Warner Bros. has removed all classic Looney Tunes content from streaming platform Max.
In a move that has sparked controversy, Warner Bros. Discovery has made the decision to remove almost 40 years' worth of classic Looney Tunes animated shorts from its streaming service Max. This decision, part of an ongoing reprioritization on Max to focus on adult and family content, has left fans of the beloved franchise feeling disheartened.
The removal affects animated shorts from the 1930s to the late '60s, including some of the most iconic characters such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig. Notably, Warner Bros. is also removing all original Looney Tunes shorts from its streamer Max.
This is not the first time Warner Bros. has come under fire for how it's treating its animated legacy. The shutdown of Boomerang, the classic-animation-focused streaming platform, came under fire when the Cartoon Network website was completely scrubbed of years of history. Reports suggest that Warner's handling of "Coyote vs. Acme", a live-action hybrid, allegedly obfuscated attempts to get the movie sold to other distributors, resulting in a $70 million tax write-off and the shelving of the film.
However, not all is lost for Looney Tunes fans. Some series, such as The Sylvester and Tweety Mysteries, parts of New Looney Tunes, and Tiny Toons Looniversity, remain on the streamer for now. Additionally, Warner Bros. previously clarified plans not to remove the original shorts from Max in late 2023.
Looking forward, details about the future releases of Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe on film and TV, and Doctor Who are yet to be disclosed. In September 2024, Warner Bros. confirmed it would shutter Boomerang entirely.
Meanwhile, "The Day the Earth Blew Up", the franchise's fully animated theatrical debut, is currently in theaters. Initially planned to be a streaming original on Max, the film was later sold to Ketchup Entertainment for release outside the American theater market.
Warner Bros. Distanced itself from "The Day the Earth Blew Up", directing fans to HBO Max for more information. The company has yet to comment on the removal of the classic Looney Tunes animated shorts from Max.
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