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Courage the Cowardly Dog and What’s New, Scooby-Doo Removed From HBO Max

Warner Bros. Discovery shifted focus to adult and family content by letting the shows’ licenses expire

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Overview

  • As of July 31, HBO Max pulled both series from its North America streaming catalog after their licensing agreements lapsed without renewal
  • What’s New, Scooby-Doo is still free to stream on Tubi, while Courage the Cowardly Dog can now only be purchased digitally or on DVD
  • The removals underscore a strategic pivot away from children’s fare on HBO Max as the service reembraces its HBO Max branding
  • Earlier cuts to kids’ programming included the end of Sesame Street deals and waves of Cartoon Network library purges dating back to 2022
  • New Cartoon Network originals such as Toad and Friends, Silly Sundays and Iyanu remain slated to premiere on the platform later this month