Cartoon Network was once considered by many to be the best cartoon channel out of the bunch, with many of their shows being considered classics and are adored by fans across the world to this day. However, with the recent shake-ups at Warner Brothers following their recent merger with Discovery, Cartoon Network has been struggling throughout the 2020s. Today I wanted to go over all the reasons that have contributed to the steep decline of Cartoon Network as a channel and as a brand, and why the rest of the animation industry could succumb to the same fate.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Intro
2:29 - Lack of new IPs and Original Programming
6:48 - Death of the Brand
11:40 - Greed

Tracks in order of appearance (Repeats not counted):

Sam & Max: Beyond Time and Space OST - Maimtron 9000’s Pancake Breakfast
Astro Bot OST - Astro
Super Mario Odyssey OST - Bubblaine
Sonic Mania OST - Dimension Heist (UFO Special Stage)
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name OST - Good Taste
Tomodachi Life OST - Map Day
Lost Judgment OST - In The Groove
Persona 5 OST - Butterfly Kiss
Picross 3D Round 2 OST - Challenge
Losing Streak - Chew Well (Outro Song)

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