The Franchise release schedule: When does each episode of the 2024 HBO series drop? (2024)

HBO's The Franchise is long overdue in comedy. The first episode will air on October 6 at 10 p.m. ET. It's brought to you by Jon Brown, Sam Mendes, and Armando Iannucci. The show is touted to show the funny chaos behind a fictional movie franchise based on a superhero.

The Franchise will undoubtedly be a tremendous experience in delight, with its premise and cast featuring Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, and Billy Magnussen. The series mocks the inner workings of blockbuster filmmaking and the particular superhero genre in a comically theatrical way.

It aspires to show what happens behind the camera of a film crew trying to keep it together in an industry completely driven by massive franchises.

The Franchise episodes' release date and time

It is set to go live weekly on HBO, with a fresh episode expected to be released every Sunday at 10 p.m. ET.

Here’s a breakdown of the episodes:

The series, undoubtedly, has comical satire. It is sure to borrow some of its humor from the rising cinematic universe mania found on the streets of Hollywood.

It has taken credit for directing the premiere episode, as that is by Sam Mendes. Jon Brown's writing is meant to give the show's satire sharp and witty twists about the film business.

As for the release times for each episode, they are as follows for all timezones:

Executive-produced by Armando Iannucci and Pippa Harris, The Franchise is a comedy and satire-filled episode that leaves its audience in stitches at how ridiculous blockbuster filmmaking can get.

The series is also expected to have new episode titles this season, so fans will be entertained every Sunday night.

What is the plot of The Franchise?

At the heart of The Franchise is the mess of making an unwanted superhero film. It's more backstage drama, more about exactly how the filmmaking crew goes about getting over the hurdles of making a blockbuster for a cinematic universe.

The official logline for the series reads:

"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?"

The film's protagonists, Daniel (Himesh Patel) and Anita (Aya Cash), face personal and professional challenges as they try to save a film that appears to be a lost cause from the very beginning.

The Franchise is a satire centered around a fictional superhero film. It mocks the massive pressure that studios feel when trying to produce another billion-dollar blockbuster, an effort often undertaken with complete disregard for artistic integrity.

The show also promises an ensemble cast featuring Darren Goldstein as Pat, Isaac Cole Powell as Bryson, and Jessica Hynes as Steph, among others, with recurring appearances by Richard E. Grant and Daniel Brühl.

It has all these quirky and dysfunctional characters that add to the humor as they fumble through one disaster after another. Their relationships and what's happening between them will be an integral comic storyline of The Franchise.

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Interviewed by Variety, Jon Brown, who also serves as showrunner, says that although the show isn't just about lampooning superhero movies, it's also about:

"The absurdity of the entire film industry."

However, it draws inspiration from the chaos of real-life Hollywood situations and layers it heavily with humor to keep things light and entertaining.

Where to watch The Franchise?

The Franchise (2024) will premiere on HBO. The series will also be accessible on Max and available on-demand on HBO Max. Fans will be able to catch up on every new episode by watching HBO's Sunday night schedule or streaming them anytime on Max.

It is also available online on the HBO app, HBO.com, and connected devices like Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.

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Edited by pshmueni