HBO Max's removal of Looney Tunes contents finds refuge in streaming platform Tubi.
The classic Looney Tunes cartoons, which introduced the speaker to classical music, slapstick heroics, and a love for animation, are now available for streaming for free on the ad-supported service Tubi.
This migration occurred after Warner Bros. Discovery removed these classics from HBO Max earlier in 2025, where hundreds of shorts had previously been hosted. Tubi has rescued the Loony Tunes cartoons, providing them with a new platform.
The extensive collection includes nearly 800 classic shorts produced between 1930 and 1969, such as iconic episodes like Duck Amuck and What’s Opera, Doc? While Tubi’s interface for searching and navigating the cartoons has some limitations, the collection is still the most comprehensive and accessible streaming option currently available for those interested in the classic Golden Age shorts.
In contrast, the newer Looney Tunes series like Looney Tunes Cartoons, Bugs Bunny Builders, and Tiny Toons: Looniversity remain available on Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service. However, for those who long for the charm of the classic Looney Tunes, Tubi offers the most convenient streaming option.
Meanwhile, the Looney Tunes series continues to find a new platform, despite being removed from HBO Max in March. The upcoming Coyote vs. Acme production is set to receive a theatrical release from Ketchup Entertainment, as well as the successful The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie.
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Just as Michael Jordan and LeBron James saved the Looney Tunes franchise in Space Jam 2, Tubi is acting as a savior for the classic Looney Tunes cartoons, ensuring they continue to bring laughter and entertainment to audiences around the world.
Tubi's extensive inclusion of the classic Looney Tunes cartoons, produced between 1930 and 1969, signifies a significant step in the future of television and movies-and-tv entertainment. This technology-driven platform's decision to offer these classic Golden Age shorts for free, after their removal from HBO Max, demonstrates a commitment to preserving this beloved animation. Gizmodo and io9, renowned sources for entertainment news, will undoubtedly follow the ongoing evolution of these cherished cartoons into the technological realm of streaming.
