GUMBALL IS SPEAKING ISIZULU — RIGHT NOW! As Cartoon Network Africa Makes Gumball’s World Sound Like Home

Elmore, the quirky, animated town of Gumball, has always been wonderfully weird, and now it’s proudly local too! Starting this month, The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball is available in isiZulu on Cartoon Network, giving kids the joy of hearing Gumball, Darwin, and the gang in South Africa’s most widely spoken language.

 

Gumball’s jokes, Darwin’s heart, Anais’s smarts, and Richard’s silliness, all now voiced in isiZulu, transform the chaos into something wonderfully familiar. With Elmore’s everyday madness sounding magically new - from schoolyard shenanigans to family meltdowns - the laughs now echo with a whole new rhythm.

And because toggling languages should be as fun as the show itself, Cartoon Network has dropped a cute tutorial video showing kids how to switch to isiZulu. Think of it as a mini adventure: click, toggle, boom, suddenly Gumball is speaking your language.

MultiChoice is currently embroiled in a carriage dispute with Warner Bros. Discovery affecting Cartoon Network and 11 other channels. As noted, they're at risk of possible termination on both DStv and GOtv platforms across Africa.

 

Termination Notice Has Been Issued Out To Cartoon Network And Discovery Channel Leaving Only TNT And Discovery Family On DStv

Yesterday, it was reported that MultiChoice and Warner Bros. Discovery "might" have settled their carriage dispute regarding the 12 channels and HBO's content on M-Net. This is because a few channels had a termination card and some didn't.

Now, MultiChoice had sent out channel termination notices for Cartoon Network and Discovery Channel leaving only Discovery Family and TNT. 

Negotiations between both parties are still ongoing so the fact that the batch to have gotten termination notices earlier doesn't mean an agreement can't be reached where they join the initial four. None of the messages list each individual channel so there's hope.

Of course several theories behind Cartoon Network's inclusion does enter the fray.

Firstly, MultiChoice's team has been incompetent for a while it's not news to any DStv customer so it's likely they took longer to add them.

But of course, when Paramount announced that BET and MTV Base alongside CBS Reality and CBS Justice in its joint venture with AMC Networks International were out the door. These notices were sent out simultaneously despite them not going dark at the same time.

It does lead some to wonder could a new agreement have been reached for the initial four and MultiChoice in its attempt to prevent a media debacle chose to now list Cartoon Network up for closure. I mean it wouldn't be the first time MultiChoice had tried scrubbing such info.

The news of those 8 channels possibly leaving DStv would anger a lot of DStv customers. But similar to the Cartoonito leak in 2023, MultiChoice and Warner Bros. Discovery probably want to address the elephant in the room - TLC and Food Network.

MultiChoice had stated they were open to replacing these channels and if an agreement had been reached. Could it be that some of this content will just resurface on a replacement as seen with Nickelodeon in New Zealand.

Its so possible that MultiChoice is more channels aside from TNT and Discovery Channel. Perhaps renewals for Food Network, Investigation Discovery and HGTV are taking a lot longer than anticipated again those are all theories.

Developing Story: Channels Likely Remaining On DStv Include Cartoon Network, TNT, Discovery Channel And Discovery Family

As consumers have already heard, talks between MultiChoice and Warner Bros. Discovery regarding the carriage agreement for Cartoon Network and 11 other channels are on the line. MultiChoice sent a notice out earlier in the month about the pending disaster.

Since then, a petition had started to garner traction online from a concerned DStv subscriber and has since crossed the 300 milestone.

In recent developments, it appears that Cartoon Network, TNT, Discovery Channel and Discovery Family won't be leaving DStv. As a termination notice has only been sent out for TLC, HGTV and Warner's 6 other channels.

The message goes as follows Dear viewer, please note this channel may no longer form part of our content line-up from 31 December 2025. Thank you.

The fact MultiChoice states "may no longer" doesn't mean their fates are set in stone just yet but that some progress has already been established. This comprises of brands such as Cartoon Network, TNT, Discovery Channel and Discovery Family.

It's very likely that more channels could join the lineup but as of right now it appears MultiChoice will be removing 8 additional channels alongside the 4 channels by Paramount. They had recently extended the DStv Upsize promotion giving them ample time to resolve the matter.

‘HBO, DC, Cartoon Network’: 10 Companies That Netflix Will Now Own After The Warner Bros Buyout

Following Netflix’s agreement to acquire Warner Bros Discovery’s TV and film studios and streaming division in a deal valued at roughly $72 billion, the streaming giant will take control of some of the most influential brands in global entertainment. Based on the assets included in the sale, here are 10 major companies and brands Netflix will now own.

1. HBO

The deal includes Warner Bros Discovery's streaming and premium-TV business, giving Netflix full ownership of HBO, one of the strongest content brands in the world, known for Game of Thrones, Succession, The Last of Us and more.

2. HBO Max / Max

Netflix will also acquire the HBO Max (rebranded as Max) streaming service, a direct competitor. This dramatically increases Netflix’s control over prestige television and reshapes the streaming landscape.

3. Warner Bros Television

The acquisition includes Warner Bros’ television production unit, one of the industry’s largest suppliers of scripted and unscripted programming, producing shows for networks globally.

4. Warner Bros Pictures

Netflix gains control of Warner Bros Pictures, the centerpiece film studio behind franchises such as Harry Potter, DC Films, Mad Max and Fantastic Beasts.

