This just in — Looney Tunes is no longer streaming on Max! The Warner Bros. show is one of many cartoon series that the platform has removed in recent times. In October 2024, fans learned that Max had taken down several big shows from the studio, including Ben 10, Chowder, Steven Universe, and Regular Show, without warning. Not just that, but Warner Bros. has also removed several of the Scooby-Doo movies from Max, along with two Tom & Jerry titles.
As of now, the only Looney Tunes titles still streaming are a few of the spinoffs, such as Baby Looney Tunes, Tiny Toons Looniversity, and Bugs Bunny Builders. Neither Warner Bros. nor Max has disclosed the reason behind this sudden removal of the original Looney Tunes shorts. However, this seems to be a part of the studio’s gradual cost-cutting measures that have been in place since the 2022 merger between Warner Bros. and Discovery.
As reported by Variety in 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery chose not to renew the licensing deal with Max for many of its titles to reduce content expenses. While some reports speculated the removals were temporary due to maintenance, insiders confirmed that these removed titles were not expected to return to the streaming platform. A similar trend continued in 2024 and 2025 without further explanation from Warner Bros.
‘The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie’ Fares Well at the Box Office
Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up is performing surprisingly well at the box office despite its limited marketing. The film features the franchise’s beloved characters, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, both voiced by Eric Bauza. The film premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on June 11, 2024, and had a limited release in the U.S. on December 13, 2024. The first completely animated Looney Tunes feature hit screens worldwide on March 14, 2025, and grossed $4 million.
The film brought in $3.17 million domestically during its opening weekend, with $1 million on Friday. This was followed by $1.2 million on Saturday and $900K on Sunday. Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up was an independent release from Ketchup Entertainment, which acquired the film after Warner Bros. chose not to distribute it theatrically.
The animated feature was originally developed as a Max exclusive but had to be shelved during Warner Bros. Discovery’s cost-cutting measures. Directed by Peter Browngardt, the film follows Daffy and Porky as they uncover a sinister alien invasion scheme that threatens to take over the Earth. The animated film features the classic slapstick humor that the Looney Tunes franchise is known for. However, it is rated PG for cartoon violence and rude/suggestive humor.
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie is now playing in theaters across the U.S.
via Collider