in 12 languages and telecasts available in [[4K resolution|4K]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kar |first=Ayushi |date=2023-02-02 |title=We want to eliminate all barriers for IPL consumption: Viacom18 Sports CEO |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/we-want-to-eliminate-all-barriers-for-ipl-consumption-viacom18-ceo-sports/article66463093.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210021930/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/we-want-to-eliminate-all-barriers-for-ipl-consumption-viacom18-ceo-sports/article66463093.ece |archive-date=10 February 2023 |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=www.thehindubusinessline.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=2023-02-03 |title=Viacom18's free IPL streaming queers pitch for rivals |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/viacom18s-free-ipl-streaming-queers-pitch-for-rivals-11675437503172.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210021930/https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/viacom18s-free-ipl-streaming-queers-pitch-for-rivals-11675437503172.html |archive-date=10 February 2023 |access-date=2023-02-10 |website=mint |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-02-22 |title=IPL 2023 to stream in 4K resolution for free with JioCinema: Here's everything you need to know |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/ipl-2023-to-stream-in-4k-resolution-for-free-with-jiocinema-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/98144300.cms |url-status=live |access-date=2023-03-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230311070932/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/ipl-2023-to-stream-in-4k-resolution-for-free-with-jiocinema-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/articleshow/98144300.cms |archive-date=11 March 2023 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> It also acquired the digital rights to the new [[Women's Premier League (cricket)|Women's Premier League]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2023-01-16 |title=Viacom18 Wins Rights for Women's Indian Premier League Cricket for $116 Million |url=https://variety.com/2023/global/global/viacom18-rights-wipl-1235490629/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312074636/https://variety.com/2023/global/global/viacom18-rights-wipl-1235490629/ |archive-date=12 March 2023 |access-date=2023-03-12 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> Content from sister streaming service [[Voot]], including TV shows, movies, and limited series, was also being made available on JioCinema.
In May 2024, JioCinema struck the deal with anime licensor [[Muse Communication]] to bring the [[Anime]] series into their JioCinema Premium subscription, including to simulcast [[Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba season 4|the fourth season]] of hit anime [[Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (TV series)|''Demon Slayer'']].<ref>{{cite web|last=Ramachandran|first=Naman|date=11 May 2024|title='Demon Slayer,' 'Spy x Family' on Slate as India's JioCinema Launches Anime Hub (Exclusive)|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/asia/demon-slayer-spy-x-family-jiocinema-anime-hub-1235999374/|website=Variety|access-date=25 May 2024}}</ref>


In April 2023, Jio Studios, part of Reliance Industries Limited, unveiled a slate of 100 new titles that would eventually be available on JioCinema.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frater |first=Patrick |date=2023-04-13 |title=India's Jio Studios Unveils Content Slate of 100-Titles |url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/india-jio-studios-content-slate-1235582254/ |access-date=2023-08-20 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> 
== Original programming ==
 
=== List of original shows ===
In the same month, [[Warner Bros. Discovery]] announced an agreement with JioCinema for it to carry [[HBO]] and [[Max (streaming service)|Max]] original programming, as well as other [[Warner Bros. Television Studios]] content. The deal succeeds a previous agreement with Hotstar and [[Amazon Prime Video]], respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Manish |date=2023-04-27 |title=Warner Bros. partners with James Murdoch-backed Viacom18 to bring Succession, other HBO content to India |url=https://techcrunch.com/2023/04/27/warner-bros-partners-with-james-murdoch-backed-viacom18-to-bring-succession-other-hbo-content-to-india/ |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Ramachandran|first1=Naman|last2=Frater|first2=Patrick|title=Viacom18-JioCinema Secures HBO, Max Original and Warner Bros. Content for India|url=https://variety.com/2023/global/news/viacom18-jiocinema-india-hbo-warner-1235596330/|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=April 27, 2023|access-date=April 28, 2023}}</ref> HBO content would premiere day-and-date with their U.S. broadcast.<ref name=":0" />
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In May 2023, JioCinema launched a premium tier for watching HBO, Max, and Warner Bros. programming titles. In the same month, [[NBCUniversal]] announced a similar agreement, which will add a [[Peacock (streaming service)|Peacock]] hub to JioCinema Premium featuring first-run and library content from [[Universal Television]], [[Universal Pictures]], [[Universal Content Productions]], and [[Sky Studios]], along with [[List of Peacock original programming|Peacock original programming]].<ref name=":5">{{cite web |last=Shackleton |first=Liz |date=29 May 2023 |title=NBCUniversal Content Set To Stream On Viacom18's JioCinema In India |url=https://deadline.com/2023/05/nbcuniversal-viacom18-jiocinema-streaming-india-1235382165/ |access-date=29 May 2023 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>
 
In June 2023, JioCinema acquired the streaming rights to [[Indian cricket team in the West Indies and the United States in 2023|India's 2023 tour of the West Indies and the United States]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-06-14 |title=JioCinema bags digital rights for India's tour of West Indies |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/jiocinema-bags-digital-rights-for-indias-tour-of-west-indies/articleshow/100988098.cms |access-date=2023-06-18 |issn=0013-0389}}</ref>
 