5. DC Entertainment / DC Studios

The DC superhero universe featuring Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Joker and more, falls under Netflix’s ownership as part of the studios division.

6. New Line Cinema

The iconic studio behind The Lord of the Rings, The Conjuring and IT will become part of Netflix’s content empire through the Warner Bros acquisition.

7. Cartoon Network Studios

The animation division producing global hits like Ben 10, Adventure Time and The Powerpuff Girls will be owned by Netflix, expanding its youth and animation catalogue.

8. Adult Swim

Known for Rick and Morty, Aqua Teen Hunger Force and cult animation, Adult Swim also moves under Netflix as part of the studios and TV assets it is buying.

9. Turner Classic Movies (TCM)

TCM’s extensive classic-films library and broadcast brand will fall under Netflix's control, giving it unmatched catalogue depth.

10. Vox Media Partnership Assets

Warner Bros Discovery maintains multiple joint ventures, including content partnerships with Vox Media (such as digital news/documentary collaborations). These partnership rights transfer to Netflix as part of the studio and streaming business purchase.

The article was originally published by Wionews

Is The Cat Really Out Of The Bag For MultiChoice And Warner Bros. Discovery??? As The Channels Remain On Canal+ Afrique In A Separate Agreement

MultiChoice has sent notice to various informing them that Warner Bros. Discovery's slate of channels would be exiting DStv by the of December. This comes after Paramount announced plans to shutter CBS Justice, CBS Reality, BET and MTV Base on the platform. 

Warner Bros. Discovery currently has the largest linear portfolio with MultiChoice being 12 channels as opposed to Disney and Paramount who offer 5 to 6 channels. These includes brands Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, Cartoon Network and CNN.

There's a strong possibility that Canal+ following its takeover of MultiChoice will likely to reduce the offering. As it understood, MultiChoice is bleeding subscribers or in general losing money and Canal+ is trying to put out these flames.

MultiChoice's previous owners were more likely to retain these 12 channels compared to the French broadcaster. When they mentioned potentially replacing these channels it could imply doing away with Bobby Flay and Fixer Home Fabulous.

MultiChoice's French African equivalent Canal+ Afrique distribute Warner Bros. Discovery's cable networks in a separate agreement. Large number of premium channels are excluded from their offering including TLC, HGTV and Food Network.

Through M7 Group, it's European equivalent offers HBO, Discovery Historia, Discovery Life, Cartoon Network and Cartoonito through Canal+ Polska. Channels to be excluded can also range from Discovery Channel and Investigation Discovery.

In the event that both parties come to an agreement it's likely that Discovery Channel, TLC, Cartoon Network and CNN will continue on the platform. But to save up on costs, Canal+ may look to remove channels which are deemed non viable or repetitive.

Check our previous story: this could as well range from HGTV, Food Network or Real Time. Another could as well be that Discovery Family, Food Network, HGTV and Travel Channel get the axe while Real Time is all that's left of the flock.

MultiChoice may notify consumers of channel terminations but this isn't their first rodeo as a similar situation occured with Lifetime, History and C+I before the company opted to remove only C+I. Even Bloomberg had its feed cut off before getting reinstated.

Channels That Are Likely Safe Or Canned Within MultiChoice's Channel Negotiation Agreement With Warner Bros. Discovery

MultiChoice is set to lose 4 channels by the end of December which include BET, MTV Base, CBS Reality and CBS Justice. There's a chance that more channels could join the list as it's embroiled in a carriage dispute with Warner Bros. Discovery.

Warner Bros. Discovery operates 12 channels on the DStv platform which is the most for any provider in contract with MultiChoice. This includes Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, TNT, CNN, Discovery Channel, TLC, Discovery Family, Real Time, HGTV, Travel Channel, Investigation Discovery and Food Network.

Unless a new agreement is put in place, DStv consumers would start the year with 16 less channels. Here's the thing, MultiChoice likely through its the parent company Canal+ is open to replacing them.

As mentioned, this isn't the first time MultiChoice had been involved in such matters but it is under Canal+. If they're bullish on the matter, then expect for consumers to lose access to Teen Titans GO! and Guy's Grocery Games.

From the looks of things, it appears as if Warner Bros. Discovery is open to retaining these channels or at least a few of them as they mention wanting to reach an agreement that benefits both parties.

Below is channels I believe safe, mild, at risk or likely to get the axe

Discovery Channel - Safe

Discovery Channel is a male oriented factual entertainment brand offering educational and wildlife content alongside other content. These include shows like Dirty Jobs, Gold Rush, Deadliest Catch and Mythbusters.

TLC - Safe

TLC is a female tailored brand offering content ranging from medical, lifestyle to reality basically rivalling with NBCUniversal's Bravo. It includes shows like 90 Day Fiance, Sister Wives, Dr. Pimple Popper and My 600LB Life.

Cartoon Network - Safe

Cartoon Network is a children's channel offering animation ranging from comedy, adventure and action for children's aged 6-12. It is home to shows like Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, Craig Of The Creek and Teen Titans GO!.

CNN International - Safe

CNN International is a 24 hour channel offering news related programming and aimed at overseas territories similar to BBC News and Aljazeera. They offer news coverage in the world of sports, technology, science and politics.

Investigation Discovery - Mild

Investigation Discovery is a factual based channel offering content that ranges from paranormal, crime and investigative journalism. It includes shows like Death By Fame, Evil Lives Here and Murder Under Friday Night Lights.

