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| Country |  Malaysia |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Picture format | 16:9 HDTV (1080i) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Astro Malaysia Holdings (Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn. Bhd.) |
| Parent | Astro |
| Sister channels | Astro Boo Astro Showcase Astro FAM Time |
| History | |
| Launched | 1 March 2026 (Astro and NJOI) (HD) |
| Founder | Ananda Krishnan |
| Replaced | HBO |
| Availability | |
| Streaming media | |
 Astro | Astro GO / On Demand |
Astro Showtime is a pay television channel in Malaysia operated by Astro.
The channel officially began broadcasting on 1 March 2026, in line with the initiative to restructure the film content strategy under the platform. The main focus of the channel is to present a lineup of blockbuster films from Hollywood as well as selected international cinematic works.
History
editThe channel was launched on 1 March 2026 as part of Astro's rebranding and restructuring plan for the entertainment landscape to optimize the user viewing experience.
Introduction Astro Showtime aims to strengthen the international content catalog in Malaysia by offering various film genres, including action, drama, and comedy, as well as screenings of leading blockbuster films.
Programming
editAstro Showtime focuses on screenings of international films that have received widespread recognition and global acclaim.
The channel operates 24 hours a day with a content schedule based on monthly themes or specific genre classifications. The content broadcast is in high definition (HD) format, which supports audiovisual quality according to current digital broadcasting standards.
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