In September 2023, Viacom18 acquired the television and digital rights to [[India national cricket team]] matches from the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI) in a five-year deal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-31 |title=BCCI's bilateral rights value grows at a modest 13 percent, Viacom 18 winners |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/viacom18-bags-bcci-media-rights-for-next-five-years-confirms-board-secretary-jay-shah-101693479961536.html |access-date=2023-10-06 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
=== List of original titles ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Title !! Premiere date !! Original language(s) !! Genre(s)  
! Title !! Premiere date !! Original language(s) !! Genre(s)  
|-
|-
| ''Inside Story: A Season With Rajasthan Royals''<ref>{{cite news|url=https://technosports.co.in/2020/08/01/jio-cinema-releases-inside-story-a-season-with-rajasthan-royals-showcasing-their-2019-ipl-campaign/|title=Jio Cinema releases 'Inside Story: A season with Rajasthan Royals' showcasing their 2019 IPL campaign|publisher=technosports|date=1 Aug 2020|access-date=19 August 2020|archive-date=3 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803213417/https://technosports.co.in/2020/08/01/jio-cinema-releases-inside-story-a-season-with-rajasthan-royals-showcasing-their-2019-ipl-campaign/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/documentary |title=Rajasthan Royals Documentary |access-date=19 August 2020 |archive-date=27 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927021738/https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/documentary |url-status=live }}</ref>'' || 2020 || [[English language|English]]|| [[Television documentary]]  
| ''Inside Story: A Season With Rajasthan Royals''<ref>{{cite news |date=1 Aug 2020 |title=JioCinema releases 'Inside Story: A season with Rajasthan Royals' showcasing their 2019 IPL campaign |url=https://technosports.co.in/2020/08/01/jio-cinema-releases-inside-story-a-season-with-rajasthan-royals-showcasing-their-2019-ipl-campaign/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803213417/https://technosports.co.in/2020/08/01/jio-cinema-releases-inside-story-a-season-with-rajasthan-royals-showcasing-their-2019-ipl-campaign/ |archive-date=3 August 2020 |access-date=19 August 2020 |publisher=technosports}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/documentary |title=Rajasthan Royals Documentary |access-date=19 August 2020 |archive-date=27 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927021738/https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/documentary |url-status=live }}</ref>|| 2020 || [[English language|English]]|| [[Television documentary]]
|-
|''[[Illegal - Justice, Out of Order]]''
|12 May 2020
|[[Hindi]], [[English language|English]]
|[[Legal thriller]]
|-
|[[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi season 1)|''Bigg Boss OTT 1'']]
|8 August 2021
|
|[[Reality television]]
|-
|-
|''[[Inspector Avinash]]''
|''[[Inspector Avinash]]''
|18 May 2023
|18 May 2023
| rowspan="13" |[[Hindi]]
| rowspan="14" |[[Hindi]]
|[[Crime film|Crime drama]]  
|[[Crime film|Crime drama]]  
|-
|-
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|[[Comedy film|Comedy]]  
|[[Comedy film|Comedy]]  
|-
|-
| [[Rafuchakkar]]
| ''[[Rafuchakkar]]''
|15 June 2023
|15 June 2023
|[[Heist film|Heist]] [[Comedy]]
|[[Heist film|Heist]] [[comedy]]
|-
|-
| [[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi season 2)|''Bigg Boss OTT 2'']]
| [[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi season 2)|''Bigg Boss OTT 2'']]
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|[[Romantic comedy]]
|[[Romantic comedy]]
|-
|-
|''The Magic of Shiri''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://theprint.in/feature/divyanka-tripathi-jaaved-jaaferi-to-star-in-the-magic-of-shiri/1653209/|access-date=3 July 2023|title=Divyanka Tripathi, Jaaved Jaaferi to star in 'The Magic of Shiri'|work=The Print|date=3 July 2023 }}</ref>
|''[[The Magic Of Shiri]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://theprint.in/feature/divyanka-tripathi-jaaved-jaaferi-to-star-in-the-magic-of-shiri/1653209/|access-date=3 July 2023|title=Divyanka Tripathi, Jaaved Jaaferi to star in 'The Magic of Shiri'|work=The Print|date=3 July 2023 }}</ref>
|13 July 2023
|13 July 2023
|[[Drama film|Drama]]
|[[Drama film|Drama]]
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|''Do Gubbare''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/do-gubbare-is-all-about-human-bonding-527025|access-date=4 August 2023|title=Do Gubbare is all about human bonding|work=The Print}}</ref>
|''Do Gubbare''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/do-gubbare-is-all-about-human-bonding-527025|access-date=4 August 2023|title=Do Gubbare is all about human bonding|work=The Print}}</ref>
|20 July 2023
|20 July 2023
|[[Drama film|Drama]] [[Comedy]]
|[[Drama film|Drama]] [[comedy]]
|-
|-
|''[[Kaalkoot]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/kaalkoot-teaser-vijay-varma-transforms-to-a-determined-police-officer-to-nab-culprits-of-acid-attack-8830405/|access-date=13 July 2023|title=Kaalkoot teaser: Vijay Varma transforms to a determined police officer to nab culprits of acid attack|work=The Indian Express|date=12 July 2023 }}</ref>
|''[[Kaalkoot]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/kaalkoot-teaser-vijay-varma-transforms-to-a-determined-police-officer-to-nab-culprits-of-acid-attack-8830405/|access-date=13 July 2023|title=Kaalkoot teaser: Vijay Varma transforms to a determined police officer to nab culprits of acid attack|work=The Indian Express|date=12 July 2023 }}</ref>
|27 July 2023
|27 July 2023
|[[Crime]] [[Drama film|Drama]]
|[[Crime]] [[Drama film|drama]]
|-
|-
|''[[Taali (TV series)|Taali]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/taali-teaser-out-sushmita-sen-trans-activist-sreegauri-sawant-release-date-jiocinema-2413434-2023-07-29|access-date=13 July 2023|title='Taali' teaser: Sushmita Sen transforms into trans activist Shreegauri Sawant|work=India Today}}</ref>
|''[[Taali (TV series)|Taali]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/taali-teaser-out-sushmita-sen-trans-activist-sreegauri-sawant-release-date-jiocinema-2413434-2023-07-29|access-date=13 July 2023|title='Taali' teaser: Sushmita Sen transforms into trans activist Shreegauri Sawant|work=India Today}}</ref>
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|''Lakhan Leela Bhargava ( LLB )''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/ravi-dubey-turns-lawyer-for-new-show-lakhan-leela-bhargav20230808215826|access-date=10 August 2023|title=Ravi Dubey turns lawyer for new show 'Lakhan Leela Bhargav'|work=ANI}}</ref>
|''Lakhan Leela Bhargava ( LLB )''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/ravi-dubey-turns-lawyer-for-new-show-lakhan-leela-bhargav20230808215826|access-date=10 August 2023|title=Ravi Dubey turns lawyer for new show 'Lakhan Leela Bhargav'|work=ANI}}</ref>
|21 August 2023
|21 August 2023