Cartoonito - Mild

Cartoonito is a preschool channel offering content for viewers aged 2-5 years with a mixture of comedy and education. These include shows like Cocomelon, Thomas And Friends: All Engines Go!, Mr. Bean and Batwheels.

TNT - At Risk

TNT is a male oriented and family inclusive movie channel offering films ranging from action, adventure, sci-fi and horror. Since it's inception, TNT has been ranked as the #1 movie channel within the market and aside from films offers content from wrestling promotion, All Elite Wrestling. 

Real Time - At Risk 

Real Time is a lifestyle oriented brand offering shows ranging from home and decor, foodies, wildlife and investigation. It offers programming from Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery, Food Network and HGTV.

HGTV - At Risk

HGTV as the name implies is a home and gardening channel offering reality programming related to home improvement and real estate. It includes shows like Ugliest House In America, My Lottery Dream Home and Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge.

Discovery Family - Axe

Discovery Family is viewed as family based channel offering content ranging from wildlife, science, technology and automobiles. Most of its programming comes from Discovery Channel and Animal Planet.

Travel Channel - Axe

Travel Channel is regarded a tourist destination for travel and leisure with its own themed content and part of the time it dwells on the supernatural. This includes shows like House Hunters International, Building Alaska and Destination Bigfoot.

Food Network - Axe

Food Network is a cable network that offers programming about food and cooking. It features shows like Holiday Baking Championship, Guy's Grocery Games, Beat Bobby Flay and Chopped.

Could MultiChoice Risk Losing More DStv Channels Ahead Of Paramount Africa's Exit In The Market?

As reported, MultiChoice is set to lose four channels by the end of 2025 including CBS Reality, CBS Justice, BET and MTV Base. This forms part of a corporate restructure at Paramount that will see the closure of several international channels.

In an email sent to various DStv consumers not long ago, MultiChoice has now warned it's subscribers that they could be losing an additional 12 channels by the end of 2025. For sometime, they've been embroiled in a carriage dispute with Warner Bros. Discovery and no agreement is in place.

This means Cartoon Network, Cartoonito, CNN, TNT, Discovery Channel, TLC, Discovery Family, Real Time, Investigation Discovery, Food Network, HGTV and Travel Channel could be going dark on DStv and GOtv by 1st January 2026.

MultiChoice has been involved in multiple carriage disputes in the past there was one with A+E Global Media for History, Lifetime and C+I. Followed by eMedia Investments who provide eToonz, eExtra, eMovies and eMovies Extra which dragged on for 2 and half years.

It's currently unclear what led to this but from what I understand Warner Bros. Discovery will be closing off Cartoon Network in New Zealand and possibly Italy. It had been alleged that Warner Bros. Discovery wants more money and MultiChoice refused.

Again nothing is confirmed here but its also been alleged MultiChoice which is now owned by Canal+ wants to pay less for these channels. A few months ago, they decided to reduce payments to various suppliers and contractors by 20%.

But if you had to look at past disputes particularly the one with A+E Global Media there's a strong chance that CBS Justice, CBS Reality, BET and MTV Base won't be the only ones leaving DStv.

"our priority is to provide you with the best entertainment experience at the best possible pricing"

While it's too soon to speculate, MultiChoice does mention wanting to provide the best entertainment experience at the best possible pricing. To me this seems like an indicator that the company could be looking to shed costs or minimise rates.

If there are channels expected to leave DStv soon which I believe might be the case I'd imagine niche brands like Travel Channel would be axed. Followed by TNT as MultiChoice already boasts a diverse lineup of films through M-Net Movies, Movie Room and KIX.

Through an enquiry, MultiChoice had said to DStv subscribers that it is ready to replace Warner Bros. Discovery's TV channels with alternatives. But it's unlikely that all channels would be replaced some like TNT already come with those alternatives.

Cartoon Network, TNT Africa And 12 More Channels Could Be Exiting DStv As MultiChoice And Warner Bros. Discovery Enter A Carriage Dispute

DStv parent MultiChoice Group on Monday sent a warning to its subscribers: that 12 Warner Bros Discovery-owned channels could be removed from all DStv bouquets in the coming weeks should the two parties fail to reach a new distribution agreement.

In a letter, which was sent as an on-screen pop up and e-mail to DStv customers, MultiChoice said it will continue to strive to give customers an “exceptional entertainment package”, whether a new deal is struck or not.

“The distribution agreement between MultiChoice and Warner Bros Discovery is scheduled to end on 31 December 2025. While discussions between the parties continue, no agreement has been reached at this stage. If this remains unchanged, a number of Warner Bros Discovery channels may no longer be available on DStv from 1 January 2026,” MultiChoice said in a letter to subscribers on Monday.

The 12 channels that could be affected are:

• Discovery Channel

• CNN International

• TLC

• Discovery Family

• Real Time

• TNT Africa

• Food Network

• HGTV

• Investigation Discovery

• Cartoon Network

• Cartoonito

• Travel Channel

MultiChoice hinted at a possible refreshed channel line-up in 2026: it said it is “preparing to further strengthen and enrich its line-up with new content, channels and services” in the new year.

The changes will affect all DStv customers across Africa; customers of sister company Showmax will not be affected should the Warner Bros content be removed from DStv.

