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