|[[Legal Drama]] [[Comedy]]
|[[Legal Drama|Legal drama]] [[comedy]]
|-
|-
|''Bajao''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.latestly.com/entertainment/tv/bajao-rapper-raftaar-to-make-his-acting-debut-with-the-comedy-web-series-5309133.html|access-date=2 August 2023|title=Bajao: Rapper Raftaar To Make His Acting Debut With the Comedy Web Series|work=Latest LY|date=August 2023 }}</ref>
|''Bajao''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.latestly.com/entertainment/tv/bajao-rapper-raftaar-to-make-his-acting-debut-with-the-comedy-web-series-5309133.html|access-date=2 August 2023|title=Bajao: Rapper Raftaar To Make His Acting Debut With the Comedy Web Series|work=Latest LY|date=August 2023 }}</ref>
|25 August 2023
|25 August 2023
|[[Musical film|Musical]] [[Drama]]
|[[Musical film|Musical]] [[drama]]
|-
|''[[Temptation Island India|Temptation Island India: Pyaar Ki Pariksha]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://deadline.com/2023/10/temptation-island-jiocinema-india-reality-dating-format-1235564703/ | title='Temptation Island': JioCinema Emerges as Indian Buyer of Reality Dating Format | date=5 October 2023 }}</ref>
|3 November 2023
|[[Dating game show|Dating]] [[Reality television|reality]]
|-
|''Good Old Days''
|23 November 2023
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|[[Romantic drama]]
|-
|''[[Jab Mila Tu]]''
|22 January 2024
| rowspan="6" | [[Hindi]]
|[[Romantic drama]]
|-
|''[[Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://theprint.in/feature/jimmy-shergill-lara-duttas-web-series-ranneeti-balakot-beyond-teaser-out/1714754/|access-date=16 August 2023|title=Jimmy Shergill, Lara Dutta's web series 'Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond' teaser out|work=The Print|date=14 August 2023 }}</ref>
|25 April 2024
|[[Action film|Action]] [[drama]]
|-
|''[[Murder In Mahim]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/ashutosh-rana-opens-up-about-his-role-in-murder-in-mahim/articleshow/109889586.cms|access-date=7 May 2024|title=Ashutosh Rana opens up about his role in 'Murder in Mahim'|work=The Time of India|date=8 May 2024}}</ref>
|10 May 2024
|[[Crime drama|Crime thriller]]
|-
|''Dhawan Karenge with Shikhar Dhawan''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/amp/entertainment/shikhar-dhawan-to-debut-as-chat-show-host-for-jiocinemas-dhawan-karenge/cid/2020201|title=Shikhar Dhawan to debut as chat show host for JioCinema's Dhawan Karenge'| work=Telegraph India|date=16 May 2024}}
</ref>
|20 May 2024
|[[Talk show]]
|-
|''Gaanth, Chapter 1 : Jamnaa Paar''
|11 June 2024
|[[Crime fiction|Crime thriller]]
|-
| [[Bigg Boss OTT (Hindi season 3)|''Bigg Boss OTT 3'']]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/amp/digital-news/bigg-boss-ott-season-3-to-stream-on-jiocinema-premium-134537.html|title=Bigg Boss OTT Season 3 to stream on JioCinema Premium|work=Exchange4Media|date=22 May 2024}}</ref>
|21 June 2024
|[[Reality television]]
|-
|-
! colspan="8" | Awaiting release
|''PrimeTime With the Murthys''
|3 July 2024
|[[Hindi]] [[English language|English]]
|[[Comedy]] [[drama]]
|-
|-
|''Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://theprint.in/feature/jimmy-shergill-lara-duttas-web-series-ranneeti-balakot-beyond-teaser-out/1714754/|access-date=16 August 2023|title=Jimmy Shergill, Lara Dutta's web series 'Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond' teaser out|work=The Print|date=14 August 2023 }}</ref>
| ''[[Pill (TV series)|Pill]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/amp/news/pill-announcement-riteish-deshmukh-web-series-debut-jiocinema-july-12/6ac53c3223134&ved=2ahUKEwi0pvTQtamHAxWJRWwGHX28BvYQyM8BKAB6BAgFEAI&usg=AOvVaw23xOVytfAzVepNnT4d3U7C|title=Ritesh Deshmukh's debut series pill to release on JioCinema|work=OTTPlay|date=22 June 2024}}{{Dead link|date=February 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
! rowspan="2" |TBA
| 12 July 2024
! rowspan="2" |[[Hindi]]
| rowspan="7" | [[Hindi]]
|[[Action film|Action]] [[Drama]]
| [[Medical fiction|Medical thriller]]
|-
|-
|''[[Temptation Island: Pyaar Ki Pariksha]]''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://deadline.com/2023/10/temptation-island-jiocinema-india-reality-dating-format-1235564703/ | title='Temptation Island': JioCinema Emerges as Indian Buyer of Reality Dating Format | date=5 October 2023 }}</ref>
| ''[[Dus June Kii Raat|Dus June ki Raat - Chapter 1]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/web-series/story/tusshar-kapoor-priyanka-chahar-choudhary-dus-june-ki-raat-ott-release-jiocinema-2572098-2024-07-26|title=Tusshar Kapoor, Priyanka Chahar series to release on August 4|work=India Today|date=26 July 2024}}</ref>
|[[Dating game show|Dating]] [[Reality television|Reality]]  
| 4 August 2024
| [[Comedy]] [[Thriller film|thriller]]
|-
|''[[Shekhar Home]]''<ref>{{cite web |title=Kay Kay Menon-starrer detective series 'Shekhar Home' gets premiere date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kay-kay-menon-starrer-detective-series-shekhar-home-gets-premiere-date/article68472090.ece |website=The Hindu |language=en-IN |date=1 August 2024}}</ref>
| 14 August 2024
| [[Crime film|Crime]] [[drama]]
|-
|''[[MTV Dark Scroll]]''<ref>{{cite web |title=Dark Scroll Muqabla Anjaan Se: Amit Sadh To Host India's Only Paranormal Reality Show; Check Release Date |url=https://www.thedailyjagran.com/entertainment/dark-scroll-muqabla-anjaan-se-amit-sadh-to-host-indias-only-paranormal-reality-show-check-release-date-10180707 |website=English Jagran |date=14 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
| 16 August 2024
| [[paranormal television|Paranormal]] [[Reality television|reality]]
|-
| ''[[Khalbali Records]]''<ref>{{cite web | title='Khalbali Records' set to hit screens: Ram Kapoor leads starry cast in musical drama | website=The Statesman | date=27 August 2024 | url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/ott/khalbali-records-set-to-hit-screens-ram-kapoor-leads-starry-cast-in-musical-drama-1503336207.html}}</ref>
| 12 September 2024
| [[Musical film|Musical]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]]
|-
|''[[Honeymoon Photographer]]''<ref>{{cite web | title=Asha Negi's OTT show 'Honeymoon Photographer' to stream on JioCinema on September 27 | website=Deccan Herald | date=19 September 2024 | url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/asha-negis-ott-show-honeymoon-photographer-to-stream-on-jiocinema-on-september-27-3197446}}</ref>
| 27 September 2024
| [[Crime fiction|Crime]] [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]]
|-
| ''[[Doctors (2024 TV series)|Doctors]]''<ref>{{cite web | last=Kar | first=Shramana | title=Doctors on OTT: Intense medical tensions, compelling arguments about being a good doctor, romance drama, and more reasons to watch the web series | website=OTTPlay | date=22 December 2024 | url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/reasons-to-watch-doctors-web-series-on-jiocinema-on-december-27-2024/fd0d01eafb477}}</ref>
| 27 December 2024
| [[Medical drama]]
|-
|-
|}
|}


