Where to Watch Friends in Every Country (2026)
Friends is on Max in the US but Netflix in most other countries. Platform varies by region. Find where it streams in your country.
Max holds US rights to Friends. Netflix carries it in the UK, Australia, Canada, India, and most European and Asian markets.
Friends is on Max in the US and on Netflix in most other countries, including the UK, Australia, Canada, and India. Warner Bros. Discovery holds global rights to Friends and distributes it through its own platform (Max) in the US while licensing Netflix for international markets.
Where to watch Friends by country
| Country | Platform |
|---|---|
| United States | Max |
| United Kingdom | Netflix |
| Australia | Netflix |
| Canada | Netflix |
| India | Netflix |
| Germany | Netflix |
| France | Netflix |
| Italy | Netflix |
| Spain | Netflix |
| Japan | Netflix |
| Brazil | Netflix |
Friends on Max (United States)
In the United States, Friends is exclusively on Max (formerly HBO Max). WarnerMedia did not renew Netflix's US license when it expired at the end of 2019, moving the show to their own platform ahead of its May 2020 launch. Max starts at $9.99/month (with ads) or $15.99/month (ad-free).
All ten seasons of Friends are on Max, along with the Friends: The Reunion special from 2021. The Reunion is also exclusively on Max in most markets.
Friends on Netflix (international markets)
Outside the US, Netflix holds Friends streaming rights in most countries. The show is available in the UK, Australia, Canada, India, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and across most of Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
Netflix paid a reported $100 million for US rights alone before they expired. International licensing deals, negotiated separately, remain active. Outside the US, it is simpler: Netflix is where you find Friends.
Friends: The Reunion
Friends: The Reunion (2021) brought the original cast together for an unscripted special on the Warner Bros. studio lot. In the US, it's on Max. Internationally, it's available on various platforms depending on the local Friends licensing deal — in many countries, it is also on Netflix alongside the original series. In some markets it may be a separate purchase.
Why Friends remains so popular on streaming
Friends ran for ten seasons from 1994 to 2004 and generated over 230 episodes. Its popularity has not significantly declined — streaming data from both Netflix and Max consistently place it among the most-watched catalogue titles. The show's episodic format, comfort viewing quality, and cultural familiarity make it ideal for background viewing and re-watching, which streaming data tends to reward.