diff --git a/library/core/src/main/java/com/google/android/exoplayer2/drm/DrmSessionManager.java b/library/core/src/main/java/com/google/android/exoplayer2/drm/DrmSessionManager.java
index 457b1630c8..46f9458408 100644
--- a/library/core/src/main/java/com/google/android/exoplayer2/drm/DrmSessionManager.java
+++ b/library/core/src/main/java/com/google/android/exoplayer2/drm/DrmSessionManager.java
@@ -78,6 +78,21 @@ public interface DrmSessionManager<T extends ExoMediaCrypto> {
    */
   int FLAG_PLAY_CLEAR_SAMPLES_WITHOUT_KEYS = 1;
 
+  /**
+   * Acquires any required resources.
+   *
+   * <p>{@link #release()} must be called to ensure the acquired resources are released. After
+   * releasing, an instance may be re-prepared.
+   */
+  default void prepare() {
+    // Do nothing.
+  }
+
+  /** Releases any acquired resources. */
+  default void release() {
+    // Do nothing.
+  }
+
   /**
    * Returns whether the manager is capable of acquiring a session for the given
    * {@link DrmInitData}.