=== List of original films ===
=== List of original films ===
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!Premiere date
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| ''[[Dasvi]]''
| ''[[Dasvi]]''
| {{dts|7 April 2022}}<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-abhishek-bachchan-starrer-dasvi-skip-theatrical-release-release-jio-cinema-netflix-april-7/|date=14 March 2022|title=EXCLUSIVE: Abhishek Bachchan-starrer Dasvi to skip theatrical release; to release on Jio Cinema and Netflix on April 7|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=14 March 2022|archive-date=14 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314060744/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-abhishek-bachchan-starrer-dasvi-skip-theatrical-release-release-jio-cinema-netflix-april-7/|url-status=live}}</ref>
| {{dts|7 April 2022}}<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 March 2022 |title=Exclusive: Abhishek Bachchan-starrer Dasvi to skip theatrical release; to release on JioCinema and Netflix on April 7 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-abhishek-bachchan-starrer-dasvi-skip-theatrical-release-release-jio-cinema-netflix-april-7/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314060744/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-abhishek-bachchan-starrer-dasvi-skip-theatrical-release-release-jio-cinema-netflix-april-7/ |archive-date=14 March 2022 |access-date=14 March 2022 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
| [[Comedy of manners|Social-comedy]]
| [[Comedy of manners|Social-comedy]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Kacchey Limbu]]''
| ''[[Kacchey Limbu]]''
| {{dts|19 May 2023}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kacchey Limbu Movie Review: Radhika Madan, Rajat Barmecha, Ayush Mehra's film on gully cricket thoda kaccha reh gaya |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/reviews/story/kacchey-limbu-movie-review-radhika-madan-rajat-barmecha-ayush-mehras-film-on-gully-cricket-kaccha-hi-reh-gaya-2381184-2023-05-19 |access-date=2023-05-27 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en}}</ref>
| {{dts|19 May 2023}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kacchey Limbu Movie Review: Radhika Madan, Rajat Barmecha, Ayush Mehra's film on gully cricket thoda kaccha reh gaya |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/reviews/story/kacchey-limbu-movie-review-radhika-madan-rajat-barmecha-ayush-mehras-film-on-gully-cricket-kaccha-hi-reh-gaya-2381184-2023-05-19 |access-date=2023-05-27 |website=[[India Today]] |date=19 May 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
| [[Sports drama]]
| [[Sports drama]]
|-
|-
|''[[Boo (2023 film)|Boo]]''
|''[[Boo (2023 film)|Boo]]''
|27 May 2023<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-26 |title=Director Vijay's horror thriller 'Boo' to premiere directly on OTT |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/director-vijays-horror-thriller-boo-to-premiere-directly-on-ott/articleshow/100529789.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-05-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|27 May 2023<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-26 |title=Director Vijay's horror thriller 'Boo' to premiere directly on OTT |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/director-vijays-horror-thriller-boo-to-premiere-directly-on-ott/articleshow/100529789.cms |access-date=2023-05-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]{{Br}}[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]{{Br}}[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|[[Horror film|Horror]]
|[[Horror film|Horror]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Mumbaikar (film)|Mumbaikar]]''
| ''[[Mumbaikar (film)|Mumbaikar]]''
| {{dts|2 June 2023}}<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-25 |title=Vikrant Massey and Vijay Sethupathi's thriller drama 'Mumbaikar' to release on this date |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/vikrant-massey-and-vijay-sethupathis-thriller-drama-mumbaikar-to-release-on-this-date/articleshow/100501680.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-05-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
| {{dts|2 June 2023}}<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-25 |title=Vikrant Massey and Vijay Sethupathi's thriller drama 'Mumbaikar' to release on this date |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/hindi/vikrant-massey-and-vijay-sethupathis-thriller-drama-mumbaikar-to-release-on-this-date/articleshow/100501680.cms |access-date=2023-05-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
| Hindi
| rowspan="2" | Hindi
| [[Crime fiction|Crime thriller]]
| [[Crime fiction|Crime thriller]]
|-
|-
| ''[[Bloody Daddy]]''
| ''[[Bloody Daddy]]''
| {{dts|9 June 2023}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2023-05-25 |title=Shahid Kapoor Says His Action Entertainer Bloody Daddy 'Is A Big Screen Experience On OTT' |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/ott/shahid-kapoor-bloody-daddy-release-on-ott-jio-cinema-june-9-trailer-out-1604666 |access-date=2023-05-27 |website=[[ABP Group|ABP Live]] |language=en}}</ref>
| {{dts|9 June 2023}}<ref>{{Cite web | date=2023-05-25 |title=Shahid Kapoor Says His Action Entertainer Bloody Daddy 'Is A Big Screen Experience On OTT' |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/ott/shahid-kapoor-bloody-daddy-release-on-ott-jio-cinema-june-9-trailer-out-1604666 |access-date=2023-05-27 |website=[[ABP Group|ABP Live]] |language=en}}</ref>
| Hindi
| [[Action film#Action-thriller|Action-thriller]]
| [[Action film#Action-thriller|Action-thriller]]
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| ''[[Sergeant (Indian film)|Sergeant]]''
| ''[[Sergeant (Indian film)|Sergeant]]''
| {{dts| 30 June 2023}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=Jio Cinema Announces Randeep Hooda's 'Sergeant' Release Date|url=https://www.binged.com/news/jio-cinema-announces-randeep-hoodas-sergeant-release-date/|date=21 June 2023|work=Binged|access-date=21 June 2023}}</ref>  
| {{dts| 30 June 2023}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 June 2023 |title=JioCinema Announces Randeep Hooda's 'Sergeant' Release Date |url=https://www.binged.com/news/jio-cinema-announces-randeep-hoodas-sergeant-release-date/ |access-date=21 June 2023 |work=Binged |archive-date=30 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130164313/https://www.binged.com/news/jio-cinema-announces-randeep-hoodas-sergeant-release-date/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| [[Thriller film|Thriller]]
| [[Thriller film|Thriller]]
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|''[[Ishq-e-Nadaan]]''
|14 July 2023
|14 July 2023
|Hindi
|rowspan="14" | Hindi
|[[Romance film|Romantic]][[Drama film|Drama]]
|[[Romance film|Romantic]] [[Drama film|drama]]
|-
|-
|''[[Trial Period]]''
|''[[Trial Period]]''
|21 July 2023
|21 July 2023
|Hindi
|[[Comedy film|Comedy]]
|-
|''[[Bachubhai]]''
|21 July 2023
|Gujarati
|[[Comedy film|Comedy]]
|[[Comedy film|Comedy]]
|-
|-
|''[[One Friday Night]]''
|''[[One Friday Night]]''
|28 July 2023
|28 July 2023
|Hindi
|[[Mystery Film|Mystery]] [[Drama|thriller]]
|[[Mystery Film|Mystery]] [[Drama|thriller]]
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|''[[Hey Kameeni]]''
|22 December 2023
|[[Drama]]
|-
|''[[Ek Kori Prem Katha]]''
|5 April 2024
|[[Drama]]
|-
|''[[Dedh Bigha Zameen]]''
|31 May 2024
|[[Drama]]
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|''[[Blackout (2024 film)|Blackout]]''
|7 June 2024
|[[Comedy|Comedy thriller]]
|-
|''[[Ghudchadi]]''
|9 August 2024
|[[Comedy film|Comedy]] [[drama]]
|-
|''[[Tikdam]]''
|23 August 2024
|[[Drama]]
|-
|''[[Visfot]]''
|6 September 2024
|[[Crime fiction|Crime thriller]]
|-
|''[[Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai]]''
|20 September 2024
|[[Comedy drama]]
|-
|''[[Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani]]''
|4 October 2024
|[[Romantic drama]]
|-
|''[[The Miranda Brothers]]''
|25 October 2024
|[[Drama]]
|-
|''[[Khwaabon Ka Jhamela]]''
|8 November 2024
|[[Romantic comedy]]
|-
|}
|}


