# JioHotstar international market expansion

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jiohotstar-international-market-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-18T13:39:03.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

JioHotstar, an Indian streaming platform, has initiated a series of international expansions through strategic partnerships. 

In October 2026, the company entered the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by partnering with STARZPLAY. This expansion allows users to access JioHotstar Originals, television content, and reality franchises via the STARZPLAY app and website, with audio tracks available in up to 10 languages. 

Shortly after, JioHotstar expanded into Nepal through a partnership with DGO, the country’s first licensed subscription OTT platform. This collaboration integrates a dedicated content hub into the DGO app, providing access to Indian films, original series, and live sports with localized subscription pricing.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: JioHotstar expands to Nepal through DGO partnership

JioHotstar has launched in Nepal via a partnership with DGO, offering premium movies, original series, and live sports through localized subscription plans starting at NPR 249 per month.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jiohotstar-expands-to-nepal-through-dgo-partnership

### 2026-10-06: JioHotstar expands into MENA region via STARZPLAY partnership

JioHotstar is expanding into the MENA region through a partnership with STARZPLAY, offering multilingual Indian entertainment and sports to South Asian audiences.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jiohotstar-expands-into-mena-region-via-starzplay-partnership

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