HBO
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Media and Broadcasting
| Stands for | Home Box Office |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
HBO stands for Home Box Office, a media and broadcasting abbreviation.
American premium television network and streaming brand known for prestige original series such as The Sopranos, The Wire, Game of Thrones, Succession and The Last of Us, along with films and documentaries.
Example: The finale airs Sunday at 9 p.m. on HBO and streams on HBO Max.
Usage notes
Founded by Charles Dolan and Gerald Levin, HBO first broadcast on November 8, 1972, to subscribers in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. In 1975 it became the first network to distribute programming nationwide by satellite, with the "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match. The slogan "It's not TV. It's HBO." ran from 1996. Its streaming service, launched as HBO Max in 2020, was renamed Max in 2023 and returned to HBO Max in 2025.
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