HBO Max Removes Original Looney Tunes Shorts from Streaming Library

Warner Bros. Discovery shifts focus to adult and family programming, leaving iconic animated classics unavailable on the platform.

HBO Max has removed 255 original Looney Tunes shorts from its streaming catalog, which spanned from 1930 to 1969 during the golden age of animation.
The decision is part of Warner Bros. Discovery's strategy to prioritize adult and family programming over children's content, which is reportedly less popular on the platform.
Fans have expressed frustration over the removal, citing the cultural significance and timeless appeal of the classic animated shorts.
While newer Looney Tunes spinoffs and series remain available on HBO Max, many fans argue they lack the charm and historical value of the originals.
The removal coincides with the theatrical release of 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Story,' the franchise's first fully animated feature-length film.