Fans wonder if Cartoon Network is dead after #RIPCartoonNetwork started trending on Twitter/X. With the entertainment industry’s constant turmoil, movie and TV lovers are always braced for bad news, but is anything actually happening? We’ll dive into the topic, and you can find out if Cartoon Network is shutting down below.
Is #RIPCartoonNetwork trending because the network is shutting down?
No, Cartoon Network isn’t shutting down. The network isn’t dead, and as far as we can tell, there have been no recent layoffs to trigger the #RIPCartoonNetwork trend.
However, that’s not to say the network doesn’t have any problems. It, and Warner’s other properties, have been in a general malaise since the merger with Discovery. Warner Bros Discovery Inc. stock continues to plummet from an all-time high of $24.88 just after the merger to today’s low of $7.11. CEO David Zaslav continues to make unpopular decisions, some of which seem downright antithetical to making money. Additionally, the conglomerate’s reputation is in decline as consumers frown upon unpopular moves like renaming HBO Max to Max, removing content from the streaming service, canceling content for write-offs, and more.
Despite these setbacks, it seems like Cartoon Network is going nowhere. Adjustments, like starting Adult Swim two hours earlier each night, have been successful for the network. New programming is also in the works. The Amazing World of Gumball: The Series premieres this year, and spin-offs of Adventure Time, Regular Show, and Fosters Home for Imaginary People are in development.
So, while Cartoon Network took a hit in the post-COVID and merger cutbacks that afflicted every Warner Bros Discovery division, it’s not shutting down. There are criticisms to be made concerning how the company is being run, but it’ll likely be a long time before we’re actually saying #RIPCartoonNetwork for real. Fans can rest assured that CN is save for now. Despite challenges, Cartoon Network continues to operate and adapt amidst industry changes.