Subscriber losses

The news comes as MultiChoice parent company, French pay-TV giant Groupe Canal+, stated its commitment to stemming the subscriber decline at MultiChoice. In a presentation to investors, Canal+ revealed that a 1.2 million year-over-year loss in subscribers to the year-ended 31 March had accelerated to 1.4 million year on year by end-June. Canal+ said it will leverage cost optimisation to reset the cost base across its African operations while taking advantage of groupwide technology “synergies” to drive costs down even further.

“What matters most is ensuring that your viewing experience remains rich, diverse and enjoyable. You will continue to enjoy an exceptional entertainment experience across your package, supported by strong alternative channels across every genre,” MultiChoice told customers about the Warner Bros Discovery talks.  

December 2025 On Cartoon Network And Cartoonito Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Space Jam - A New Legacy | Returning Shows Including The Powerpuff Girls (1998) | More

Cartoon Network 

Scooby-Doo! And Guess Who? - Premiere

The team is back and just as courageous, adventurous, humorous and obsessed with cases like before. They are joined by celebrities in their adventures and ghost hunts and in search of puzzles to solve.

Looney Tunes Cartoons - Premiere

Looney Tunes Cartoons echoes the high production value and process of the original Looney Tunes theatrical shorts, with a cartoonist-driven approach to storytelling. Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig and other marquee Looney Tunes characters will be featured in their classic pairings in simple, gag-driven and visually vibrant stories.

Space Jam: A New Legacy - Premiere

LeBron James and his son, Dom, find themselves trapped in a virtual world. In order to get out, LeBron must team up with the Looney Tunes Squad and defeat an algorithm in a basketball match.

Pokemon's Detective Pikachu 

Tim Goodman travels to Ryme City to settle the affairs of his late father. There, he meets an intelligent talking Pokemon, a Pikachu, and soon teams up with it to solve his father's last case.

Other developments includes two stunts Merry Christmas featuring Tiny Toons Looniversity and Teen Titans GO! alongside Gumball Breakfast. Rebroadcasts of Justice League Action and The Powerpuff Girls (1998) air on the channel.

Cartoonito 

Tom And Jerry Gokko - New Episodes 

Tom, a fussy cat who can't be hated, Jerry, a cute but clever mouse, and Tuffy, a small and cute mouse, all transform into adorable characters, such as their favourite food. Transformation is also new to this series and is attracting a lot of attention.

Batwheels: Heroes Vs. Villains

The Batwheels are back in these epic battles between Gotham's heroes and it's biggest baddies. Strap in for a bumpy ride!

Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown

After visiting a dude ranch, Scooby and his gang get to know about a ghostly cowboy, Dapper Jack, haunting a nearby town. What shocks them more is that Jack is a long lost relative of Shaggy Rogers.

Scooby-Doo! And The Monster Of Mexico

Scooby-Doo and the gang travel to Mexico on vacation. After a horrifying monster begins harassing the local communities, they investigate the matter to find the culprit.

Scooby-Doo! Moon Monster Madness 

When Daphne wins a chance to visit space with all her friends, it causes a rift between her and Velma. However, the threat of an alien beckons the team to get into action.

Scooby-Doo! Pirates Ahoy

Scooby Doo and his gang are spending their vacation on a mysterious cruise in the Bermuda Triangle. They then discover that the place is plagued by ghost pirates who are in search of a treasure.

Scooby-Doo! Music Of The Vampire 

While attending a festival in a small town, a disaster awakens Lord Valdronya, a vampire who wreaks havoc on the celebrations. Scooby-Doo and his team must probe the situation to uncover the truth.

Could Warner Bros. Discovery Be Moving Various Content From Cartoonito To Cartoon Network In Africa?

In March 2023, it was announced that Boomerang would be rebranding to Cartoonito as part of an alignment strategy. At the time, it was stated that all of Boomerang's shows would be retained once the channel switches to Cartoonito this included shows like Mr. Bean and Looney Tunes Cartoons.

Cartoonito is a preschool brand operated by Warner Bros. Discovery that offers fun and entertaining content for kids and their families. This was this structure the company opted to market in some parts of Europe while others tried to align it with Disney Jr. and Nick Jr.

But alas, Mr. Magoo was announced as a new series for Cartoon Network although being made available to Cartoonito when it was still Boomerang. It could imply one of two scenarios first Warner Bros. Discovery blantly lied another could be that their removals part of the long term goals.

This is what happened to Cartoonito in Latin America when it replaced Boomerang so why would Africa be immune to these changes. Warner Bros. Discovery had a goal and that was to get Boomerang viewers to latch onto Cartoonito to avoid further alienation.

Warner Bros. Discovery in Africa had stated the decision to transform Boomerang into Cartoonito was part of an "alignment strategy". The reality is in most markets Cartoonito is basically another Nick Jr. or Cbeebies with gaps in-between for other content.

Cartoon Network has been getting various content Warner Bros. Discovery marketed for Boomerang like Tiny Toons Looniversity and soon Scooby-Doo And Guess Who?. Even Scooby-Doo Mystery Incorporated that went to Boomerang after its run has resurfaced on the network.

What happened to Cartoonito retaining all of Boomerang's IPs are these set to become an afterthought?

Cartoon Network will be airing Space Jam: A New Legacy in December and it wouldn't surprise me if it led to the addition of Looney Tunes Cartoons. Some consumers had stated that these shows were too mature for a preschool brand and Warner Bros. Discovery let this subside for almost two years.

