Warner Bros Discovery posted a surprise second-quarter profit on Thursday, as the international rollout of HBO Max sent subscriber numbers climbing and blockbuster hits like “A Minecraft Movie” dominated the U.

Warner Bros. Discovery said second quarter profit was boosted by HBO Max international expansion and "Minecraft Movie"

Warner Bros. Discovery's second-quarter earnings received a boost from its film studios segment following recent periods of underperformance. Film releases from Warner Bros. Motion Pictures included "A Minecraft Movie,