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Looney Tunes' First Fully Animated Film Returns for Streaming on HBO Max

Following a $15 million theatrical run, 'Earth Blew Up' streams June 27 on HBO Max and airs on HBO June 28.

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Overview

  • 'The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie' will stream exclusively on HBO Max starting June 27, with an HBO premiere set for June 28 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
  • The film, directed by Pete Browngardt, marks the Looney Tunes' first fully animated feature, departing from previous live-action hybrids like 'Space Jam.'
  • Porky Pig and Daffy Duck team up as unlikely heroes to thwart an alien mind-control plot in a bubble gum factory, blending classic slapstick with modern humor.
  • Initially shelved, the movie shifted from a planned streaming debut to a theatrical release, grossing over $15 million worldwide after expanding in March 2025.
  • This release highlights Warner Bros.' evolving distribution strategies and ongoing efforts to revitalize its Looney Tunes franchise.