==Interface and features==
=== List of short films ===
Sports, Free and Premium content tabs are available as of August 2023.
{| class="wikitable sortable" id="special_upcoming" style="width: 100%; text-align: center;
 
!Title
===Livestreaming===
!Premiere date
Live streaming of Viacom18's News channels is available on JioCinema. Sports-related events with acquired rights are also livestreamed.
!Original language(s)
 
!Genre
===Downloads===
|-
Device-specific apps also support offline downloading of [[Video on demand|VOD]] content titles.
| ''The Comedian''
| {{dts|29 September 2023}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 September 2023|title=Satish Kaushik's last film 'The Comedian' to premiere on JioCinema Film Fest|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/satish-kaushiks-last-film-the-comedian-to-premiere-on-jiocinema-film-fest-2440911-2023-09-26|access-date=2023-11-14|website=India Todoy|language=en}}</ref>
| [[Hindi]]
| [[Comedy-drama]]
|-
| ''Birha : The Journey Back Home''
| {{dts|30 September 2023}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 September 2023|title=
Birha (The Journey Back Home) (2022) Hindi Movie|url=https://www.jiocinema.com/movies/birha-the-journey-back-home/3830529/watch|access-date=2023-11-14|website=JioCinema|language=en}}</ref>
| [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Drama]]
|-
|''Bebaak''
|{{dts|1 October 2023}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 October 2023|title=JioCinema Film Fest: An Opportunity To Enjoy Cinematic Gems At Home|url=https://www.socialnationnow.com/jiocinema-film-festival-unveiling-20-movie-in-20-days|access-date=2023-11-14|website=Social Nation|language=en}}</ref>
| rowspan="18" | [[Hindi]]
|-
|''Rat in the Kitchen''
|{{dts|2 October 2023}}
|[[Neo-noir]] [[Thriller film|thriller]]
|-
|''Mein Mehmood''
|{{dts|3 October 2023}}
| rowspan="12" |[[Drama]]
|-
|''Gangster Ganga''
|{{dts|4 October 2023}}
|-
|''Munna Ka Bachpan''
|{{dts|5 October 2023}}
|-
|''Ghuspaith''
|{{dts|6 October 2023}}
|-
|''The Daughter''
|{{dts|7 October 2023}}
|-
|''Laar''
|{{dts|8 October 2023}}
|-
|''Kofuku''
|{{dts|9 October 2023}}
|-
|''Armaand''
|{{dts|10 October 2023}}<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 September 2023|title=JioCinema Film Fest to commence on September 29, featuring 20 premieres across 20 days|url=https://mediabrief.com/jiocinema-film-fest/|access-date=2023-11-14|website=Media Brief|language=en}}</ref>
|-
|''Coming Out With the Help Of a Time Machine''
|{{dts|11 October 2023}}
|-
|''The Last Envelope''
|{{dts|12 October 2023}}
|-
|''Murakh: The Idiot''
|{{dts|13 October 2023}}
|-
|''Maachis Ki Dibiya''
|{{dts|14 October 2023}}
|-
|''Ring Mili Kya''
|{{dts|15 October 2023}}
|[[Comedy (film)|Comedy]]
|-
|''Dammy''
|{{dts|16 October 2023}}
| rowspan="3" |[[Drama]]
|-
|''Before We Die''
|{{dts|17 October 2023}}
|-
|''Phone Call''
|{{dts|18 October 2023}}
|}