They led some people to believe that Cartoonito was Boomerang's equivalent within Africa yet you have all this content on Cartoon Network. In the UK, most of this content including Tiny Toons Looniversity is being distributed on Boomerang.

On the upside, I don't think most consumers would have noticed or cared as much if these shows were to suddenly disappear from Cartoonito. They have prioritised on other shows like Zig & Sharko, Batwheels and Cocomelon it could've been a lot worser had this been done two years earlier. 

If anything this change does add more confusion and mystery, Boomerang had prioritized on reruns for their own shows. Seeing as it's no longer Boomerang how much of that would be distributed on Cartoonito because so far it seems like the stars could be aligning with Cartoon Network.

Cartoon Network Will Not Be Airing Iyanu Following It's African Release On Showmax

Adapted from Roye Okupe’s graphic novel series “Iyanu: Child of Wonder,” published by YouNeek Studios and Dark Horse Comics (the powerhouse behind “The Umbrella Academy” and “Hellboy”), the series is helmed by Roye Okupe himself, who was born and raised in Nigeria and now serves as Creator, Executive Producer and Showrunner. The series is produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, a leading Black-owned animation studio in North America.

Drawing on Nigerian culture, music, and mythology, the animated series follows Iyanu, a brave young orphan living in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland. While studying history and ancient arts, she yearns for a normal life—until a looming threat awakens divine powers not seen since the legendary Age of Wonders. Accompanied by newfound friends Biyi, Toye, and a magical leopard named Ekun, Iyanu sets out to uncover the source of this evil, unlocking her destiny along the way.

The entire first season of IYANU was made available across 44 African countries on streaming partner Showmax beginning June 13. Other broadcasters like ITVX will also stream the series across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

The talented all-African IYANU voice cast includes: Serah Johnson as Iyanu; Okey Jude as Biyi, Iyanu’s carefree adventurer friend; Samuel Kugbiyi as Toye, Iyanu’s bookworm companion; Adesua Etomi-Wellington as Olori; Blossom Chukwujekwu as Kanfo, Toye's father; Stella Damasus as Sewa; Shaffy Bello as Emi – The One Mother; and Ike Ononye as Elder Alapani.

The show’s executive producers are David Steward II, Stephanie Sperber, Kirsten Newlands and Matt Heath from Lion Forge Entertainment, Roye Okupe of YouNeek Studios, Erica Dupuis of Impact X Capital, Ryan Haidarian of Forefront Media Group and Doug Schwalbe of Superprod.

Fans of Iyanu are likely waiting for its official rollout on Cartoon Network in Africa and other parts of the world but that won't be the case unfortunately. According to a rep at WBD, the series is not expected to air on Cartoon Network should there be any updates it will be published. 

It should be noted that although Warner Bros. Discovery publicised it as an original series it's being helmed at Lion Forge Entertainment. They are currently it's distribution for Cartoon Network and HBO Max but this is only applicable to the US leaving the window open for broadcasters like Showmax.

Showmax being owned by Canal+'s MultiChoice also manage the Africa Magic channels and distribute Play Room in the market making them possible broadcasters for Iyanu. As seen with other African animated series like Twende and Jay Jay The Chosen One.

Cartoon Network International Brings Back New Episodes Of The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball In February 2026

Following the phenomenal success of The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, which scored a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, Cartoon Network Africa is thrilled to announce that brand-new episodes will premiere in February 2026.

 

Produced by Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, the beloved animated series continues its legacy of comedy and creativity with 20 fresh episodes packed with outrageous humour, heartfelt moments, and features original music numbers that bring Elmore to life like never before.

 

The upcoming stories dive further into hilariously bizarre family dynamics and schoolyard chaos. From Gumball facing the most difficult bike ride of his life, to Darwin’s rise as a power-hungry witch, expect Gumball and Darwin to tackle everything from awkward promposals to epic party entrances and uncover secrets through a mysterious diary. Anais also takes centre stage, grappling with premature ageing under family stress, while Nicole teams up with Yuki to impress at Career Day, and Richard schemes to cool off during a heatwave.

 

Beyond the Watterson household, Elmore Junior High becomes a battleground of eccentric challenges, from fighting off an evil guidance counsellor to travelling to the underworld with Carrie. Fans can look forward to spoofs of cult classics, April Fool’s showdowns, and sketch-style episodes exploring the hidden lives of Elmore’s residents.

 

Record-Breaking Performance

Gumball’s return to Cartoon Network in October was a cultural moment, launching 20 brand-new episodes and reaffirming its status as the #1 kids’ and family IP across the Cartoon Network ecosystem. In 2025, the series smashed records, drawing 54 million viewers on linear and generating over 150 million organic social media views, plus 28 million social engagements in just 10 days. Gumball continues to dominate with 16 billion lifetime views across YouTube on Cartoon Network channels, 1.8 billion of these in 2025 alone, and over 6.5 million interactions on Cartoon Network’s GameOn! experience on Roblox this year. On TV, it was the most-watched show on the channel, and ranked #1 in its premiere slot in markets including the UK, Poland, Spain, and South Africa, #2 in countries including Turkey, Portugal, and Singapore, plus claimed a top four ranking in Japan.

