Warner Bros. Pulls Classic Looney Tunes From Max Streaming Service

The decision to remove nearly 40 years of Looney Tunes shorts reflects a shift toward adult and family programming over children's content.

Warner Bros. Discovery has removed all original Looney Tunes shorts (1930–1969) from its Max streaming platform as of March 16, 2025.
The company cited a strategic pivot to prioritize adult and family programming, with children's content reportedly underperforming in viewership metrics.
Some Looney Tunes spinoffs, such as 'Looney Tunes Cartoons' (2020) and 'Tiny Toons Looniversity' (2023), remain available on Max, though the classic catalog is no longer accessible.
This move follows other controversial Warner Bros. decisions, including shelving the 'Coyote vs. Acme' film and shutting down platforms like Boomerang and the Cartoon Network website.
Fans have criticized the removal, with some calling for the preservation of Looney Tunes as a cultural legacy, while select titles will stream for free on platforms like Tubi starting April 1.