Will Cartoon Network Get A Name Change Under Discovery Global?

Cartoon Network's parent company as some people recall will be undergoing a split within the first quarter of 2026. Discovery Global will serve as the new parent company for the cable network while Teen Titans GO! and Batwheels forms part of Warner Bros.

Similar to Disney/FOX, a licensing agreement could be on the cards for Cartoon Network when it comes to use on the cable network. Warner Bros. which owns the trademark and IPs is being auctioned off to potential buyers including Netflix, Paramount, Apple and Comcast.

In the event of sale/split, Cartoon Network would continue to offer shows like Teen Titans GO! and Regular Show similar to how FOX still airs The Simpsons as it's part of the whole licensing.

In Cartoon Network's case, these may not be first run shows and might be prioritised on third party platforms like Showmax and Netflix. The channel may lean more toward shows like LEGO DREAMZzz and Dragonball Super as they reside from third party studios.  

Of course, Discovery Global won't be able to commission content under the trademark and the division The Cartoon Network Inc. which is used for animation brands like Cartoonito and Boing would have to be renamed in such an event.