Chip and Joanna Gaines have some incredible news to share! They have recently made a major deal with HBO Max, which means that their content will soon be available on the popular streaming platform. As fans of the couple, we can’t contain our excitement and want to know more about what’s in store.
In a Variety article published on August 4, it was revealed that the dynamic duo, previously known for their HGTV home repair shows and the successful Magnolia Network, will now be venturing into the world of streaming with HBO Max. This is a significant change that has generated a great deal of anticipation among their devoted fanbase.
Just last year, the Gaineses debuted the Magnolia Channel in partnership with Discovery. Shortly after its launch, Decider listed the Magnolia Network as one of the top 25 basic cable networks, and it even received five Emmy nominations. And now, with WarnerMedia and Discovery joining forces, the decision to bring some of the Gaines’ content to HBO Max serves as an early collaboration between these two media powerhouses.
While not all of the Gaines’ content will be available on HBO Max when it launches in September, fans can expect to enjoy some of their most beloved shows. All five seasons of their signature show, “Fixer Upper,” from 2014 to 2018 (with the pilot airing in 2013), will be available for streaming. Additionally, viewers can look forward to “Fixer Upper: Welcome Home,” “Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines,” “The Lost Kitchen,” and more.
One exciting new series that fans are eagerly waiting for is “Fixer Upper: The Castle.” Scheduled to be released on October 14 on the Magnolia Network, HBO Max, and Discovery+, this series will follow Chip and Joanna as they restore a historic castle in Waco, Texas, dating back to the early 1900s. It’s the next thrilling adventure that the Gaineses have in store for us!
In a statement released to Decider, Chip and Joanna expressed their excitement about sharing their inspiring and authentic stories on Magnolia Network. They can’t wait to bring these beloved stories to HBO Max and reach an even wider audience. The couple said, “Including our next adventure, Fixer Upper: The Castle, we’re thrilled to embark on this journey and make our debut on HBO Max this September.”
The team at HBO Max is equally thrilled to have the famous couple’s work on their streaming service. Casey Bloys, Chief Content Officer for HBO and HBO Max, shared, “Chip and Jo are without a doubt the most beloved duo in the home renovation and lifestyle space, with a legion of fans who have followed them from Fixer Upper to the launch of their very own network.” They added, “We’re so excited to welcome them to the HBO Max family.”
Some have even speculated that adding the Gaineses to HBO Max is a last-ditch effort to boost WarnerMedia’s streaming business. As AV Club reported, “If only the Gaineses could take a swing at fixing up WarnerMedia’s financial strategy and rescue one of the best streaming services out there.” It will be fascinating to see how their addition to the HBO Max roster impacts the future of the platform.
So, are you just as thrilled as we are about Chip and Joanna Gaines making their debut on a streaming platform? As fans, we couldn’t be more excited to witness their new adventures and continue being inspired by their incredible storytelling. Let’s eagerly await their arrival on HBO Max this fall!