 

Warner Bros. Discovery, GM, International Kids, Animation and Franchise, Vanessa Brookman says: “It’s an amazing privilege to be able to bring more of this wonderful series to audiences around the world. In a world where kids’ attention is more fragmented than ever, success starts with exceptional content. Gumball’s latest launch proves that when you pair world-class storytelling with a smart, ultra-targeted campaign, you don’t just reach audiences, you spark global conversations and shared experiences. This combination is at the heart of our strategy and why Gumball continues to lead the way in kids’ entertainment.”

 

Created and executive produced by Ben Bocquelet, The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball is a quarter-hour animated comedy series that blends an eclectic mix of media styles, including 2D & 3D animation, CGI, puppetry, photorealism and live action, into a wildly imaginative world defined by its vibrant visual style and sharp meta humour. Matt Layzell and Erik Fountain serve as Executive Producers and Series Directors. The Composer for the series is Xav Clarke, and Joe Sparrow serves as Art Director. The stellar voice cast includes Alkaio Thiele as Gumball, Hero Hunter as Gumball’s younger brother Darwin, Kinza Syed Khan as younger sister Anais, Teresa Gallagher as Gumball’s mother Nicole, and Dan Russell as his father Richard, among many others.

Sky New Zealand Launches Two New Channels To Replace Paramount's Offering And Cartoon Network

Sky New Zealand is launching two new self-branded channels to replace Paramount’s Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Comedy Central and Cartoon Network, which are ceasing transmission from early December.

The new offerings, Sky Comedy and Sky Kids, will carry programming from the expiring channels in addition to new shows from a range of studios and locally commissioned content.

“Kids and comedy programming are at the heart of Sky’s entertainment offering. By bringing these important channels ‘in-house’ we can choose and curate the content that we know our customers enjoy and engage with, combining Paramount fan favourites with content from other studios,” said Fiona Murray, Sky NZ’s head of entertainment.

Sky Comedy will feature Comedy Central content including the final season of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, South Park, The Daily Show and Beavis & Butt-Head, in addition to retro classics including Cheers, Reno 911!, Nathan For You and Key & Peele.

Sky Kids is being pitched as offering educational programming for preschoolers through to primary school-age children. Former Nickelodeon and Nick Jr content will be included alongside “a strong slate of local programming.”

The new outlet will complement the existing CBeebies channel, providing local content including Katie’s Kuri and The Last Moa, as well as multiple seasons of home-grown hits such as Kiri & Lou, The Drawing Show, Extreme Cake Sports and Secrets at Red Rocks.

Sky NZ said some content from the axed channels will continue to be available via on-demand on the new Sky Experience service across the Sky Box and Sky Pod platforms. Cartoon Network content will continue to be available on-demand through the HBO Max hub via the Sky Entertainment package.

The broadcaster has also partnered with Mood TV to bring two new local music channels to its channel line-up, Juice TV and J2, which effectively replace MTV Hits and MTV 80s. In line with the global shutdown of the MTV brand, the music channels will no longer be available via linear in New Zealand.

In October, it was announced that MTV linear channels would progressively shut down in the UK, Poland, France and Brazil. In Australia, the MTV brand has suffered a similar fate, with its channels having been shut down weeks ago by OTT provider Fetch TV. Paramount owned Australian channels MTV 80s, MTV 90s, MTV 00s, MTV Club and MTV Hits which were previously carried by Foxtel in a deal that was not renewed.

All changes to Sky NZ programming take effect from December 2.

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.

Reminder: Krypto Saves The Day! With A Brand New Show On Cartoon Network Across Africa

Cartoon Network will air a four-part series of animated shorts starring Krypto with Krypto Saves the Day!: School Bus Shuffle — debuts September 26. The short is written and directed by Ryan Kramer (Looney Tunes Cartoons, Uncle Grandpa, The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie).

The breakout canine star from DC Studios’ Superman (whose performance was inspired by director James Gunn’s rescue pup, Ozu), the Superman Family’s four-legged companion will stars in his very own original 2D animated shorts, which will debut through the month:

Part 1 – Krypto Saves the Day!: School Bus Scuffle

Part 2 – Krypto Saves the Day!: Halloween Havoc

Part 3 – Krypto Saves the Day!: Package Pandemonium

Part 4 – Krypto Saves the Day!: Coastal Catastrophe

Krypto Saves the Day!:

Synopsis: Look Pup! Fresh off his star-making performance in Superman, Krypto returns in a series of original comedic animated shorts. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios, Krypto Saves the Day! brings the caped canine’s brand of heroic hijinks to everyday life in Metropolis. From school bus rescues to Spring Break cruise ship saves — and even Halloween candy crises — no adventure is too small as Krypto delivers super-powered action, laughs and plenty of mischief for fans of all ages.

After 23 Years, Cartoon Network Will Start Broadcasting The First Season To Teen Titans (2003) Across Africa

For children who grew up watching Cartoon Network in the 90s to early 00s are set to be in for a treat in the coming months. As Cartoon Network is scheduled to bring back a batch of classic shows on top of the existing Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated and Batman: The Brave And The Bold.

These include shows already viewed on Boing like Dexter's Laboratory, Samurai Jack, Courage The Cowardly Dog and The Powerpuff Girls. And also set to join the channel's lineup in the coming weeks or by September 29th is Teen Titans.

Most consumers are probably not aware of this but Cartoon Network never aired the show for some apparent reason for consumers in Africa. To some technicality this would actually be considered a premiere rather than a rebroadcast which is what the channel will likely consider it.