==Availability and access==
==Availability and access==
===Location===
As of April 2024, JioCinema re-launched the JioCinema Premium subscription service, with pricing starting at Rs. 29 per month.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-04-25 |title=Reliance Jio takes on Netflix and Amazon Prime with JioCinema Premium plan starting at Rs 29: Benefits and other details |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/reliance-jio-takes-on-netflix-and-amazon-prime-with-jiocinema-premium-plan-starting-at-rs-29-benefits-and-other-details/articleshow/109579945.cms |access-date=2024-04-25 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> This service offers ad-free streaming, support for up to 4K video quality, and offline viewing capabilities. A family plan available at Rs. 89 per month allows simultaneous access on four screens.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-25 |title=JioCinema Premium subscription plans announced, price starts at Rs 29 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/jiocinema-premium-subscription-plans-announced-price-starts-at-rs-29-2531428-2024-04-25 |access-date=2024-04-25 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>
As of July 2023, JioCinema is not available outside India.
 
===Subscription===
As of August 2023, a subscription plan called 'JioCinema Premium' is required to access international content under the 'HBO' and 'Peacock' hubs. Some local content titles are available without subscription or registration and are accessible with ads.
 
As of October 2023, Ad-free access subscription is not available. <ref>https://help.jiocinema.com</ref>
===Devices and platforms supported===
* [[Television set|TV sets]]
** Google-certified [[Android TV|Android TVs]]
** [[Samsung Electronics|Samsung]] Smart TVs ([[Tizen]] 2.4 and above)
* [[Digital media player|Media players]]
**  [[Amazon Fire TV]] devices
** [[Chromecast]] devices
* [[Smartphone|Smartphones]]
** [[Android (operating system)|Android]] 4.3 and above
**  [[iOS]] 7.0 and above
* [[Tablet computer|Tablets]]
** [[Android (operating system)|Android]] 4.3 and above
**  [[iOS]] 7.0 and above
* Desktop website [[Web browser|browsers]]
** [[Google Chrome|Chrome]]
** [[Microsoft Edge|Edge]]
** [[Firefox|Firefox]]
** [[Safari (web browser)|Safari]]
* Mobile website [[Web browser|browsers]]
** [[Google Chrome|Chrome]]
** [[Microsoft Edge|Edge]]
** [[Firefox|Firefox]]
** [[Safari (web browser)|Safari]]


== Viewership ==
== Viewership ==
As per [[Statista]]'s Q2 2020 report, JioCinema has a 7% market share among many competitors like [[Netflix]] and [[Amazon Prime Video]], which have a 20% market share each; [[Disney+ Hotstar]], which has a 17% market share; [[ZEE5]] with a 9% market share; [[ALTBalaji]] and [[SonyLIV]], which have 4% market shares each; and other streaming platforms,are which have a 19% market share.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.statista.com/chart/23009/market-share-streaming--ott--platforms-in-india/|title=International Brands Rise to the Top of Indian Streaming Market|date=23 September 2020 |publisher=Statista|access-date=23 September 2020|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929063818/https://www.statista.com/chart/23009/market-share-streaming--ott--platforms-in-india/|url-status=live}}</ref>
As per [[Statista]]'s Q2 2020 report, JioCinema had a 7% market share among many competitors like [[Netflix]] and [[Amazon Prime Video]], which had a 20% market share each; [[Disney+ Hotstar]], which had a 17% market share; [[ZEE5]] with a 9% market share; [[ALTBalaji]] and [[SonyLIV]], which had a 4% market share each; and other streaming platforms, which had a 19% market share.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.statista.com/chart/23009/market-share-streaming--ott--platforms-in-india/|title=International Brands Rise to the Top of Indian Streaming Market|date=23 September 2020 |publisher=Statista|access-date=23 September 2020|archive-date=29 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929063818/https://www.statista.com/chart/23009/market-share-streaming--ott--platforms-in-india/|url-status=live}}</ref>


The [[2023 Indian Premier League final]] set a new record for concurrent viewership of a streaming broadcast; JioCinema reported that the match peaked at 32 million concurrent viewers (beating a record set during the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]] by Hotstar) and was seen by over 120 million unique viewers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Manish |date=2023-05-29 |title=Reliance's JioCinema breaks world record with free cricket streaming |url=https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/29/jiocinema-concurrent-global-record/ |access-date=2023-05-30 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 July 2019 |title=Hotstar sets global streaming record during India-New Zealand semi-final |url=http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/hotstar-global-streaming-record-india-new-zealand-semi-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190718183201/http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/hotstar-global-streaming-record-india-new-zealand-semi-final |archive-date=18 July 2019 |access-date=18 July 2019 |website=SportsPro Media}}</ref>
The [[2023 Indian Premier League final]] set a new record for concurrent viewership of a streaming broadcast. JioCinema reported that the match peaked at 32 million concurrent viewers (beating a record set during the [[2019 Cricket World Cup]] by Hotstar) and was seen by over 120 million unique viewers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Manish |date=2023-05-29 |title=Reliance's JioCinema breaks world record with free cricket streaming |url=https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/29/jiocinema-concurrent-global-record/ |access-date=2023-05-30 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 July 2019 |title=Hotstar sets global streaming record during India-New Zealand semi-final |url=http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/hotstar-global-streaming-record-india-new-zealand-semi-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190718183201/http://www.sportspromedia.com/news/hotstar-global-streaming-record-india-new-zealand-semi-final |archive-date=18 July 2019 |access-date=18 July 2019 |website=SportsPro Media}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
 
