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HBO Max Drops Two Cartoon Network Classics After Licenses Expire

The streaming service has repositioned itself toward adult and family fare by letting Cartoon Network licenses expire.

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Overview

  • On July 31, HBO Max removed Courage the Cowardly Dog and What’s New, Scooby-Doo from its North American library after their licensing deals lapsed without renewal.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery has deprioritized legacy children’s programming on HBO Max in favor of adult and family titles under its renewed branding strategy.
  • Only eleven original Cartoon Network series now remain available on the platform following the latest round of removals.
  • New Cartoon Network series Toad and Friends, Silly Sundays and Iyanu are slated to arrive on HBO Max later in August 2025.
  • Fans seeking purged classics can stream What’s New, Scooby-Doo on Tubi or purchase both shows digitally or on physical media.