But for South African audiences, Teen Titans was broadcast on SABC 1 following the years it went off air internationally. In other African countries, Toonami was the only other broadcaster to broadcast the show and it's inclusion on Cartoon Network raises eyebrows.

For several months, various content distributed exclusively to Toonami have suddenly been added to Cartoon Network and TNT. This would include Batman: The Brave And Bold and Teen Titans as Toonami was viewed as flagship network for this content.

Now the focus has shifted to Cartoon Network and TNT with Toonami that has seen a reduction in content with its movie block axed. For sometime, it had been long speculated that the channel could die out soon with Africa being the remaining market offer the brand as a 24 hour channel.

Synopsis for Teen Titans 

Leading the Teen Titans to protect Earth is Robin, formerly Batman's sidekick. He has no special powers, just a utility belt and his mind to help solve problems. His team members, Starfire, Raven, Cyborg and Beast Boy, live together in Titans Tower, situated in the West Coast haven Jump City. Each of them possesses unique abilities to help fight a new generation of villains ranging from super-powered hooligans to would-be world conquerors.

It broadcasts daily at 14:55 CAT 

Could Adventure Time: Side Quests, Go-Go Mystery Machine, Foster's Funtime For Imaginary Friends And Hey BMO Be Shipped To Other Broadcasters?

Warner Bros. Discovery is planning to split into two separate companies with the studios forming part of Warner Bros. and the cable networks being Discovery Global by April 2026. This deal is expected to alter the structure of Cartoon Network and Cartoonito as it folds under Discovery Global.

A few months ago, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe unveiled a new animated show, The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball which is a spin-off to The Amazing World Of Gumball. The show is slated to air on Cartoon Network in the coming months but prior to that the first 20 episodes were made available on Hulu.

If anyone understands what this restructure between Warner Bros. and Discovery suggests Cartoon Network will be that channel for Warner Bros. sloppy seconds. With Discovery Global being bloated with debt, they obviously don't have the financial capacity to fund shows like The Wonderfully Weird Of Gumball.

This means upcoming shows like Adventure Time: Side Quests, Go-Go Mystery Machine, Foster's Funtime For Imaginary Friends And Hey BMO will likely be shipped off to Netflix, Paramount+, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+.

Warner Bros. being an independent entity means it can also do business with the likes of Paramount and Disney who offer rivalled stations Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. Cartoon Network in essence wouldn't even be considered competition.

Cartoon Network alongside Nickelodeon and Disney Channel formed part of the big 3 for its stellar lineup of kids content. With Disney Channel and Nickelodeon picking Cartoon Network apart through a Hulu distribution agreement and a potential buyout it lessens competition.

October 2025 On Cartoon Network And Cartoonito Across Africa | Channel Premiere: Tom And Jerry Gokko | Stunts: Cartoon Network Classics | More

Please note this is a drafted version of Cartoon Network and Cartoonito's highlights for October so should we gather more info further adjustments will be made.

Cartoon Network 

The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball (New Series)

The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball continues the surreal humour and wild storytelling of the multi- award winning The Amazing World of Gumball. Created and executive produced by Ben Bocquelet, this quarter-hour animated comedy series blends an eclectic mix of media styles – including 2D & 3D animation, CGI, puppetry, photorealism and live action – into a wildly imaginative world defined by its vibrant visual style and sharp meta humour.

Trick Or Treat Stunt

It will consist of Halloween themed episodes for shows like Tiny Toons Looniversity, We Baby Bears, Teen Titans GO!, Jellystone, Apple And Onion and Regular Show.

Cartoon Network Classics 

90s and 00s fans are in for a treat as Cartoon Network will be allocating more older shows to the lineup as part of a block or stunt with Dexter's Laboratory, Courage The Cowardly Dog, Samurai Jack and The Powerpuff Girls. If anyone had to guess this is probably their version of America's Checkered Past.

Checkered Past was described as a programming block for Cartoon Network's older shows basically what Boomerang offered in the 90s to early 00s or what Boing had been doing for sometime in Africa. Based on the shows in question, Cartoon Network will likely air them in the evening or late nights.

For Samurai Jack, Cartoon Network never aired the fifth season and I can only assume like Adventure Time consumers will never get the final season. Also interesting to note is that the listed shows had been removed from Boing's lineup for consumers in Africa.

Films confirmed for the month include The Powerpuff Girls Movie 

Also read:

• Cartoon Network Had Been Acknowledging It's Older Library Of Content 

Cartoonito 

Tom And Jerry Gokko (New Series)

Tom and Jerry Gokko celebrates the calmness and simplicity of everyday life and embraces play between our iconic characters and showcases their friendly rivalries and friendships in this cute new stylization.

Grizzy And The Lemmings (New Episodes)

It is a silent comedy focusing on a food-loving, homebody grizzly bear, named Grizzy and a band of adrenaline junkie lemmings.

Mr. Bean S4 (New Episodes)

Mr Bean, a fastidious bachelor, lives with Teddy, his stuffed brown bear. He finds unconventional ways to do seemingly normal tasks and often gets into trouble with his landlady, Mrs Wicket.

Halloween Stunt 

It will consist of Halloween themed episodes for Bugs Bunny Builders, Cocomelon Lane, Mr. Bean: The Animated Series and Grizzy And The Lemmings.

Happy Halloween Scooby-Doo! (Movie Premiere)

When a toxic waste leak turns Crystal Cove's pumpkin patch into evil Jackal-Lanterns, Mystery Incorporated teams up with Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, and Bill Nye the Science Guy to save the town.

