HBO Reinstates Next-Day YouTube Releases for 'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver'

The network reversed last season's delayed release strategy after data showed no significant impact on Max viewership.

HBO has returned to posting the main segments of 'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver' on YouTube the Monday after airing, a practice paused last season to promote its Max streaming service.
The previous delay, which postponed YouTube uploads until Thursdays, faced backlash from fans and was publicly criticized by John Oliver.
HBO's decision to revert to next-day YouTube releases followed data showing no noticeable increase in Max viewership during the delayed release period.
The 12th season of 'Last Week Tonight' premiered Sunday, with its main segment focusing on the initial weeks of Donald Trump’s second presidential term.
The full episode of the premiere was made available on YouTube due to its comprehensive coverage of Trump’s presidency and Elon Musk’s recent actions.