Trying to find release times for "Friends Reunion" on HBO Max and Sky reveals that streaming TV is much more complicated than the old broadcast model Therefore, without the Must See TV lineup, when the series would start would be different for everyone in different locations

But there is good news in that complexity: on HBO Max, Sky, and everywhere else in the world, "Friends Reunion" will be shown at virtually the same time and in the same minute This way, the chance of spoilers is reduced However, let's be honest: people in England and Australia will be more likely to see it at launch time than New Yorkers living near (fictional) Central Park

This is because, while the special will be released on the same day around the world (Thursday, May 27), we Americans are the slowest to wake up This means that people around the world will be able to watch the cast of Friends (and their wacky guests) reminisce and get back into character at a more comfortable time

So, when are you going to see Chandler, Joey, Monica, Phoebe, Rachel, and Ross? Here are the Friends Reunion opening times by region and service!

On Thursday, May 27 at 3:00 am Eastern Time / midnight Japan time, people in the United States can watch Friends Reunion Of course, you'll need a big cup of coffee to stay awake at that time

In the US, Friends Reunion is an HBO Max exclusive, so HBO subscribers should already have their accounts active

HBO Max costs $1499 per month, with an ad-supported tier coming in June for $999 per month Registration is available at

The HBO Max app is available for Roku, Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Android devices and Android TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, Playstation 4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S, and Samsung TV (2016 and later), Chrome, Firefox and Safari web browsers

Canadians don't have to wait for PIVOT! either, as Crave will air "Friends Reunion" at the same time (3:00 am EST / midnight PST)

Sky One will air Friends Reunion on Thursday, May 27 at 8:02 am BST

Sky's NOW TV service was supposed to wait, but this has been changed (to avoid spoilers) Now NOW can also watch Friends Reunion at 8:02 am (BST)

Looking for when to tune in on the lower coast? You've got the perfect time to start On Binge, it will air on May 27 at 5:02 pm (AEST)