The Franchise
The crew of an unloved franchise movie fight for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f*ck-up has an origin story.
Where to stream The Franchise
Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Trailers and promos
Official Trailer
Official Teaser
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Lolly Adefope, Himesh Patel, Himish Patel and Jon Brown on The Franchise | LFF 2024
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Frequently asked questions about The Franchise
Where can I watch The Franchise in the United States?
The Franchise is available to stream on HBO Max in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Franchise on HBO Max?
Yes. The Franchise is streaming on HBO Max in the United States.
Can I watch The Franchise for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Franchise needs a subscription to HBO Max, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Franchise?
The Franchise scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Franchise?
The Franchise stars Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, and Lolly Adefope. Jon Brown is the creator.
How many seasons of The Franchise are there?
The Franchise has 1 season and 8 episodes, and is canceled.
What network is The Franchise on?
The Franchise airs on HBO, and is produced by Neal Street Productions, Dundee Productions, and HBO.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked October 2026.