Wondering Where To Watch Your Favourite Cartoon Network Shows? Read On

It is the end of an era! Cartoon Network’s website, which had been online since 1998, was taken down from the internet on August 8. The website was a storehouse of most of your favourite childhood animated shows. Visitors are now being redirected to Max, another Warner Bros. Discovery streaming platform where they may watch their beloved cartoons. As per a variety report, Warner Bros.’s decision to discontinue the Cartoon Network is a cost-cutting measure and an attempt to entice fans to pay more for Max.

Reportedly, a pop up message on the Max website states, “Looking for episodes of your favourite Cartoon Network shows? Check out what’s available to stream on Max (subscription required).” It further adds, “Sign up for Max, where you can also create a Kids Profile with rating restrictions and additional privacy protections to keep it fun and kid-friendly! Cable subscribers, continue to enjoy your favourite CN programming on your TV and connected apps as well!”

Moreover, an official from Cartoon Network told Variety, “We are focussing on the Cartoon Network shows and social media where we find consumers are the most engaged, and there is a meaningful potential for growth.” According to the representative, the Cartoon Network will continue to deliver 11 hours of content on linear TV from 6 am to 5 pm daily.

The Cartoon Network website originally included entire episodes and video segments for its shows, which included Adventure Time, Craig of the Creek, The Amazing World of Gumball, Teen Titans GO! and others. The site also provided access to free games such as Teen Titans GO!, Adventure Time and Gumball.

Reportedly, the Cartoon Network shut down is a result of the continuing streaming conflict between online portals. In June, the parent company, Paramount Global, took down the Comedy Central, MTV News, and CMT websites. In February, Paramount also terminated the preschool-focused channel Noggin.

The Cartoon Network website went live in July 1998, six years after the cable network’s inception in 1992. Last month, a speculation that Cartoon Network was closing sent shockwaves through social media, with #RIPCartoonNetwork becoming the top trend.