{{Portal|India|Film}}
*[[List of Netflix India originals]]
*[[List of Netflix India originals]]
*[[List of Amazon India originals]]
*[[List of Amazon India originals]]
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{oweb|www.jiocinema.com}}
* {{Official website|https://www.jiocinema.com/}}


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JioCinema
File:JioCinema Horizontal (2024).svg
Screenshot
JioCinema App Screenshot
Type of businessStreaming
Type of site
OTT platform
Available in
Dissolved14 February 2025; 17 months ago (2025-02-14)
Predecessor(s)Voot
Successor(s)JioHotstar
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Area servedIndian subcontinent
OwnerViacom18
Founder(s)Jio Platforms
Key people
  • Mukesh Ambani
  • Akash Ambani
Industry
Products
Services
CommercialYes
RegistrationOptional
Users15 million (As of 2024)[1]
Launched3 May 2016; 10 years ago (2016-05-03)

JioCinema was an Indian subscription video-on-demand over-the-top streaming service owned by Viacom18. The service was merged with Disney+ Hotstar on 14 February 2025, to form JioHotstar.[2]

In April 2022, the service was brought under Reliance's Viacom18 joint venture, backed by new funding from Uday Shankar and James Murdoch's Bodhi Tree Systems. JioCinema began to subsume Viacom18's existing streaming platform Voot later that year, beginning with sports programming in October, and Voot being officially discontinued in favour of JioCinema in August 2023.

History[edit | edit source]

Launch (2016–2019)[edit | edit source]

JioCinema was launched on 5 September 2016 by Jio Platforms as part of a suite of apps and services exclusive to Jio mobile subscribers, with JioCinema app for Android and iOS. In December 2017, JioCinema added a web-based version for PCs.[3][4] A JioCinema app was also released for Jio's KaiOS-based Jio Phone.[5]

In 2019, Intex,[6] TCL,[7][8] and Xiaomi[9][10] announced that they would include JioCinema apps with their smart TVs.

Viacom18 era (2022–2023)[edit | edit source]

In April 2022, Viacom18—a joint venture between Paramount Global and Jio's parent company Network18 Group—announced that Qatar-backed Bodhi Tree Systems (founded by former Disney Asia-Pacific president Uday Shankar and former 21st Century Fox CEO James Murdoch) would make a major investment in the company with a focus on bolstering its streaming businesses. As part of the deal, JioCinema would be brought under Viacom18.[11] In September 2022, the Competition Commission of India approved the transaction, which was completed in April 2023.[12][13][11]

In October 2022, before the 2022 FIFA World Cup, it was announced that Viacom18 sports content would move from their existing streaming platform Voot to JioCinema, with all World Cup matches streaming for free.[14][15] The platform was made available to all users, including non-Jio users. Its coverage faced criticism from viewers on social media for initially having technical issues such as buffering; JioCinema stated that it would work to address these issues.[16]

JioCinema launched a premium tier on 15 May 2023, anchored by a content agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery that saw rights to HBO and Max original productions move to JioCinema from its competitor, Disney+ Hotstar.[17] JioCinema also announced a similar library agreement with NBCUniversal, including Universal Pictures, Universal Television, and Peacock productions.[18]

Voot began to migrate its original productions to JioCinema in June 2023, including new seasons of Asur and Bigg Boss OTT. In August 2023, Voot was discontinued, with JioCinema assuming its content library, and existing Voot Select subscribers being migrated to JioCinema Premium.[19][20]

Disney+Hotstar and JioCinema merger (2024–present)[edit | edit source]

In October 2024, Employees of RIL revealed that Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema will officially merge into a single platform. Back in February 2024, Reliance and Disney agreed on a $8.5 billion merger of their media assets. Nita Ambani will serve as the chairperson of the merged entity while Uday Shankar from Bodhi Tree Systems will be the vice-chair.[21][22] Shortly after news of the merger reached the media and the public, a user known as "A Dreamer" registered the domain name "jiohotstar.com". The user requested Reliance to fund his education in exchange for the domain; initially requesting £93,345 from Reliance, matching the fees for his education programme. However, this request was turned down by Ambujesh Yadav, AVP of Commercials at Reliance.[23]

In December 2024, Reliance Industries acquired the domain jiohotstar.com,[24] giving rise to speculations that Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema would officially merge into a single platform.

On 14 February 2025, JioCinema along with Disney+ Hotstar were merged and launched as JioHotstar, subsequently JioCinema transferred existing subscribers to JioHotstar.[25]

Content[edit | edit source]

Current partners[edit | edit source]

Indian content[edit | edit source]

In December 2018, JioCinema partnered with Disney India[26][27][28] to offer Disney+ Hotstar content on the JioCinema app. Disney has withdrawn from this deal after the introduction of Disney+ Hotstar in India.

In December 2019, JioCinema partnered with Sun NXT to host over 4,000 films available on the Sun NXT platform[29][30][31][32] across four Indian languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. In May 2020, JioCinema partnered with Hoichoi to provide Hindi-dubbed Bengali content.[33]

International content[edit | edit source]

In May 2022, Paramount Global announced that Paramount+ would launch in India through Viacom18 in 2023, however Paramount never launched its streaming platform in India and instead brought their content to JioCinema Premium.

In April 2023, Jio Studios unveiled a slate of 100 new titles that would eventually be available on JioCinema.[34] The same month, Warner Bros. Discovery announced an agreement with JioCinema for it to carry HBO and Max original programming, as well as other Warner Bros. Television Studios content. The deal succeeds a previous agreement with Hotstar and Amazon Prime Video, respectively.[35][36] HBO content would premiere day-and-date with their U.S. broadcast.[17] HBO and Warner Bros. content would launch in May 2023 as part of the new JioCinema Premium tier.

