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Astro Showtime
Country Malaysia
HeadquartersBukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Programming
LanguageEnglish
Picture format16:9 HDTV (1080i)
Ownership
OwnerAstro Malaysia Holdings
(Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn. Bhd.)
ParentAstro
Sister channelsAstro Boo
Astro Showcase
Astro FAM Time
History
Launched1 March 2026; 5 months ago (2026-03-01) (Astro and NJOI) (HD)
FounderAnanda Krishnan
ReplacedHBO
Availability
Streaming media
Malaysia AstroAstro 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

The 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

Astro 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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