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HBO Family, Other Channels to Be Shut Down by Warner Bros. Discovery

Last updated: June 12, 2025 8:40 pm
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Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Closure of HBO Family and Cinemax Channels

Warner Bros. Discovery is making significant changes to its lineup of multiplex channels, with the closure of HBO Family and several Cinemax channels. The decision to shut down these channels is part of a larger strategy to streamline the company’s offerings and adapt to changing viewer habits.

According to reports, HBO Family, a spinoff channel launched in 1996 as a family-friendly version of HBO, will cease operations on August 15. This move comes as audiences increasingly turn to streaming services for their entertainment, leading to a decline in viewership for linear premium channels like HBO Family.

In addition to HBO Family, Warner Bros. Discovery also plans to shut down several Cinemax multiplex channels, including ThrillerMax, MovieMax, and OuterMax. These channels, which cater to specific genres like horror, thriller, and sci-fi/fantasy, will no longer be available to viewers after August 15.

The decision to cut these networks aligns with Warner Bros. Discovery’s larger restructuring efforts, which include splitting the company in half and moving linear basic cable networks to a new spinoff entity. While HBO is not part of this spinoff, the closure of HBO Family and Cinemax channels reflects the shifting landscape of the entertainment industry.

While most multiplex channels primarily air reruns of movies and content from their parent networks, HBO Family distinguished itself by offering original programming aimed at children and families. As HBO phased out its kids programming from its main lineup, HBO Family became the go-to destination for family-friendly content. The channel’s lineup excluded R-rated or TV-MA programming, ensuring a safe viewing experience for all ages.

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Despite the closure of HBO Family and some Cinemax channels, HBO will continue to offer a variety of multiplex channels, including HBO2, HBO Signature, HBO Comedy, HBO Zone, and HBO Latino. These channels will continue to provide a diverse range of programming to viewers.

As viewers bid farewell to HBO Family and the Cinemax channels, it marks the end of an era for these beloved networks. The closure of these channels underscores the evolving nature of the entertainment industry and the need for companies to adapt to changing viewer preferences. Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to streamline its offerings reflects a larger trend in the industry as audiences increasingly turn to digital platforms for their entertainment needs.

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