In May 2023, NBCUniversal announced a similar agreement, which will add a Peacock hub to JioCinema Premium featuring first-run and library content from Universal Television, Universal Pictures, Universal Content Productions, and Sky Studios, along with Peacock original programming.[18]

In November 2023, Viacom18 secured a deal to bring Pokémon shows and movies to JioCinema.[37]

In May 2024, JioCinema struck the deal with anime licensor Muse Communication to bring the Anime series into their JioCinema Premium subscription, including to simulcast the fourth season of hit anime Demon Slayer.[38]

Original programming[edit | edit source]

List of original shows[edit | edit source]

Title Premiere date Original language(s) Genre(s)
Inside Story: A Season With Rajasthan Royals[39][40] 2020 English Television documentary
Illegal - Justice, Out of Order 12 May 2020 Hindi, English Legal thriller
Bigg Boss OTT 1 8 August 2021 Reality television
Inspector Avinash 18 May 2023 Hindi Crime drama
Crackdown 30 May 2023 Spy thriller
Asur 1 June 2023 Crime thriller
UP65 8 June 2023 Comedy
Rafuchakkar 15 June 2023 Heist comedy
Bigg Boss OTT 2 17 June 2023 Reality television
Ishq Next Door 3 July 2023 Romantic comedy
The Magic Of Shiri[41] 13 July 2023 Drama
Do Gubbare[42] 20 July 2023 Drama comedy
Kaalkoot[43] 27 July 2023 Crime drama
Taali[44] 15 August 2023 Biography
Lakhan Leela Bhargava ( LLB )[45] 21 August 2023 Legal drama comedy
Bajao[46] 25 August 2023 Musical drama
Temptation Island India: Pyaar Ki Pariksha[47] 3 November 2023 Dating reality
Good Old Days 23 November 2023 Telugu Romantic drama
Jab Mila Tu 22 January 2024 Hindi Romantic drama
Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond[48] 25 April 2024 Action drama
Murder In Mahim[49] 10 May 2024 Crime thriller
Dhawan Karenge with Shikhar Dhawan[50] 20 May 2024 Talk show
Gaanth, Chapter 1 : Jamnaa Paar 11 June 2024 Crime thriller
Bigg Boss OTT 3[51] 21 June 2024 Reality television
PrimeTime With the Murthys 3 July 2024 Hindi English Comedy drama
Pill[52] 12 July 2024 Hindi Medical thriller
Dus June ki Raat - Chapter 1[53] 4 August 2024 Comedy thriller
Shekhar Home[54] 14 August 2024 Crime drama
MTV Dark Scroll[55] 16 August 2024 Paranormal reality
Khalbali Records[56] 12 September 2024 Musical drama
Honeymoon Photographer[57] 27 September 2024 Crime thriller
Doctors[58] 27 December 2024 Medical drama

List of original films[edit | edit source]

Title Premiere date Original language(s) Genre
Mimi 26 July 2021[59] Hindi Comedy-drama
Dasvi 7 April 2022[60] Social-comedy
Kacchey Limbu 19 May 2023[61] Sports drama
Boo 27 May 2023[62] Telugu
Tamil 		Horror
Mumbaikar 2 June 2023[63] Hindi Crime thriller
Bloody Daddy 9 June 2023[64] Action-thriller
Gulaam Chor 11 June 2023 Gujarati Mystery thriller
I Love You 16 June 2023[65] Hindi Romantic thriller
Aseq 23 June 2023[66] Horror thriller
Sergeant 30 June 2023[67] Thriller
Blind 7 July 2023 Thriller
Unaad 8 July 2023 Marathi Drama
Ishq-e-Nadaan 14 July 2023 Hindi Romantic drama
Trial Period 21 July 2023 Comedy
One Friday Night 28 July 2023 Mystery thriller
Hey Kameeni 22 December 2023 Drama
Ek Kori Prem Katha 5 April 2024 Drama
Dedh Bigha Zameen 31 May 2024 Drama
Blackout 7 June 2024 Comedy thriller
Ghudchadi 9 August 2024 Comedy drama
Tikdam 23 August 2024 Drama
Visfot 6 September 2024 Crime thriller
Jo Tera Hai Woh Mera Hai 20 September 2024 Comedy drama
Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani 4 October 2024 Romantic drama
The Miranda Brothers 25 October 2024 Drama
Khwaabon Ka Jhamela 8 November 2024 Romantic comedy

List of short films[edit | edit source]

Title Premiere date Original language(s) Genre
The Comedian 29 September 2023[68] Hindi Comedy-drama
Birha : The Journey Back Home 30 September 2023[69] Punjabi Drama
Bebaak 1 October 2023[70] Hindi
Rat in the Kitchen 2 October 2023 Neo-noir thriller
Mein Mehmood 3 October 2023 Drama
Gangster Ganga 4 October 2023
Munna Ka Bachpan 5 October 2023
Ghuspaith 6 October 2023
The Daughter 7 October 2023
Laar 8 October 2023
Kofuku 9 October 2023
Armaand 10 October 2023[71]
Coming Out With the Help Of a Time Machine 11 October 2023
The Last Envelope 12 October 2023
Murakh: The Idiot 13 October 2023
Maachis Ki Dibiya 14 October 2023
Ring Mili Kya 15 October 2023 Comedy
Dammy 16 October 2023 Drama
Before We Die 17 October 2023
Phone Call 18 October 2023

Availability and access[edit | edit source]

As of April 2024, JioCinema re-launched the JioCinema Premium subscription service, with pricing starting at Rs. 29 per month.[72] This service offers ad-free streaming, support for up to 4K video quality, and offline viewing capabilities. A family plan available at Rs. 89 per month allows simultaneous access on four screens.[73]

Viewership[edit | edit source]

As per Statista's Q2 2020 report, JioCinema had a 7% market share among many competitors like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, which had a 20% market share each; Disney+ Hotstar, which had a 17% market share; ZEE5 with a 9% market share; ALTBalaji and SonyLIV, which had a 4% market share each; and other streaming platforms, which had a 19% market share.[74]

The 2023 Indian Premier League final set a new record for concurrent viewership of a streaming broadcast. JioCinema reported that the match peaked at 32 million concurrent viewers (beating a record set during the 2019 Cricket World Cup by Hotstar) and was seen by over 120 million unique viewers.[75][76]

See also[edit | edit source]

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