Trick Or Treat Scooby-Doo! (Movie Premiere)

Scooby-Doo and his friends discover new troubles on Halloween when supernatural villains haunt them. With no clues in sight, they must team up with their nemesis, Coco Diablo, to investigate.

Films confirmed for the month include Tom And Jerry: The Magic Ring, Tom And Jerry: The Wizard And The Oz, Tom And Jerry: Cowboy Up!, Tom And Jerry: Blast Off To Mars, Tom And Jerry: Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, Tom And Jerry: Spy Quest and Tom And Jerry: Robin Hood And His Merry Mouse.

Big Change Coming To Warner Bros. Discovery In 2026, How It Impacts Cartoon Network?

As some readers are aware, Warner Bros. Discovery will be splitting into two separate companies with Cartoon Network or better yet the cable portion being owned by Discovery. Shows like Teen Titans GO! and The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball remaining with Warner Bros.

The bloated Discovery which will inherit the merged company's debt gets a 20% stake in Warner Bros. this wouldn't give it control but rather improve its balance sheet. With the merged company's CFO taking Discovery by the horns several changes await Cartoon Network.

Continued content investment under Cartoon Network Studios/Warner Bros. Animation 

If you look at Cartoon Network back in the 90s to early 2010s, it had always had a pipeline of animation from Ben 10, The Grim Adventures Of Billy And Mandy and Secret Saturday. They even had an ongoing slate of content from Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo and Tom And Jerry.

Now consumers don't get much Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo and Tom And Jerry, and to top it off Warner Bros. Discovery is only interested in capitalization. They've got Batman: Caped Crusader on Amazon Prime Video followed by The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball on Hulu. 

Before consumers would have Cartoon Network and HBO Max both of which are owned by Warner Bros. Discovery for all this content. The push to have these shows on multiple platforms has caused division amongst viewers, not everyone that's subscribed to HBO Max has or can afford Hulu. 

The future of shows like CN To The Rescue 

Warner Bros. Discovery had been curating short form content within some of the markets Cartoon Network operates particularly Africa and these include CN To The Rescue, My Cartoon Friend and Cartoon Network Dance Challenge. Does that stop once Cartoon Network goes to Discovery perhaps?

Discovery will be handling all the debt and with the merged company's chief financial officer (CFO) getting a front seat (CEO) within this company. One can only assume the next course of action post the split would be content reduction.

The only reason Cartoon Network in Africa has all that local content and is what it is today is due to Warner Bros. Discovery Global will most likely follow a similar regime as seen with Amazon Prime Video in Africa and soon Paramount Global by halting their local operations.

The viability of Warner's linear assets under Discovery 

Aside from Cartoon Network, Discovery Global would also be distributing Cartoonito and Boing in Africa. The fear for some is whether Discovery would have enough content to accommodate these brands cause the likely scenario would be closing or selling some channels.

Discovery Global while in the kids space in the US through Discovery Family has very minimal presence and Cartoon Network may not really fit preposition as they're a factual brand above everything else. If they are retaining Cartoon Network and Cartoonito they could just alter the lineup. 

As mentioned, we are expecting them to close local operations, reduce their reliance on Warner Bros (affecting shows like Teen Titans GO! and Batwheels) and priorities on third party shows.

Cartoon Network Africa Has Been Acknowledging It's Older Library Of Content

It appears that Cartoon Network in Africa has been following a trend seen in the United States and some parts of the world where various old content has suddenly now resurfaced on the channel. First there was Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated followed by Batman: The Brave And The Bold.

To some viewer's surprise, the channel aired The Powerpuff Girls: The Movie something which dates back to the early 2000s. A timeline Warner Bros. Discovery had been very distant toward I mean most of the content they have in development are based on IPs from 2010.

These include Steven Universe: Lars Of The Stars, A Regular Show revival series and The Wonderfully Weird Of Gumball. Only one of the three will be added to Cartoon Network while the latter could be made exclusive to streaming.

If you are a viewer like myself you're probably even wondering why after 8-10+ years this channel had started allocating this content. My presumed guess would have to do with the merger of WarnerMedia and Discovery to form Warner Bros. Discovery, which again is set to split.

During this merger period, Warner Bros. Discovery cancelled several projects some of which had fully been developed such as Scoob! A Holiday Haunt and Batgirl. As for Cartoon Network, reports had surfaced that a Megas XLR revival was in development but due to this merger it got killed off.

Warner Bros. Discovery has been floating in debt worth almost $40 billion and according to some insiders the company stopped commissioning for Cartoon Network and are leveraging of IPs instead. They can't risk losing more money so they'd rather do more sequel series for Adventure Time to make money.

The Wonderfully Weird World Of Gumball which is expected to debut on Cartoon Network in October, has been added to Hulu in the US. Steven Universe: Lars Of The Stars is in development for Prime Video so don't be surprised if that never sees the light of day on Cartoon Network.

Some can argue that Warner Bros. has got plenty of content from these companies very much like NBCUniversal has with DreamWorks Animation. But in reality, a majority of these shows reside outside of Cartoon Network's current demographic being 6-12 year olds.

In the US, consumers have a shot in viewing this content through the channel's adult block in other countries offering such content on Cartoon Network would be a punishable offence. This would leave Cartoon Network in other countries with old content.